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RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg1
Rajya Sabha approves amendment bill permitting 100% FDI in the insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and coverage.
RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg1
Rajya Sabha approves amendment bill permitting 100% FDI in the insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and coverage.
LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.
LS passes nuclear energy Bill allowing privatisation, Pg1
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private nuclear power participation by amending liability clauses, amidst opposition concerns and economic pressures.
Rearguard action, Pg6
Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.
Rearguard action, Pg6
Fog worsens air quality in North India, leading to accidents, flight cancellations, and emergency restrictions in Delhi.
The story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6
Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.
The story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6
Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.
Change for the worse, Pg6
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.
Change for the worse, Pg6
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill introduced, replacing MGNREGA, faces opposition over reduced state autonomy and funding changes.
The changing patterns of India’s student migration, Pg6
Indian student migration surges, but many face debt, underemployment, and exploitation abroad, leading to 'brain waste' and reverse remittances.
The changing patterns of India’s student migration, Pg6
Indian student migration surges, but many face debt, underemployment, and exploitation abroad, leading to 'brain waste' and reverse remittances.
Record-high number of Indians deported from U.S. in 2025, Pg7
U.S. deports record 3,258 Indian nationals in 2025 amid rising American concerns over deportation policies.
Record-high number of Indians deported from U.S. in 2025, Pg7
U.S. deports record 3,258 Indian nationals in 2025 amid rising American concerns over deportation policies.
Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7
Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.
Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7
Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.
How is the Aravalli range to be protected?, Pg8
Supreme Court defines Aravalli range, pauses fresh mining leases, and directs sustainable mining plan for ecological protection and regulation.
How is the Aravalli range to be protected?, Pg8
Supreme Court defines Aravalli range, pauses fresh mining leases, and directs sustainable mining plan for ecological protection and regulation.
Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10
Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.
Navy commissions second MH-60R copter squadron, the ‘Ospreys’, at INS Hansa, Pg10
Indian Navy commissions second MH-60R helicopter squadron 'Ospreys' at INS Hansa, enhancing combat and surveillance capabilities on the western seaboard.
Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11
Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.
Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11
Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.
Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism; TDP flags increased burden on State, Pg11
Opposition mounts against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, alleging reduced state funding and centralized control over rural employment scheme.
Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism; TDP flags increased burden on State, Pg11
Opposition mounts against Viksit Bharat Guarantee Bill, alleging reduced state funding and centralized control over rural employment scheme.
RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg11
Rajya Sabha approves 100% FDI in insurance, sparking debate over data privacy and PSU impact, alongside repealing 71 obsolete laws.
RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector, Pg11
Rajya Sabha approves 100% FDI in insurance, sparking debate over data privacy and PSU impact, alongside repealing 71 obsolete laws.
Possible discovery of dark matter sparks debate, experts urge caution, PgII
Astronomers debate possible dark matter discovery via gamma-ray signal, urging caution and further scrutiny of WIMP annihilation claims.
Possible discovery of dark matter sparks debate, experts urge caution, PgII
Astronomers debate possible dark matter discovery via gamma-ray signal, urging caution and further scrutiny of WIMP annihilation claims.
Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1
Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.
Air toxic, Delhi govt makes 50% work from home a must, Pg1
Delhi government mandates 50% work from home, provides ₹10,000 aid to construction workers amid toxic air crisis.
PM in Oman, to sign free trade agreement today, Pg5
India and Oman to sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and eliminating duties on goods, targeting $10.61 billion bilateral trade.
PM in Oman, to sign free trade agreement today, Pg5
India and Oman to sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and eliminating duties on goods, targeting $10.61 billion bilateral trade.
As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.
As LS passes nuclear Bill, Opp flags dilution of liability norms, Pg6
Lok Sabha passes SHANTI Bill 2025 amidst opposition uproar over diluted liability norms and privatization of nuclear sector.
Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6
Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.
Diversify freight basket, send more crew in DFCs: House panel to Rlys, Pg6
Parliamentary panel urges Indian Railways to diversify freight basket beyond coal to boost revenue and attract private investment in DFCs.
Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance, Pg6
Parliament approves bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and reduce premiums.
Parliament clears Bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance, Pg6
Parliament approves bill allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost penetration and reduce premiums.
‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9
Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.
‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg9
Economists criticize VB-G RAM G Bill, alleging it dilutes MGNREGA, undermines right to work, and shifts financial burden to states.
A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10
SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.
A nuclear step towards energy security, Pg10
SHANTI Bill aims to boost India's nuclear energy sector by allowing 49% FDI and resolving supplier liability issues.
In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10
Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.
In insurance sector, let the market work, Pg10
Lok Sabha passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, raising FDI limit to 100% and empowering IRDAI for sector growth.
On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10
India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.
On quality control orders, a welcome regulatory reset, Pg10
India scraps mandatory quality control orders on industrial raw materials, easing compliance for manufacturers and boosting competitiveness in global markets.
Over Taiwan, China and Japan are playing a risky game, Pg11
Sino-Japan relations nosedive as Japan signals Taiwan intervention, triggering Chinese backlash and escalating regional tensions over sovereignty.
Over Taiwan, China and Japan are playing a risky game, Pg11
Sino-Japan relations nosedive as Japan signals Taiwan intervention, triggering Chinese backlash and escalating regional tensions over sovereignty.
Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12
Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.
Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12
Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.
National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12
Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.
National Herald case: Why special court ruled against ED, Pg12
Delhi court rejects ED's money laundering case against Gandhis in National Herald case, citing lack of predicate offence under PMLA.
Nov exports to US surge, but a trade deal is still key, Pg12
India's November exports surge 22% to US, driven by short-term factors, rupee depreciation, and anticipation of trade deal.
Nov exports to US surge, but a trade deal is still key, Pg12
India's November exports surge 22% to US, driven by short-term factors, rupee depreciation, and anticipation of trade deal.
India-UAE trade pact: Gold quota bids invited, Pg13
DGFT invites bids for gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA for FY26, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.
India-UAE trade pact: Gold quota bids invited, Pg13
DGFT invites bids for gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA for FY26, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits, Pg13
SEBI overhauls mutual fund norms, cuts expense ratio limits up to 15 bps, and halves brokerage fees for cash transactions.
Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22
India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.
Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22
India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.
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