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U.S. tariff on India reduced to 18%, say Modi and Trump, Pg1
India and U.S. reach trade deal: U.S. reduces tariff to 18%, India to lower trade barriers.
U.S. tariff on India reduced to 18%, say Modi and Trump, Pg1
India and U.S. reach trade deal: U.S. reduces tariff to 18%, India to lower trade barriers.
Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8
India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.
Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8
India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.
A cautious nudge, Pg8
Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.
A cautious nudge, Pg8
Finance Commission retains 41% vertical devolution, tweaks horizontal formula rewarding GDP contribution, but avoids structural fiscal federalism changes.
A full stop, Pg8
Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.
A full stop, Pg8
Supreme Court links menstrual health to fundamental rights, orders states to ensure hygiene facilities in schools, addressing 'menstrual poverty'.
Visible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9
Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.
Visible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9
Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.
Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9
16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.
Finance Commission triples grants to urban local governments, Pg9
16th Finance Commission triples grants to ₹3.5 lakh crore for urban local governments over five years, boosting infrastructure.
Number of manuscripts digitised under Gyan Bharatam, Pg10
Gyan Bharatam initiative digitizes 7.5 lakh manuscripts, preserving India's cultural heritage; 1.29 lakh available on dedicated portal.
Number of manuscripts digitised under Gyan Bharatam, Pg10
Gyan Bharatam initiative digitizes 7.5 lakh manuscripts, preserving India's cultural heritage; 1.29 lakh available on dedicated portal.
Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10
Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?, Pg10
Thousands of tribal farmers protest in Maharashtra demanding land rights, irrigation, employment, and proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006.
How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10
IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.
How can adaptive testing be adopted in India?, Pg10
IIT Council considers adaptive testing for JEE, aiming for fairer assessment, but legal and logistical challenges loom regarding equality and infrastructure.
What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11
Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.
What is the next phase for rural women entrepreneurship?, Pg11
Revamping DAY-NRLM: Empowering rural women through strengthened CLFs, innovative finance, and convergence for enhanced entrepreneurship and livelihoods by 2026-2031.
SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12
Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.
SC issues notices to 12 States on petition by church body against anti-conversion laws, Pg12
Supreme Court scrutinizes anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns over vigilante violence against minorities, issuing notices to Centre and states.
External team involved in PSLV probe; next launch date in June, says Minister, Pg14
ISRO's PSLV probe involves external team after consecutive failures; next launch targeted for June with 18 launches scheduled this year.
External team involved in PSLV probe; next launch date in June, says Minister, Pg14
ISRO's PSLV probe involves external team after consecutive failures; next launch targeted for June with 18 launches scheduled this year.
AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14
AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.
AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals for Ayurveda institutes, Pg14
AYUSH Ministry to invite proposals from states for establishing three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIAs) by 2026-27.
General relativity survives its hardest test yet, PgII
Einstein's general relativity triumphs in rigorous black hole merger test using GW250114 gravitational wave data.
General relativity survives its hardest test yet, PgII
Einstein's general relativity triumphs in rigorous black hole merger test using GW250114 gravitational wave data.
India, US have a deal, 50% tariffs cut to 18%, Pg1
India and US strike trade deal, slashing tariffs from 50% to 18% after months of strained relations.
India, US have a deal, 50% tariffs cut to 18%, Pg1
India and US strike trade deal, slashing tariffs from 50% to 18% after months of strained relations.
Deal clears what was looking hazy: India's role as US ally, China counter, Pg1
US lowers tariffs on India to 18% signaling stronger alliance against China amidst trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.
Deal clears what was looking hazy: India's role as US ally, China counter, Pg1
US lowers tariffs on India to 18% signaling stronger alliance against China amidst trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.
Uncertainty over for global capital, China+1 strategy back in game: CEA, Pg1
US tariff cut boosts FDI prospects as China+1 strategy revives; Rupee expected to strengthen amidst improved economic outlook.
Uncertainty over for global capital, China+1 strategy back in game: CEA, Pg1
US tariff cut boosts FDI prospects as China+1 strategy revives; Rupee expected to strengthen amidst improved economic outlook.
Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5
Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Pennaiyar water dispute: SC directs Centre to set up tribunal, Pg5
Supreme Court mandates Centre to establish tribunal within a month to resolve Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6
Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.
Individual taxpayers biggest beneficiary of tax deductions claimed on political donations, Pg6
Tax deductions on political donations surge to ₹3,126 crore in FY25, individuals overtake corporates in claiming benefits.
16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8
16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.
16th Finance panel: Exit clauses must for cash transfer schemes, Pg8
16th Finance Commission flags states' rising unconditional cash transfers, warns of fiscal destabilization, and suggests exit clauses for schemes.
Jumping hurdles: How India managed to diversify exports in the face of US tariffs, Pg9
India strategically diversifies exports amidst US tariffs, forging new trade deals with EU, UK, and UAE, showcasing economic resilience.
Jumping hurdles: How India managed to diversify exports in the face of US tariffs, Pg9
India strategically diversifies exports amidst US tariffs, forging new trade deals with EU, UK, and UAE, showcasing economic resilience.
India to stop buying Russian crude, will buy from US, even Venezuela: Trump, Pg9
India pivots from Russian oil, increasing US and potentially Venezuelan imports amid geopolitical shifts and trade negotiations.
India to stop buying Russian crude, will buy from US, even Venezuela: Trump, Pg9
India pivots from Russian oil, increasing US and potentially Venezuelan imports amid geopolitical shifts and trade negotiations.
How Trump influenced India’s trade policy & goods trade, Pg9
Trump's trade policies impacted India-US relations, leading to tariff reductions and shifts in trade dynamics, especially in oil and LPG imports.
How Trump influenced India’s trade policy & goods trade, Pg9
Trump's trade policies impacted India-US relations, leading to tariff reductions and shifts in trade dynamics, especially in oil and LPG imports.
Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg10
16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.
Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg10
16th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.
Pact with EU is not about compulsion but compatibility, Pg11
India and EU sign FTA, Security & Defence Partnership, and Mobility agreement, boosting trade, defence cooperation, and strategic ties.
Pact with EU is not about compulsion but compatibility, Pg11
India and EU sign FTA, Security & Defence Partnership, and Mobility agreement, boosting trade, defence cooperation, and strategic ties.
Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Declaration, Pg12
India, Arab League reaffirm commitment to regional stability, address conflicts in Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and reiterate support for Palestine's sovereignty.
Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Declaration, Pg12
India, Arab League reaffirm commitment to regional stability, address conflicts in Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and reiterate support for Palestine's sovereignty.
Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12
WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.
Is WhatsApp reading user messages? What US lawsuit claims, Pg12
WhatsApp faces US lawsuit alleging privacy breach; claims Meta accesses encrypted messages, impacting ongoing Indian legal battle over traceability.
Your next car may be expensive. Blame the AI data centre boom, Pg12
AI data center boom drives up metal prices, squeezing auto industry margins; Maruti Suzuki flags concerns over rising costs.
Your next car may be expensive. Blame the AI data centre boom, Pg12
AI data center boom drives up metal prices, squeezing auto industry margins; Maruti Suzuki flags concerns over rising costs.
Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12
Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.
Proposal for banning entry of non-Hindus at Char Dham, questions it raises, Pg12
Char Dham shrines propose banning non-Hindus, sparking constitutional debates over religious freedom and essential religious practices.
Would like infra projects to come up in all sectors, involve more private finance’, Pg13
Centre pushes for private finance in infrastructure projects across sectors, aims to boost PPP model and reduce logistics costs.
Would like infra projects to come up in all sectors, involve more private finance’, Pg13
Centre pushes for private finance in infrastructure projects across sectors, aims to boost PPP model and reduce logistics costs.
FC bats for discom privatisation, debt clean-up via SPVs, Pg13
16th Finance Commission advocates discom privatization and SPVs for debt resolution, aiming to modernize power distribution and alleviate financial strain.
FC bats for discom privatisation, debt clean-up via SPVs, Pg13
16th Finance Commission advocates discom privatization and SPVs for debt resolution, aiming to modernize power distribution and alleviate financial strain.
Benchmark 10-year bond yields rise on record borrowing plan, Pg13
Benchmark 10-year bond yields surge to 6.78% post-budget, fueled by record Rs 17.2 lakh crore government borrowing plan.
Benchmark 10-year bond yields rise on record borrowing plan, Pg13
Benchmark 10-year bond yields surge to 6.78% post-budget, fueled by record Rs 17.2 lakh crore government borrowing plan.
IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2024, aiming to improve resolution process, to be introduced in Budget session's second half.
IBC Amendment Bill in 2nd half of Budget session', Pg13
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2024, aiming to improve resolution process, to be introduced in Budget session's second half.
FinMin considers raising FDI in PSU banks to 49%: DFS Secretary, Pg13
Finance Ministry contemplates increasing FDI limit in PSU banks to 49% to bolster capital reserves and spur economic growth.
FinMin considers raising FDI in PSU banks to 49%: DFS Secretary, Pg13
Finance Ministry contemplates increasing FDI limit in PSU banks to 49% to bolster capital reserves and spur economic growth.
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