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Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1
Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.
Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1
Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.
Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1
IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.
Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1
IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.
India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2
India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.
India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2
India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.
Data doubts, Pg8
India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.
Data doubts, Pg8
India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.
India’s ‘Israel habit’ meets West Asian realities, Pg8
India's 'Israel habit' risks strategic missteps in reconfigured West Asia, challenging its Global South leadership amidst Iran's resurgence.
India’s ‘Israel habit’ meets West Asian realities, Pg8
India's 'Israel habit' risks strategic missteps in reconfigured West Asia, challenging its Global South leadership amidst Iran's resurgence.
Indian and foreign, Pg8
CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language formula sparks controversy, forcing students to drop foreign languages, impacting Class 10 exams and global mobility.
Indian and foreign, Pg8
CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language formula sparks controversy, forcing students to drop foreign languages, impacting Class 10 exams and global mobility.
The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10
Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.
The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10
Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.
Criminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12
India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.
Criminal justice system’s digital push aims for a full roll-out by next year, Pg12
India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.
‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14
UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.
‘Killing of Palestinian children part of larger plan for genocide’, Pg14
UN Commission alleges Israeli forces systematically target Palestinian children, killing over 20,000 since October 7, as part of a larger genocide plan, demanding international accountability.
709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14
India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.
709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14
India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.
Qatar: No high level US-Iran dialogue, only technical talks, Pg2
Qatar confirms US-Iran talks remain technical, not high-level, dimming hopes for lasting peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening amid escalating military exchanges.
Qatar: No high level US-Iran dialogue, only technical talks, Pg2
Qatar confirms US-Iran talks remain technical, not high-level, dimming hopes for lasting peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening amid escalating military exchanges.
Safe Hormuz is key, Modi tells Pezeshkian; extended invite to BRICS summit in India: Tehran, Pg3
Modi urges Iran's Pezeshkian for West Asia peace, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, and extends BRICS summit invitation.
Safe Hormuz is key, Modi tells Pezeshkian; extended invite to BRICS summit in India: Tehran, Pg3
Modi urges Iran's Pezeshkian for West Asia peace, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, and extends BRICS summit invitation.
Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6
Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.
Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6
Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.
New FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11
Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.
New FCRA rules shrink space for civic action, Pg11
Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.
The Indo-Pacific is here to stay, with or without Washington, Pg11
Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.
The Indo-Pacific is here to stay, with or without Washington, Pg11
Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.
A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12
Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.
A question in wake of Great Nicobar project: Is what can be justified also just?, Pg12
Great Nicobar project ignites fierce debate over tribal displacement and ecological devastation, challenging the state's ethical duty and public trust doctrine.
Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12
India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.
Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12
India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.
From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12
From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.
From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12
From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.
PM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13
PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.
PM takes stock of progress in deregulation, reforms, Pg13
PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.
Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15
UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.
Year after UMEED, waqf database shows 11% applications rejected, a third from UP, Pg15
UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.
Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17
Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.
Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17
Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.
Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20
Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.
Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20
Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.
Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20
RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.
Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20
RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.
Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20
Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.
Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20
Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.
Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20
Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.
Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20
Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.
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