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Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1
India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.
Centre opens power bids to four China-linked firms, Pg1
India thaws stance, grants two-year exemption to four China-linked firms for critical power sector project bids.
Counting cancer, Pg8
India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.
Counting cancer, Pg8
India's Centre urged to declare cancer a notifiable disease nationally, as states lead amidst projected 74% case surge by 2045, vital for public health strategy.
Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8
Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.
Building water security in a rapidly drying India, Pg8
Drying India faces severe water crisis with 11 river basins stressed; experts urge climate-proofing, water reuse, micro-irrigation, and data for urgent water security.
Manufacturing justice, Pg8
Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.
Manufacturing justice, Pg8
Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.
The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8
Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.
The Iran conundrum and the decline of the West, Pg8
Hypothetical 2026 US-Iran 'Versailles II' deal signals US decline, fracturing Israel ties, and reshaping West Asian geopolitics amid rising hardliners.
Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9
CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.
Inside India’s language conundrum, Pg9
CBSE's NEP 2020 three-language mandate forces 40 lakh students to drop foreign languages, sparking nationwide confusion, diplomatic concerns, and infrastructure hurdles.
Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10
MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.
Ladakh to have customised self-governance framework, Pg10
MHA proposes 'sui generis' self-governance model for Ladakh under Article 371, establishing UT-level elected body amidst ongoing Statehood and Sixth Schedule demands.
India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10
China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.
India-Japan relations should not target third party: China, Pg10
China warns India-Japan against 'targeting third parties' after critical minerals pact, raising geopolitical tensions over East, South China Sea.
‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10
India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.
‘No revival of Indus treaty if Pak. does not end terror’, Pg10
India puts Indus Waters Treaty on hold, demanding Pakistan "credibly and irrevocably" stop cross-border terrorism for its revival.
U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14
US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.
U.S. withdrew forces from Nigeria after mission against IS: AFRICOM, Pg14
US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after May anti-IS operation, now provides intelligence support at Abuja's request.
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2
NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aim to ease tensions with Trump, Pg2
NATO leaders convene in Ankara to mend US-Europe rifts, boost defense spending, and pledge continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Rescue op launched to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth, Pg2
Three-armed Link spacecraft launches to save NASA's Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth by October, boosting its orbit after solar storm impact.
Rescue op launched to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth, Pg2
Three-armed Link spacecraft launches to save NASA's Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth by October, boosting its orbit after solar storm impact.
Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.
Commencement of Commercial Production of CG SEMI OSAT Facility, Pg3
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate CG SEMI OSAT facility's commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat, on July 4, 2026, propelling India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions.
Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4
Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.
Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4
Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.
Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8
Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.
Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8
Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.
PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9
PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.
PM on six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6, Pg9
PM Modi begins six-day Asia-Pacific tour, strengthening trade, defence, and critical minerals ties with Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, including a historic NZ visit.
Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11
India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.
Launch of the Next Phase of UDAN, Pg11
India unveils ₹29,000 crore next UDAN phase, developing 100 aerodromes and 200 heliports to boost regional air connectivity and indigenous aviation.
Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12
Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.
Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12
Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.
At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12
America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.
At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world, Pg12
America's 250-year capitalist journey culminates in AI-driven techno-capitalism, poised to radically reshape global economy, power, and societal structures.
Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15
IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.
Govt to summon Meta on child sexual abuse ads, Pg15
IT Minister summons Meta over Instagram's alleged promotion of child sexual abuse material, demanding explanation for safeguard gaps.
India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21
India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.
India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21
India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.
India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21
India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.
India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21
India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.
India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21
India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.
India and France to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, Pg21
India and France bolster strategic ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, economic security, and high-speed rail at EFD.
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