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India, Malaysia ink pacts to expand strategic ties, Pg1
India and Malaysia strengthen strategic ties with 11 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and counter-terrorism cooperation in Indo-Pacific region.
India, Malaysia ink pacts to expand strategic ties, Pg1
India and Malaysia strengthen strategic ties with 11 agreements focusing on trade, defence, and counter-terrorism cooperation in Indo-Pacific region.
A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6
Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.
A social media ban will not save our children, Pg6
Proposed social media ban for minors sparks debate over digital rights, gender inequality, and practical implementation challenges in India.
Question and answer, Pg6
Lok Sabha Speaker's explanation for PM's absence during motion of thanks raises concerns about parliamentary norms and democratic accountability.
Question and answer, Pg6
Lok Sabha Speaker's explanation for PM's absence during motion of thanks raises concerns about parliamentary norms and democratic accountability.
Messaging power, Pg6
Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.
Messaging power, Pg6
Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.
Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind, Pg6
Myanmar's military-staged elections deepen India's strategic challenges amid rising instability, refugee influx, and stalled connectivity projects, demanding a balanced diplomatic approach.
Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind, Pg6
Myanmar's military-staged elections deepen India's strategic challenges amid rising instability, refugee influx, and stalled connectivity projects, demanding a balanced diplomatic approach.
The Centre and the margins, Pg7
Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.
The Centre and the margins, Pg7
Analysis reveals North-South imbalance in Lok Sabha representation, impacting federalism and governance priorities since 1967.
Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8
UIDAI completes biometric updates for 1 crore students across 83,000 schools, ensuring seamless authentication for competitive exams.
Biometric updates for school children completed by UIDAI, Pg8
UIDAI completes biometric updates for 1 crore students across 83,000 schools, ensuring seamless authentication for competitive exams.
Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8
AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.
Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8
AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.
India-Greece defence ties in focus as Ministers meet in New Delhi today, Pg10
India and Greece to bolster defence cooperation through bilateral talks focusing on strategic partnership and maritime security in the Mediterranean.
India-Greece defence ties in focus as Ministers meet in New Delhi today, Pg10
India and Greece to bolster defence cooperation through bilateral talks focusing on strategic partnership and maritime security in the Mediterranean.
‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11
India-U.S. trade deal nears completion, promising enhanced strategic ties and increased commodity trade, safeguarding Indian agriculture sensitivities.
‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11
India-U.S. trade deal nears completion, promising enhanced strategic ties and increased commodity trade, safeguarding Indian agriculture sensitivities.
‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12
Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.
‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12
Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.
Doval meets his Canadian counterpart, discusses safety, security of citizens, Pg12
India and Canada resume security cooperation with Doval's visit, aiming to normalize relations after Khalistani separatist killing.
Doval meets his Canadian counterpart, discusses safety, security of citizens, Pg12
India and Canada resume security cooperation with Doval's visit, aiming to normalize relations after Khalistani separatist killing.
Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII
Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.
Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII
Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.
On thin ice, PgII
Thwaites Glacier's melting threatens half-meter sea level rise, endangering coasts and accelerating ice loss in West Antarctica.
On thin ice, PgII
Thwaites Glacier's melting threatens half-meter sea level rise, endangering coasts and accelerating ice loss in West Antarctica.
On terrorism, no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia, Pg1
India and Malaysia strengthen ties with agreements on counter-terrorism, trade, digital payments, and defence cooperation, signalling a strategic partnership shift.
On terrorism, no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia, Pg1
India and Malaysia strengthen ties with agreements on counter-terrorism, trade, digital payments, and defence cooperation, signalling a strategic partnership shift.
From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1
Union Secretaries get performance report cards based on file disposal, output, expenditure, and grievance redressal, promoting efficiency and accountability.
From file disposal to output, Union Secretaries now get a report card each, Pg1
Union Secretaries get performance report cards based on file disposal, output, expenditure, and grievance redressal, promoting efficiency and accountability.
Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1
Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.
Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1
Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.
Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1
Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.
Centre readies Kuki-Zo peace deal, on lines of Nagaland pact, Pg1
Centre finalizes Kuki-Zo peace deal, mirroring Nagaland pact, granting autonomy and financial powers to Manipur's hill districts under Article 371C.
Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1
PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.
Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1
PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.
More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4
CAQM unveils State Action Plan 2026 targeting 15-20% pollution reduction via transport interventions and enhanced air quality monitoring.
More stations, better auditing: monitoring focus in CAQM plan, Pg4
CAQM unveils State Action Plan 2026 targeting 15-20% pollution reduction via transport interventions and enhanced air quality monitoring.
Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5
Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.
Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5
Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6
India and Malaysia strengthen ties focusing on AI, semiconductors, and defense through strategic agreements and partnerships to enhance bilateral cooperation.
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6
India and Malaysia strengthen ties focusing on AI, semiconductors, and defense through strategic agreements and partnerships to enhance bilateral cooperation.
EC: Only ERO, not micro observers, can accept or reject eligibility of electors, Pg6
EC clarifies EROs, not micro observers, hold authority in electoral roll revisions amid West Bengal controversy.
EC: Only ERO, not micro observers, can accept or reject eligibility of electors, Pg6
EC clarifies EROs, not micro observers, hold authority in electoral roll revisions amid West Bengal controversy.
Security info channel opens with Canada post Doval visit, Pg7
India and Canada reset relations by establishing security liaison officers for enhanced information sharing on drug trafficking and transnational crime.
Security info channel opens with Canada post Doval visit, Pg7
India and Canada reset relations by establishing security liaison officers for enhanced information sharing on drug trafficking and transnational crime.
First exam mandatory, attempt second only if improvement required, Pg8
CBSE introduces two-exam system for Class 10 in 2026 aligning with NEP 2020, offering improvement opportunity, but limiting attempts.
First exam mandatory, attempt second only if improvement required, Pg8
CBSE introduces two-exam system for Class 10 in 2026 aligning with NEP 2020, offering improvement opportunity, but limiting attempts.
3 poll-bound states to get a higher share in taxes, Bengal to see a dip, Pg8
16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.
3 poll-bound states to get a higher share in taxes, Bengal to see a dip, Pg8
16th Finance Commission recommends increased tax share for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, while West Bengal faces reduction; report tabled in Lok Sabha.
Bold leap forward, now the tightrope walk, Pg10
India pivots towards freer trade with EU, US agreements, dismantling tariff barriers amid geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's pressure tactics.
Bold leap forward, now the tightrope walk, Pg10
India pivots towards freer trade with EU, US agreements, dismantling tariff barriers amid geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's pressure tactics.
EU, US deals connect India to world's largest markets, open new trade vistas, Pg10
India's FTAs with EU and US promise enhanced market access, boost exports, and diversify trade relations, fostering economic growth.
EU, US deals connect India to world's largest markets, open new trade vistas, Pg10
India's FTAs with EU and US promise enhanced market access, boost exports, and diversify trade relations, fostering economic growth.
In next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity, Pg11
India-US trade talks: Interim agreement risks locking India into obligations without commensurate commitments, impacting policy independence and regulatory autonomy.
In next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity, Pg11
India-US trade talks: Interim agreement risks locking India into obligations without commensurate commitments, impacting policy independence and regulatory autonomy.
Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11
Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.
Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11
Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.
No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13
CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.
No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13
CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.
From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13
Indian automakers face export hurdles as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs and South Africa considers duty hikes on vehicle imports.
From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13
Indian automakers face export hurdles as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs and South Africa considers duty hikes on vehicle imports.
Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14
Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.
Tax cuts are a relief but won't go far, Pg14
Tax cuts on cancer drugs offer limited relief as high costs and insurance gaps hinder access to treatment for many patients.
Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14
Biopharma Shakti initiative aims to boost indigenous biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bridge affordability gap, and foster innovation in India's healthcare sector.
Why biopharma growth is essential, Pg14
Biopharma Shakti initiative aims to boost indigenous biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bridge affordability gap, and foster innovation in India's healthcare sector.
Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16
States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.
Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16
States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.
AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16
India to host AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on AI governance, solutions for Global South, and indigenous AI language models.
AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16
India to host AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on AI governance, solutions for Global South, and indigenous AI language models.
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