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Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth, Pg1
India's trade deficit shrinks 61% to $6.6 billion in November, fueled by 19.4% merchandise export surge and import decline.
Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth, Pg1
India's trade deficit shrinks 61% to $6.6 billion in November, fueled by 19.4% merchandise export surge and import decline.
With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1
Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.
With new Bill, demand-led job scheme set to turn supply-driven, Pg1
Government's Viksit Bharat Bill to replace MGNREGA shifts focus to supply-driven model, raising states' financial burden to 40%.
Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1
SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.
Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1
SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.
Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1
Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.
Central govt. to send new higher education Bill to JPC, Pg1
Government proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee for Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, facing opposition over executive overreach and federalism concerns.
2025 ICTP Prize awarded to Titas Chanda, Sthitadhi Roy, Pg2
Indian physicists Titas Chanda and Sthitadhi Roy awarded 2025 ICTP Prize for quantum many-body systems theory contributions.
2025 ICTP Prize awarded to Titas Chanda, Sthitadhi Roy, Pg2
Indian physicists Titas Chanda and Sthitadhi Roy awarded 2025 ICTP Prize for quantum many-body systems theory contributions.
How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?, Pg2
Artemisinin resistance, similar to Asia, emerges in Africa; genetic mutations in malaria parasite threaten global antimalarial efforts, urgent action needed.
How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?, Pg2
Artemisinin resistance, similar to Asia, emerges in Africa; genetic mutations in malaria parasite threaten global antimalarial efforts, urgent action needed.
Poll position, Pg6
Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.
Poll position, Pg6
Kerala local body elections signal shifts in political alliances, with UDF gaining ground amid anti-incumbency sentiments before Assembly polls.
Massacre in Sydney, Pg6
Sydney massacre claims 16 lives amidst rising antisemitism; Australia investigates extremist links and reviews gun control policies after Bondi shooting.
Massacre in Sydney, Pg6
Sydney massacre claims 16 lives amidst rising antisemitism; Australia investigates extremist links and reviews gun control policies after Bondi shooting.
Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6
Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.
Restoring the ‘menace’ of unfettered discretion, Pg6
Supreme Court's advisory opinion dilutes Governor's accountability in assenting to bills, potentially undermining state legislative autonomy and fostering Centre-State tensions.
A broad-based development model, Pg7
Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.
A broad-based development model, Pg7
Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.
One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7
Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.
One in six people exposed to conflict worldwide in 2025, Pg7
Global conflict exposure surges: One in six face violence as state, non-state actors escalate attacks on civilians in 2025.
Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10
India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.
Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures?, Pg10
India confronts escalating biosecurity threats, necessitating upgraded measures against potential bio-attacks and weaponization of biological agents by malicious actors.
The growth rate of India’s merchandise exports to China, Pg10
India's merchandise exports to China surge 32.83% reaching $12.22 billion during April-November 2025, marking significant trade growth.
The growth rate of India’s merchandise exports to China, Pg10
India's merchandise exports to China surge 32.83% reaching $12.22 billion during April-November 2025, marking significant trade growth.
Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10
IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.
Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10
IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.
Raj Kumar Goyal takes oath as CIC; 8 more sworn in, Pg12
Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as CIC, along with eight Information Commissioners, filling all vacancies for the first time in nine years.
Raj Kumar Goyal takes oath as CIC; 8 more sworn in, Pg12
Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as CIC, along with eight Information Commissioners, filling all vacancies for the first time in nine years.
Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13
Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.
Army celebrates Vijay Divas, hails indigenous tech, Pg13
Vijay Divas celebrated with showcase of indigenous defence tech, highlighting Army's push for self-reliance and dual-use capabilities.
Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14
Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.
Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14
Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.
Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1
MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.
Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1
MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.
Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as new CIC, Pg5
Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner, amidst dissent over candidate diversity, effective December 15, 2025.
Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as new CIC, Pg5
Raj Kumar Goyal appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner, amidst dissent over candidate diversity, effective December 15, 2025.
Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6
Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.
Amid Opp fire, Govt to send higher education regulator Bill to panel, Pg6
Government introduces Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 to establish higher education commission, faces opposition, and is sent to joint parliamentary committee.
NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11
Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.
NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11
Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.
In Myanmar, polls will not deliver peace or stability, Pg12
Myanmar's upcoming elections, orchestrated by the military junta, are poised to exacerbate instability and heighten security risks for India's Northeast.
In Myanmar, polls will not deliver peace or stability, Pg12
Myanmar's upcoming elections, orchestrated by the military junta, are poised to exacerbate instability and heighten security risks for India's Northeast.
MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12
MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.
MGNREGA to RAM G — how the government kills a right, Pg12
MGNREGA faces repeal with VB-GRAM G Bill, 2025, shifting funding, centralizing control, and diluting social inclusion mandates.
How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14
Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.
How Madhya Pradesh got 'the last of its Maoists': Tracking the one-year push, Pg14
Madhya Pradesh declared Maoist-free after intensified anti-Naxal operations targeting finance, support networks, and strategic surrenders, enhancing governance and development.
Suncatcher: Google moonshot to move data centres to space, Pg15
Google's Project Suncatcher aims to establish solar-powered data centers in space by 2027, revolutionizing AI computation and data sovereignty.
Suncatcher: Google moonshot to move data centres to space, Pg15
Google's Project Suncatcher aims to establish solar-powered data centers in space by 2027, revolutionizing AI computation and data sovereignty.
20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15
MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.
20 yrs on, a radical revamp of the rural jobs framework, Pg15
MGNREGA revamp: Centre proposes VB-G RAM G Bill, increasing workdays to 125 with shared state funding and seasonal work pauses.
Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16
India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.
Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16
India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.
N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16
SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16
SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
November unemployment rate drops to new low of 4.7%, Pg16
India's unemployment rate hits a new low of 4.7% in November, driven by rural employment gains and rising female participation.
November unemployment rate drops to new low of 4.7%, Pg16
India's unemployment rate hits a new low of 4.7% in November, driven by rural employment gains and rising female participation.
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17
Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and risks are expected to grow, Pg17
Militant groups are experimenting with AI for recruitment, propaganda, and cyberattacks, raising concerns about potential misuse in biological/chemical weapons development.
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