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Bill likely soon to rejig higher education regulatory framework, Pg1
Union government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to overhaul higher education regulatory framework, subsuming UGC and AICTE.
Bill likely soon to rejig higher education regulatory framework, Pg1
Union government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to overhaul higher education regulatory framework, subsuming UGC and AICTE.
Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'severe plus' as CAQM slams DDA for negligence in controlling dust pollution.
Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'severe plus' as CAQM slams DDA for negligence in controlling dust pollution.
Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6
Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.
Courts must protect, not regulate free speech, Pg6
Supreme Court's push for stringent online content regulation raises concerns about free speech and potential overreach, impacting fundamental rights and democratic principles.
Time to pause, Pg6
RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.
Time to pause, Pg6
RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.
The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6
India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.
The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties, Pg6
India and Ethiopia poised to strengthen ties across education, investment, and defence sectors amid evolving geopolitical landscape.
An anomaly, Pg6
Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.
An anomaly, Pg6
Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.
Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7
Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.
Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7
Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.
A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7
Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.
A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7
Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.
Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8
NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.
Why are OBC lists in Bengal being scrutinised?, Pg8
NCBC recommends excluding 35 communities, majorly Muslim, from West Bengal's Central OBC list amid scrutiny and legal challenges before 2026 elections.
Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9
EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.
Why was Elon Musk’s X platform fined $140 million by the EU?, Pg9
EU fines Elon Musk's X $140M for DSA breaches, triggering Musk's call to abolish EU amid regulatory clash.
CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10
CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.
CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10
CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.
Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10
Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.
Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa, Pg10
Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R squadron 'INAS 335' in Goa, bolstering maritime security and operational capabilities in Indian Ocean Region.
‘Early gestational diabetes affects about one in five pregnant women’, Pg12
Study reveals early gestational diabetes affects one in five pregnant women, posing higher risks later in life.
‘Early gestational diabetes affects about one in five pregnant women’, Pg12
Study reveals early gestational diabetes affects one in five pregnant women, posing higher risks later in life.
Zelenskyy relinquishes NATO ambition before peace talks, Pg14
Ukraine signals shift, drops NATO bid for security guarantees from U.S. and allies amid Russia talks.
Zelenskyy relinquishes NATO ambition before peace talks, Pg14
Ukraine signals shift, drops NATO bid for security guarantees from U.S. and allies amid Russia talks.
Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4
INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.
Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4
INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.
Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6
Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.
Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6
Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.
Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7
Delhi's sewage treatment plants fail to meet quality norms, posing threat to Yamuna's water quality and aquatic life.
Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7
Delhi's sewage treatment plants fail to meet quality norms, posing threat to Yamuna's water quality and aquatic life.
PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9
PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.
PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins today, Pg9
PM Modi's three-nation tour aims to bolster trade with Oman, strengthen ties with Jordan and prepare for India-Africa summit with Ethiopia.
No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to replace UGC Act, empowering regulatory council with penalties, not grant-giving or fee regulation.
No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill set to replace UGC Act, Pg10
Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, aims to replace UGC Act, empowering regulatory council with penalties, not grant-giving or fee regulation.
Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12
India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.
Why is India pursuing FTAs? It's not just economics, Pg12
India's FTA strategy shifts: Geopolitics outweighs economics as agreements become political safety nets amid global uncertainty and evolving alliances.
Why lower LDL is recommended for Indians, Pg14
Indian doctors recommend lower LDL levels (55-70 mg/dL) for high-risk individuals due to genetic predispositions and increased heart disease risk.
Why lower LDL is recommended for Indians, Pg14
Indian doctors recommend lower LDL levels (55-70 mg/dL) for high-risk individuals due to genetic predispositions and increased heart disease risk.
High heat affects child development, Pg14
NYU study reveals high temperatures impede early childhood development, literacy, and numeracy skills, disproportionately affecting children facing economic hardship.
High heat affects child development, Pg14
NYU study reveals high temperatures impede early childhood development, literacy, and numeracy skills, disproportionately affecting children facing economic hardship.
Obesity risk for Alzheimer's, Pg14
Obesity accelerates Alzheimer's biomarkers' rise by 95%, blood tests detect changes earlier than PET scans, reveals Radiological Society of North America.
Obesity risk for Alzheimer's, Pg14
Obesity accelerates Alzheimer's biomarkers' rise by 95%, blood tests detect changes earlier than PET scans, reveals Radiological Society of North America.
Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15
Government plans PSB reforms: Mergers of smaller banks and stake dilution to boost growth capital and global competitiveness.
Budget may unveil next round of public sector bank reforms, Pg15
Government plans PSB reforms: Mergers of smaller banks and stake dilution to boost growth capital and global competitiveness.
Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15
India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
Govt identifies 300 items to bridge Russia trade gap, Pg15
India identifies 300 products to boost exports to Russia, aiming for $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030.
Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15
RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.
Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15
RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.
Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.
Concerns around Karnataka's expansive Bill to tackle hate speech, Pg16
Karnataka's new Hate Speech Bill, 2025, introduces broad definitions, government takedown powers, and enhanced penalties, raising concerns about misuse and free speech.
How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16
Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.
How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime, Pg16
Maharashtra Police deploys Microsoft's AI-powered 'MahaCrimeOS AI' across all stations, enhancing cybercrime investigation and efficiency through advanced data analysis.
New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16
Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.
New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16
Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.
Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16
US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.
Beyond big sales: Divergences in the US-Saudi defence ties, Pg16
US-Saudi defense ties evolve transactionally amid Saudi's diversification towards China and Pakistan, driven by Vision 2030 and unmet security needs.
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