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Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1
Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.
Centre to seek source code of smartphones in ‘security measure’, Pg1
Centre's new security measures mandate smartphone makers to share source code for vulnerability analysis, raising privacy concerns among tech giants.
‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1
X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.
‘X accepts mistake, says it will comply with laws’, Pg1
X Corp. concedes error, pledges adherence to Indian regulations following government's warning regarding Grok AI-generated obscene content; 3,500 pieces blocked.
Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6
POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.
Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6
POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.
The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum, Pg6
Trump's return stalls Quad summit in 2025, raising concerns about the group's future amidst Indo-Pacific tensions.
The year gone by, the Quad’s year of interregnum, Pg6
Trump's return stalls Quad summit in 2025, raising concerns about the group's future amidst Indo-Pacific tensions.
Inward turn, Pg6
Trump's isolationist policies threaten global cooperation, withdrawing from UN climate initiatives and WHO, potentially ceding influence to China and Russia.
Inward turn, Pg6
Trump's isolationist policies threaten global cooperation, withdrawing from UN climate initiatives and WHO, potentially ceding influence to China and Russia.
Young love, Pg6
Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.
Young love, Pg6
Supreme Court addresses POCSO Act misuse in consensual relationships, highlighting need for nuanced legal approach and social support systems.
Reimagining delimitation, Pg7
Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.
Reimagining delimitation, Pg7
Southern states face political disadvantage as delimitation may reduce Lok Sabha seats due to population control measures.
Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8
Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.
Should the age of consent be lowered?, Pg8
Supreme Court urges review of POCSO Act amid misuse in adolescent relationships, sparking debate on lowering the age of consent.
Arbitration Council of India yet to be constituted, Pg10
Arbitration Council of India's formation delayed for six years, hindering institutional arbitration and India's rise as global arbitration hub.
Arbitration Council of India yet to be constituted, Pg10
Arbitration Council of India's formation delayed for six years, hindering institutional arbitration and India's rise as global arbitration hub.
Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10
Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.
Bhairav Battalions to debut in Army Day parade in Jaipur on January 15, Pg10
Indian Army to showcase Bhairav Battalions, a modern warfare force, in Army Day parade, focusing on unmanned warfare.
Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10
FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.
Selfie, ‘penny-drop’ mandated as KYC for crypto customers in India, Pg10
FIU mandates stringent KYC norms for crypto exchanges: selfie verification, geo-tagging, and PAN to combat money laundering.
Countdown to launch of PSLV-C62 mission begins, Pg12
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission launches EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites, including international collaborations, marking a significant milestone.
Countdown to launch of PSLV-C62 mission begins, Pg12
ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission launches EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites, including international collaborations, marking a significant milestone.
Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12
Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.
Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12
Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.
Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII
AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.
Context window: AI’s short-term memory, PgII
AI's context window defined: Limits on short-term memory impact performance of large language models like GPT-5 and Claude.
Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII
Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.
Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII
Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.
Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3
Trump considers military strikes on Iran amidst protests and crackdown, raising regional tensions and potential retaliation.
Iran protest toll over 500, Trump briefed on strike options, Pg3
Trump considers military strikes on Iran amidst protests and crackdown, raising regional tensions and potential retaliation.
Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3
Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.
Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace, Pg3
Indian Army to deploy agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) near China border for rapid response and enhanced combat readiness.
Defence to skill, slew of pacts on table as Merz and Modi meet today, Pg3
India and Germany to enhance cooperation across defence, semiconductors, and skills during Chancellor Merz's visit, strengthening strategic partnership.
Defence to skill, slew of pacts on table as Merz and Modi meet today, Pg3
India and Germany to enhance cooperation across defence, semiconductors, and skills during Chancellor Merz's visit, strengthening strategic partnership.
Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3
India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.
Govt proposes phone makers to give source code, firms push back, Pg3
India proposes mandatory source code sharing for phone makers, sparking privacy concerns and industry pushback over security standards and feasibility.
Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9
Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.
Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9
Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.
Countdown for launch of PSLV-C62 rocket commences, Pg10
ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch countdown begins, carrying earth observation satellite and 14 co-passenger satellites into orbit on January 12.
Countdown for launch of PSLV-C62 rocket commences, Pg10
ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch countdown begins, carrying earth observation satellite and 14 co-passenger satellites into orbit on January 12.
The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13
India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.
The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13
India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.
Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13
Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.
Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance, Pg13
Centre Warns X over Grok's Sexually Explicit Content, Highlighting AI Governance Gaps and the Need for Stricter Regulations.
Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14
Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.
Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14
Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.
No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.
No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.
How to turn genes back on, Pg16
CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.
How to turn genes back on, Pg16
CRISPR breakthrough enables gene reactivation without DNA cutting by removing silencing chemical tags, offering safer gene therapy for diseases.
HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16
Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.
HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer, Pg16
Swedish study confirms HPV vaccine's herd protection against cervical cancer, crucial for India's upcoming school-based vaccination program.
X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17
X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.
X admits Grok AI objectionable image issues, blocks 600 offending accounts, Pg17
X Corp admits Grok AI image misuse, removes 3,500 contents and blocks 600 accounts after government intervention for IT act violation.
US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17
US urges G7 and allies to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals amid supply chain concerns.
US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17
US urges G7 and allies to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals amid supply chain concerns.
‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17
FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.
‘Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for crypto users’, Pg17
FIU mandates live selfies and geo-tagging for crypto users to combat money laundering and enhance KYC compliance.
HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17
US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.
HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17
US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.
'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18
Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.
'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18
Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.
Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19
Trump's proposed credit card rate cap sparks debate in India amid rising credit card usage and high-interest rates.
Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19
Trump's proposed credit card rate cap sparks debate in India amid rising credit card usage and high-interest rates.
The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19
Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.
The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19
Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.
What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19
Zehanpora stupas excavation reveals Kashmir's rich Buddhist past dating back 2,000 years, mentioned in PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.
What Zehanpora stupas shed light on: Kashmir's rich Buddhist past, Pg19
Zehanpora stupas excavation reveals Kashmir's rich Buddhist past dating back 2,000 years, mentioned in PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.
Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19
Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.
Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19
Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.
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