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DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1
Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.
DoT order to ‘pre-install’ govt. app triggers storm, Pg1
Government mandates pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, sparking privacy concerns and opposition backlash over potential digital surveillance.
Experts work on UN climate report amid U.S. pushback, Pg2
IPCC's AR7 faces hurdles amid US climate denial; UN warns 1.5°C threshold breach sooner than expected.
Experts work on UN climate report amid U.S. pushback, Pg2
IPCC's AR7 faces hurdles amid US climate denial; UN warns 1.5°C threshold breach sooner than expected.
Speed bumps ahead, Pg6
IIP growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025, raising concerns about economic slowdown in Q3.
Speed bumps ahead, Pg6
IIP growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025, raising concerns about economic slowdown in Q3.
A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean, Pg6
Colombo Security Conclave gains momentum with new members, aiming to enhance Indian Ocean security amid China's growing influence.
A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean, Pg6
Colombo Security Conclave gains momentum with new members, aiming to enhance Indian Ocean security amid China's growing influence.
Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7
AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.
Privacy in a ‘fishbowl society’, Pg7
AI-driven deepfake abuse necessitates gender-neutral laws, platform accountability, and robust victim support beyond current SOPs, reveals study.
Why is there no peace in Ukraine?, Pg8
Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine proposes territorial concessions, NATO exclusion, and Russian reintegration, pressuring Zelenskyy amidst battlefield setbacks and wavering Western support.
Why is there no peace in Ukraine?, Pg8
Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine proposes territorial concessions, NATO exclusion, and Russian reintegration, pressuring Zelenskyy amidst battlefield setbacks and wavering Western support.
Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised, Pg9
Digitizing Electoral Rolls: Expert urges ECI to overhaul outdated paper-based system for transparent, efficient, and reliable voter management by 2026.
Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised, Pg9
Digitizing Electoral Rolls: Expert urges ECI to overhaul outdated paper-based system for transparent, efficient, and reliable voter management by 2026.
People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry, Pg10
Home Ministry clarifies Census Act mandates citizens to truthfully answer questions, including caste, in upcoming digital census 2024.
People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry, Pg10
Home Ministry clarifies Census Act mandates citizens to truthfully answer questions, including caste, in upcoming digital census 2024.
One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11
India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.
One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11
India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.
Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11
PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.
Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11
PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.
WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12
WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.
WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12
WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.
How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II
Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.
How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II
Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.
Pressure on India, need to secure our trade, says Kremlin ahead of Putin visit, Pg3
Kremlin highlights pressure on India amidst Putin's visit, emphasizing trade ties, S-400 supply, and labour mobility pact.
Pressure on India, need to secure our trade, says Kremlin ahead of Putin visit, Pg3
Kremlin highlights pressure on India amidst Putin's visit, emphasizing trade ties, S-400 supply, and labour mobility pact.
Pune researchers find spiral galaxy like Milky Way from early universe, Pg3
Indian researchers discover Alaknanda, a Milky Way-like spiral galaxy from early universe challenging galaxy formation theories, using James Webb Space Telescope.
Pune researchers find spiral galaxy like Milky Way from early universe, Pg3
Indian researchers discover Alaknanda, a Milky Way-like spiral galaxy from early universe challenging galaxy formation theories, using James Webb Space Telescope.
High surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in Yamuna: TERI, Pg5
TERI study reveals high surfactant, ammonia, and microplastic levels in Yamuna, prompting Delhi government action for river cleanup.
High surfactant levels, ammonia and microplastics in Yamuna: TERI, Pg5
TERI study reveals high surfactant, ammonia, and microplastic levels in Yamuna, prompting Delhi government action for river cleanup.
Chemical suppressants, not water, can remove more dust from roads, says study, Pg5
Study reveals chemical dust suppressants are 50-60% more effective than water in reducing Delhi's particulate matter.
Chemical suppressants, not water, can remove more dust from roads, says study, Pg5
Study reveals chemical dust suppressants are 50-60% more effective than water in reducing Delhi's particulate matter.
Ratio of doctor to population 1:811 in India, Pg8
India improves doctor-population ratio to 1:811 with 13.8 lakh allopathic and 7.5 lakh AYUSH doctors, says Health Minister.
Ratio of doctor to population 1:811 in India, Pg8
India improves doctor-population ratio to 1:811 with 13.8 lakh allopathic and 7.5 lakh AYUSH doctors, says Health Minister.
For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12
National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.
For democracy's sake, an index for legislatures, Pg12
National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.
For disabled, recognition doesn't always mean rights, Pg13
Supreme Court examines inclusion of Haemophilia under RPwD Act, highlighting gaps in disability rights implementation and reservation benefits.
For disabled, recognition doesn't always mean rights, Pg13
Supreme Court examines inclusion of Haemophilia under RPwD Act, highlighting gaps in disability rights implementation and reservation benefits.
For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13
India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.
For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13
India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.
India's 3rd nuclear submarine in final trials, says Navy Chief, Pg14
India to commission INS Aridhaman, bolstering sea-based nuclear deterrent; Navy advocates for third aircraft carrier amid China challenge.
India's 3rd nuclear submarine in final trials, says Navy Chief, Pg14
India to commission INS Aridhaman, bolstering sea-based nuclear deterrent; Navy advocates for third aircraft carrier amid China challenge.
DRDO successfully conducts high-speed rocket-sled test, Pg14
DRDO's high-speed rocket-sled test validates fighter aircraft escape system, positioning India among nations with advanced safety technology.
DRDO successfully conducts high-speed rocket-sled test, Pg14
DRDO's high-speed rocket-sled test validates fighter aircraft escape system, positioning India among nations with advanced safety technology.
No war, no peace: Navy's new category in Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, Pg14
Indian Navy's Maritime Doctrine 2025 introduces 'no-war, no-peace' category, addressing grey zone operations and hybrid warfare strategies.
No war, no peace: Navy's new category in Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, Pg14
Indian Navy's Maritime Doctrine 2025 introduces 'no-war, no-peace' category, addressing grey zone operations and hybrid warfare strategies.
How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16
DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.
How new SIM binding rule could log users out of WhatsApp Web, Pg16
DoT's SIM binding rule mandates WhatsApp, Telegram link services to SIM cards, raising privacy concerns and impacting web access.
India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17
India advocates global cooperation on digital economy taxation, crypto assets, and timely tax information exchange at the 18th Global Forum Plenary.
India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17
India advocates global cooperation on digital economy taxation, crypto assets, and timely tax information exchange at the 18th Global Forum Plenary.
ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17
ADB approves $650 million loan to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming to power 10 million Indian households by 2027.
ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17
ADB approves $650 million loan to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming to power 10 million Indian households by 2027.
Statutory authority for NSC sought, Pg17
Parliamentary panel advocates statutory backing for National Statistical Commission to bolster data credibility and bridge gaps between official and private statistics.
Statutory authority for NSC sought, Pg17
Parliamentary panel advocates statutory backing for National Statistical Commission to bolster data credibility and bridge gaps between official and private statistics.
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