News Analysis
The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8
India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.
The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8
India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.
A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8
IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.
A critical story that a chunk of the media missed, Pg8
IMF raises concerns over India's GDP calculation methods, assigning a 'C' grade due to unreliable unorganized sector estimation.
FTAs for a start, Pg8
India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.
FTAs for a start, Pg8
India rethinks FTA strategy amidst trade deficits, focusing on balanced agreements with US and EU, and domestic support.
Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10
Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.
Census 2027 to cost ₹11,718 crore, no separate budget earmarked for NPR, Pg10
Cabinet approves ₹11,718 crore for Census 2027, India's first digital and caste-based enumeration, excluding separate NPR budget.
Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11
Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).
Framework to fight fake news has been made strong: Minister, Pg11
Government fortifies framework against fake news and deepfakes, citing threats to democratic processes and public order under Article 19(1).
Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11
Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.
Govt. likely to rename MGNREGS to ‘Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana’, Pg11
Government plans to rename MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana' and increase workdays to 125.
RS resolution seeks free, compulsory early childhood care, Pg11
Rajya Sabha debates constitutional amendment for Article 21B, ensuring free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6 years.
RS resolution seeks free, compulsory early childhood care, Pg11
Rajya Sabha debates constitutional amendment for Article 21B, ensuring free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6 years.
‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12
Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.
‘PF contributions on wages beyond ₹15,000 voluntary’, Pg12
Labour Ministry clarifies PF contributions above ₹15,000 wage ceiling are voluntary under new Social Security Code enforced November 21.
EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14
EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.
EU set to lock up Russia’s frozen assets despite Hungary’s protest, Pg14
EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets for Ukraine war compensation amid Hungary's legal challenge and Slovakian opposition.
Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1
USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.
Follow America First strategy, visiting USTR officials told US tech companies, Pg1
USTR urges US tech firms to prioritize domestic investments, echoing 'America First' amid ongoing trade negotiations with India.
100 to 125 days: MNREGA scheme to get name change, Pg1
MNREGA revamp: Guaranteed workdays may increase to 125, scheme renamed 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Act'
100 to 125 days: MNREGA scheme to get name change, Pg1
MNREGA revamp: Guaranteed workdays may increase to 125, scheme renamed 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Act'
Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1
Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.
Rs 11,718 CR for Census 2027, Pg1
Government approves ₹11,718 Cr for Census 2027, India's first digital census including caste enumeration, set to begin April 2026.
India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1
India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.
India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1
India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.
Sudha Murty moves resolution to guarantee free early childhood care, Pg6
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty proposes constitutional amendment for free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6.
Sudha Murty moves resolution to guarantee free early childhood care, Pg6
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty proposes constitutional amendment for free early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6.
Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6
Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.
Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6
Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.
‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10
India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.
‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10
India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.
Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic to manage Type 2 diabetes in India, Pg10
Novo Nordisk introduces Ozempic, a weekly injectable semaglutide priced at ₹2,200, for managing Type 2 diabetes in India.
Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic to manage Type 2 diabetes in India, Pg10
Novo Nordisk introduces Ozempic, a weekly injectable semaglutide priced at ₹2,200, for managing Type 2 diabetes in India.
Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15
Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.
Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15
Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.
‘Freight corridors capable of running a train every 10 minutes at full potential’, Pg15
Railways aims 10-minute train frequency on freight corridors, eyes non-bulk goods transport, and enhanced technology adoption for decongestion.
‘Freight corridors capable of running a train every 10 minutes at full potential’, Pg15
Railways aims 10-minute train frequency on freight corridors, eyes non-bulk goods transport, and enhanced technology adoption for decongestion.
India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15
India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.
India, Oman FTA gets Cabinet nod; may be signed soon, Pg15
India-Oman FTA receives cabinet approval, poised for signing during PM Modi's upcoming visit, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.
SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, Pg15
SBI reduces lending rate by 25 bps to 7.90% effective December 16, 2025, passing on RBI rate cut benefits.
SBI passes RBI rate cut benefit to borrowers, Pg15
SBI reduces lending rate by 25 bps to 7.90% effective December 16, 2025, passing on RBI rate cut benefits.
EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets until war stops in Ukraine, Pg16
EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets until Ukraine war ends, potentially using funds for loans despite Hungarian opposition.
EU set to lock up Russia's frozen assets until war stops in Ukraine, Pg16
EU to freeze €210 billion in Russian assets until Ukraine war ends, potentially using funds for loans despite Hungarian opposition.
India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20
Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.
India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20
Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.
The link between inequality and public education, Pg20
World Inequality Report 2026 reveals widening global disparities; highlights public education investment as key equalizer, especially in lagging regions.
The link between inequality and public education, Pg20
World Inequality Report 2026 reveals widening global disparities; highlights public education investment as key equalizer, especially in lagging regions.
IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20
IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.
IMF's 11 new conditions for cash-strapped Pakistan to avail loans, Pg20
IMF imposes 11 new structural benchmarks on Pakistan for loan access, focusing on tax reforms and governance by December.
Macaulay and a Medical College, Pg21
Article analyzes Macaulay's Minute on Education, its impact on India's education system, and PM Modi's recent remarks on it.
Macaulay and a Medical College, Pg21
Article analyzes Macaulay's Minute on Education, its impact on India's education system, and PM Modi's recent remarks on it.
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