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What is the ethanol advantage?, Pg1
Government re-evaluates E25 ethanol blending target amidst auto industry and consumer concerns over vehicle damage, fuel economy, and rushed transition.
What is the ethanol advantage?, Pg1
Government re-evaluates E25 ethanol blending target amidst auto industry and consumer concerns over vehicle damage, fuel economy, and rushed transition.
Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1
Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.
Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1
Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.
Defence, critical minerals on table at India-Indonesia meeting today, Pg6
PM Modi begins three-nation tour, strengthening Act East Policy; India-Indonesia talks focus on defence, critical minerals, and maritime cooperation.
Defence, critical minerals on table at India-Indonesia meeting today, Pg6
PM Modi begins three-nation tour, strengthening Act East Policy; India-Indonesia talks focus on defence, critical minerals, and maritime cooperation.
NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7
NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack, detailing his role in cross-border conspiracy and past atrocities.
NIA names Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam attack chargesheet, Pg7
NIA charges Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack, detailing his role in cross-border conspiracy and past atrocities.
Mahendragiri, an indigenous stealth frigate, to be commissioned on July 11, Pg8
Indian Navy commissions Mahendragiri, sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthening 'Make in India' defence and Indo-Pacific maritime security.
Mahendragiri, an indigenous stealth frigate, to be commissioned on July 11, Pg8
Indian Navy commissions Mahendragiri, sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthening 'Make in India' defence and Indo-Pacific maritime security.
NATO's challenge: Spending on collective defence, Pg10
NATO's Ankara Summit confronts European allies on 5% GDP defense spending target, driven by US pressure and escalating Russian threats, demanding industrial resilience.
NATO's challenge: Spending on collective defence, Pg10
NATO's Ankara Summit confronts European allies on 5% GDP defense spending target, driven by US pressure and escalating Russian threats, demanding industrial resilience.
How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10
Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.
How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10
Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.
Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11
Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.
Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11
Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.
India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11
India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.
India Energy Stack could power next-gen enterprise, Pg11
India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure, revolutionizes power sector data exchange, leveraging AI for cleaner, cheaper energy and economic growth.
Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12
Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.
Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12
Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.
Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13
EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.
Cash transfers helped Odisha, Maharashtra women; review amount periodically: EAC-PM, Pg13
EAC-PM urges continuation of women's cash transfers in Maharashtra, Odisha after 46% spending boost, recommends periodic review and 'cash-plus' evolution.
‘Prioritise charging infra for electric 3Ws’, Pg13
MoSPI report demands priority charging for electric 3-wheelers, consuming 61% of EV electricity, crucial for India's 2030 infrastructure push.
‘Prioritise charging infra for electric 3Ws’, Pg13
MoSPI report demands priority charging for electric 3-wheelers, consuming 61% of EV electricity, crucial for India's 2030 infrastructure push.
India, EU to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text: Goyal, Pg13
Commerce Minister Goyal announces India, EU to finalize FTA legal scrubbing within 20 days, targeting year-end signing.
India, EU to finish legal scrubbing of FTA text: Goyal, Pg13
Commerce Minister Goyal announces India, EU to finalize FTA legal scrubbing within 20 days, targeting year-end signing.
China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14
China test-fires missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific, alarming Japan, Australia, and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.
China test fires missile into Pacific from nuclear sub, region alarmed, Pg14
China test-fires missile from nuclear submarine into Pacific, alarming Japan, Australia, and New Zealand over Beijing's expanding military reach.
UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.
UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children, Pg14
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns AI development outpaces oversight, urging global rules and an 'AI Child Safety Pledge' to mitigate risks.
Oldest quasars found deepen ‘perplexing’ space mystery, Pg2
Euclid space telescope uncovers two oldest quasars from universe's infancy, deepening cosmic mystery of supermassive black hole formation.
Oldest quasars found deepen ‘perplexing’ space mystery, Pg2
Euclid space telescope uncovers two oldest quasars from universe's infancy, deepening cosmic mystery of supermassive black hole formation.
Bad for both, Pg8
Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia gains territory; both sides urged to negotiate ceasefire amidst escalating conflict.
Bad for both, Pg8
Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia gains territory; both sides urged to negotiate ceasefire amidst escalating conflict.
AI governance and a voice for the Global South, Pg8
India's AI governance strategy pivots from Global South advocacy to US alignment, sparking critical debate on strategic autonomy and tech dominance.
AI governance and a voice for the Global South, Pg8
India's AI governance strategy pivots from Global South advocacy to US alignment, sparking critical debate on strategic autonomy and tech dominance.
Questions surrounding the Quad’s future, Pg9
US policy shift and funding shortfalls cast doubt on Quad's future, prompting scrutiny of its security focus and commitment to countering China in the Indo-Pacific.
Questions surrounding the Quad’s future, Pg9
US policy shift and funding shortfalls cast doubt on Quad's future, prompting scrutiny of its security focus and commitment to countering China in the Indo-Pacific.
How the right to walk is integral to modernity, Pg9
Supreme Court declares 'Right to Walk' a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, asserting pedestrian claim over automobiles and linking it to India's modernity.
How the right to walk is integral to modernity, Pg9
Supreme Court declares 'Right to Walk' a fundamental right under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21, asserting pedestrian claim over automobiles and linking it to India's modernity.
Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10
IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.
Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?, Pg10
IMD warns of below-normal July rainfall, intensifying El Niño fears; economists predict 65 basis points GDP cut, soaring food inflation, and rural income collapse.
Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12
Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.
Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12
Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.
Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security Council, Pg12
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launches India's campaign for a 2028-29 UN Security Council non-permanent seat, facing diplomatic challenges from Tajikistan.
Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security Council, Pg12
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launches India's campaign for a 2028-29 UN Security Council non-permanent seat, facing diplomatic challenges from Tajikistan.
Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: Shah, Pg13
Union Minister Amit Shah unveils new cooperative life insurance firm, boosting India's 8.5 lakh cooperatives and expanding financial services nationwide.
Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: Shah, Pg13
Union Minister Amit Shah unveils new cooperative life insurance firm, boosting India's 8.5 lakh cooperatives and expanding financial services nationwide.
‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14
El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.
‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14
El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.
BRICS nations call for stronger ties to curb drug trafficking, Pg14
BRICS nations convene in Guwahati, India, to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking, targeting darknet and maritime routes.
BRICS nations call for stronger ties to curb drug trafficking, Pg14
BRICS nations convene in Guwahati, India, to strengthen international cooperation against drug trafficking, targeting darknet and maritime routes.
Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a major Western leader, Pg16
French President Macron makes historic visit to post-Assad Syria, marking first by major Western leader since 2024 regime change under President al-Sharaa.
Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by a major Western leader, Pg16
French President Macron makes historic visit to post-Assad Syria, marking first by major Western leader since 2024 regime change under President al-Sharaa.
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