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Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability, Pg6
Government's surveillance apps for welfare schemes fail to ensure accountability, foster corruption, and demotivate sincere workers, leading to exclusion and inefficiency.
Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability, Pg6
Government's surveillance apps for welfare schemes fail to ensure accountability, foster corruption, and demotivate sincere workers, leading to exclusion and inefficiency.
A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6
Aviation safety jeopardized as DGCA relaxes flight duty rules under pressure, prioritizing airline interests over passenger safety, raising serious governance concerns.
A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6
Aviation safety jeopardized as DGCA relaxes flight duty rules under pressure, prioritizing airline interests over passenger safety, raising serious governance concerns.
Balance, not swing, Pg6
India signals strategic autonomy by hosting Putin amidst Western pressure, balancing ties with Russia and navigating geopolitical complexities.
Balance, not swing, Pg6
India signals strategic autonomy by hosting Putin amidst Western pressure, balancing ties with Russia and navigating geopolitical complexities.
Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7
Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.
Swap app mandates for digital literacy, Pg7
Government withdraws mandatory 'Sanchar Saathi' app preloading after backlash, raising concerns over privacy, surveillance, and digital rights.
The evolution of pension reforms in India, Pg7
India's pension system evolves: From IGNOAPS to e-SHRAM, aiming for financial inclusion and dignity for the elderly, especially in the informal sector.
The evolution of pension reforms in India, Pg7
India's pension system evolves: From IGNOAPS to e-SHRAM, aiming for financial inclusion and dignity for the elderly, especially in the informal sector.
What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8
Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.
What are concerns over the draft ISI Bill, 2025?, Pg8
Controversy erupts over draft ISI Bill, 2025, as academicians fear loss of autonomy and government overreach.
What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8
Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.
What the Nithari acquittals reveal about the justice system, Pg8
Nithari case acquittals expose flaws in India's justice system, highlighting wrongful prosecutions, lack of accountability, and denial of victim's rights.
What are the legalities involved in organ transplants?, Pg9
Analysis of India's organ transplant laws, highlighting legal ambiguities hindering deceased donations and proposing amendments for clarity and increased availability.
What are the legalities involved in organ transplants?, Pg9
Analysis of India's organ transplant laws, highlighting legal ambiguities hindering deceased donations and proposing amendments for clarity and increased availability.
U.S. official begins five-day India visit to advance strategic partnership, Pg10
U.S. Under Secretary visits India to bolster strategic ties, economic cooperation, and tech collaboration amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
U.S. official begins five-day India visit to advance strategic partnership, Pg10
U.S. Under Secretary visits India to bolster strategic ties, economic cooperation, and tech collaboration amidst ongoing tariff concerns.
Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12
Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.
Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12
Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.
National intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies, police scour for information, Pg12
NATGRID gains traction with 45,000 monthly requests; agencies urged to scale up usage amid rising cyber incidents.
National intelligence grid gains traction as Central agencies, police scour for information, Pg12
NATGRID gains traction with 45,000 monthly requests; agencies urged to scale up usage amid rising cyber incidents.
Grassland soils, not trees, anchor India’s climate resilience, PgII
Grassland restoration emerges as key climate strategy; soil carbon sequestration potential highlighted in Banni and Solapur grasslands.
Grassland soils, not trees, anchor India’s climate resilience, PgII
Grassland restoration emerges as key climate strategy; soil carbon sequestration potential highlighted in Banni and Solapur grasslands.
Filaments: gentle giants in space, PgII
Astronomers discover 50-million-lightyear-long rotating cosmic filament, challenging galaxy formation theories and revealing universe's largest spinning structure.
Filaments: gentle giants in space, PgII
Astronomers discover 50-million-lightyear-long rotating cosmic filament, challenging galaxy formation theories and revealing universe's largest spinning structure.
Tokyo protests after Chinese military aircraft ‘locks radar’ on Japanese jets, Pg14
China-Japan tensions escalate as Chinese jets 'lock radar' on Japanese fighters near Okinawa, prompting Tokyo's strong protest and souring relations.
Tokyo protests after Chinese military aircraft ‘locks radar’ on Japanese jets, Pg14
China-Japan tensions escalate as Chinese jets 'lock radar' on Japanese fighters near Okinawa, prompting Tokyo's strong protest and souring relations.
Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1
IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.
Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1
IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.
Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5
Rajnath Singh inaugurates strategically crucial Shyok Tunnel enhancing military mobility near LAC amid ongoing border tensions with China.
Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5
Rajnath Singh inaugurates strategically crucial Shyok Tunnel enhancing military mobility near LAC amid ongoing border tensions with China.
SIR process is riddled with opacity and arbitrariness, Pg11
Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over transparency, disenfranchisement risks, and procedural flaws.
SIR process is riddled with opacity and arbitrariness, Pg11
Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces scrutiny over transparency, disenfranchisement risks, and procedural flaws.
RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11
RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.
RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11
RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.
South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11
South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.
South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11
South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.
India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13
India-US trade deal uncertainty jeopardizes $2 billion apparel orders, threatening jobs as negotiations stall and tariffs loom.
India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13
India-US trade deal uncertainty jeopardizes $2 billion apparel orders, threatening jobs as negotiations stall and tariffs loom.
UIDAI to mandate registration for Aadhaar verification seekers, Pg13
UIDAI mandates registration for entities seeking Aadhaar verification to prevent misuse and ensure data protection under the Aadhaar Act.
UIDAI to mandate registration for Aadhaar verification seekers, Pg13
UIDAI mandates registration for entities seeking Aadhaar verification to prevent misuse and ensure data protection under the Aadhaar Act.
Your sweat can be a disease tracker, Pg14
AI-powered sweat-analyzing wearables offer needle-free, real-time health monitoring, potentially detecting diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s risks early.
Your sweat can be a disease tracker, Pg14
AI-powered sweat-analyzing wearables offer needle-free, real-time health monitoring, potentially detecting diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s risks early.
Chemicals poisoning your gut, Pg14
Cambridge study reveals 168 common chemicals disrupt gut bacteria, promoting antibiotic resistance; machine learning model predicts microbiome harm.
Chemicals poisoning your gut, Pg14
Cambridge study reveals 168 common chemicals disrupt gut bacteria, promoting antibiotic resistance; machine learning model predicts microbiome harm.
Weight loss drug use now has a much-needed protocol, Pg14
WHO releases first-ever guidelines for weight-loss drugs, prioritizing access for high-risk adults with obesity-related comorbidities and advocating for chronic care models.
Weight loss drug use now has a much-needed protocol, Pg14
WHO releases first-ever guidelines for weight-loss drugs, prioritizing access for high-risk adults with obesity-related comorbidities and advocating for chronic care models.
Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16
Rupee's depreciation driven by dwindling capital inflows, not current account deficit, raising concerns despite strong GDP growth.
Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16
Rupee's depreciation driven by dwindling capital inflows, not current account deficit, raising concerns despite strong GDP growth.
How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16
Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.
How hate speech is regulated in India, and what a Karnataka Bill has proposed, Pg16
Karnataka proposes stringent anti-hate speech law with jail terms up to 10 years and collective organizational liability.
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