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Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1
Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.
Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1
Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.
The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6
Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.
The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6
Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.
The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6
India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.
The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6
India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.
Price pressures, Pg6
India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.
Price pressures, Pg6
India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.
The Indians caught in the crossfire, Pg7
Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.
The Indians caught in the crossfire, Pg7
Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.
193 INDIA bloc MPs submit notice for removal of CEC, Pg8
INDIA bloc moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'partisan conduct' and 'electoral fraud' with 193 MPs support.
193 INDIA bloc MPs submit notice for removal of CEC, Pg8
INDIA bloc moves to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar citing 'partisan conduct' and 'electoral fraud' with 193 MPs support.
Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8
Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.
Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8
Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.
Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8
Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.
Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8
Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.
Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9
Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.
Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9
Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.
India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise, Pg10
India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise, Pg10
India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10
Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.
SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10
Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.
Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10
Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.
Bill to redefine ‘transgender person’, drop ‘self-perceived’ identity tabled, Pg10
Controversial bill redefines 'transgender person', dropping 'self-perceived' identity, sparking outrage and debate over transgender rights and NALSA judgment.
Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1
Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.
Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1
Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.
Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1
The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.
Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1
The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.
Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7
The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.
Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7
The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.
Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9
While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.
Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9
While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.
OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9
The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.
OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9
The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.
Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11
Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.
Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11
Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.
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