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Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1
EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions, opposing court directives for regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.
Have ‘exclusive’ power to decide how and when to hold SIR, EC tells Supreme Court, Pg1
EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions, opposing court directives for regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.
Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9
Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.
Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9
Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.
Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9
Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.
Confusion over clearances for Great Nicobar project persists, Pg9
Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny as Tribal Affairs Ministry questions FRA compliance, contradicting earlier claims amid High Court challenges.
Red planet blues, Pg11
Perseverance rover discovers mudstones with carbon, ferrous phosphate, and sulphide minerals in Mars's Jezero Crater, hinting at potential past life.
Red planet blues, Pg11
Perseverance rover discovers mudstones with carbon, ferrous phosphate, and sulphide minerals in Mars's Jezero Crater, hinting at potential past life.
Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11
Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.
Machine-learning algorithms underestimate self-harm risk, Pg11
Machine learning algorithms fail to accurately predict self-harm risk; misclassifying over 50% at risk, needs-based assessments recommended.
Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11
RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.
Roots of low milk production glimpsed, Pg11
RNA sequencing reveals PLIN4 gene linked to low milk production, offering potential targets for breastfeeding interventions and improved infant nutrition.
‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11
Study reveals patient perceptions drive antibiotic overuse in India, highlighting the know-do gap among healthcare providers in Karnataka and Bihar.
‘Patient perceptions drive frivolous antibiotic use in India’, Pg11
Study reveals patient perceptions drive antibiotic overuse in India, highlighting the know-do gap among healthcare providers in Karnataka and Bihar.
Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11
Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.
Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11
Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.
HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11
Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.
HIV strains in India resist some broadly neutralising antibodies, Pg11
Indian HIV strains exhibit resistance to certain broadly neutralizing antibodies, necessitating region-specific prevention strategies and novel antibody cocktails for effective treatment.
How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.
The September 2025 Gen Z-led protests in Nepal, triggered by a social media ban, escalated into a nationwide uprising, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister.
How has Gen Z forced changes in Nepal?, Pg 12.
The September 2025 Gen Z-led protests in Nepal, triggered by a social media ban, escalated into a nationwide uprising, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister.
What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.
The WHO’s reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 reveal that over 1 billion people live with mental health disorders, underscoring human, social, and economic costs, and highlighting gaps in global mental health systems.
What has WHO highlighted on mental health?, Pg 12.
The WHO’s reports World Mental Health Today and Mental Health Atlas 2024 reveal that over 1 billion people live with mental health disorders, underscoring human, social, and economic costs, and highlighting gaps in global mental health systems.
What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.
What are Foreigners Tribunals’ new powers?, Pg 12.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified Rules, Order, and Exemption Order under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing older legislations to create a consolidated immigration law framework.
UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.
UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution, urging Israel to commit to a Palestinian state amid Netanyahu's opposition and escalating conflict.
UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict, Pg II.
UN overwhelmingly backs two-state solution, urging Israel to commit to a Palestinian state amid Netanyahu's opposition and escalating conflict.
On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.
Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.
On Govt table: How to help exporters not lose market share due to 50% US tariff, Pg 2.
Government considers measures for exporters facing 50% US tariffs; CBIC clarifies GST rules on post-sale discounts.
Market share, Pg 2.
India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.
Market share, Pg 2.
India strategizes to retain market share amid US tariff hikes; considers reviving Interest Equalisation Scheme and boosting domestic sales.
Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.
Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.
Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.
Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.
Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.
Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.
Kerala Cabinet nod to draft Bill allowing killing of wild animals that attack people, Pg 7.
Kerala approves Bill to kill wild animals attacking humans, relocate Schedule II species, and declare wild boar as vermin.
Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.
Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.
Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.
Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.
EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.
EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions in SC, opposing mandatory regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.
EC tells SC it has complete discretion over policy of electoral roll revision, Pg 7.
EC asserts exclusive authority over electoral roll revisions in SC, opposing mandatory regular Special Intensive Revisions nationwide.
Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.
Lok Sabha Speaker proposes national legislative index to rank Assemblies/Councils based on performance metrics, including sittings, productivity, debate quality, and technology adoption.
Om Birla moots national legislative index based on performance, Pg 8.
Lok Sabha Speaker proposes national legislative index to rank Assemblies/Councils based on performance metrics, including sittings, productivity, debate quality, and technology adoption.
Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.
Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.
Displaced people struggle for land rights amid anti-Maoist ops in Chhattisgarh, Pg 9.
Chhattisgarh's anti-Maoist operations displace thousands of tribals, land rights remain elusive in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, activists seek rehabilitation.
CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.
CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.
CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.
CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.
US seeks G7 action against Russian oil buyers to force an end to Ukraine war, Pg 12.
US pressures G7 to sanction Russian oil buyers like India and China amidst tariff hikes and geopolitical tensions.
US seeks G7 action against Russian oil buyers to force an end to Ukraine war, Pg 12.
US pressures G7 to sanction Russian oil buyers like India and China amidst tariff hikes and geopolitical tensions.
Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.
Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.
Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.
Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.
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