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Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1
Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.
Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1
Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8
India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8
India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.
Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8
EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.
Arbitrary and opaque, Pg8
EPFO's EPS 2026 scheme replacing EPS 1995 raises transparency concerns affecting crores of members and pensioners due to arbitrary changes.
Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8
Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.
Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8
Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.
Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy?, Pg9
India's West Asia policy scrutinized amidst Israel-Iran conflict; Experts question alignment with U.S. amid rising energy, economic risks.
Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy?, Pg9
India's West Asia policy scrutinized amidst Israel-Iran conflict; Experts question alignment with U.S. amid rising energy, economic risks.
Women’s political participation in India, Pg10
Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.
Women’s political participation in India, Pg10
Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.
Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11
India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.
Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11
India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.
India co-sponsors resolution passed by UNSC against Iran, Pg13
India co-sponsors UNSC resolution condemning Iran's attacks amidst criticism over silence on U.S. and Israeli actions in West Asia.
India co-sponsors resolution passed by UNSC against Iran, Pg13
India co-sponsors UNSC resolution condemning Iran's attacks amidst criticism over silence on U.S. and Israeli actions in West Asia.
Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13
India grapples with LPG supply shortfall despite 25% production surge, necessitating reliance on imports due to storage limitations.
Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13
India grapples with LPG supply shortfall despite 25% production surge, necessitating reliance on imports due to storage limitations.
SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14
Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.
SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14
Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.
‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14
Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.
‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14
Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.
PIB fact-check unit busts 50 deepfakes, says Pak. handles are spreading misinformation, Pg14
PIB busts 50 deepfakes, many spread by Pakistani handles, raising concerns over misinformation targeting top officials and national security.
PIB fact-check unit busts 50 deepfakes, says Pak. handles are spreading misinformation, Pg14
PIB busts 50 deepfakes, many spread by Pakistani handles, raising concerns over misinformation targeting top officials and national security.
As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII
Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.
As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII
Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.
US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1
The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into India, China, and 14 other nations to address structural manufacturing overcapacity and trade surpluses. The probe aims to establish a new legal basis for tariffs by July 2026, following recent Supreme Court rulings against previous trade measures.
US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1
The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into India, China, and 14 other nations to address structural manufacturing overcapacity and trade surpluses. The probe aims to establish a new legal basis for tariffs by July 2026, following recent Supreme Court rulings against previous trade measures.
Atmanirbharta is managing external dependencies, big-power rivalries, Pg10
Sanjaya Baru argues that true Atmanirbharta requires India to effectively manage external dependencies and big-power rivalries without succumbing to "bullying" or "weaponised" trade. He suggests that while the current leadership adopts the style of past leaders like Indira Gandhi, it must now demonstrate the same level of courage to maintain strategic autonomy against U.S. pressure.
Atmanirbharta is managing external dependencies, big-power rivalries, Pg10
Sanjaya Baru argues that true Atmanirbharta requires India to effectively manage external dependencies and big-power rivalries without succumbing to "bullying" or "weaponised" trade. He suggests that while the current leadership adopts the style of past leaders like Indira Gandhi, it must now demonstrate the same level of courage to maintain strategic autonomy against U.S. pressure.
Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10
The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.
Question CEC,but move to impeach is unwise, Pg10
The provided editorial argues that while the Opposition’s grievances against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) may be valid, resorting to an impeachment motion is a strategic mistake.
Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15
India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.
Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15
India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.
China’s ‘border defence’ villages and the challenges they pose, Pg17
China is rapidly constructing "well-off villages" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to solidify its territorial claims and enhance its military posture. In response, India has launched the Vibrant Villages Programme to modernize its own frontier settlements and strengthen border infrastructure.
China’s ‘border defence’ villages and the challenges they pose, Pg17
China is rapidly constructing "well-off villages" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to solidify its territorial claims and enhance its military posture. In response, India has launched the Vibrant Villages Programme to modernize its own frontier settlements and strengthen border infrastructure.
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