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Over ₹1.8 lakh crore invested under PLI schemes: govt., Pg1
₹1.88 lakh crore invested across 14 sectors under PLI schemes, generating ₹17 lakh crore in production and 12.3 lakh jobs.
Over ₹1.8 lakh crore invested under PLI schemes: govt., Pg1
₹1.88 lakh crore invested across 14 sectors under PLI schemes, generating ₹17 lakh crore in production and 12.3 lakh jobs.
Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, Pg1
Karnataka's new Bill proposes strict penalties and imprisonment to curb hate speech and hate crimes, facing opposition in the Assembly.
Karnataka tables Bill to combat hate speech, Pg1
Karnataka's new Bill proposes strict penalties and imprisonment to curb hate speech and hate crimes, facing opposition in the Assembly.
The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6
Debate erupts over Vande Mataram's historical context and current status, questioning government's intentions regarding national symbols and constitutional principles.
The national song debate, a reading between the lines, Pg6
Debate erupts over Vande Mataram's historical context and current status, questioning government's intentions regarding national symbols and constitutional principles.
A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6
Supreme Court's verdict on Presidential Reference criticised for not setting timelines for constitutional authorities, potentially undermining constitutional ideals.
A verdict that is an abdication of judicial function, Pg6
Supreme Court's verdict on Presidential Reference criticised for not setting timelines for constitutional authorities, potentially undermining constitutional ideals.
Truce in tatters, Pg6
Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.
Truce in tatters, Pg6
Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.
AI must pay, Pg6
DPIIT proposes mandatory licensing for AI data scraping, ensuring content creators are remunerated by AI developers based on revenue.
AI must pay, Pg6
DPIIT proposes mandatory licensing for AI data scraping, ensuring content creators are remunerated by AI developers based on revenue.
SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7
Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.
SIR and the annihilation of rights, Pg7
Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise threatens disenfranchisement by shifting compliance burden, mirroring exclusion tactics in welfare programs like MGNREGA.
Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis, Pg7
Sudan's civil war triggers a 29% GDP contraction, mass displacement of 9.8 million, and escalating famine conditions amid RSF offensive.
Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis, Pg7
Sudan's civil war triggers a 29% GDP contraction, mass displacement of 9.8 million, and escalating famine conditions amid RSF offensive.
Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8
IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.
Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8
IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.
Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9
Global race intensifies for satellite spectrum and orbital slots amid megaconstellation boom, raising concerns over equity and sustainability.
Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space, Pg9
Global race intensifies for satellite spectrum and orbital slots amid megaconstellation boom, raising concerns over equity and sustainability.
India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10
India declines Russian offer of Su-57 fighters, drones, submarines amidst push for indigenous defence production, signalling shifting priorities.
India gives tepid response to Russian push for Su-57, long-range drones and submarines, Pg10
India declines Russian offer of Su-57 fighters, drones, submarines amidst push for indigenous defence production, signalling shifting priorities.
Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12
Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.
Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12
Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.
Deepavali enters intangible heritage list, Pg12
UNESCO recognizes Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrating India's festival of lights and its global cultural significance.
Deepavali enters intangible heritage list, Pg12
UNESCO recognizes Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrating India's festival of lights and its global cultural significance.
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14
Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s takes effect, Pg14
Australia enforces world-first social media ban for under-16s, tech giants face hefty fines for non-compliance amid safety concerns.
Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII
Captive breeding boosts endangered Western Tragopan population in Himachal Pradesh, but rewilding efforts stall due to funding and research gaps.
Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII
Captive breeding boosts endangered Western Tragopan population in Himachal Pradesh, but rewilding efforts stall due to funding and research gaps.
EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII
EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.
EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII
EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.
Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1
US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.
Delhi's offers best ever, but India hard nut to crack: US trade chief, Pg1
US-India trade talks face hurdles as US pushes agricultural exports, while India prioritizes protecting its farmers' interests amid tariff threats.
7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill, Pg1
Karnataka's new hate speech bill proposes up to 10 years jail for repeat offenders, sparking debate on free speech.
7-10 yrs jail, collective punishment: Karnataka tables hate speech Bill, Pg1
Karnataka's new hate speech bill proposes up to 10 years jail for repeat offenders, sparking debate on free speech.
Far from Delhi, IIT-Madras researchers study how pollutants behave as they 'age', Pg4
IIT-Madras simulates Delhi's air pollution to study toxicity and evolution of pollutants, revealing disproportionate health impacts of particulate matter.
Far from Delhi, IIT-Madras researchers study how pollutants behave as they 'age', Pg4
IIT-Madras simulates Delhi's air pollution to study toxicity and evolution of pollutants, revealing disproportionate health impacts of particulate matter.
Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6
Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.
Women's share in civil services up 11% in 5 years, Pg6
Women's representation in civil services surges by 11% in five years, reaching 35% in 2023, reveals government data.
Idea of poverty among Muslims needs to be corrected: New paper, Pg7
Study reveals India virtually eliminated extreme poverty by 2024; poverty rate among Muslims lower than Hindus.
Idea of poverty among Muslims needs to be corrected: New paper, Pg7
Study reveals India virtually eliminated extreme poverty by 2024; poverty rate among Muslims lower than Hindus.
Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10
Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.
Imran's fall, Munir's rise and the dangers of a dysfunctional Pakistan, Pg10
Pakistan's internal instability poses regional security risks; India navigates complex dynamics amid fragile equilibrium and evolving foreign policy challenges.
Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10
Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.
Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10
Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.
India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10
India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.
India is model for digital infra. It can become one for AI, too, Pg10
India poised to lead in AI with focus on data jurisdiction, green infrastructure, and citizen empowerment through multilingual AI agents.
Childcare, the growth lever that can't be ignored, Pg11
Investing in childcare infrastructure can unlock women's workforce potential, boost economic growth, and avert demographic deficit, says report.
Childcare, the growth lever that can't be ignored, Pg11
Investing in childcare infrastructure can unlock women's workforce potential, boost economic growth, and avert demographic deficit, says report.
Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13
UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.
Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13
UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.
Top 10% earners in India get 58% of national income, bottom half 15%, Pg15
World Inequality Report 2026 reveals India's top 10% earn 58% of national income, bottom 50% get only 15%.
Top 10% earners in India get 58% of national income, bottom half 15%, Pg15
World Inequality Report 2026 reveals India's top 10% earn 58% of national income, bottom 50% get only 15%.
In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17
Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.
In Australia's social media ban, template for the world (The law may set off a global push for young users’ online safety. India’s approach, meanwhile, is focused on parental consent), Pg17
Australia enforces social media age restrictions, setting global precedent; India focuses on parental consent under DPDP Act 2023.
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