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SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1
Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.
SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1
Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.
Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1
India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.
Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1
India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.
Navigating the global economic transformation, Pg6
Global economic order faces seismic shift as US-China rivalry reshapes trade, finance, and geopolitics, creating opportunities for India.
Navigating the global economic transformation, Pg6
Global economic order faces seismic shift as US-China rivalry reshapes trade, finance, and geopolitics, creating opportunities for India.
The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6
India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.
The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6
India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.
Refugees, infiltrators, Pg6
India's refugee policy faces scrutiny over discriminatory practices, legal gaps, and inconsistent treatment despite recent amendments and humanitarian efforts.
Refugees, infiltrators, Pg6
India's refugee policy faces scrutiny over discriminatory practices, legal gaps, and inconsistent treatment despite recent amendments and humanitarian efforts.
Evolution, revolution, Pg6
Nobel Prize winners highlight 'creative destruction' model's limits amid rising state-led economies and geopolitical shifts.
Evolution, revolution, Pg6
Nobel Prize winners highlight 'creative destruction' model's limits amid rising state-led economies and geopolitical shifts.
The road to gender equity in courts, Pg7
India's judiciary faces gender disparity with women underrepresented in higher courts; reforms urged for inclusivity and transparency in judicial appointments.
The road to gender equity in courts, Pg7
India's judiciary faces gender disparity with women underrepresented in higher courts; reforms urged for inclusivity and transparency in judicial appointments.
Bengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women, Pg7
West Bengal's conviction rate for crimes against women is second-lowest at 5%, with highest acquittals and pending cases.
Bengal second-lowest in convictions for crimes against women, Pg7
West Bengal's conviction rate for crimes against women is second-lowest at 5%, with highest acquittals and pending cases.
Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8
Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.
Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8
Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.
The future of the IMEC, Pg8
IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.
The future of the IMEC, Pg8
IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.
SC issues notice on plea seeking lawyer access during inquiry, Pg10
Supreme Court addresses petition seeking lawyer access during inquiry, reinforcing Article 20(3) rights against self-incrimination during investigation.
SC issues notice on plea seeking lawyer access during inquiry, Pg10
Supreme Court addresses petition seeking lawyer access during inquiry, reinforcing Article 20(3) rights against self-incrimination during investigation.
Maoist violence restricted to 11 districts, says government, Pg10
Maoist violence declines: Affected districts drop to 11; government aims to eradicate Maoism by March 2026 through multi-pronged approach.
Maoist violence restricted to 11 districts, says government, Pg10
Maoist violence declines: Affected districts drop to 11; government aims to eradicate Maoism by March 2026 through multi-pronged approach.
EC says ensure poll process is accessible to all, Pg11
Election Commission directs CEOs to ensure accessible elections for persons with disabilities, including Braille voter information slips.
EC says ensure poll process is accessible to all, Pg11
Election Commission directs CEOs to ensure accessible elections for persons with disabilities, including Braille voter information slips.
Sri Lanka PM Amarasuriya to arrive in New Delhi today, Pg14
Sri Lanka's PM Harini Amarasuriya visits India after China, signaling balanced foreign policy amid regional power dynamics.
Sri Lanka PM Amarasuriya to arrive in New Delhi today, Pg14
Sri Lanka's PM Harini Amarasuriya visits India after China, signaling balanced foreign policy amid regional power dynamics.
Phase of matter where order, disorder coexist in time found, PgII.
Scientists discover time rondeau crystal, a new phase of matter exhibiting both order and disorder in time.
Phase of matter where order, disorder coexist in time found, PgII.
Scientists discover time rondeau crystal, a new phase of matter exhibiting both order and disorder in time.
Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.
Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.
Biotech surge builds momentum but faces scaling bottlenecks, PgII.
Indian biotech sector surges with 10,000+ startups, faces scaling challenges despite $3 billion investment; strategic reforms urged.
Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.
India's exports to US decline 12% due to Trump tariffs, China and UAE provide export growth cushion.
Trump tariff: Exports to US dip 12% but China and UAE cushion blow, Pg1.
India's exports to US decline 12% due to Trump tariffs, China and UAE provide export growth cushion.
SC Collegium admits its decision on judge changed after Govt 'sought' it, Pg1.
SC Collegium alters judge transfer after government request, raising questions on judicial independence and executive influence.
SC Collegium admits its decision on judge changed after Govt 'sought' it, Pg1.
SC Collegium alters judge transfer after government request, raising questions on judicial independence and executive influence.
SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.
Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.
SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.
Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.
China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.
China's rare earth export restrictions intensify US-China trade tensions, potentially accelerating India-US cooperation in critical mineral supply chains.
China's rare earth squeeze may push India-US deal to finish line, but timing key, Pg1.
China's rare earth export restrictions intensify US-China trade tensions, potentially accelerating India-US cooperation in critical mineral supply chains.
Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.
Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.
Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.
Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.
USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.
EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.
USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.
EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.
MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.
Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.
MARKING A SHIFT, Pg10.
Top Maoist leader's surrender signals weakening of Left Wing Extremism due to security crackdown and ideological rifts.
WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.
Vivek Menon becomes first Asian chair of IUCN's Species Survival Commission, aiming to boost Global South leadership and threatened species recovery.
WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.
Vivek Menon becomes first Asian chair of IUCN's Species Survival Commission, aiming to boost Global South leadership and threatened species recovery.
EPFO clarifies: Can immediately withdraw up to 75% if unemployed; 100% if jobless for 1 yr, Pg13.
EPFO eases withdrawal norms: 75% withdrawal immediately upon job loss, full amount after one year of unemployment.
EPFO clarifies: Can immediately withdraw up to 75% if unemployed; 100% if jobless for 1 yr, Pg13.
EPFO eases withdrawal norms: 75% withdrawal immediately upon job loss, full amount after one year of unemployment.
Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.
RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.
Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.
RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.
Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.
Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.
Google’s $15 bn AI hub in AP: Decoding its importance for India, Pg13.
Google invests $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh for AI data center, boosting US-India ties and India's AI infrastructure.
EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.
China challenges India's EV subsidies at WTO, alleging trade violations amid efforts to normalize relations post-Ladakh standoff.
EV sops: China files complaint against India at WTO, Pg13.
China challenges India's EV subsidies at WTO, alleging trade violations amid efforts to normalize relations post-Ladakh standoff.
The new power of rare earths, Pg15.
China restricts rare earth exports amid trade war, escalating tensions with US and impacting global supply chains.
The new power of rare earths, Pg15.
China restricts rare earth exports amid trade war, escalating tensions with US and impacting global supply chains.
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