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Some cheer, Pg6
India’s Q1 FY26 trade data shows mixed signals — marginal goods export growth, a sharp rise in services exports, and an overall reduced trade deficit, alongside concerns over energy import vulnerabilities and U.S. tariff threats.
Some cheer, Pg6
India’s Q1 FY26 trade data shows mixed signals — marginal goods export growth, a sharp rise in services exports, and an overall reduced trade deficit, alongside concerns over energy import vulnerabilities and U.S. tariff threats.
Safe havens no more, Pg6
The tragic death of a college student in Odisha, following repeated ignored complaints of sexual harassment, has reignited concerns over women’s safety in educational institutions and workplaces, which are assumed to be secure spaces.
Safe havens no more, Pg6
The tragic death of a college student in Odisha, following repeated ignored complaints of sexual harassment, has reignited concerns over women’s safety in educational institutions and workplaces, which are assumed to be secure spaces.
Rethinking the reinforced one-front war concept, Pg7
Amid growing China–Pakistan military ties, concerns over a possible "reinforced one-front war" have surfaced in Indian strategic thinking. The article questions the operational reality and implications of such a scenario.
Rethinking the reinforced one-front war concept, Pg7
Amid growing China–Pakistan military ties, concerns over a possible "reinforced one-front war" have surfaced in Indian strategic thinking. The article questions the operational reality and implications of such a scenario.
Fencing out the voter in Bihar’s poll roll preparation, Pg6
The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked concerns over arbitrary disenfranchisement, especially of voters added after 2003, ahead of the 2025 State elections.
Fencing out the voter in Bihar’s poll roll preparation, Pg6
The Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked concerns over arbitrary disenfranchisement, especially of voters added after 2003, ahead of the 2025 State elections.
Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm plan, Pg1
The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable practices by merging 36 schemes from 11 ministries.
Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm plan, Pg1
The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable practices by merging 36 schemes from 11 ministries.
A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience, Pg6
The July 10, 2025 earthquake in Delhi with a magnitude of 4.4 has renewed concerns about India’s seismic vulnerability, especially in urban centres with non-compliant infrastructure.
A tectonic shift in thinking to build seismic resilience, Pg6
The July 10, 2025 earthquake in Delhi with a magnitude of 4.4 has renewed concerns about India’s seismic vulnerability, especially in urban centres with non-compliant infrastructure.
Ties in region back in focus with PM’s visit to Maldives, Pg10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the Maldives for its Independence Day and the proposed visit of Nepalese PM K.P. Sharma Oli signal a renewed diplomatic focus on India's neighbourhood.
Ties in region back in focus with PM’s visit to Maldives, Pg10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the Maldives for its Independence Day and the proposed visit of Nepalese PM K.P. Sharma Oli signal a renewed diplomatic focus on India's neighbourhood.
357 Maoists killed across country in a year, says Bastar IGP, Pg10
Chhattisgarh's Bastar Range IGP P. Sundarraj reported that the banned CPI (Maoist) lost 357 cadres in security operations over the past year, marking a major setback for the insurgent group as per a central committee document released.
357 Maoists killed across country in a year, says Bastar IGP, Pg10
Chhattisgarh's Bastar Range IGP P. Sundarraj reported that the banned CPI (Maoist) lost 357 cadres in security operations over the past year, marking a major setback for the insurgent group as per a central committee document released.
Share of clean energy in electricity still below 30%, Pg12
Despite achieving 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, the actual share of clean energy in electricity generated in India remains below 30%, due to low capacity utilisation factors (CUF) of renewables like solar and wind.
Share of clean energy in electricity still below 30%, Pg12
Despite achieving 50% of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, the actual share of clean energy in electricity generated in India remains below 30%, due to low capacity utilisation factors (CUF) of renewables like solar and wind.
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