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India can comfortably cater to PNG demand: govt., Pg1
India eyes 30 crore PNG connections relying on domestic LNG production amid West Asia tensions, incentivizing transition to piped gas.
India can comfortably cater to PNG demand: govt., Pg1
India eyes 30 crore PNG connections relying on domestic LNG production amid West Asia tensions, incentivizing transition to piped gas.
Entanglement: spooky action, Pg2
Scientists achieve momentum entanglement with helium atoms, paving way for quantum physics and gravity research, defying classical physics.
Entanglement: spooky action, Pg2
Scientists achieve momentum entanglement with helium atoms, paving way for quantum physics and gravity research, defying classical physics.
Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2
Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.
Earth’s orbits are filling up because governance hasn’t kept pace, Pg2
Global space governance lags behind technological advancements, risking orbital environment; India's role in shaping ethical norms crucial amid growing commercialization.
A bully blinks, Pg6
US foreign policy under Trump administration likened to 'schoolyard bully' after actions against Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran.
A bully blinks, Pg6
US foreign policy under Trump administration likened to 'schoolyard bully' after actions against Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran.
Unexpected surge, Pg6
India's industrial growth unexpectedly surges to 5.2% in February 2026, driven by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.
Unexpected surge, Pg6
India's industrial growth unexpectedly surges to 5.2% in February 2026, driven by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.
The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6
Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.
The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6
Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.
Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6
Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.
Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6
Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.
An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7
Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.
An impeachment move with no winners, Pg7
Opposition's impeachment move against CEC highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions and impartiality, raising questions on ECI's credibility and eroding trust.
Prosperity brigade and youth service corps to go, Pg7
Tamil Nadu government to dissolve Prosperity Brigade and Youth Service Corps due to politicization and unsatisfactory rural economy contributions.
Prosperity brigade and youth service corps to go, Pg7
Tamil Nadu government to dissolve Prosperity Brigade and Youth Service Corps due to politicization and unsatisfactory rural economy contributions.
On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8
Geopolitical tensions expose India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities: Rupee dips to ₹95, crude hits $156, impacting fiscal stability and household budgets.
On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8
Geopolitical tensions expose India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities: Rupee dips to ₹95, crude hits $156, impacting fiscal stability and household budgets.
Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8
Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.
Funds released by the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Pg8
Jal Shakti Ministry disburses ₹1,561.53 crore to five states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for 2025-26 after MoU compliance.
Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9
Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.
Looking into the continuing costs of India's COVID-19 policy, Pg9
Analysis reveals critical failures in India's COVID-19 response, highlighting logistical breakdowns, undercounting of deaths, and neglected vulnerable populations.
SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12
Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.
SC wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking, Pg12
Supreme Court mandates practical SOP for swift action in human trafficking cases, emphasizing immediate police response and victim recovery.
Defence Ministry signs ₹1,950-crore deal with BEL, Pg12
Defence Ministry inks ₹1,950-crore deal with BEL for advanced mountain radars enhancing Indian Air Force's surveillance capabilities.
Defence Ministry signs ₹1,950-crore deal with BEL, Pg12
Defence Ministry inks ₹1,950-crore deal with BEL for advanced mountain radars enhancing Indian Air Force's surveillance capabilities.
Sanand ‘bridge’ to Silicon Valley: PM on rise in semiconductor ecosystem, Pg12
PM Modi inaugurates Kaynes Semicon plant in Sanand, envisions India as semiconductor hub with $100B market by 2030.
Sanand ‘bridge’ to Silicon Valley: PM on rise in semiconductor ecosystem, Pg12
PM Modi inaugurates Kaynes Semicon plant in Sanand, envisions India as semiconductor hub with $100B market by 2030.
NASA begins Artemis II countdown, Pg2
NASA commences Artemis II countdown, aiming for humanity's first lunar mission in 53 years with a diverse astronaut crew.
NASA begins Artemis II countdown, Pg2
NASA commences Artemis II countdown, aiming for humanity's first lunar mission in 53 years with a diverse astronaut crew.
Japan deploys first long-range missiles, boosts strike capability, Pg2
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles with 1,000km range, enhancing deterrence amid regional security concerns and signaling defense commitment.
Japan deploys first long-range missiles, boosts strike capability, Pg2
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles with 1,000km range, enhancing deterrence amid regional security concerns and signaling defense commitment.
China, Pakistan propose peace plan for West Asia, seek end to hostilities, Pg2
China and Pakistan propose five-point peace plan for West Asia, urging immediate cessation of hostilities and dialogue to resolve conflicts.
China, Pakistan propose peace plan for West Asia, seek end to hostilities, Pg2
China and Pakistan propose five-point peace plan for West Asia, urging immediate cessation of hostilities and dialogue to resolve conflicts.
Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3
Iran threatens US firms amidst escalating conflict; US warns of decisive days ahead as European allies resist military operations.
Coming days decisive: US; will hit American firms from today: Iran, Pg3
Iran threatens US firms amidst escalating conflict; US warns of decisive days ahead as European allies resist military operations.
India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3
India set to resume Iranian crude oil imports after 2019, facilitated by US sanctions waiver amid geopolitical tensions.
India may get first Iran crude since 2019 after tanker signals Gujarat port as its destination, Pg3
India set to resume Iranian crude oil imports after 2019, facilitated by US sanctions waiver amid geopolitical tensions.
OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7
Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.
OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7
Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.
Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11
Lavrov to visit Delhi for BRICS meet amid India's energy concerns due to West Asia conflict.
Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11
Lavrov to visit Delhi for BRICS meet amid India's energy concerns due to West Asia conflict.
A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12
Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.
A task still lies ahead in former Red Corridor, Pg12
Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, prompting focus on development and justice in former Red Corridor regions to prevent future unrest.
How Naxal deadline was met with a two-pronged approach, Pg12
Naxalism faces near-elimination by March 2026 deadline through strategic security operations and infrastructure development in Bastar region.
How Naxal deadline was met with a two-pronged approach, Pg12
Naxalism faces near-elimination by March 2026 deadline through strategic security operations and infrastructure development in Bastar region.
India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13
India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.
India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13
India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.
India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16
Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.
India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16
Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.
Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16
UP's ethanol production surges, fueled by sugarcane farmers, ahead of 2027 elections, promising economic and political gains.
Behind PM’s ethanol pitch at Jewar: UP’s cane belt, 50 lakh farmers & 2027 polls, Pg16
UP's ethanol production surges, fueled by sugarcane farmers, ahead of 2027 elections, promising economic and political gains.
Regulated gas price for ONGC, OIL raised, Pg17
Government increases regulated gas price for ONGC and OIL to $7/mmBtu, impacting legacy field production costs and profitability.
Regulated gas price for ONGC, OIL raised, Pg17
Government increases regulated gas price for ONGC and OIL to $7/mmBtu, impacting legacy field production costs and profitability.
‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17
EU energy chief warns of prolonged energy market disruption due to Iran war, urging preparedness for jet fuel shortages.
‘Prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets’, Pg17
EU energy chief warns of prolonged energy market disruption due to Iran war, urging preparedness for jet fuel shortages.
RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17
RBI extends export realization timeline to June 2026 amid West Asia crisis, easing exporter payment pressures and bolstering trade.
RBI extends export realisation timeline amid persistent global disruptions, supply chain risks, Pg17
RBI extends export realization timeline to June 2026 amid West Asia crisis, easing exporter payment pressures and bolstering trade.
CBIC rolls out trade reforms to enhance biz, Pg17
CBIC eliminates Rs 10 lakh consignment value cap on courier exports, streamlining e-commerce and import/export processes from April 1.
CBIC rolls out trade reforms to enhance biz, Pg17
CBIC eliminates Rs 10 lakh consignment value cap on courier exports, streamlining e-commerce and import/export processes from April 1.
US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17
US trade chief diminishes WTO's role after failed meeting; seeks alternative trade arrangements with allies post e-commerce moratorium lapse.
US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO after failed meeting, Pg17
US trade chief diminishes WTO's role after failed meeting; seeks alternative trade arrangements with allies post e-commerce moratorium lapse.
I-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17
Income Tax Department achieves record 219 APAs in FY24, surpassing 1,000 total agreements, boosting tax certainty and ease of business.
I-T department signs record 219 APAs in FY26, Pg17
Income Tax Department achieves record 219 APAs in FY24, surpassing 1,000 total agreements, boosting tax certainty and ease of business.
Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19
Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.
Telangana's gig workers law: The legislation, and how other states have fared, Pg19
Telangana passes gig workers' bill ensuring social security and welfare; joins other states in regulating platform-based work and protecting gig workers.
Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19
Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.
Iran war: Agrochemicals stress and inflation worry, Pg19
Iran war threatens India's agrochemical supply, potentially raising fertilizer and pesticide costs, impacting crop yields and food prices.
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