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Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1
Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.
Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel, Pg1
Defence Ministry to issue guidelines regulating book publications by armed forces personnel, addressing Official Secrets Act concerns and national security.
U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1
U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.
U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1
U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt shed light on ancient trade links, Pg1
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt reveal ancient trade links between Tamilakam, India, and the Roman Empire during 1st-3rd centuries CE.
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt shed light on ancient trade links, Pg1
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt reveal ancient trade links between Tamilakam, India, and the Roman Empire during 1st-3rd centuries CE.
Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings, Pg8
Supreme Court's handling of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises concerns about judicial overreach and constitutional principles.
Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings, Pg8
Supreme Court's handling of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises concerns about judicial overreach and constitutional principles.
The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8
India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.
The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8
India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.
The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9
Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.
The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9
Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.
Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9
India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.
Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9
India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.
Have States gained from the 16th FC?, Pg10
16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.
Have States gained from the 16th FC?, Pg10
16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share in central taxes, rejects inclusion of cess/surcharge, and introduces GDP contribution criterion.
No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13
Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.
No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13
Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.
Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice seeking his removal, Pg13
Lok Sabha Speaker directs Secretariat to rectify removal notice citing errors; Article 94C and effective majority in focus.
Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice seeking his removal, Pg13
Lok Sabha Speaker directs Secretariat to rectify removal notice citing errors; Article 94C and effective majority in focus.
Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14
Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.
Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt., Pg14
Government mandates Vande Mataram before National Anthem at events, issuing guidelines for respect and decorum during its performance.
Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14
Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.
Education Ministry pushes for AI-led teaching and learning at all levels by next academic year, Pg14
Education Ministry aims AI integration across all education levels by next year, launching 'Bodhan AI' for digital education infrastructure.
With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16
President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.
With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16
President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.
Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII
Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.
Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII
Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.
As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII
Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.
As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII
Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.
US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1
US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.
US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1
US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.
How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used 20,986 illegal SIMs to dupe people, Pg4
CBI busts cyber fraud syndicate obtaining 20,986 illegal SIMs, implicating Vodafone Idea employees in massive scam impacting telecom security.
How CBI busted a national cyber gang that used 20,986 illegal SIMs to dupe people, Pg4
CBI busts cyber fraud syndicate obtaining 20,986 illegal SIMs, implicating Vodafone Idea employees in massive scam impacting telecom security.
All six stanzas of Vande Mataram, running 3 minutes and 10 seconds, must before National Anthem: MHA, Pg6
MHA mandates singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before National Anthem at official events, sparking debate on national symbols.
All six stanzas of Vande Mataram, running 3 minutes and 10 seconds, must before National Anthem: MHA, Pg6
MHA mandates singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram before National Anthem at official events, sparking debate on national symbols.
'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9
Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.
'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9
Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.
Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for state reorganisation, Pg11
Bill proposes permanent state reorganisation framework beyond language, focusing on economic viability, administrative efficacy, and national unity.
Why I introduced a Bill for a permanent framework for state reorganisation, Pg11
Bill proposes permanent state reorganisation framework beyond language, focusing on economic viability, administrative efficacy, and national unity.
In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11
India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.
In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11
India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.
SC notifies new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates, Pg12
Supreme Court replaces 100-point assessment with qualitative evaluation for Senior Advocates' designation, emphasizing ability, standing, and legal expertise.
SC notifies new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates, Pg12
Supreme Court replaces 100-point assessment with qualitative evaluation for Senior Advocates' designation, emphasizing ability, standing, and legal expertise.
Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15
India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.
Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15
India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.
Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15
National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.
Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15
National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.
NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15
NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.
NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15
NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.
Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15
RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.
Refund customers in case of mis-selling: RBI, Pg15
RBI mandates explicit consent and refunds for mis-sold financial products, bans 'dark patterns' to protect consumers, effective July 2026.
Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16
Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.
Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16
Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.
India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16
India boosts astronomy with new solar and optical telescopes in Ladakh, enhancing research capabilities and global collaboration.
India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16
India boosts astronomy with new solar and optical telescopes in Ladakh, enhancing research capabilities and global collaboration.
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