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SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes, but upholds Act, Pg1
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, deeming certain provisions 'arbitrary' while upholding the law's overall constitutional validity.
SC stays ‘arbitrary’ Waqf changes, but upholds Act, Pg1
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, deeming certain provisions 'arbitrary' while upholding the law's overall constitutional validity.
Govt., Opposition welcome order, Pg1
Supreme Court stays provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 concerning Collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, sparking political debate.
Govt., Opposition welcome order, Pg1
Supreme Court stays provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 concerning Collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, sparking political debate.
Aadhaar is part of statute, can be used by voters, says SC, Pg1
Supreme Court affirms Aadhaar's role in voter verification, addressing concerns over citizenship proof during electoral roll revisions.
Aadhaar is part of statute, can be used by voters, says SC, Pg1
Supreme Court affirms Aadhaar's role in voter verification, addressing concerns over citizenship proof during electoral roll revisions.
Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1
India's trade deficit shrinks 54% to $9.9 billion in August, fueled by export surge and import reduction.
Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1
India's trade deficit shrinks 54% to $9.9 billion in August, fueled by export surge and import reduction.
Divided state, Pg8
Charlie Kirk shooting exposes US political polarization, fueled by nativism, intolerance, and gun culture amid eroding democratic values.
Divided state, Pg8
Charlie Kirk shooting exposes US political polarization, fueled by nativism, intolerance, and gun culture amid eroding democratic values.
Unlocking innovation with India’s procurement reforms, Pg8
India's procurement reforms, exempting GeM and enhancing R&D thresholds, aim to catalyse innovation by prioritising scientific needs over procedural compliance.
Unlocking innovation with India’s procurement reforms, Pg8
India's procurement reforms, exempting GeM and enhancing R&D thresholds, aim to catalyse innovation by prioritising scientific needs over procedural compliance.
Field and fraternity, Pg8
India-Pakistan cricket match sparks controversy over political influence, eroding sportsmanship and fraternity amid strained relations.
Field and fraternity, Pg8
India-Pakistan cricket match sparks controversy over political influence, eroding sportsmanship and fraternity amid strained relations.
India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8
Uttar Pradesh's Women's Economic Empowerment Index highlights gender data gaps hindering India's $30 trillion economic ambition by 2047.
India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8
Uttar Pradesh's Women's Economic Empowerment Index highlights gender data gaps hindering India's $30 trillion economic ambition by 2047.
Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9
Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.
Court’s nod to mental health as right, Pg9
Supreme Court recognizes mental health as fundamental right under Article 21, addressing student suicides and institutional accountability.
Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods, Pg9
UNICEF report reveals rising childhood obesity due to ultra-processed foods and inadequate legal protections in 202 countries.
Rising obesity, children’s exposure to ultra-processed foods, Pg9
UNICEF report reveals rising childhood obesity due to ultra-processed foods and inadequate legal protections in 202 countries.
SC on anticipatory bail in caste crime, Pg10
Supreme Court upholds bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, reinforcing protection against caste-based crimes and intimidation.
SC on anticipatory bail in caste crime, Pg10
Supreme Court upholds bar on anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act, reinforcing protection against caste-based crimes and intimidation.
What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10
China's EV sector faces 'involution' amid price wars, prompting government intervention and global tariff responses, impacting market dynamics.
What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10
China's EV sector faces 'involution' amid price wars, prompting government intervention and global tariff responses, impacting market dynamics.
The conduct of social media companies amid political unrest, Pg11
Social media giants face scrutiny for passivity during political unrest, prioritizing profits over digital rights and civic responsibility.
The conduct of social media companies amid political unrest, Pg11
Social media giants face scrutiny for passivity during political unrest, prioritizing profits over digital rights and civic responsibility.
Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12
Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.
Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12
Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.
India gets licence to scour Indian Ocean for precious metals, Pg14
India secures ISA license to explore Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphur nodules, boosting access to critical minerals.
India gets licence to scour Indian Ocean for precious metals, Pg14
India secures ISA license to explore Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphur nodules, boosting access to critical minerals.
PM to launch campaign for women and child healthcare, Pg14
PM Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and eighth 'Poshan Maah' on September 17 for improved women, child healthcare.
PM to launch campaign for women and child healthcare, Pg14
PM Modi to launch 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and eighth 'Poshan Maah' on September 17 for improved women, child healthcare.
As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.
Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.
As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.
Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.
No stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.
No stay on waqf law but SC puts in guardrails: Limits DC's powers, caps non-Muslim presence, Pg 1.
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, limiting District Collector's powers and capping non-Muslim representation, balancing community rights and governance.
First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.
US trade negotiator visits Delhi amidst tariff disputes and Russian oil purchase concerns impacting India-US trade relations.
First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.
US trade negotiator visits Delhi amidst tariff disputes and Russian oil purchase concerns impacting India-US trade relations.
Safety review, Pg 2.
Experts raise concerns over environmental impact of Char Dham project, propose reassessment and modified DPR for environmentally-sensitive road project.
Safety review, Pg 2.
Experts raise concerns over environmental impact of Char Dham project, propose reassessment and modified DPR for environmentally-sensitive road project.
SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.
Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.
SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.
Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.
Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.
Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.
Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.
Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.
Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.
CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.
Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.
CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.
A WELCOME PAUSE, Pg 10.
Supreme Court pauses key Waqf Act amendments, questioning district collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, pending constitutional challenge.
A WELCOME PAUSE, Pg 10.
Supreme Court pauses key Waqf Act amendments, questioning district collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, pending constitutional challenge.
Policing charity, Pg 10.
Supreme Court's interim order on Waqf Act, 2025 raises concerns over religious freedom and executive overreach in determining religious identity.
Policing charity, Pg 10.
Supreme Court's interim order on Waqf Act, 2025 raises concerns over religious freedom and executive overreach in determining religious identity.
A CALL TO REASON, Pg 10.
UNGA overwhelmingly endorses two-state solution for Palestine; India votes in favour after abstaining thrice amidst Israel's declining global support.
A CALL TO REASON, Pg 10.
UNGA overwhelmingly endorses two-state solution for Palestine; India votes in favour after abstaining thrice amidst Israel's declining global support.
The don'ts of SIR, Pg 11.
Article critiques ECI's Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing procedural violations and potential disenfranchisement, raising concerns about transparency.
The don'ts of SIR, Pg 11.
Article critiques ECI's Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing procedural violations and potential disenfranchisement, raising concerns about transparency.
Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.
US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.
Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.
US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.
SC’s order on Waqf Act, Pg 13.
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over constitutional validity and potential misuse of power.
SC’s order on Waqf Act, Pg 13.
Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, addressing concerns over constitutional validity and potential misuse of power.
Check, mate: Plans for a second indigenous population of cheetahs in MP, Pg 13.
Madhya Pradesh plans cheetah relocation to Gandhisagar Sanctuary after Kuno success, aiming for a second indigenous population.
Check, mate: Plans for a second indigenous population of cheetahs in MP, Pg 13.
Madhya Pradesh plans cheetah relocation to Gandhisagar Sanctuary after Kuno success, aiming for a second indigenous population.
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