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India, Australia move to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Pg1
India and Australia forge historic defence and security pact, boosting military ties, nuclear energy, and critical minerals cooperation amid Indo-Pacific challenges.
India, Australia move to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, Pg1
India and Australia forge historic defence and security pact, boosting military ties, nuclear energy, and critical minerals cooperation amid Indo-Pacific challenges.
Monsoon has covered the entire country, a day later than normal, announces IMD, Pg1
Monsoon finally covers India a day late, IMD forecasts below-normal July rainfall, impacting critical agricultural sector amidst 15% deficit.
Monsoon has covered the entire country, a day later than normal, announces IMD, Pg1
Monsoon finally covers India a day late, IMD forecasts below-normal July rainfall, impacting critical agricultural sector amidst 15% deficit.
Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1
PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.
Modi hails Australia’s social media ban on minors, signals curbs, Pg1
PM Modi praises Australia's minor social media ban, signaling India's intent to legislate age-based restrictions, potentially amending IT Rules 2021 for child protection.
Building a durable India-Australia partnership, Pg8
PM Modi's Australia visit forges deeper strategic alignment, unlocking dormant nuclear deals and boosting defence, cyber, and economic cooperation.
Building a durable India-Australia partnership, Pg8
PM Modi's Australia visit forges deeper strategic alignment, unlocking dormant nuclear deals and boosting defence, cyber, and economic cooperation.
SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8
Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.
SIR in Manipur is a pathway to exclusion, Pg8
Manipur's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls threatens Kuki-Zo disenfranchisement, fueling exclusion fears amidst ethnic conflict and displacement.
Far from over, Pg8
US-Iran ceasefire collapses after retaliatory airstrikes, escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, threatening West Asia.
Far from over, Pg8
US-Iran ceasefire collapses after retaliatory airstrikes, escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, threatening West Asia.
A perfect storm, Pg8
Deadly debris slide at Wayanad tunnel project kills six, exposing environmental fragility and governance failures amidst climate-induced catastrophes.
A perfect storm, Pg8
Deadly debris slide at Wayanad tunnel project kills six, exposing environmental fragility and governance failures amidst climate-induced catastrophes.
Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9
Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.
Should India restart dialogue with Pakistan?, Pg9
Eminent citizens push for India-Pakistan dialogue after decade-long freeze; experts clash over terror threats, military's role, and diplomatic timing.
Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10
Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.
Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?, Pg10
Centre's proposed NFSA amendment to per-person foodgrain entitlement sparks fierce opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, fearing reduced allocations for AAY families.
Share of universities that participated in NIRF, Pg10
Only 55% universities participated in NIRF rankings, while 56% adopted four-year undergraduate courses, reveals recent AISHE report by Ministry of Education.
Share of universities that participated in NIRF, Pg10
Only 55% universities participated in NIRF rankings, while 56% adopted four-year undergraduate courses, reveals recent AISHE report by Ministry of Education.
NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13
NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.
NDA-ruled States, universities object to centralisation provisions in VBSA, Pg13
NDA-ruled states, universities object to VBSA Bill 2025, warning parliamentary panel of excessive centralisation in higher education and federal overreach.
Syria welcomes U.S. announcement of removal from blacklist, Pg16
US removes Syria from terror blacklist after five decades, paving way for economic recovery and foreign investment.
Syria welcomes U.S. announcement of removal from blacklist, Pg16
US removes Syria from terror blacklist after five decades, paving way for economic recovery and foreign investment.
Govt clears Dixon (India)-Vivo (China) JV for manufacturing smartphones, Pg1
India clears Dixon-Vivo JV for smartphone manufacturing, exempts customs duty on 85 items to accelerate domestic electronics production and investment.
Govt clears Dixon (India)-Vivo (China) JV for manufacturing smartphones, Pg1
India clears Dixon-Vivo JV for smartphone manufacturing, exempts customs duty on 85 items to accelerate domestic electronics production and investment.
Step taken to operationalise 2014 nuclear pact, secure uranium supplies to India, Pg1
India and Australia seal landmark nuclear pact for uranium supplies, deepening Indo-Pacific security; multi-agency operation vindicates India on terror, mends Canada ties.
Step taken to operationalise 2014 nuclear pact, secure uranium supplies to India, Pg1
India and Australia seal landmark nuclear pact for uranium supplies, deepening Indo-Pacific security; multi-agency operation vindicates India on terror, mends Canada ties.
Ethanol Blending, Pg2
Union Minister Gadkari champions E20 and flex-fuel technology, dismissing engine damage claims while pushing methanol to slash India's massive fossil fuel import bill.
Ethanol Blending, Pg2
Union Minister Gadkari champions E20 and flex-fuel technology, dismissing engine damage claims while pushing methanol to slash India's massive fossil fuel import bill.
11th-12th century antiquities from Tamil Nadu to finally come home from Australia, Pg6
India and Australia agree to repatriate ancient cultural artifacts, including 11th-12th century Tamil Nadu idols and First Nations relics, fostering cultural exchange.
11th-12th century antiquities from Tamil Nadu to finally come home from Australia, Pg6
India and Australia agree to repatriate ancient cultural artifacts, including 11th-12th century Tamil Nadu idols and First Nations relics, fostering cultural exchange.
One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8
One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.
One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8
One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.
Despite 'major challenge' of US tariffs, India's seafood exports hit an all-time high, Pg8
India's seafood exports defy 58% US tariffs, soaring to an all-time high of Rs 73,890 crore in 2025-26, driven by FTAs.
Despite 'major challenge' of US tariffs, India's seafood exports hit an all-time high, Pg8
India's seafood exports defy 58% US tariffs, soaring to an all-time high of Rs 73,890 crore in 2025-26, driven by FTAs.
Rainfall in eastern river basins down 20% since 1951: Study, Pg9
Eastern Indus river basins face 20% rainfall drop since 1951, fueling India's demand to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty amid climate change impacts.
Rainfall in eastern river basins down 20% since 1951: Study, Pg9
Eastern Indus river basins face 20% rainfall drop since 1951, fueling India's demand to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty amid climate change impacts.
Lessons from a Chinese supercomputer, Pg10
China's LineShine supercomputer, built with domestic tech, surpasses US rivals despite sanctions, offering India crucial lessons for semiconductor sovereignty.
Lessons from a Chinese supercomputer, Pg10
China's LineShine supercomputer, built with domestic tech, surpasses US rivals despite sanctions, offering India crucial lessons for semiconductor sovereignty.
Lost in India's celebrations of trade pacts, the big deal, Pg10
India's $42 billion US trade surplus overshadows celebrated EU, UK, Japan pacts, urging a strategic shift towards a game-changing US FTA.
Lost in India's celebrations of trade pacts, the big deal, Pg10
India's $42 billion US trade surplus overshadows celebrated EU, UK, Japan pacts, urging a strategic shift towards a game-changing US FTA.
Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11
Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.
Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11
Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.
From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11
US-Iran ceasefire collapses, igniting fresh violence in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing global trade; India urged to assert diplomatic leadership and secure Malacca chokepoint.
From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11
US-Iran ceasefire collapses, igniting fresh violence in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing global trade; India urged to assert diplomatic leadership and secure Malacca chokepoint.
'FTA more than a trade pact... it's choosing cooperation over fragmentation', Pg12
India-EU Free Trade Agreement expected by 2027, hailed as strategic partnership for cooperation, resilient supply chains, and addressing green standards.
'FTA more than a trade pact... it's choosing cooperation over fragmentation', Pg12
India-EU Free Trade Agreement expected by 2027, hailed as strategic partnership for cooperation, resilient supply chains, and addressing green standards.
Tabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.
Tabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.
Lessons for India from Brazil's ethanol pathway, Pg13
Brazil's 50-year ethanol masterclass, featuring phased blending and flex-fuel vehicles, offers crucial lessons for India's rushed E20 adoption and energy security goals.
Lessons for India from Brazil's ethanol pathway, Pg13
Brazil's 50-year ethanol masterclass, featuring phased blending and flex-fuel vehicles, offers crucial lessons for India's rushed E20 adoption and energy security goals.
India questions e-comm interim pathway at WTO, Pg15
India challenges interim e-commerce agreement at WTO, citing lack of consensus among 66 member nations for Annex 4 inclusion.
India questions e-comm interim pathway at WTO, Pg15
India challenges interim e-commerce agreement at WTO, citing lack of consensus among 66 member nations for Annex 4 inclusion.
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