News Analysis
Doublespeak, Pg6
U.S. invites India for FTA talks amid trade tensions, but demands on Russian oil imports complicate the negotiations.
Doublespeak, Pg6
U.S. invites India for FTA talks amid trade tensions, but demands on Russian oil imports complicate the negotiations.
Retail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1
Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.
Retail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1
Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.
Centre to hold meeting on creating more special courts, Pg8
Centre to expedite NIA, UAPA trials via special courts amid Supreme Court concerns over delays due to pendency.
Centre to hold meeting on creating more special courts, Pg8
Centre to expedite NIA, UAPA trials via special courts amid Supreme Court concerns over delays due to pendency.
SC asks Centre, EC to reply to plea for regulating parties, Pg9
Supreme Court directs Centre, Election Commission to respond to plea seeking regulation of political parties to curb corruption and criminalization.
SC asks Centre, EC to reply to plea for regulating parties, Pg9
Supreme Court directs Centre, Election Commission to respond to plea seeking regulation of political parties to curb corruption and criminalization.
Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
Property rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6
Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.
Property rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6
Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.
SC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10
Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.
SC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10
Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine state, Pg12
India supports UN resolution endorsing 'New York Declaration' for Palestine, backing two-state solution amidst Gaza conflict.
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine state, Pg12
India supports UN resolution endorsing 'New York Declaration' for Palestine, backing two-state solution amidst Gaza conflict.
Scam space, Pg6
Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.
Scam space, Pg6
Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.
The RTI’s shift to a ‘right to deny information’, Pg6
DPDP Act amendment to RTI Section 8(1)(j) threatens transparency, potentially enabling corruption by restricting access to essential public information.
The RTI’s shift to a ‘right to deny information’, Pg6
DPDP Act amendment to RTI Section 8(1)(j) threatens transparency, potentially enabling corruption by restricting access to essential public information.
After the disaster, Pg7
Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.
After the disaster, Pg7
Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.
Regulator eases entry norms for foreign investors, relaxes IPO rules for large firms, Pg1
SEBI introduces SWAGAT-FI framework for foreign investors, eases IPO norms, and enhances MII governance to boost market confidence.
Regulator eases entry norms for foreign investors, relaxes IPO rules for large firms, Pg1
SEBI introduces SWAGAT-FI framework for foreign investors, eases IPO norms, and enhances MII governance to boost market confidence.
The critic is at sea, Pg13
Great Nicobar Island project sparks debate over strategic maritime goals versus environmental impact and tribal rights, raising geopolitical questions.
The critic is at sea, Pg13
Great Nicobar Island project sparks debate over strategic maritime goals versus environmental impact and tribal rights, raising geopolitical questions.
Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine with unbundled Office and Teams, Pg14
Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine by unbundling Office and Teams, offering reduced prices and enhanced interoperability globally.
Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine with unbundled Office and Teams, Pg14
Microsoft averts EU antitrust fine by unbundling Office and Teams, offering reduced prices and enhanced interoperability globally.
More reliance on surveillance among measures to reduce trust deficit at LAC, Pg1
India enhances LAC surveillance to reduce trust deficit with China, aiming for fewer patrols and troop confrontations amidst ongoing border talks.
More reliance on surveillance among measures to reduce trust deficit at LAC, Pg1
India enhances LAC surveillance to reduce trust deficit with China, aiming for fewer patrols and troop confrontations amidst ongoing border talks.
Past MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14
Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.
Past MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14
Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.
Decide on bail pleas within two months, SC tells HCs, Pg6
Supreme Court mandates two-month bail plea decisions by High Courts, prioritizing personal liberty and reducing indefinite pendency, reinforcing Articles 14 & 21.
Decide on bail pleas within two months, SC tells HCs, Pg6
Supreme Court mandates two-month bail plea decisions by High Courts, prioritizing personal liberty and reducing indefinite pendency, reinforcing Articles 14 & 21.
Digitising manuscripts will help curb intellectual piracy, says Modi, Pg6
PM Modi emphasizes digitizing India's one crore manuscripts to combat intellectual piracy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote global access.
Digitising manuscripts will help curb intellectual piracy, says Modi, Pg6
PM Modi emphasizes digitizing India's one crore manuscripts to combat intellectual piracy, preserve cultural heritage, and promote global access.
Centre clears translocation of tigers from Tadoba, Pench to Sahyadri reserve, Pg11
Environment Ministry approves tiger translocation from Tadoba and Pench to Sahyadri reserve aiming to revive big cat population.
Centre clears translocation of tigers from Tadoba, Pench to Sahyadri reserve, Pg11
Environment Ministry approves tiger translocation from Tadoba and Pench to Sahyadri reserve aiming to revive big cat population.
British Parliament panel opens inquiry into impact of India-UK FTA, Pg14
UK Parliament scrutinizes India-UK FTA's impacts, seeking evidence on benefits, risks, and sector-specific effects before implementation.
British Parliament panel opens inquiry into impact of India-UK FTA, Pg14
UK Parliament scrutinizes India-UK FTA's impacts, seeking evidence on benefits, risks, and sector-specific effects before implementation.
Ease of doing Science, Pg13
India aims to attract global science talent through Focused Research Organizations, fostering innovation and strategic autonomy in critical technologies.
Ease of doing Science, Pg13
India aims to attract global science talent through Focused Research Organizations, fostering innovation and strategic autonomy in critical technologies.
Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11
Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.
Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11
Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.
Forex reserves rise to $698.27 billion, Pg14
India's forex reserves surge to $698.27 billion, marking a $4.038 billion increase driven by gold reserve valuation.
Forex reserves rise to $698.27 billion, Pg14
India's forex reserves surge to $698.27 billion, marking a $4.038 billion increase driven by gold reserve valuation.
Retail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14
Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.
Retail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14
Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.
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