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Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1
Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.
Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1
Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.
Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1
India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.
Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1
India gears up for digital Census 2027 with launch of mobile apps and self-enumeration portal for pre-testing.
As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10
ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.
As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10
ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.
Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10
Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.
Redraw welfare architecture, place a UBI in the centre, Pg10
Experts advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India to combat inequality, automation, and welfare inefficiencies, proposing phased implementation and digital inclusion.
Justice in food, Pg10
EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.
Justice in food, Pg10
EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.
The second issue, Pg10
Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.
The second issue, Pg10
Supreme Court examines surrogacy law's restriction on couples facing secondary infertility, questioning reproductive rights and legality of the Surrogacy Act.
Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12
Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.
Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12
Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.
Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.
Accused should get grounds of arrest in known language: SC, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates arrested individuals be informed of arrest grounds in understandable language, reinforcing Article 22 constitutional rights.
Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14
Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.
Indian Navy commissions survey vessel INS Ikshak, Pg14
Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a hydrographic survey vessel enhancing maritime capabilities and disaster relief operations with women's accommodation.
Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16
Delhi airport faces 'severe' GPS spoofing, causing navigation errors and false warnings, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting DGCA inquiry.
Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi for 7 days, Pg16
Delhi airport faces 'severe' GPS spoofing, causing navigation errors and false warnings, raising aviation safety concerns and prompting DGCA inquiry.
CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16
CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.
CAG plans to create two new cadres for more centralisation, Pg16
CAG to establish CRA and CEA cadres by January 2026, centralizing 4,000 audit professionals for enhanced expertise and efficient manpower management.
Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18
Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.
Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18
Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.
Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.
Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.
Lack of skilled support adding to rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan, PgII.
Taliban's ban on female education and healthcare access precipitates maternal health crisis in Afghanistan, with maternal mortality rates soaring and skilled support dwindling.
Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.
Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.
Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy: progressive step or symbolic gesture?, PgII.
Karnataka approves paid menstrual leave policy, sparking debate on effectiveness, potential misuse, and workplace bias, impacting gender equity.
Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.
Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.
Red flags in Govt: Can GenAI models track prompts of officials, leverage citizens' data?, Pg1.
Government assesses risks of officials using GenAI, focusing on data privacy, inference risks, and potential vulnerabilities from foreign AI services.
Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.
Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.
Not just PMLA, UAPA, give reason for arrest in all offences, says SC, Pg1.
Supreme Court mandates informing arrestees of arrest grounds for all offenses, reinforcing Article 22(1) rights under IPC and BNS.
15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.
AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.
15 ophthalmologists per million Indians, Pg6.
AIIMS survey reveals critical shortage of ophthalmologists, with only 15 available per million Indians, exposing stark regional disparities.
Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.
Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.
Not fair to the court: CJI on AG's request for adjournment, Pg9.
Supreme Court questions AG's adjournment requests in Tribunals Act case, raising concerns over delaying tactics before CJI's retirement.
Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.
President Murmu's Angola, Botswana visit aims to bolster defence, trade, and energy security ties with African nations.
Murmu in Angola, Botswana: Defence, trade talks on agenda, Pg9.
President Murmu's Angola, Botswana visit aims to bolster defence, trade, and energy security ties with African nations.
Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.
Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.
Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.
Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.
CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.
CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.
CAG to audit Rlys multi-modal transport, logistics initiatives, suburban train system, Pg9.
CAG to audit Indian Railways' key initiatives: multi-modal transport, e-procurement, suburban trains, and green energy efforts, with reports due in 2026.
New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.
NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.
New NCERT Class 7 book traces algebra & more to ancient India, Pg13.
NCERT's new Class 7 textbook highlights ancient India's contributions to mathematics, aiming to correct skewed colonial perspectives and instill pride.
Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.
Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.
Has Bihar's growth caught up with the rest of India?, Pg14.
Bihar's economic growth analysis reveals mixed results: overall output increases, but per capita income lags behind other states.
Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.
Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.
Crisis in Sudan: Current trigger, old faultlines, and the human cost, Pg14.
Sudan's escalating civil war triggers mass displacement, famine, and human rights abuses amid power struggles and international interference.
Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.
Upcoming 8th CPC may distort CPI unless housing inflation calculation is revamped by Statistics Ministry, excluding HRA and government housing.
Why 8th CPC needs better inflation measurement, Pg15.
Upcoming 8th CPC may distort CPI unless housing inflation calculation is revamped by Statistics Ministry, excluding HRA and government housing.
Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.
RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.
Sebi, RBI in discussions to launch bond derivatives, Pg15.
RBI and SEBI collaborate to introduce bond derivatives and enable banks to trade in commodity derivatives, aiming to deepen bond markets.
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