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Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8
Debate resurfaces over citizenship determination powers between ECI and Home Ministry amid legal challenges to electoral roll revisions.
Democracy’s paradox, the chosen people of the state, Pg8
Debate resurfaces over citizenship determination powers between ECI and Home Ministry amid legal challenges to electoral roll revisions.
The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8
India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.
The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8
India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.
A new step in the dragon-elephant tango, Pg9
China proposes enhanced cooperation with India through trade, industry, and cultural exchange under its 15th Five-Year Plan.
A new step in the dragon-elephant tango, Pg9
China proposes enhanced cooperation with India through trade, industry, and cultural exchange under its 15th Five-Year Plan.
AI could widen the inequalities in Asia Pacific, Pg9
UN report warns AI adoption in Asia-Pacific may exacerbate inequalities due to varying preparedness and infrastructure gaps.
AI could widen the inequalities in Asia Pacific, Pg9
UN report warns AI adoption in Asia-Pacific may exacerbate inequalities due to varying preparedness and infrastructure gaps.
How can India benefit from neurotechnology?, Pg10
Neurotechnology offers India opportunities in healthcare and economic growth, demanding ethical guidelines and tailored regulations for responsible development and adoption.
How can India benefit from neurotechnology?, Pg10
Neurotechnology offers India opportunities in healthcare and economic growth, demanding ethical guidelines and tailored regulations for responsible development and adoption.
What is the India Post’s DHRUVA framework?, Pg10
India Post proposes DHRUVA framework for standardized digital addresses, enhancing service delivery and user experience through consent-based data sharing.
What is the India Post’s DHRUVA framework?, Pg10
India Post proposes DHRUVA framework for standardized digital addresses, enhancing service delivery and user experience through consent-based data sharing.
Share of population that faced income inequality in 2023, Pg10
Income inequality affected 50% of population in 2023; one-fourth faced sharp income and inequality rise since 1990.
Share of population that faced income inequality in 2023, Pg10
Income inequality affected 50% of population in 2023; one-fourth faced sharp income and inequality rise since 1990.
Bias against OBCs must be counted as caste discrimination, panel urges UGC, Pg13
Parliamentary panel urges UGC to include OBC discrimination in caste bias definition and re-evaluate EWS quota for faculty appointments.
Bias against OBCs must be counted as caste discrimination, panel urges UGC, Pg13
Parliamentary panel urges UGC to include OBC discrimination in caste bias definition and re-evaluate EWS quota for faculty appointments.
Australia’s New South Wales varsity to open campus in Bengaluru, Pg14
Australian University, UNSW, to establish Bengaluru campus, fostering India-Australia education ties and research collaboration in AI, space, and cybersecurity.
Australia’s New South Wales varsity to open campus in Bengaluru, Pg14
Australian University, UNSW, to establish Bengaluru campus, fostering India-Australia education ties and research collaboration in AI, space, and cybersecurity.
‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14
Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.
‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14
Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.
Zelenskyy meets European partners, seeks convergence with U.S. on truce, Pg16
Zelenskyy seeks European alignment with U.S. truce proposal amidst skepticism over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan details.
Zelenskyy meets European partners, seeks convergence with U.S. on truce, Pg16
Zelenskyy seeks European alignment with U.S. truce proposal amidst skepticism over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan details.
Fossils, genomes provide conflicting data in debate on mosquitoes’ origins, PgII
Debate intensifies over mosquito origins: conflicting fossil and genomic data challenge established timelines, impacting understanding of disease evolution.
Fossils, genomes provide conflicting data in debate on mosquitoes’ origins, PgII
Debate intensifies over mosquito origins: conflicting fossil and genomic data challenge established timelines, impacting understanding of disease evolution.
How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII
DGCA's new aviation safety rules prioritize human physiology, mandating longer rest periods and limiting night flights to minimize pilot fatigue.
How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII
DGCA's new aviation safety rules prioritize human physiology, mandating longer rest periods and limiting night flights to minimize pilot fatigue.
CAQM seeks to cut coal industrial fuel usage, Pg4
CAQM directs states to eliminate industrial coal usage in non-NCR districts, expanding pollution control efforts beyond Delhi's immediate vicinity.
CAQM seeks to cut coal industrial fuel usage, Pg4
CAQM directs states to eliminate industrial coal usage in non-NCR districts, expanding pollution control efforts beyond Delhi's immediate vicinity.
Delays, paper leaks: NTA doesn't inspire confidence, says House panel, Pg6
Parliamentary panel slams NTA for lapses, delays, and paper leaks; urges reforms and utilization of surplus funds.
Delays, paper leaks: NTA doesn't inspire confidence, says House panel, Pg6
Parliamentary panel slams NTA for lapses, delays, and paper leaks; urges reforms and utilization of surplus funds.
National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7
Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.
National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7
Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.
Submit updated constitutions in 30 days: EC to parties, Pg7
Election Commission directs recognized parties to submit updated constitutions within 30 days following Supreme Court order, ensuring transparency.
Submit updated constitutions in 30 days: EC to parties, Pg7
Election Commission directs recognized parties to submit updated constitutions within 30 days following Supreme Court order, ensuring transparency.
To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast the net wider, go to the roots, Pg10
Government's research focus on 'emerging needs' faces criticism; delayed fellowships and low stipends demotivate researchers, hindering innovation and development.
To fulfil STEM potential, India must cast the net wider, go to the roots, Pg10
Government's research focus on 'emerging needs' faces criticism; delayed fellowships and low stipends demotivate researchers, hindering innovation and development.
Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10
Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.
Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10
Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.
A defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10
India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.
A defence partnership that addresses global challenges, Pg10
India and UK deepen defence ties with joint military exercises, industrial cooperation, and a 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.
In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11
Power sector reforms urged: Competition, not bailouts, needed to fix discom debt crisis and inefficiency, says expert.
In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11
Power sector reforms urged: Competition, not bailouts, needed to fix discom debt crisis and inefficiency, says expert.
In a Goa nightclub & beyond, migrants are invisible, Pg11
Migrant workers' vulnerabilities exposed by Goa nightclub fire, highlighting invisibility, informality, and institutional fragmentation, demanding urgent national-state compact for welfare.
In a Goa nightclub & beyond, migrants are invisible, Pg11
Migrant workers' vulnerabilities exposed by Goa nightclub fire, highlighting invisibility, informality, and institutional fragmentation, demanding urgent national-state compact for welfare.
Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14
Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.
Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14
Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.
Why EU's $140 million fine on X has ignited a political storm, Pg14
EU fines X $140M under DSA sparking US political storm over censorship and tech company targeting.
Why EU's $140 million fine on X has ignited a political storm, Pg14
EU fines X $140M under DSA sparking US political storm over censorship and tech company targeting.
ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14
Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.
ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14
Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.
RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14
RBI to conduct $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on December 16 to manage liquidity.
RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14
RBI to conduct $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on December 16 to manage liquidity.
Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi's air, Pg15
Delhi eyes Beijing's success story, adopting stringent emission norms, EV transition, and collaborative policies to combat air pollution crisis.
Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi's air, Pg15
Delhi eyes Beijing's success story, adopting stringent emission norms, EV transition, and collaborative policies to combat air pollution crisis.
Why UN halved its emergency aid budget, Pg15
UN slashes humanitarian aid budget by half to $23 billion amid funding cuts from US and European nations.
Why UN halved its emergency aid budget, Pg15
UN slashes humanitarian aid budget by half to $23 billion amid funding cuts from US and European nations.
The radar system in latest China-Japan row, Pg15
China-Japan relations worsen as Japan accuses Chinese fighters of radar lock-on, raising tensions over Okinawa islands and Taiwan.
The radar system in latest China-Japan row, Pg15
China-Japan relations worsen as Japan accuses Chinese fighters of radar lock-on, raising tensions over Okinawa islands and Taiwan.
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