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Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1
Supreme Court hails UPSC's decision to release preliminary exam answer keys promptly, enhancing transparency and candidate confidence in evaluation process.
Apex court lauds UPSC move to release answer keys after prelims, Pg1
Supreme Court hails UPSC's decision to release preliminary exam answer keys promptly, enhancing transparency and candidate confidence in evaluation process.
61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1
In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement, 61 Maoists, including a central committee member and senior leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati, surrendered to the Maharashtra Police in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli. This marks one of the largest surrenders in recent years, signaling a major weakening of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the region.
61 Maoists, Including Top Leaders, Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra, Pg1
In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) movement, 61 Maoists, including a central committee member and senior leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati, surrendered to the Maharashtra Police in Bhamragad, Gadchiroli. This marks one of the largest surrenders in recent years, signaling a major weakening of left-wing extremism (LWE) in the region.
Inflation lessons, Pg8
RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.
Inflation lessons, Pg8
RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.
Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8
Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.
Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8
Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.
Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9
Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.
Cybercrime cases of cheating by personation surge in Karnataka, Pg9
Karnataka sees 70% surge in cybercrime, especially 'cheating by personation', with poor charge-sheeting (25%) and conviction (33%) rates.
How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10
Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.
How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10
Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.
How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10
Gaganyaan's Crew Escape System (CES) ensures astronaut safety during launch by rapidly separating the crew module from a malfunctioning rocket.
How does Gaganyaan’s vital crew escape system work?, Pg10
Gaganyaan's Crew Escape System (CES) ensures astronaut safety during launch by rapidly separating the crew module from a malfunctioning rocket.
India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12
India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.
India to train border security force of Mongolia, says Modi, Pg12
India strengthens ties with Mongolia through defence cooperation, training for border security, and cultural exchange of Buddhist relics.
Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13
Election Commission mandates pre-certification of political ads and disclosure of social media accounts for Bihar Assembly Elections.
Get advertisements pre-certified, EC tells parties ahead of polls, Pg13
Election Commission mandates pre-certification of political ads and disclosure of social media accounts for Bihar Assembly Elections.
Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.
Appoint nodal officers to trace missing children: SC, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates nodal officers for missing children cases, directs Mission Vatsalya portal integration for swift action and better coordination.
WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14
WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
WHO issues product alert on three contaminated oral liquid medicines, Pg14
WHO alerts India over contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, posing life-threatening risks, prompting regulatory scrutiny of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.
Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.
Google to Invest $15 Billion in AI Data Centre at Vizag, Pg15.
Tech giant Google has announced an investment of $15 billion over the next five years to set up a ‘gigawatt-scale’ AI compute capacity data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its largest AI hub outside the United States.
IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.
IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.
Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2
Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.
Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2
Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.
Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.
Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.
Delhi monument gets ready for Piprahwa gems, Pg1.
Delhi exhibition reunites Piprahwa relics after repatriation from UK, showcasing Buddhist heritage and India's cultural diplomacy efforts.
As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.
India to provide aid and contribute to Gaza's reconstruction following ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian assistance and infrastructure rebuilding.
As Gaza awaits first step, India looks to send aid, join reconstruction effort, Pg1.
India to provide aid and contribute to Gaza's reconstruction following ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian assistance and infrastructure rebuilding.
Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.
Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.
Major setback to Maoist party as ideological head surrenders, Pg1.
Maoist movement suffers major blow as top leader Sonu surrenders with 60 cadres in Maharashtra, signaling potential collapse.
Google AI hub, Pg1.
Google invests $15 billion in Visakhapatnam AI hub, boosting India's digital economy and creating 1.88 lakh jobs.
Google AI hub, Pg1.
Google invests $15 billion in Visakhapatnam AI hub, boosting India's digital economy and creating 1.88 lakh jobs.
Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.
Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.
India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.
India elevates ties with Mongolia to strategic partnership, signs 10 pacts focusing on energy, culture, and security cooperation.
India, Mongolia ink 10 pacts, ties elevated to strategic partnership, Pg5.
India elevates ties with Mongolia to strategic partnership, signs 10 pacts focusing on energy, culture, and security cooperation.
New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.
Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.
New NSG hub in Ayodhya to boost counter-terror response, says Shah, Pg8.
Ayodhya to get new NSG hub boosting counter-terror capabilities; Operation Sindoor destroyed terror groups planning attacks on India.
ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.
India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.
ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.
India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.
THE SOFTENING, Pg10.
Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.
THE SOFTENING, Pg10.
Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.
Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.
Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.
Meet Ladakh halfway, Pg11.
Ladakh unrest escalates after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under NSA; demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule intensify amid China concerns.
Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.
China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.
Energy security, geopolitics: behind China's crude oil stockpiling, Pg13.
China strategically stockpiles crude oil amassing over $10 billion in reserves amid geopolitical tensions and energy security concerns.
Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.
Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.
Studying the twinning rate, Pg13.
Indian twin birth rates to decline by 10.5% by 2100, but will still account for 23.4% globally.
Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.
Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.
Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.
Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.
After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.
IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.
After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.
IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.
‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.
IMF warns AI investment boom mirrors dot-com bubble, risking market repricing and economic instability if expectations unmet.
‘Surging AI investment similar to dot-com boom of late 1990s’, Pg15.
IMF warns AI investment boom mirrors dot-com bubble, risking market repricing and economic instability if expectations unmet.
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