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Put username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1
Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.
Put username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1
Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.
GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1
India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.
GST revenues up 14% in June amid dependence on imports, Pg1
India's GST revenue surges 14% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, driven by 35% import growth, raising concerns over domestic manufacturing reliance.
U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1
U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.
U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1
U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.
Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1
Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.
Centre fixes wage; VB-G RAM G to offer minimum ₹300 a day, Pg1
Centre mandates ₹300 daily floor wage under new VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, sparking Congress criticism over 'unjustifiably low' rates.
The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6
India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.
The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability, Pg6
India leverages indigenous R&D to counter energy shocks, approving a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to produce DME, slashing LPG import dependence.
Yes and no, Pg6
New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.
Yes and no, Pg6
New report exposes India's grassroots democracy crisis, revealing Gram Sabhas reduced to clearinghouses and state bypassing PESA rights, fueling rural alienation.
On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7
UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.
On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7
UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.
Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7
States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.
Under VB-G RAM G, States’ expenditure could go up six-fold, Pg7
States face six-fold expenditure hike under new VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, shifting significant financial burden.
Why has the govt. notified a new set of telecom rules?, Pg8
Government notifies new Telecommunications Act 2023 rules, replacing colonial-era laws, granting sweeping powers over messaging apps and infrastructure, impacting operators and users.
Why has the govt. notified a new set of telecom rules?, Pg8
Government notifies new Telecommunications Act 2023 rules, replacing colonial-era laws, granting sweeping powers over messaging apps and infrastructure, impacting operators and users.
Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9
Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.
Gaza: a homeland remembered through stories of war and survival, Pg9
Powerful new books expose Gaza's devastating humanitarian crisis, detailing alleged genocide by Israel and the resilience of Palestinian voices amidst war.
Army chief unveils road map ‘VIJAY’ for a future-ready force, Pg10
Army Chief General Seth unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, transforming Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force emphasizing jointness, indigenization, and soldier welfare.
Army chief unveils road map ‘VIJAY’ for a future-ready force, Pg10
Army Chief General Seth unveils 'VIJAY' roadmap, transforming Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force emphasizing jointness, indigenization, and soldier welfare.
Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12
India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.
Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12
India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.
In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14
Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.
In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14
Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.
China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14
China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.
China ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism, Pg14
China's new ethnic unity law, aiming for "shared identity," sparks international outcry from UN and rights groups over potential threats to minority freedoms.
Troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: Katz, Pg14
Israel's Defence Minister declares indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'security zones,' defying withdrawal calls and warning Iran.
Troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza: Katz, Pg14
Israel's Defence Minister declares indefinite military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'security zones,' defying withdrawal calls and warning Iran.
Unchecked progress in AI may pose grave risks, warns UN panel, Pg14
UN panel issues dire warning: AI's unchecked progress risks catastrophic harm, as policy and understanding lag behind rapid technological evolution.
Unchecked progress in AI may pose grave risks, warns UN panel, Pg14
UN panel issues dire warning: AI's unchecked progress risks catastrophic harm, as policy and understanding lag behind rapid technological evolution.
Technical talks kick off; 'We are getting along well': Trump, Pg2
US and Iran begin indirect technical talks in Qatar on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, with VP Vance noting progress despite recent military strikes.
Technical talks kick off; 'We are getting along well': Trump, Pg2
US and Iran begin indirect technical talks in Qatar on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, with VP Vance noting progress despite recent military strikes.
Japan, Pg4
Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.
Japan, Pg4
Japan's Takaichi visits India for 16th Annual Summit, boosting economic security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and critical supply chains amid global uncertainties.
Joint polls, Pg4
Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.
Joint polls, Pg4
Delhi government signals readiness for 'One Nation One Election' despite tenure adjustments, as high-level committee consults stakeholders on electoral synchronisation.
In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8
Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.
In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8
Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.
Expedite release, repatriation of 188 fishermen and prisoners: India to Pakistan, Pg11
India presses Pakistan for urgent release of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners, exchanging lists under 2008 Consular Access Agreement.
Expedite release, repatriation of 188 fishermen and prisoners: India to Pakistan, Pg11
India presses Pakistan for urgent release of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners, exchanging lists under 2008 Consular Access Agreement.
Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12
Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.
Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12
Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.
PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12
Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.
PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12
Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.
A bit like a volcano, AI walks through the door, Pg12
AI and high-resolution X-rays virtually 'unwrap' carbonized Herculaneum scrolls, revealing lost ancient texts, including a treatise on ethics by Chrysippus.
A bit like a volcano, AI walks through the door, Pg12
AI and high-resolution X-rays virtually 'unwrap' carbonized Herculaneum scrolls, revealing lost ancient texts, including a treatise on ethics by Chrysippus.
India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13
Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.
India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13
Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.
Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15
US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.
Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15
US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.
How insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16
IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.
How insurance regulator aims to curb tricky dark patterns, Pg16
IRDAI launches major crackdown on 'dark patterns' and mis-selling in insurance, commissioning a nine-month study to boost consumer trust.
Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16
India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.
Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16
India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.
New EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16
Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.
New EPF Scheme notified: Most core provisions retained, Pg16
Centre notifies new EPF Scheme 2026, retaining core provisions, simplifying withdrawals, and aligning with Social Security Code 2020 for enhanced compliance.
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