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Two Indians dead after U.S. attack on ship off Oman: FSUI, Pg1
Two Indian seafarers dead, one missing after U.S. precision strike on oil tanker off Oman, India lodges strong protest.
Two Indians dead after U.S. attack on ship off Oman: FSUI, Pg1
Two Indian seafarers dead, one missing after U.S. precision strike on oil tanker off Oman, India lodges strong protest.
Will continue ‘very hard attacks’, says Trump as U.S., Iran trade fire, Pg1
Trump threatens 'very hard attacks' on Iran after tit-for-tat strikes, escalating Middle East tensions over Strait of Hormuz following downed US helicopter.
Will continue ‘very hard attacks’, says Trump as U.S., Iran trade fire, Pg1
Trump threatens 'very hard attacks' on Iran after tit-for-tat strikes, escalating Middle East tensions over Strait of Hormuz following downed US helicopter.
Foreseeable accidents, Pg8
Recent industrial tragedies in Surat and Visakhapatnam expose India's systemic safety failures, 'cost over safety' mindset, and exploitation of contractual labor.
Foreseeable accidents, Pg8
Recent industrial tragedies in Surat and Visakhapatnam expose India's systemic safety failures, 'cost over safety' mindset, and exploitation of contractual labor.
Sport during a war, Pg8
FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest ever, faces geopolitical turmoil with US visa denials and US-Iran stand-off, challenging its unifying global spirit.
Sport during a war, Pg8
FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest ever, faces geopolitical turmoil with US visa denials and US-Iran stand-off, challenging its unifying global spirit.
Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9
Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.
Negotiating federalism in higher education, Pg9
Centre-State tensions intensify in higher education over NEP 2020, regulatory control, and funding, highlighting India's evolving federal architecture.
Contract signed for GNSS jammers procurement for Navy, Pg10
Defence Ministry inks ₹449 crore deal with Accord Software for 20 advanced GNSS jammers, boosting Indian Navy's electronic warfare capabilities.
Contract signed for GNSS jammers procurement for Navy, Pg10
Defence Ministry inks ₹449 crore deal with Accord Software for 20 advanced GNSS jammers, boosting Indian Navy's electronic warfare capabilities.
The reality behind falling net FDI, Pg10
Expert analysis reveals India's net FDI plummeted to under $1 billion, driven by financial investor exits and massive capital outflows, challenging official narratives on economic strength.
The reality behind falling net FDI, Pg10
Expert analysis reveals India's net FDI plummeted to under $1 billion, driven by financial investor exits and massive capital outflows, challenging official narratives on economic strength.
NDMA rolls out push for ‘Resilient India 2047’, Pg14
NDMA launches major push for 'Resilient India 2047', mandating ministries to craft hazard-specific disaster management plans under the Disaster Management Act.
NDMA rolls out push for ‘Resilient India 2047’, Pg14
NDMA launches major push for 'Resilient India 2047', mandating ministries to craft hazard-specific disaster management plans under the Disaster Management Act.
Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14
EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.
Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14
EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.
SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14
Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.
SC invokes Article 142 to quash POCSO conviction, Pg14
Supreme Court invokes Article 142, quashing a POCSO conviction after the victim married the accused, ensuring 'complete justice' for the couple.
74 new land ports proposed along International Border, Pg14
India proposes 74 new land ports along international borders, including China and Pakistan, to boost trade and connectivity with neighboring nations.
74 new land ports proposed along International Border, Pg14
India proposes 74 new land ports along international borders, including China and Pakistan, to boost trade and connectivity with neighboring nations.
Bristol, York, and UNSW get nod for campuses in India, Pg14
Education Ministry greenlights three foreign university campuses in India, advancing NEP 2020's internationalization vision for quality education.
Bristol, York, and UNSW get nod for campuses in India, Pg14
Education Ministry greenlights three foreign university campuses in India, advancing NEP 2020's internationalization vision for quality education.
U.S. blocks China, Pak. bid to blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade, Pg16
US vetoes China-Pakistan UN bid to designate Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade as terror groups, exposing global counter-terrorism rifts.
U.S. blocks China, Pak. bid to blacklist BLA, Majeed Brigade, Pg16
US vetoes China-Pakistan UN bid to designate Balochistan Liberation Army, Majeed Brigade as terror groups, exposing global counter-terrorism rifts.
How Birsa Munda helped define Adivasi identity, rights, Pg6
Tribal groups pledge to uphold Birsa Munda's legacy on his death anniversary, reigniting fierce debate over Adivasi identity, land rights, and 'delisting' demands.
How Birsa Munda helped define Adivasi identity, rights, Pg6
Tribal groups pledge to uphold Birsa Munda's legacy on his death anniversary, reigniting fierce debate over Adivasi identity, land rights, and 'delisting' demands.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee scrapped, but some Indians have paid the price, Pg6
US federal judge strikes down Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, offering relief to employers but acknowledging past damage to Indian tech professionals.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee scrapped, but some Indians have paid the price, Pg6
US federal judge strikes down Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, offering relief to employers but acknowledging past damage to Indian tech professionals.
Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6
Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.
Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6
Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.
Urea prices crash in latest import tender as China partially lifts restrictions, Pg7
India's urea import prices plummet over 50% to $444/tonne as China partially lifts export curbs, providing significant relief for kharif farmers.
Urea prices crash in latest import tender as China partially lifts restrictions, Pg7
India's urea import prices plummet over 50% to $444/tonne as China partially lifts export curbs, providing significant relief for kharif farmers.
Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7
Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.
Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7
Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.
Pandemic preparedness is deeper, must become broader, Pg14
Global pandemic preparedness deepens for known threats like Ebola but remains vulnerable to novel pathogens, facing critical funding cuts and political apathy.
Pandemic preparedness is deeper, must become broader, Pg14
Global pandemic preparedness deepens for known threats like Ebola but remains vulnerable to novel pathogens, facing critical funding cuts and political apathy.
Economic story is one of transition. Challenges exist, but so do strengths, Pg15
India's economy exhibits robust growth and resilient FDI post-BIT reforms, with RBI effectively managing rupee depreciation despite global shocks, challenging critical narratives.
Economic story is one of transition. Challenges exist, but so do strengths, Pg15
India's economy exhibits robust growth and resilient FDI post-BIT reforms, with RBI effectively managing rupee depreciation despite global shocks, challenging critical narratives.
Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17
Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.
Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17
Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.
Workers' remittances cross $100 billion in FY26, but long-term BoP solution needed, Pg21
India's BoP surplus in Q1 2026 driven by record $110.47 billion worker remittances in FY26, highlighting need for sustainable FDI solutions.
Workers' remittances cross $100 billion in FY26, but long-term BoP solution needed, Pg21
India's BoP surplus in Q1 2026 driven by record $110.47 billion worker remittances in FY26, highlighting need for sustainable FDI solutions.
INFLOWS DUE TO GOVT, RBI'S FOREX MEASURES TO PEAK IN SEPTEMBER, Pg21
RBI, government's forex measures to boost foreign inflows will peak by September, attracting debt investment via tax removal.
INFLOWS DUE TO GOVT, RBI'S FOREX MEASURES TO PEAK IN SEPTEMBER, Pg21
RBI, government's forex measures to boost foreign inflows will peak by September, attracting debt investment via tax removal.
SEBI proposes pooled pay disclosure for AMC employees, Pg21
SEBI proposes pooled remuneration disclosure for AMC employees, sparking transparency concerns over 'star fund manager' pay and investor visibility.
SEBI proposes pooled pay disclosure for AMC employees, Pg21
SEBI proposes pooled remuneration disclosure for AMC employees, sparking transparency concerns over 'star fund manager' pay and investor visibility.
Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22
Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.
Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22
Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.
Centre approves hike in price for 4 medicines, including 2 cancer drugs, Pg22
Centre approves price hike for two critical cancer drugs, anti-tetanus injections, combating shortages and rising raw material costs.
Centre approves hike in price for 4 medicines, including 2 cancer drugs, Pg22
Centre approves price hike for two critical cancer drugs, anti-tetanus injections, combating shortages and rising raw material costs.
Court orders Rs 9,400 cr PACL assets be returned to investors, Pg22
Delhi court orders ₹9,400 crore PACL assets returned to 5 crore Ponzi scheme victims, marking India's largest direct restitution.
Court orders Rs 9,400 cr PACL assets be returned to investors, Pg22
Delhi court orders ₹9,400 crore PACL assets returned to 5 crore Ponzi scheme victims, marking India's largest direct restitution.
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