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Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1
Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.
Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1
Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.
The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6
AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.
The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6
AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.
Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6
Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.
Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6
Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.
New beginnings, Pg6
New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.
New beginnings, Pg6
New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.
Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6
Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.
Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6
Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.
Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7
Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.
Rethinking UGC’s new equity regulations, Pg7
Supreme Court stays UGC's equity regulations amid concerns over vagueness, potential misuse, and procedural flaws in grievance redressal mechanisms.
Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7
Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.
Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7
Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.
Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8
₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.
Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8
₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.
A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8
Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.
A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8
Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.
What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9
SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.
What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9
SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.
MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10
MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.
MNS officers to be eligible for re-employment benefits, Pg10
MNS officers get ex-servicemen status: Amendment to Article 309 ensures re-employment benefits in civil services for military nurses.
Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10
Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.
Human rights body could function as RTI panel, moots SC, Pg10
Supreme Court proposes merging State Human Rights Commissions with RTI panels in states with low RTI appeals to reduce burden.
Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11
Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.
Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11
Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.
Retired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12
Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.
Retired IPS officer is Home Ministry’s new Northeast Adviser, Pg12
Ajit Lal appointed Northeast Adviser to Home Ministry, spearheading Naga peace talks and Manipur insurgent group dialogues.
Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII
Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.
Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII
Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.
Opp's no-trust notice against him, Speaker to stay away until decision, Pg1
Opposition files no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; Speaker steps aside until decision, raising constitutional questions.
Opp's no-trust notice against him, Speaker to stay away until decision, Pg1
Opposition files no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla; Speaker steps aside until decision, raising constitutional questions.
Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1
Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Bangladesh set to vote, worried Hindus ask: 'Who will protect us?', Pg1
Bangladesh secures zero-tariff deal with US, challenging India's textile exports and trade relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1
US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.
White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1
US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.
Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8
President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.
Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8
President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.
Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8
India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.
Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8
India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.
Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8
India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.
Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8
India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.
Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9
Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.
Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9
Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.
SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9
Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.
SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9
Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.
Misri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11
India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.
Misri meets China's vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade, Pg11
India and China discuss border peace, trade, and UNSC membership aspirations in New Delhi strategic dialogue post-October 2024 border agreement.
In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12
India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.
In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12
India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.
Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12
Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.
Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12
Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.
To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12
Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.
To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12
Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.
India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13
India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.
India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13
India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.
SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14
Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.
SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14
Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.
For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17
Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.
For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17
Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.
Zero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17
India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.
Zero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17
India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.
Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17
Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.
Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17
Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.
Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18
Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.
Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18
Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.
'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19
AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.
'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19
AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.
Tigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19
Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.
Tigers far away from home: A mixed bag for wildlife conservation, Pg19
Tiger dispersal from Maharashtra raises concerns of human-animal conflict; conservationists seek corridor protection and habitat revitalization.
Smithsonian's return of Indian bronzes is a step forward for restitution efforts, Pg19
Smithsonian returns three Chola and Vijayanagar bronzes to India, boosting global cultural restitution efforts and museum ethics.
Smithsonian's return of Indian bronzes is a step forward for restitution efforts, Pg19
Smithsonian returns three Chola and Vijayanagar bronzes to India, boosting global cultural restitution efforts and museum ethics.
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