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GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1
Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.
GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1
Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.
India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB, Pg10
India's PreVenTB trial reveals VPM1002 and Immuvac vaccine efficacy against extrapulmonary TB, urging proactive deployment for national elimination goals.
India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB, Pg10
India's PreVenTB trial reveals VPM1002 and Immuvac vaccine efficacy against extrapulmonary TB, urging proactive deployment for national elimination goals.
Incomplete truce, Pg10
US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst regional tensions.
Incomplete truce, Pg10
US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst regional tensions.
Rubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10
US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.
Rubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10
US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.
Punished for a guilty system, Pg11
Deadly Delhi B&B fire kills 22, exposing rampant illegal construction, regulatory failures, and bureaucratic blame games in urban villages.
Punished for a guilty system, Pg11
Deadly Delhi B&B fire kills 22, exposing rampant illegal construction, regulatory failures, and bureaucratic blame games in urban villages.
Pressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12
Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.
Pressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12
Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.
Correcting ‘discrepancies’ is normal practice in statistical exercise, says Census official, Pg12
Census official defends "normal" data corrections amidst allegations of tampering in digital House Listing Operation, citing field inspections and real-time monitoring.
Correcting ‘discrepancies’ is normal practice in statistical exercise, says Census official, Pg12
Census official defends "normal" data corrections amidst allegations of tampering in digital House Listing Operation, citing field inspections and real-time monitoring.
CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug security gaps in IT system, Pg13
Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, IIT experts, plug critical security gaps in CBSE's IT system, protecting sensitive student data from major vulnerabilities.
CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug security gaps in IT system, Pg13
Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, IIT experts, plug critical security gaps in CBSE's IT system, protecting sensitive student data from major vulnerabilities.
CBSE files complaint over cyberattacks on re-evaluation portal, Pg13
CBSE files complaint with Delhi Police over sophisticated cyberattacks on re-evaluation portal, citing national interest and IT Act violations.
CBSE files complaint over cyberattacks on re-evaluation portal, Pg13
CBSE files complaint with Delhi Police over sophisticated cyberattacks on re-evaluation portal, citing national interest and IT Act violations.
Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13
Andaman & Nicobar proposes elections for Nicobarese tribal councils, sparking fierce debate over traditional governance and alleged Centre's influence on Great Nicobar project.
Island administration plans to introduce polls as in rest of the nation to Nicobarese, Pg13
Andaman & Nicobar proposes elections for Nicobarese tribal councils, sparking fierce debate over traditional governance and alleged Centre's influence on Great Nicobar project.
To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1
India scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on government bonds, targeting $45-50 billion inflows to stabilize rupee and bridge looming $60 billion BoP deficit.
To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1
India scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on government bonds, targeting $45-50 billion inflows to stabilize rupee and bridge looming $60 billion BoP deficit.
RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1
RBI eases foreign fund norms for PSUs and banks, offering concessional forex swaps and full hedging for FCNR(B) deposits to boost capital inflows.
RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1
RBI eases foreign fund norms for PSUs and banks, offering concessional forex swaps and full hedging for FCNR(B) deposits to boost capital inflows.
FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1
India's GDP surged 7.7% in FY26, driven by investments and manufacturing, yet economists warn of a potential FY27 slowdown amidst global uncertainties.
FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1
India's GDP surged 7.7% in FY26, driven by investments and manufacturing, yet economists warn of a potential FY27 slowdown amidst global uncertainties.
Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1
RBI Governor mandates deposit rate transparency; MPC holds rates, unveils capital inflow boost to counter inflation, CAD, and global uncertainties.
Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1
RBI Governor mandates deposit rate transparency; MPC holds rates, unveils capital inflow boost to counter inflation, CAD, and global uncertainties.
HC dismisses appeal against ED probe by firm linked to Pinarayi daughter, Pg5
Kerala HC bolsters ED's PMLA powers, allowing inquiries and asset attachment without a prior scheduled offence, citing SC precedent.
HC dismisses appeal against ED probe by firm linked to Pinarayi daughter, Pg5
Kerala HC bolsters ED's PMLA powers, allowing inquiries and asset attachment without a prior scheduled offence, citing SC precedent.
Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9
Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.
Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9
Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.
Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10
RBI holds rates at 5.25%, government scraps FII capital gains tax to lure foreign capital amidst inflation surge and growth slowdown.
Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10
RBI holds rates at 5.25%, government scraps FII capital gains tax to lure foreign capital amidst inflation surge and growth slowdown.
Working to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13
India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.
Working to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13
India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.
Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13
RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.
Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13
RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.
AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13
PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.
AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13
PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.
In bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14
President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.
In bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14
President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.
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