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SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.
SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.
Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1
Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.
Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1
Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.
Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6
India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.
Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6
India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.
Talking to Taliban, Pg6
India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.
Talking to Taliban, Pg6
India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.
Testing governance, Pg6
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.
Testing governance, Pg6
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.
A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6
Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.
A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6
Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.
The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7
Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.
The unexplained drop in gender ratio following Bihar’s SIR, Pg7
Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reveals unexplained drop in gender ratio despite higher female voter turnout, raising concerns about voter roll accuracy.
The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7
NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.
The need to address caste-based atrocities, Pg7
NCRB data reveals rise in caste-based atrocities; experts call for stronger enforcement and social reforms to address persistent discrimination.
A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.
A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.
India invites Carney for AI summit, both sides agree to restart trade talks, Pg10
India and Canada agree to restart trade talks and energy dialogue amidst efforts to mend strained diplomatic ties.
India invites Carney for AI summit, both sides agree to restart trade talks, Pg10
India and Canada agree to restart trade talks and energy dialogue amidst efforts to mend strained diplomatic ties.
Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report, Pg12
India's birth rate declines in 2023, while deaths rise slightly; Jharkhand records lowest sex ratio at birth.
Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report, Pg12
India's birth rate declines in 2023, while deaths rise slightly; Jharkhand records lowest sex ratio at birth.
Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12
Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.
Hike in PF pension under consideration of Cabinet: Minister, Pg12
Cabinet considers hiking minimum PF pension; EPFO simplifies withdrawal norms, enhancing ease of living for EPF members.
Achieving Centre’s rooftop solar targets to remain a challenge: study, Pg12
PM Surya Ghar Yojana faces challenges: Only 13.1% of rooftop solar targets achieved by July 2025.
Achieving Centre’s rooftop solar targets to remain a challenge: study, Pg12
PM Surya Ghar Yojana faces challenges: Only 13.1% of rooftop solar targets achieved by July 2025.
Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2
Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.
Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2
Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.
Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2
IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.
Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2
IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.
Trade, energy, AI: India, Canada take series of steps to restore ties, Pg2.
India and Canada reset strained relations, agree on trade, energy, AI cooperation, and address mutual sensitivities for stronger ties.
Trade, energy, AI: India, Canada take series of steps to restore ties, Pg2.
India and Canada reset strained relations, agree on trade, energy, AI cooperation, and address mutual sensitivities for stronger ties.
Gaza: Hostages back, prisoners freed, Pg2.
US-brokered Gaza ceasefire sees hostage release, prisoner swap, and regional peace efforts, but challenges remain for lasting stability.
Gaza: Hostages back, prisoners freed, Pg2.
US-brokered Gaza ceasefire sees hostage release, prisoner swap, and regional peace efforts, but challenges remain for lasting stability.
EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.
EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.
EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.
EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.
Indian team headed back to US for trade talks, resolution of Russia oil issue key, Pg8.
India-US trade talks resume amid Russia oil concerns; potential deal hinges on energy imports and easing tensions.
Indian team headed back to US for trade talks, resolution of Russia oil issue key, Pg8.
India-US trade talks resume amid Russia oil concerns; potential deal hinges on energy imports and easing tensions.
‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.
‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.
Husband, wife claiming same benefit? Govt flags 29.13 lakh PM-Kisan cases, Pg9.
Government identifies 29.13 lakh 'ineligible' PM-Kisan beneficiaries, including husband-wife duos, saving ₹6,000 annually per case.
Husband, wife claiming same benefit? Govt flags 29.13 lakh PM-Kisan cases, Pg9.
Government identifies 29.13 lakh 'ineligible' PM-Kisan beneficiaries, including husband-wife duos, saving ₹6,000 annually per case.
RTI is dead, long live RTI, Pg10.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act threatens RTI's power by restricting access to personal information, hindering transparency and accountability.
RTI is dead, long live RTI, Pg10.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act threatens RTI's power by restricting access to personal information, hindering transparency and accountability.
They mapped path of growth, Pg13.
Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.
They mapped path of growth, Pg13.
Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.
Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.
UNESCO launches virtual museum showcasing stolen cultural objects, aiming for repatriation and raising awareness about illicit trafficking, featuring Indian sculptures.
Why UNESCO's new Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters, Pg13.
UNESCO launches virtual museum showcasing stolen cultural objects, aiming for repatriation and raising awareness about illicit trafficking, featuring Indian sculptures.
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: RESORT TOWN, HOST TO MANY INTERNATIONAL MEETS, Pg13.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, emerges as pivotal diplomatic hub, hosting crucial peace talks and international summits amid Gaza conflict.
SHARM EL-SHEIKH: RESORT TOWN, HOST TO MANY INTERNATIONAL MEETS, Pg13.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, emerges as pivotal diplomatic hub, hosting crucial peace talks and international summits amid Gaza conflict.
UN cites 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery, Pg14.
UN reports 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery post-ceasefire, addressing critical humanitarian crisis with food, medicine, and shelter.
UN cites 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery, Pg14.
UN reports 'real progress' in Gaza aid delivery post-ceasefire, addressing critical humanitarian crisis with food, medicine, and shelter.
Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.
Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.
Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.
Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.
Amid shifting trade winds, limits to US' China tariff strategy hold cues for India, Pg15.
US tariff strategy limits hold cues for India amid shifting trade winds and geopolitical tensions with China and US.
Amid shifting trade winds, limits to US' China tariff strategy hold cues for India, Pg15.
US tariff strategy limits hold cues for India amid shifting trade winds and geopolitical tensions with China and US.
ONGC eyes $1 bn/yr profit from trading venture, looks to reduce costs by 15%, Pg15.
ONGC targets $1 billion annual profit via oil trading venture and aims 15% cost reduction to combat subdued oil prices.
ONGC eyes $1 bn/yr profit from trading venture, looks to reduce costs by 15%, Pg15.
ONGC targets $1 billion annual profit via oil trading venture and aims 15% cost reduction to combat subdued oil prices.
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