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Vodafone-Idea gets relief on AGR dues, Pg1
Vodafone Idea receives five-year AGR dues freeze, offering partial relief and protecting government's 49% stake in the struggling telecom firm.
Vodafone-Idea gets relief on AGR dues, Pg1
Vodafone Idea receives five-year AGR dues freeze, offering partial relief and protecting government's 49% stake in the struggling telecom firm.
India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10
India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.
India’s space programme, a people’s space journey, Pg10
India's space program propels forward with ambitious goals: lunar missions, space station, and global collaborations, fostering national pride and technological advancement.
The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10
US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.
The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10
US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.
Descent into farce, Pg10
ECI's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces criticism for procedural chaos, inconsistencies, and potential disenfranchisement before key state elections.
Descent into farce, Pg10
ECI's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces criticism for procedural chaos, inconsistencies, and potential disenfranchisement before key state elections.
Hold the centre, Pg10
Bangladesh faces political uncertainty after Khaleda Zia's death and Sheikh Hasina's exile, amid rising instability and controversial elections.
Hold the centre, Pg10
Bangladesh faces political uncertainty after Khaleda Zia's death and Sheikh Hasina's exile, amid rising instability and controversial elections.
Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same, Pg11
Legal analysis reveals disparities in compensation for road accident fatalities, advocating for a universal 'dignity floor' to ensure equality.
Ensuring that the value of all lives is the same, Pg11
Legal analysis reveals disparities in compensation for road accident fatalities, advocating for a universal 'dignity floor' to ensure equality.
On property registration and title, Pg12
Supreme Court pushes for land record reforms, suggests blockchain for secure, transparent property registration amidst 'traumatic' property transactions.
On property registration and title, Pg12
Supreme Court pushes for land record reforms, suggests blockchain for secure, transparent property registration amidst 'traumatic' property transactions.
Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14
Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.
Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14
Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.
Army’s animal contingent to debut at Republic Day parade, Pg15
Indian Army's animal contingent, including Bactrian camels and indigenous dog breeds, to debut at Republic Day parade, showcasing unique capabilities.
Army’s animal contingent to debut at Republic Day parade, Pg15
Indian Army's animal contingent, including Bactrian camels and indigenous dog breeds, to debut at Republic Day parade, showcasing unique capabilities.
National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16
National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.
National drug survey to examine indigenous substance use patterns, Pg16
National Drug Use Survey 2026 to assess indigenous substance use, socio-economic impacts across 20 lakh individuals nationwide.
Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16
Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Ban on oral formulations of nimesulide over 100 mg, Pg16
Health Ministry bans oral nimesulide formulations above 100mg due to potential liver toxicity risks, effective immediately under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16
Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.
Centre pre-publishes draft Rules for four Labour Codes, Pg16
Centre's draft Labour Codes mandate 48-hour work week, address women's night shift safety, and redefine wage/social security norms.
India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII
India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.
India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII
India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.
Sex systems boost mitochondrial evolution in many kinds of insects, PgII
Research reveals insect sex determination systems influence mitochondrial DNA evolution rates, impacting biodiversity tracking and species identification accuracy.
Sex systems boost mitochondrial evolution in many kinds of insects, PgII
Research reveals insect sex determination systems influence mitochondrial DNA evolution rates, impacting biodiversity tracking and species identification accuracy.
Govt freezes Vodafone Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore for 5 years, Pg4
Government approves relief package freezing Vodafone Idea's Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments to ensure viability and protect government stake.
Govt freezes Vodafone Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore for 5 years, Pg4
Government approves relief package freezing Vodafone Idea's Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments to ensure viability and protect government stake.
Behind gig workers' strike on New Year's eve: A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries, Pg4
Gig workers strike against 10-minute deliveries, demanding fair wages, safety, and regulation under labour codes.
Behind gig workers' strike on New Year's eve: A call for ban on 10-minute deliveries, Pg4
Gig workers strike against 10-minute deliveries, demanding fair wages, safety, and regulation under labour codes.
Banks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4
RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.
Banks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4
RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.
From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4
Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.
From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4
Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.
GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4
India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.
GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4
India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.
Night shift for women to safety net: Rules are out, Pg5
New labour codes mandate 48-hour workweek, allow women's night shifts with safety measures, and ensure gratuity for fixed-term employees.
Night shift for women to safety net: Rules are out, Pg5
New labour codes mandate 48-hour workweek, allow women's night shifts with safety measures, and ensure gratuity for fixed-term employees.
Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5
Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.
Nimesulide over 100 mg banned, cough syrup counter sale may stop, Pg5
Nimesulide dosages over 100mg banned due to health risks; cough syrups may require prescriptions, enhancing drug regulation.
New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5
Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.
New year of hope for disabled military cadets: A new health cover that cuts costs, Pg5
Supreme Court extends ECHS benefits to disabled military cadets, offering free treatment and reducing financial burden, disability pension consideration is underway.
US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5
US firm Clean Core and NTPC collaborate to fuel India's thorium ambitions, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.
US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5
US firm Clean Core and NTPC collaborate to fuel India's thorium ambitions, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.
Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7
Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.
Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7
Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.
Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8
Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.
Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8
Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.
Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10
Australia eliminates all tariffs on Indian goods, boosting bilateral trade to Rs 3 lakh crore under ECTA agreement.
Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10
Australia eliminates all tariffs on Indian goods, boosting bilateral trade to Rs 3 lakh crore under ECTA agreement.
Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10
Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.
Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10
Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.
Behind copper's record 2025 rally: Tariffs, supply hit, AI demand, Pg15
Copper prices surge to record highs in 2025 due to Trump's tariffs, supply disruptions, AI demand, and a weakening dollar.
Behind copper's record 2025 rally: Tariffs, supply hit, AI demand, Pg15
Copper prices surge to record highs in 2025 due to Trump's tariffs, supply disruptions, AI demand, and a weakening dollar.
Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15
India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.
Before top court in 2026: Matters of religion, citizenship, liberty, Pg15
India's Supreme Court faces scrutiny over judicial conduct, Collegium transparency, and key cases involving religion, free speech, and citizenship in 2026.
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