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Blatant foul, Pg6
U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, escalating tensions and drawing condemnation for violating international law and interventionist policies.
Blatant foul, Pg6
U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, escalating tensions and drawing condemnation for violating international law and interventionist policies.
The Trump NSS, Europe’s existential crisis, Pg6
Trump's National Security Strategy questions Europe's identity, pushing it to reassess transatlantic ties and global role amidst shifting alliances.
The Trump NSS, Europe’s existential crisis, Pg6
Trump's National Security Strategy questions Europe's identity, pushing it to reassess transatlantic ties and global role amidst shifting alliances.
The three revolutions reshaping American power, Pg6
US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift towards hierarchical global order, impacting economic governance and international relations through exclusion and conditional partnerships.
The three revolutions reshaping American power, Pg6
US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift towards hierarchical global order, impacting economic governance and international relations through exclusion and conditional partnerships.
Stepping stone, Pg6
SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear capacity by 2047, allowing private sector participation, but liability concerns persist.
Stepping stone, Pg6
SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear capacity by 2047, allowing private sector participation, but liability concerns persist.
Women more willing to donate organs posthumously in India, Pg7
Indian women show higher willingness for posthumous organ donation, yet men dominate recipient lists due to social factors and health needs.
Women more willing to donate organs posthumously in India, Pg7
Indian women show higher willingness for posthumous organ donation, yet men dominate recipient lists due to social factors and health needs.
India and the U.S.: 2005 versus 2025, Pg7
US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift in US foreign policy, impacting Indo-US relations and India's global role.
India and the U.S.: 2005 versus 2025, Pg7
US National Security Strategy 2025 signals shift in US foreign policy, impacting Indo-US relations and India's global role.
The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8
Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.
The future of governance in post-Maoist India, Pg8
Article analyzes governance failures in Fifth Schedule areas, fueling Maoist insurgency due to tribal alienation and exploitation despite constitutional safeguards.
China’s anti-dumping tariffs on pork imports from the EU, Pg8
China imposes anti-dumping tariffs up to 18.9% on EU pork imports amid trade tensions, impacting European brandy and dairy products.
China’s anti-dumping tariffs on pork imports from the EU, Pg8
China imposes anti-dumping tariffs up to 18.9% on EU pork imports amid trade tensions, impacting European brandy and dairy products.
NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.
NIA can take over cases of ‘hardcore’ criminals: SC, Pg10
Supreme Court suggests NIA to handle cases of organized, professional, and hardcore criminals affecting national security and integrity.
SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10
Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.
SC expresses shock over money lost to digital arrest fraud, Pg10
Supreme Court alarmed as digital arrest scams pilfer ₹3,000 crore, demands government action to protect vulnerable citizens.
Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11
Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.
Govt. introduces Bill to replace MGNREGA amid loud protests, Pg11
Government introduces VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, sparking opposition protests over potential weakening of employment rights.
‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11
Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.
‘Conscious’ decision to separate funding from regulator, say officials on higher education Bill, Pg11
Government's Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, separates higher education funding from regulatory authority to minimize conflicts of interest.
Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11
Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.
Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11
Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.
Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12
Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.
Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12
Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.
Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12
Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.
Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12
Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.
India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12
India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.
India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12
India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.
Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII
Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.
Inhalable microplastics, a hidden toxin worsening the air in our cities, PgII
Inhalable microplastics worsen city air, posing cancer and respiratory risks, with Delhi and Kolkata facing highest concentrations.
N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3
Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.
N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3
Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.
A RANGE OF regulatory reforms, including on mutual funds norms and the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR), are expected to be discussed at a meeting of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) board., Pg3
SEBI board to review mutual fund regulations and ICDR norms, aiming to bolster market transparency and investor protection.
A RANGE OF regulatory reforms, including on mutual funds norms and the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR), are expected to be discussed at a meeting of the SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) board., Pg3
SEBI board to review mutual fund regulations and ICDR norms, aiming to bolster market transparency and investor protection.
Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5
Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.
Why curbing vehicular pollution is key to the fight against foul air, Pg5
Delhi's vehicular pollution crisis deepens as experts call for stringent emission checks, structural reforms, and demand-side controls.
Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8
Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.
Scheme likely rollout in April 2026, states will get 6 months: Chouhan, Pg8
Centre targets April 2026 rollout for new rural job scheme, shifting 40% financial burden to states.
'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9
Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.
'Role for states': Pradhan defends higher education regulator Bill, Pg9
Education Minister defends Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, ensuring state participation in higher education regulation, amidst opposition concerns.
Behind the recent disruptions faced by IndiGo is an operational reality, Pg13
IndiGo's December disruptions exposed pilot shortage and over-reliance on night flights amidst new duty regulations, impacting airline operations.
Behind the recent disruptions faced by IndiGo is an operational reality, Pg13
IndiGo's December disruptions exposed pilot shortage and over-reliance on night flights amidst new duty regulations, impacting airline operations.
A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15
Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.
A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA, Pg15
Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 threatens MGNREGA's guaranteed employment by shifting to allocation-based scheme with reduced central funding and state control.
IRDAI to get search, seizure powers over intermediaries, more enforcement scope, Pg17
IRDAI gains search and seizure powers over insurance intermediaries via Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025, enhancing regulatory oversight.
IRDAI to get search, seizure powers over intermediaries, more enforcement scope, Pg17
IRDAI gains search and seizure powers over insurance intermediaries via Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill 2025, enhancing regulatory oversight.
New GDP series to eliminate ‘discrepancies’ component; full back series by Feb 2027, Pg17
Statistics ministry plans to eliminate 'discrepancies' in new GDP series, aiming for accurate economic assessments by February 2027.
New GDP series to eliminate ‘discrepancies’ component; full back series by Feb 2027, Pg17
Statistics ministry plans to eliminate 'discrepancies' in new GDP series, aiming for accurate economic assessments by February 2027.
PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17
PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.
PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17
PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.
SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17
SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.
SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17
SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.
Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18
Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.
Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18
Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.
NREGS may not be cause of farm labour shortage, Pg18
VBG-RAMG Bill proposes 60-day NREGS work pause during peak agriculture season, but data shows little impact on farm wages.
NREGS may not be cause of farm labour shortage, Pg18
VBG-RAMG Bill proposes 60-day NREGS work pause during peak agriculture season, but data shows little impact on farm wages.
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