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Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1
U.S. and Iran forge framework deal: Tehran pledges nuclear restraint for $300 billion asset release and sanctions lift.
Iran-U.S. framework deal outlines nuclear pledge, financial relief, Pg1
U.S. and Iran forge framework deal: Tehran pledges nuclear restraint for $300 billion asset release and sanctions lift.
Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2
Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.
Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2
Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.
Innovate or be eaten, Pg6
India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.
Innovate or be eaten, Pg6
India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.
Step forward, Pg6
Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.
Step forward, Pg6
Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.
Health data must drive action, not just headlines, Pg6
India's health surveys like NFHS-6 fail to drive policy, becoming mere headlines; urgent call for data-driven action and accountability in public health.
Health data must drive action, not just headlines, Pg6
India's health surveys like NFHS-6 fail to drive policy, becoming mere headlines; urgent call for data-driven action and accountability in public health.
Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7
India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7
India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.
Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7
FAO expert Dr. H.R. Bustard proposes crocodile sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh's Coringi and Godavari regions to save endangered species from extinction.
Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7
FAO expert Dr. H.R. Bustard proposes crocodile sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh's Coringi and Godavari regions to save endangered species from extinction.
Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7
Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.
Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7
Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.
Oil pollution, Pg7
Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.
Oil pollution, Pg7
Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.
What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8
India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.
What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8
India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.
The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8
RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.
The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8
RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.
Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8
Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.
Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8
Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.
Defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh cr., Pg10
India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking 15.6% growth and quadrupling since 2013-14, boosting indigenous capabilities.
Defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh cr., Pg10
India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking 15.6% growth and quadrupling since 2013-14, boosting indigenous capabilities.
Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12
Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.
Rural workers, activists call for repeal of new jobs Act; to stage protest from July 1, Pg12
Rural workers launch indefinite protest against new VB-G RAM G Act replacing MGNREGA, citing insufficient funds and state burden, demanding repeal from July 1.
U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14
Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.
U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14
Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders in Kazan, defying Western pressure over Ukraine war, as Russia pivots economy towards Asia.
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders as West mounts pressure on Ukraine war, Pg14
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders in Kazan, defying Western pressure over Ukraine war, as Russia pivots economy towards Asia.
Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1
PM Modi urges G7 to shield Global South from war's economic burden, advocating financial support for disrupted supply chains.
Global South shouldn't be left to bear war burden, needs financial backing: PM to G7, Pg1
PM Modi urges G7 to shield Global South from war's economic burden, advocating financial support for disrupted supply chains.
UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1
India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.
UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1
India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.
QS rankings: IIT-Delhi tops India list for 2nd yr, climbs to 118 globally, Pg1
IIT-Delhi secures top Indian spot in QS World University Rankings for second year, climbing to 118th globally, highest ever for an Indian institution.
QS rankings: IIT-Delhi tops India list for 2nd yr, climbs to 118 globally, Pg1
IIT-Delhi secures top Indian spot in QS World University Rankings for second year, climbing to 118th globally, highest ever for an Indian institution.
Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4
Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.
Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4
Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.
'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4
CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.
'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4
CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.
EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9
EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.
EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9
EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.
On cough syrups, a long overdue prescription, Pg10
Centre mandates prescription-only cough syrup sales, removing Schedule K exemption after 140+ child deaths linked to regulatory failures.
On cough syrups, a long overdue prescription, Pg10
Centre mandates prescription-only cough syrup sales, removing Schedule K exemption after 140+ child deaths linked to regulatory failures.
Exam failures run deeper than Telegram, Pg10
Telegram ban for NEET paper leaks draws fire as critics label it executive overreach, failing to address systemic examination integrity flaws.
Exam failures run deeper than Telegram, Pg10
Telegram ban for NEET paper leaks draws fire as critics label it executive overreach, failing to address systemic examination integrity flaws.
Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11
NITI Aayog mandates district-level GDP estimates, revolutionizing bottom-up economic planning, fiscal devolution, and India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.
Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11
NITI Aayog mandates district-level GDP estimates, revolutionizing bottom-up economic planning, fiscal devolution, and India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.
G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12
G7 leaders push for broader access to advanced US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, balancing security risks with tech sovereignty.
G7 leaders, top tech bosses discuss AI security and mythos, Pg12
G7 leaders push for broader access to advanced US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, balancing security risks with tech sovereignty.
Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.
Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.
RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13
RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.
RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13
RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.
10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13
National Stock Exchange files mega IPO document with SEBI after decade-long regulatory hurdles, eyeing up to Rs 30,000 crore valuation.
10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13
National Stock Exchange files mega IPO document with SEBI after decade-long regulatory hurdles, eyeing up to Rs 30,000 crore valuation.
Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13
India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.
Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13
India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.
Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13
West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.
Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13
West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.
Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14
India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.
Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14
India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.
Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14
El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.
Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14
El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.
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