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‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1
Myanmar assures India: No anti-India activities from its soil; Modi urges dialogue between junta and opposition for enduring peace.
‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1
Myanmar assures India: No anti-India activities from its soil; Modi urges dialogue between junta and opposition for enduring peace.
Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1
India's industrial output slows to 4.9% in April 2026 under new IIP series with 2022-23 base year.
Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1
India's industrial output slows to 4.9% in April 2026 under new IIP series with 2022-23 base year.
The genie of synthetic biology is out, and with it comes power and peril, Pg2
Synthetic biology breakthroughs enable genome-wide engineering, raising ethical concerns about creating novel life forms and potential misuse.
The genie of synthetic biology is out, and with it comes power and peril, Pg2
Synthetic biology breakthroughs enable genome-wide engineering, raising ethical concerns about creating novel life forms and potential misuse.
Joy and pain, Pg6
NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.
Joy and pain, Pg6
NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.
Orbital rivalry — the challenge of China’s space power, Pg6
China's growing space capabilities, including anti-satellite technology, pose a threat, potentially disrupting global communications and military operations, raising concerns for India.
Orbital rivalry — the challenge of China’s space power, Pg6
China's growing space capabilities, including anti-satellite technology, pose a threat, potentially disrupting global communications and military operations, raising concerns for India.
IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6
Iran conflict exposes IMEC's geopolitical vulnerabilities; alternative routes via Oman and Egypt explored amid Saudi-UAE tensions.
IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6
Iran conflict exposes IMEC's geopolitical vulnerabilities; alternative routes via Oman and Egypt explored amid Saudi-UAE tensions.
Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7
Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.
Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7
Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.
Tethered balloons for TV coverage: study findings, Pg7
Study suggests tethered balloons as cost-effective alternative to satellites for nationwide TV coverage, offering wider reach and reduced operational expenses.
Tethered balloons for TV coverage: study findings, Pg7
Study suggests tethered balloons as cost-effective alternative to satellites for nationwide TV coverage, offering wider reach and reduced operational expenses.
Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7
Rupee depreciation highlights reliance on remittances to offset trade deficit amid FDI and FPI decline since 2021, 2023 respectively.
Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7
Rupee depreciation highlights reliance on remittances to offset trade deficit amid FDI and FPI decline since 2021, 2023 respectively.
The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS, Pg7
FemTech industry redefines PMOS treatment in India, addressing gaps in conventional healthcare, but faces challenges in accessibility and scalability.
The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS, Pg7
FemTech industry redefines PMOS treatment in India, addressing gaps in conventional healthcare, but faces challenges in accessibility and scalability.
Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8
ECLGS sanctions ₹35,000 crore in loans to MSMEs and industries amidst West Asia conflict, boosting credit flow.
Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8
ECLGS sanctions ₹35,000 crore in loans to MSMEs and industries amidst West Asia conflict, boosting credit flow.
Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8
Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.
Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8
Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.
Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8
India's seafood exports surge to record $8.46 billion in FY26, driven by U.S. and China demand.
Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8
India's seafood exports surge to record $8.46 billion in FY26, driven by U.S. and China demand.
Centre clears five new judges for SC; strength rises to 37, Pg10
Centre appoints five new judges to Supreme Court, increasing strength to 37 following Collegium recommendation and sanctioned strength amendment.
Centre clears five new judges for SC; strength rises to 37, Pg10
Centre appoints five new judges to Supreme Court, increasing strength to 37 following Collegium recommendation and sanctioned strength amendment.
India and Australia discuss maritime security, agree to advance defence industrial relations, Pg10
India and Australia bolster Indo-Pacific defence ties, prioritizing maritime security and defence industry collaboration, aiming for stronger strategic partnership.
India and Australia discuss maritime security, agree to advance defence industrial relations, Pg10
India and Australia bolster Indo-Pacific defence ties, prioritizing maritime security and defence industry collaboration, aiming for stronger strategic partnership.
BSF, Bangladesh border force to hold Director-General-level talks next week, Pg10
India-Bangladesh border talks to address trans-border crimes, illegal migration, and security concerns amid changing political dynamics.
BSF, Bangladesh border force to hold Director-General-level talks next week, Pg10
India-Bangladesh border talks to address trans-border crimes, illegal migration, and security concerns amid changing political dynamics.
Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10
Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.
Delhi HC recognises ‘right to be forgotten’, lays down rules for de-indexing judicial records, Pg10
Delhi High Court recognizes 'right to be forgotten' under Article 21, setting guidelines for de-indexing judicial records.
IAF chief visits France to hold talks on Rafale acquisition, Pg10
IAF Chief's France visit signals progress in ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal amid fighter squadron concerns.
IAF chief visits France to hold talks on Rafale acquisition, Pg10
IAF Chief's France visit signals progress in ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal amid fighter squadron concerns.
Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12
Jal Shakti Ministry and ISRO collaborate to enhance water resource management using satellite technology across 24 key research areas.
Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12
Jal Shakti Ministry and ISRO collaborate to enhance water resource management using satellite technology across 24 key research areas.
Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12
BRICS cultural meetings to address ethical AI use, creative economy, and cultural heritage among member nations, fostering collaboration and sustainable development.
Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12
BRICS cultural meetings to address ethical AI use, creative economy, and cultural heritage among member nations, fostering collaboration and sustainable development.
SC seeks Centre’s response over gaps in disability rights, Pg12
Supreme Court addresses PIL highlighting disability rights gaps, demands Centre's response by July 2026, focusing on oversight body compliance.
SC seeks Centre’s response over gaps in disability rights, Pg12
Supreme Court addresses PIL highlighting disability rights gaps, demands Centre's response by July 2026, focusing on oversight body compliance.
'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8
Environment Minister defends Great Nicobar project clearances amidst concerns over environmental impact assessment and biodiversity, citing comprehensive appraisal and strategic importance.
'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8
Environment Minister defends Great Nicobar project clearances amidst concerns over environmental impact assessment and biodiversity, citing comprehensive appraisal and strategic importance.
Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9
Babesiosis outbreak in Gujarat's Gir raises concerns about Asiatic lion conservation and need for multiple populations to mitigate extinction risks.
Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9
Babesiosis outbreak in Gujarat's Gir raises concerns about Asiatic lion conservation and need for multiple populations to mitigate extinction risks.
'Cheap' global money flow into India drying up, Pg9
RBI flags concern as 'cheap' global money inflows into India dry up amid rising sovereign bond yields and West Asia crisis.
'Cheap' global money flow into India drying up, Pg9
RBI flags concern as 'cheap' global money inflows into India dry up amid rising sovereign bond yields and West Asia crisis.
The overlooked conflict: Civil war and humanitarian disaster in South Sudan, Pg9
South Sudan's civil war escalates, triggering severe food crisis affecting over half the population, UNMISS struggles to maintain peace.
The overlooked conflict: Civil war and humanitarian disaster in South Sudan, Pg9
South Sudan's civil war escalates, triggering severe food crisis affecting over half the population, UNMISS struggles to maintain peace.
Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10
NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.
Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10
NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.
Centre's April fiscal deficit at 26-month high; FY26 target met, Pg13
India's fiscal deficit hits 26-month high at ₹3.62 lakh crore in April, 21.4% of FY27 target; FY26 target met.
Centre's April fiscal deficit at 26-month high; FY26 target met, Pg13
India's fiscal deficit hits 26-month high at ₹3.62 lakh crore in April, 21.4% of FY27 target; FY26 target met.
ATF price for overseas flights cut by 27%, no change for domestic ops, Pg13
ATF prices slashed 27% for international flights, offering relief to airlines amidst West Asia crisis; domestic prices unchanged.
ATF price for overseas flights cut by 27%, no change for domestic ops, Pg13
ATF prices slashed 27% for international flights, offering relief to airlines amidst West Asia crisis; domestic prices unchanged.
Nvidia's new chip to 'reinvent PCs' for AI era, Pg13
Nvidia's RTX Spark chip aims to revolutionize PCs with on-device AI, challenging Intel and AMD dominance in personal computing.
Nvidia's new chip to 'reinvent PCs' for AI era, Pg13
Nvidia's RTX Spark chip aims to revolutionize PCs with on-device AI, challenging Intel and AMD dominance in personal computing.
May GST collections up only 3%, revenue from imports jumps 19%, Pg13
India's May GST collections rise 3.2% to ₹1.94 lakh crore, import revenue surges 19.1% amid rising import bills.
May GST collections up only 3%, revenue from imports jumps 19%, Pg13
India's May GST collections rise 3.2% to ₹1.94 lakh crore, import revenue surges 19.1% amid rising import bills.
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