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India’s West Asia reset, more sinned against than sinning, Pg8
India recalibrates West Asia policy amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing strategic interests and security partnerships with GCC countries and Israel.
India’s West Asia reset, more sinned against than sinning, Pg8
India recalibrates West Asia policy amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing strategic interests and security partnerships with GCC countries and Israel.
Prison outbreak, Pg8
India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.
Prison outbreak, Pg8
India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.
A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8
Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.
A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8
Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.
Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9
NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.
Why the affiliation system is outdated, Pg9
NEP 2020 envisions phasing out college affiliations in 15 years, granting autonomy and fostering quality through graded accreditation.
On scientific collaborations in BRICS, Pg10
BRICS nations foster scientific collaboration to challenge Western dominance, focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and addressing global challenges.
On scientific collaborations in BRICS, Pg10
BRICS nations foster scientific collaboration to challenge Western dominance, focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and addressing global challenges.
Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10
Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.
Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10
Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.
‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12
Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.
‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’, Pg12
Education Ministry proposes UGC-like funding under Shiksha Adhishthan, raising concerns about centralization and federalism from opposition parties.
SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates 12 weeks paid leave for all adoptive mothers, urges paternity leave recognition for gender equality.
SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers, Pg14
Supreme Court mandates 12 weeks paid leave for all adoptive mothers, urges paternity leave recognition for gender equality.
Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spread, PgII
Research reveals cholesterol's role in melanoma spread by making cell nuclei squishy, identifies LBR protein as potential therapeutic target.
Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spread, PgII
Research reveals cholesterol's role in melanoma spread by making cell nuclei squishy, identifies LBR protein as potential therapeutic target.
On the table: Global media outreach proposal with IIS officers in foreign missions, Pg1
I&B Ministry proposes global media outreach with IIS officers in foreign missions to project India's growth story and counter adverse narratives.
On the table: Global media outreach proposal with IIS officers in foreign missions, Pg1
I&B Ministry proposes global media outreach with IIS officers in foreign missions to project India's growth story and counter adverse narratives.
Amid LPG crunch, Govt asks States to fast-track piped gas projects, Pg1
LPG shortage prompts government push for piped natural gas expansion, urging states to expedite approvals for city gas distribution projects.
Amid LPG crunch, Govt asks States to fast-track piped gas projects, Pg1
LPG shortage prompts government push for piped natural gas expansion, urging states to expedite approvals for city gas distribution projects.
Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1
Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.
Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media content, Pg1
Centre to empower Home, External Affairs, Defence, I&B ministries to block social media content under IT Act amid AI concerns.
6 Ukrainians, American in NIA net: 'Supply of drones to insurgents, illegal entry in Mizoram', Pg1
NIA arrests seven foreigners for supplying drones to insurgents and illegally entering Mizoram, raising national security concerns.
6 Ukrainians, American in NIA net: 'Supply of drones to insurgents, illegal entry in Mizoram', Pg1
NIA arrests seven foreigners for supplying drones to insurgents and illegally entering Mizoram, raising national security concerns.
Social media content, Pg2
Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.
Social media content, Pg2
Government plans to decentralize social media content blocking powers under Section 69A of IT Act to various agencies.
House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6
Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.
House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6
Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.
Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6
FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.
Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6
FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.
NDA makes RS gains, tally reaches 141, Pg6
NDA strengthens Rajya Sabha position to 141 seats after recent elections, easing passage of ordinary bills, but constitutional amendments remain challenging.
NDA makes RS gains, tally reaches 141, Pg6
NDA strengthens Rajya Sabha position to 141 seats after recent elections, easing passage of ordinary bills, but constitutional amendments remain challenging.
Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9
Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.
Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9
Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.
A case of gender injustice, Pg12
Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.
A case of gender injustice, Pg12
Allahabad HC judge's routine bail grants in dowry death cases raise concerns about gender injustice and judicial scrutiny, signaling systemic failure.
Uncertainties over US deal & India's challenge, Pg12
US trade policy uncertainties challenge India's export advantage; New Delhi seeks predictable trade relations amid potential tariff hikes.
Uncertainties over US deal & India's challenge, Pg12
US trade policy uncertainties challenge India's export advantage; New Delhi seeks predictable trade relations amid potential tariff hikes.
India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13
Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.
India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13
Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.
Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13
Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.
Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13
Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.
ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14
ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.
ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil Nadu, Pg14
ASI approves excavation at 8 Tamil Nadu sites, including Keeladi, amid political debate over historical narratives and central clearances.
E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17
India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.
E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17
India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.
How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18
Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.
How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18
Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.
Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18
Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.
Why Transgender Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 has attracted criticism, Pg18
Transgender Protection Amendment Bill 2026 sparks outrage for removing self-identification rights and mandating medical certification, raising human rights concerns.
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