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SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1
Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.
SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1
Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.
Making sense, Pg8
László Krasznahorkai, Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse,' wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for visionary works mirroring oppressive eras.
Making sense, Pg8
László Krasznahorkai, Hungarian 'master of the apocalypse,' wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for visionary works mirroring oppressive eras.
Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8
Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.
Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8
Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.
The real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8
Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.
The real need is a holistic demographic mission, Pg8
Holistic demographic mission needed to address migration issues, skewed infrastructure, and social security for growing longevity in India.
Crime patterns, Pg8
NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.
Crime patterns, Pg8
NCRB 2023 reveals 28.8% surge in crimes against STs, 31.2% cybercrime increase, and 14.9% spike in dowry deaths.
Killer cough syrup, Pg9
Diethylene glycol contamination in cough syrup leads to 24 child deaths, exposing regulatory failures and substandard drug manufacturing practices.
Killer cough syrup, Pg9
Diethylene glycol contamination in cough syrup leads to 24 child deaths, exposing regulatory failures and substandard drug manufacturing practices.
Army chiefs of 33 nations to meet in Delhi on peace operations, Pg10
India hosts UNTCC Chiefs Conclave with 33 nations to bolster peacekeeping strategies, excluding China and Pakistan amid evolving global geopolitics.
Army chiefs of 33 nations to meet in Delhi on peace operations, Pg10
India hosts UNTCC Chiefs Conclave with 33 nations to bolster peacekeeping strategies, excluding China and Pakistan amid evolving global geopolitics.
Taliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10
Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.
Taliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi, Pg10
Taliban assures no Afghan soil use for terror, seeks stronger India trade ties via Wagah amid security concerns.
Hydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12
Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.
Hydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12
Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.
Sea phase of KONKAN 25 ends with high operational tempo, Pg12
India-UK conclude KONKAN 25 maritime exercise, strengthening naval interoperability through tactical drills and strategic maritime cooperation in the Arabian Sea.
Sea phase of KONKAN 25 ends with high operational tempo, Pg12
India-UK conclude KONKAN 25 maritime exercise, strengthening naval interoperability through tactical drills and strategic maritime cooperation in the Arabian Sea.
Govt. to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3, Pg12
Education Ministry to integrate Artificial Intelligence into school curriculum from Class 3, starting academic year 2026-27, nationwide.
Govt. to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3, Pg12
Education Ministry to integrate Artificial Intelligence into school curriculum from Class 3, starting academic year 2026-27, nationwide.
6 State-level RTI panels are defunct; appeals can take years to be heard: report, Pg12
RTI Act's 20th anniversary marred by defunct SICs, CIC vacancies, and massive appeal backlogs, delaying justice for citizens.
6 State-level RTI panels are defunct; appeals can take years to be heard: report, Pg12
RTI Act's 20th anniversary marred by defunct SICs, CIC vacancies, and massive appeal backlogs, delaying justice for citizens.
Centre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12
Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.
Centre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist them, Pg12
Centre streamlines retirement process with welfare officers, vigilance clearance norms, and timely pension payment guidelines for Union government employees.
Micronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13.
The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.
Micronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13.
The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.
Venezuela’s María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, pg14.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, earning recognition as a figure who “keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”
Venezuela’s María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, pg14.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, earning recognition as a figure who “keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”
Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.
In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.
Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.
In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.
SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.
The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.
SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.
The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.
Govt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8.
The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.
Govt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8.
The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.
Truce Kicks In, March Home Begins, Pg14.
Following U.S.-brokered peace efforts led by Donald Trump, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in Gaza after one of the deadliest phases of the conflict.
Truce Kicks In, March Home Begins, Pg14.
Following U.S.-brokered peace efforts led by Donald Trump, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Friday, allowing thousands of displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in Gaza after one of the deadliest phases of the conflict.
US Sanctions 9 Indian Firms, 8 Nationals as Part of Fresh Action Against Iran, Pg15.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 9 Indian companies and 8 individuals for allegedly participating in Iran’s energy trade network, marking an escalation in Washington’s efforts to curb Tehran’s oil and petrochemical exports in violation of U.S. sanctions.
US Sanctions 9 Indian Firms, 8 Nationals as Part of Fresh Action Against Iran, Pg15.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 9 Indian companies and 8 individuals for allegedly participating in Iran’s energy trade network, marking an escalation in Washington’s efforts to curb Tehran’s oil and petrochemical exports in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.
The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.
Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.
The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.
Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.
The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.
Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.
The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.
India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.
Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.
India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.
Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.
Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.
With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.
Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.
With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.
Maria Corina Machado, ‘Iron Lady of Venezuela,’ Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Pg16.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her two-decade-long struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, marking global recognition of her fight against authoritarianism under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
Maria Corina Machado, ‘Iron Lady of Venezuela,’ Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Pg16.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her two-decade-long struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela, marking global recognition of her fight against authoritarianism under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
India Resets Ties with Taliban-ruled Kabul, Upgrades ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Pg1.
India has decided to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a significant diplomatic shift in its engagement with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. The move reflects India’s pragmatic approach to safeguarding its interests and expanding humanitarian and development cooperation.
India Resets Ties with Taliban-ruled Kabul, Upgrades ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Pg1.
India has decided to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a significant diplomatic shift in its engagement with the Taliban-led Afghanistan. The move reflects India’s pragmatic approach to safeguarding its interests and expanding humanitarian and development cooperation.
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