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Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1
Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.
Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1
Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.
Mandating student presence, erasing learning, Pg8
Delhi HC ruling challenges mandatory attendance, advocating for curiosity-driven learning and criticising bureaucratic control in Indian universities.
Mandating student presence, erasing learning, Pg8
Delhi HC ruling challenges mandatory attendance, advocating for curiosity-driven learning and criticising bureaucratic control in Indian universities.
Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8
Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.
Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8
Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.
The water divide, Pg8
Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.
The water divide, Pg8
Indore water tragedy exposes governance failures; contaminated supply claims lives despite Swachh Bharat Mission, demanding urgent reforms and accountability.
Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9
Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.
Has housing become prohibitively expensive in Indian cities?, Pg9
Urban housing crisis deepens: Skyrocketing prices push homeownership out of reach for most Indians, exacerbating inequality and social exclusion.
Getting teens to read the news, Pg9
Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.
Getting teens to read the news, Pg9
Bridging the information gap: Strategies to engage teenagers with news through inclusive, accessible, and age-appropriate journalism in the digital age.
From encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10
Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.
From encroachment to legal ownership, Pg10
Haryana's amendment legalizing Shamilat deh encroachment favors elites, undermining Dalit rights and historical injustices in land distribution, raising social justice concerns.
Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10
India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.
Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10
India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.
The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11
Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.
The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11
Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.
DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12
Defence Minister unveils DRDO's pivotal role in 'Sudarshan Chakra' initiative, enhancing India's air defence capabilities by 2035.
DRDO will play key role in India’s air defence: Rajnath, Pg12
Defence Minister unveils DRDO's pivotal role in 'Sudarshan Chakra' initiative, enhancing India's air defence capabilities by 2035.
‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII
Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.
‘Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce risk of death in diabetes patients’, PgII
Statins show promise in reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks for type 2 diabetes patients, even those at low cardiovascular risk.
What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII
Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.
What transgender men face when they access healthcare, PgII
Transgender men face healthcare hurdles despite progressive policies, including discrimination, lack of medical understanding, and unsupervised hormonal therapy, reveals report.
India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2
India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.
India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year, Pg2
India and Bangladesh collaborate on Ganges water measurements as 30-year water-sharing treaty nears expiration, fostering cooperation.
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2
UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities, Pg2
UN Chief denounces Israel's ban on essential services to UNRWA facilities, citing violation of UN privileges and impeding aid to refugees.
How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2
Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.
How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2
Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.
Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3
Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.
Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3
Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.
Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3
Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.
Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3
Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.
India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4
India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.
India, Pakistan share list of nuclear installations, Pg4
India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear sites and prisoners despite strained relations, continuing 35-year-old no-attack agreement.
Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7
Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.
Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7
Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.
PM to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper this month, Pg7
India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train to launch between Kolkata and Guwahati this month, boosting railway infrastructure and connectivity.
PM to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper this month, Pg7
India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train to launch between Kolkata and Guwahati this month, boosting railway infrastructure and connectivity.
After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9
Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.
After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March (AS PER CURRENT TIMELINE, FIRST CREWED MISSION LIKELY BY LATE 2027 OR EARLY 2028), Pg9
Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission faces further delays, now targeted for March, while crewed mission pushed to late 2027/early 2028.
Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.
Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.
Navigating a world without norms, Pg11
Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Navigating a world without norms, Pg11
Israel's recognition of Somaliland signals the decline of the 'rules-based international order,' posing challenges to territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12
RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.
Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12
RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.
At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12
GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.
At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12
GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.
PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12
PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.
PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12
PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.
Railways targets new frontiers amid traffic, freight challenges, Pg12
Indian Railways accelerates infrastructure projects, connects Kashmir and Mizoram, targets freight diversification, and introduces Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2025.
Railways targets new frontiers amid traffic, freight challenges, Pg12
Indian Railways accelerates infrastructure projects, connects Kashmir and Mizoram, targets freight diversification, and introduces Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2025.
As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.
As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.
A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13
Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.
A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13
Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.
24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17
Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.
24 athletes added to TOPS; archery receives extra push, Pg17
Government expands Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), inducting 24 new athletes, including 8 compound archers, for enhanced 2028 Olympics preparation.
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