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Southwest monsoon to set in over Kerala ‘around June 4’, Pg1
IMD pushes Southwest Monsoon onset in Kerala to June 4, missing forecast window; El Niño and stalled system raise concerns.
Southwest monsoon to set in over Kerala ‘around June 4’, Pg1
IMD pushes Southwest Monsoon onset in Kerala to June 4, missing forecast window; El Niño and stalled system raise concerns.
The ‘harvest’ China wants is one India cannot afford, Pg8
India urged to firmly reject China's 'early harvest' border deal for Sikkim, safeguarding strategic interests and 2005 package settlement amidst escalating LAC tensions.
The ‘harvest’ China wants is one India cannot afford, Pg8
India urged to firmly reject China's 'early harvest' border deal for Sikkim, safeguarding strategic interests and 2005 package settlement amidst escalating LAC tensions.
U.S.-Iran negotiations, still a road to nowhere, Pg8
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled by deep mutual distrust, domestic opposition, and Israeli regional ambitions, dimming prospects for a lasting peace agreement.
U.S.-Iran negotiations, still a road to nowhere, Pg8
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled by deep mutual distrust, domestic opposition, and Israeli regional ambitions, dimming prospects for a lasting peace agreement.
Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9
Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.
Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9
Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.
How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9
Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.
How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9
Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.
Need to strengthen existing health facilities, Pg9
Kerala's UDF government pushes two new medical colleges amidst criticism, experts urge strengthening existing, struggling public health infrastructure over political projects.
Need to strengthen existing health facilities, Pg9
Kerala's UDF government pushes two new medical colleges amidst criticism, experts urge strengthening existing, struggling public health infrastructure over political projects.
The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10
NITI Aayog report reveals India's chip industry hurdles, advocating $45-60 billion investment and strategic partnerships for self-reliance.
The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10
NITI Aayog report reveals India's chip industry hurdles, advocating $45-60 billion investment and strategic partnerships for self-reliance.
The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10
India's booming EV market faces critical import dependence on Chinese batteries, demanding urgent supply chain diversification and strategic alliances for resilience.
The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10
India's booming EV market faces critical import dependence on Chinese batteries, demanding urgent supply chain diversification and strategic alliances for resilience.
Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit, prioritizing energy cooperation and trade amidst renewed bilateral ties.
Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit, prioritizing energy cooperation and trade amidst renewed bilateral ties.
Indigenous RudraM-II missile clears flight trials, Pg12
DRDO and IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, validating critical subsystems and boosting India's precision strike capabilities.
Indigenous RudraM-II missile clears flight trials, Pg12
DRDO and IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, validating critical subsystems and boosting India's precision strike capabilities.
No role for third parties in bilateral matters between India, Nepal: Centre, Pg12
India asserts no third-party role in bilateral Nepal border issues, countering PM Shah's claims amidst diplomatic visits.
No role for third parties in bilateral matters between India, Nepal: Centre, Pg12
India asserts no third-party role in bilateral Nepal border issues, countering PM Shah's claims amidst diplomatic visits.
Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12
High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.
Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12
High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.
Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14
Tigress Zeenat, translocated from Maharashtra, births four cubs in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, boosting genetic diversity and conservation efforts after previous failures.
Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14
Tigress Zeenat, translocated from Maharashtra, births four cubs in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, boosting genetic diversity and conservation efforts after previous failures.
AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14
AIIMS Delhi study maps how urban air pollution breaches placental barriers, silencing vital foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies.
AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14
AIIMS Delhi study maps how urban air pollution breaches placental barriers, silencing vital foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies.
Bangladeshi FM Rahman elected president of UN General Assembly, Pg16
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman elected 81st UN General Assembly President with 99 votes, defeating Cypriot diplomat in rare contested ballot.
Bangladeshi FM Rahman elected president of UN General Assembly, Pg16
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman elected 81st UN General Assembly President with 99 votes, defeating Cypriot diplomat in rare contested ballot.
Bangladesh minister elected President of 81st session of UNGA, Pg2
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalllur Rahman elected President of 81st UNGA session after closely-contested election, securing 99 votes.
Bangladesh minister elected President of 81st session of UNGA, Pg2
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalllur Rahman elected President of 81st UNGA session after closely-contested election, securing 99 votes.
Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3
Supreme Court appoints high-powered panel under ICFRE DG Kanchan Devi to independently review controversial Aravalli definition report, ensuring impartial ecological protection against unregulated mining.
Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3
Supreme Court appoints high-powered panel under ICFRE DG Kanchan Devi to independently review controversial Aravalli definition report, ensuring impartial ecological protection against unregulated mining.
Halima & Gudiya, in queue at Bengal tribunals as cloud darkens over citizenship
Supreme Court upholds EC's electoral roll revision, directing citizenship adjudication for excluded individuals, sparking fear among Bengal residents like Halima.
Halima & Gudiya, in queue at Bengal tribunals as cloud darkens over citizenship
Supreme Court upholds EC's electoral roll revision, directing citizenship adjudication for excluded individuals, sparking fear among Bengal residents like Halima.
PNG, Pg4
India plans centralized portal for PNG connections to facilitate LPG migration, enhancing energy security amidst West Asia disruptions.
PNG, Pg4
India plans centralized portal for PNG connections to facilitate LPG migration, enhancing energy security amidst West Asia disruptions.
1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative reports 1.5 crore groundwater recharge works, boosting India's water security through community efforts.
1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative reports 1.5 crore groundwater recharge works, boosting India's water security through community efforts.
No role for third party in border dispute: India, Pg9
India firmly rejects Nepal's call for third-party intervention in border dispute, reiterating bilateral resolution for Lipulekh, Kalapani issues.
No role for third party in border dispute: India, Pg9
India firmly rejects Nepal's call for third-party intervention in border dispute, reiterating bilateral resolution for Lipulekh, Kalapani issues.
How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9
Runaway tigress Zeenat births four cubs in Similipal, boosting genetic diversity and securing the future of Odisha's unique pseudo-melanistic tiger population.
How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9
Runaway tigress Zeenat births four cubs in Similipal, boosting genetic diversity and securing the future of Odisha's unique pseudo-melanistic tiger population.
With 5 new judges, SC's strength increases to 37, Pg9
Supreme Court's working strength surges to 37 with five new judges, including a second woman, as government greenlights bill to expand sanctioned strength to 38.
With 5 new judges, SC's strength increases to 37, Pg9
Supreme Court's working strength surges to 37 with five new judges, including a second woman, as government greenlights bill to expand sanctioned strength to 38.
From today, Indian citizens won't need transit visa for layover in Germany, Pg10
Germany abolishes transit visa requirement for Indian nationals from June 3, 2026, boosting bilateral relations after Chancellor's visit.
From today, Indian citizens won't need transit visa for layover in Germany, Pg10
Germany abolishes transit visa requirement for Indian nationals from June 3, 2026, boosting bilateral relations after Chancellor's visit.
Sovereignty of country paramount, not personal liberty, in drugs case: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court prioritizes national sovereignty over personal liberty in drug cases, setting aside bail for a trafficker, citing NDPS Act and Article 21.
Sovereignty of country paramount, not personal liberty, in drugs case: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court prioritizes national sovereignty over personal liberty in drug cases, setting aside bail for a trafficker, citing NDPS Act and Article 21.
From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12
PMFME scheme fuels Ladakh's sea buckthorn processing, transforming a wage laborer into a multi-crore entrepreneur, boosting remote region's economy.
From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12
PMFME scheme fuels Ladakh's sea buckthorn processing, transforming a wage laborer into a multi-crore entrepreneur, boosting remote region's economy.
In navigating Trump's US & Xi's China, Japan is imagining a new Asia story, Pg12
Japan dramatically reorients post-war security policy, boosting defense and regional alliances to counter China's assertiveness and US ambivalence in Asia.
In navigating Trump's US & Xi's China, Japan is imagining a new Asia story, Pg12
Japan dramatically reorients post-war security policy, boosting defense and regional alliances to counter China's assertiveness and US ambivalence in Asia.
Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13
India's restrictive 2015 Model BIT policy, unlike Indonesia's bold reforms, crippled foreign investment, demanding urgent revision for economic growth.
Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13
India's restrictive 2015 Model BIT policy, unlike Indonesia's bold reforms, crippled foreign investment, demanding urgent revision for economic growth.
An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13
Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.
An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13
Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.
India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15
India, UK officials meet to resolve CETA deadlock after UK imposes new steel import duties, jeopardizing bilateral trade agreement.
India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15
India, UK officials meet to resolve CETA deadlock after UK imposes new steel import duties, jeopardizing bilateral trade agreement.
Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15
India's statistical overhaul: Commerce Ministry launches new WPI, output PPI with 2022-23 base, phasing out WPI for inflation measurement.
Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15
India's statistical overhaul: Commerce Ministry launches new WPI, output PPI with 2022-23 base, phasing out WPI for inflation measurement.
FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16
RBI data shows Indians ditching low-yield savings for high-return FDs, with savings share plummeting to 28.7% by March 2026 amid rising interest rates.
FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16
RBI data shows Indians ditching low-yield savings for high-return FDs, with savings share plummeting to 28.7% by March 2026 amid rising interest rates.
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