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Israel, Iran trade strikes, warn each other against escalation, Pg1
West Asia on edge as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, raising oil prices and prompting India to issue travel advisories.
Israel, Iran trade strikes, warn each other against escalation, Pg1
West Asia on edge as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, raising oil prices and prompting India to issue travel advisories.
‘Amplifying’ random numbers brings a breakthrough in digital security, Pg2
Quantum physics breakthrough: ETH Zürich researchers amplify random numbers using entanglement, creating certifiably perfect randomness for robust digital security.
‘Amplifying’ random numbers brings a breakthrough in digital security, Pg2
Quantum physics breakthrough: ETH Zürich researchers amplify random numbers using entanglement, creating certifiably perfect randomness for robust digital security.
New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2
India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.
New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2
India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.
The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8
India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.
The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8
India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.
Strategic afterthought, Pg8
₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.
Strategic afterthought, Pg8
₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.
The trust deficit in India-Bangladesh ties, Pg9
India-Bangladesh ties face trust deficit under new Rahman government, jeopardizing Ganga Water Treaty renewal and pushing Dhaka towards China.
The trust deficit in India-Bangladesh ties, Pg9
India-Bangladesh ties face trust deficit under new Rahman government, jeopardizing Ganga Water Treaty renewal and pushing Dhaka towards China.
What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10
NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.
What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10
NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.
India expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025, says SIPRI, Pg12
SIPRI reveals India expanded nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads by 2026, becoming 5th largest military spender, integrating cyber warfare amid regional tensions.
India expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025, says SIPRI, Pg12
SIPRI reveals India expanded nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads by 2026, becoming 5th largest military spender, integrating cyber warfare amid regional tensions.
Rajnath Singh reviews HAL projects; Tejas delivery delay under scrutiny, Pg12
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scrutinizes HAL's Tejas Mk1A delivery delays, threatening penalties amid crucial IAF modernization efforts.
Rajnath Singh reviews HAL projects; Tejas delivery delay under scrutiny, Pg12
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scrutinizes HAL's Tejas Mk1A delivery delays, threatening penalties amid crucial IAF modernization efforts.
Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough, Pg14
Union Minister Gadkari oversees Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough, forging strategic all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh link for LAC troops, costing ₹6,800 crore.
Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough, Pg14
Union Minister Gadkari oversees Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough, forging strategic all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh link for LAC troops, costing ₹6,800 crore.
New bilateral investment model: 2-yr local remedy window, no MFN clause, Pg3
US-India 'special relationship' concludes, replaced by transactional ties as Washington re-evaluates India's strategic utility in a changing global order.
New bilateral investment model: 2-yr local remedy window, no MFN clause, Pg3
US-India 'special relationship' concludes, replaced by transactional ties as Washington re-evaluates India's strategic utility in a changing global order.
Delimitation and Census, Pg3
Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.
Delimitation and Census, Pg3
Upcoming delimitation bill likely to mandate 1971 Census for Lok Sabha seat allocation, sparking debate over states' proportional representation.
New BIT model, Pg4
India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.
New BIT model, Pg4
India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.
Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8
West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.
Ayushman may cover beneficiaries of Bengal's Swasthya Sathi; state govt set to bear full cost, Pg8
West Bengal to onboard 2.45 crore Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries onto Ayushman Bharat, state government fully funding premium for national hospital access.
Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12
India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.
Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12
India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.
The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14
India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.
The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14
India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.
India to sell up to 3% stake in NLC India, Pg15
Centre announces 3% stake sale in NLC India via Offer for Sale, aiming to raise capital through disinvestment.
India to sell up to 3% stake in NLC India, Pg15
Centre announces 3% stake sale in NLC India via Offer for Sale, aiming to raise capital through disinvestment.
India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15
India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.
India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15
India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.
‘SEBI weighs regulatory changes across IPOs, broking, mutual funds’, Pg15
SEBI Chairman unveils sweeping regulatory reforms for IPOs, broking, mutual funds, and debt markets, aiming to enhance market efficiency and attract foreign capital.
‘SEBI weighs regulatory changes across IPOs, broking, mutual funds’, Pg15
SEBI Chairman unveils sweeping regulatory reforms for IPOs, broking, mutual funds, and debt markets, aiming to enhance market efficiency and attract foreign capital.
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