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Gas from new sources will end shortage, say officials, Pg1
India tackles natural gas crunch by diversifying import sources amidst rising prices, prioritizes domestic LPG supply, and addresses restaurateurs' concerns.
Gas from new sources will end shortage, say officials, Pg1
India tackles natural gas crunch by diversifying import sources amidst rising prices, prioritizes domestic LPG supply, and addresses restaurateurs' concerns.
Inside China, authority, conflict and strategic challenges, Pg6
Xi Jinping's purges expose power struggles within China's CPC amid economic woes and global credibility dents, impacting international relations.
Inside China, authority, conflict and strategic challenges, Pg6
Xi Jinping's purges expose power struggles within China's CPC amid economic woes and global credibility dents, impacting international relations.
AI and the national security calculus, Pg6
Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.
AI and the national security calculus, Pg6
Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.
Catch them young, Pg6
Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.
Catch them young, Pg6
Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.
Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7
Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.
Reevaluating the office of the Speaker, Pg7
Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reignites debate on the impartiality and accountability of the Speaker's office.
‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8
Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.
‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscape, Pg8
Finance Commission's recommendations reveal a shift in fiscal federalism, favoring economically strong states while deferring crucial structural reforms.
Jal Jeevan mission gets extension up to 2028, Pg10
Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028 with increased funding, shifting focus from infrastructure to ensuring reliable water delivery.
Jal Jeevan mission gets extension up to 2028, Pg10
Jal Jeevan Mission extended to 2028 with increased funding, shifting focus from infrastructure to ensuring reliable water delivery.
SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12
Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.
SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire, Pg12
Supreme Court balances free speech and fake news concerns regarding IT Rules, questions Fact Checking Unit's role and constitutionality.
Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12
Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.
Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations, Pg12
Government orders takedown of satirical posts on PM Modi and UGC regulations, raising concerns over free speech and censorship.
Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand, PgII
Scientists rewire bacteria to produce 'designer' proteins by smuggling artificial amino acids, paving way for multifunctional proteins and therapeutic applications.
Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand, PgII
Scientists rewire bacteria to produce 'designer' proteins by smuggling artificial amino acids, paving way for multifunctional proteins and therapeutic applications.
Asteroid YR4: no longer a threat, PgII
NASA dismisses asteroid 2024 YR4 lunar collision threat in 2032 after James Webb Telescope refines trajectory, ensuring safe bypass.
Asteroid YR4: no longer a threat, PgII
NASA dismisses asteroid 2024 YR4 lunar collision threat in 2032 after James Webb Telescope refines trajectory, ensuring safe bypass.
15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2
Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.
15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2
Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.
Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3
Government eases FDI norms for investments from countries sharing land borders, excluding strategic sectors, aiming to boost manufacturing and economic growth.
Govt eases curbs to allow limited FDI from China, others sharing land border, Pg3
Government eases FDI norms for investments from countries sharing land borders, excluding strategic sectors, aiming to boost manufacturing and economic growth.
UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3
Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.
UCC effective answer, we leave it to wisdom of legislature, says SC, Pg3
Supreme Court advocates for Uniform Civil Code to address discrimination against Muslim women in Shariat law, defers to legislature's wisdom.
LNG imports hit, essential commodities Act invoked, gas allocation prioritised, Pg3
Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst West Asia conflict; natural gas supply diverted to priority sectors like PNG, CNG, and LPG.
LNG imports hit, essential commodities Act invoked, gas allocation prioritised, Pg3
Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst West Asia conflict; natural gas supply diverted to priority sectors like PNG, CNG, and LPG.
Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8
India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.
Bullet train project to start ops with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report, Pg8
India's first bullet train project to commence operations in August 2027 with domestically manufactured trainsets, reducing reliance on Japan.
Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9
Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.
Centre for delinking women's quota from Census; explores lottery for polls, Pg9
Centre considers amending Women's Reservation Act for earlier implementation via lottery system before 2027 elections, seeking consensus from opposition parties.
India Semiconductor Mission, Pg11
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with ₹77,000 crore investment, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce import reliance by 2047.
India Semiconductor Mission, Pg11
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with ₹77,000 crore investment, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce import reliance by 2047.
For South Asia, Iran is not a faraway conflict, Pg12
South Asia faces economic risks from West Asia conflict due to remittance and energy dependence, impacting stability and growth.
For South Asia, Iran is not a faraway conflict, Pg12
South Asia faces economic risks from West Asia conflict due to remittance and energy dependence, impacting stability and growth.
With a legal cloud over Trump's tariffs, countries must rethink trade deals, Pg13
US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs forces countries, including India, to rethink trade deals amid legal uncertainty and shifting leverage.
With a legal cloud over Trump's tariffs, countries must rethink trade deals, Pg13
US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs forces countries, including India, to rethink trade deals amid legal uncertainty and shifting leverage.
Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14
Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.
Frame relief policy for adverse events after Covid shot: SC to Govt, Pg14
Supreme Court directs Centre to formulate compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination, emphasizing state's welfare responsibility.
Impeaching the CEC: The law, and the process, Pg18
Opposition moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'biased conduct'; process mirrors removal of Supreme Court judge under Article 124.
Impeaching the CEC: The law, and the process, Pg18
Opposition moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'biased conduct'; process mirrors removal of Supreme Court judge under Article 124.
Finance Ministry seeks Parliamentary nod to spend Rs 2.81 lakh cr more in FY26, Pg19
Finance Ministry seeks parliamentary approval for Rs 2.81 lakh crore additional spending in FY26, including Rs 1 lakh crore for Economic Stabilization Fund.
Finance Ministry seeks Parliamentary nod to spend Rs 2.81 lakh cr more in FY26, Pg19
Finance Ministry seeks parliamentary approval for Rs 2.81 lakh crore additional spending in FY26, including Rs 1 lakh crore for Economic Stabilization Fund.
Parl panel to Railways: Assess passenger satisfaction, Pg19
Parliamentary panel urges Railways to assess passenger satisfaction and evaluate Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's impact for continuous improvement.
Parl panel to Railways: Assess passenger satisfaction, Pg19
Parliamentary panel urges Railways to assess passenger satisfaction and evaluate Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's impact for continuous improvement.
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