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Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1
PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.
Centre brings in new norms for covering crop loss, Pg1
PMFBY expands coverage to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting vulnerable states.
SC recalls verdict on retrospective green clearances, Pg1
Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances, citing potential ₹20,000 crore losses and stalled public projects.
SC recalls verdict on retrospective green clearances, Pg1
Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances, citing potential ₹20,000 crore losses and stalled public projects.
Excessive dependence, Pg6
India's record trade deficit hits $41.68B in October due to US tariffs and surge in gold imports.
Excessive dependence, Pg6
India's record trade deficit hits $41.68B in October due to US tariffs and surge in gold imports.
Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6
India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.
Time to sort out India’s cereal mess, Pg6
India grapples with cereal surplus, pulses-oilseed deficit; calls for crop diversification and PDS reforms to ensure sustainable food security.
Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6
World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.
Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings, Pg6
World Happiness Report 2024: Finland tops, India at 118; highlights social trust, mental health, and governance for improved well-being.
The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7
NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.
The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk, Pg7
NH-701A highway project in J&K raises ecological concerns due to fragile Himalayan landscape and relaxed environmental scrutiny.
What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8
Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.
What changes are planned for the plant variety Act?, Pg8
Government plans amendments to Plant Variety Act, addressing farmers' rights, seed definitions, and preventing seed monopolization, aiming to modernize regulations.
What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8
16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.
What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?, Pg8
16th Finance Commission report focuses on fiscal decentralization, resource allocation to local bodies, and addressing revenue-expenditure gaps for improved public services.
Govt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10
I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.
Govt. warns against broadcast of videos justifying violence, Pg10
I&B Ministry cautions TV channels against airing content inciting violence related to Red Fort blast, citing Cable TV Act violations.
Nearly 99% electors have received SIR forms, says EC, Pg11
Election Commission reports 98.54% voter form distribution in 12 states/UTs during special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Nearly 99% electors have received SIR forms, says EC, Pg11
Election Commission reports 98.54% voter form distribution in 12 states/UTs during special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11
Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.
Over 2 crore removed from NFSA list for free grains, Pg11
Government removes 2.25 crore ineligible beneficiaries from NFSA to improve targeting and reduce leakages in free ration scheme.
Centre rolls out initiatives to improve PDS operations; AI platform to get feedback, Pg11
Government modernizes PDS with AI-driven feedback platform 'ASHA', ERP system 'Bhandaran 360', and 'Smart EXIM' for efficient distribution.
Centre rolls out initiatives to improve PDS operations; AI platform to get feedback, Pg11
Government modernizes PDS with AI-driven feedback platform 'ASHA', ERP system 'Bhandaran 360', and 'Smart EXIM' for efficient distribution.
Over 100 Indian universities make it to QS sustainability rankings, Pg12
QS Sustainability Rankings 2024: India ranks fourth globally with 103 universities, IIT Delhi leads at 205th position.
Over 100 Indian universities make it to QS sustainability rankings, Pg12
QS Sustainability Rankings 2024: India ranks fourth globally with 103 universities, IIT Delhi leads at 205th position.
Indonesian Defence Minister to visit Delhi for talks on BrahMos, Pg12
Indonesia eyes BrahMos missile deal with India, bolstering defence ties and marking a milestone in India's defence exports.
Indonesian Defence Minister to visit Delhi for talks on BrahMos, Pg12
Indonesia eyes BrahMos missile deal with India, bolstering defence ties and marking a milestone in India's defence exports.
Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12
Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.
Centre launches updated plan to curb misuse of antibiotics, Pg12
Union Health Minister launches NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29) to combat antibiotic misuse through enhanced coordination and private sector engagement.
Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12
DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.
Separate Section for disabled persons made in DPDP Rules, Pg12
DPDP Rules, 2024 amended to separate disabled individuals from parental consent rule, addressing disability rights concerns, implementation issues persist.
Trump hosts Saudi prince for defence, nuclear deals, Pg14
Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with defence deals, nuclear cooperation framework amid Khashoggi shadow and regional security concerns.
Trump hosts Saudi prince for defence, nuclear deals, Pg14
Trump welcomes Saudi Prince with defence deals, nuclear cooperation framework amid Khashoggi shadow and regional security concerns.
SC recalls own order barring retrospective green nod for projects, Pg1
Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances potentially affecting ₹20,000 crore worth of projects, citing public interest.
SC recalls own order barring retrospective green nod for projects, Pg1
Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances potentially affecting ₹20,000 crore worth of projects, citing public interest.
President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2
President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.
President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2
President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.
India's climate action plan for 2035 to be out by year-end: Environment Minister, Pg8
India to unveil ambitious 2035 climate action plan (NDCs) by year-end, exceeding previous targets, Environment Minister announces at COP30.
India's climate action plan for 2035 to be out by year-end: Environment Minister, Pg8
India to unveil ambitious 2035 climate action plan (NDCs) by year-end, exceeding previous targets, Environment Minister announces at COP30.
No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Pg8
QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Indian institutions lag in environmental sustainability, equality, and health, with IIT Delhi leading at 205th position.
No Indian institute in top 200 in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, Pg8
QS Sustainability Rankings 2026: Indian institutions lag in environmental sustainability, equality, and health, with IIT Delhi leading at 205th position.
India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year: Yadav, Pg8
India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year, aiming for renewed cooperation in big cat conservation and biodiversity action.
India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year: Yadav, Pg8
India to host Global Big Cats Summit next year, aiming for renewed cooperation in big cat conservation and biodiversity action.
To clean up crypto, raise the guardrails, Pg10
Crypto exchanges face scrutiny as havens for money laundering; India investigates 27 exchanges for illicit activities, seeks regulatory clarity.
To clean up crypto, raise the guardrails, Pg10
Crypto exchanges face scrutiny as havens for money laundering; India investigates 27 exchanges for illicit activities, seeks regulatory clarity.
Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12
PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.
Crop insurance to cover losses due to wild animals and paddy inundation, Pg12
PMFBY to include crop loss from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif season 2026, benefiting farmers in vulnerable states.
'Hidma was turned into a mythical figure... but he only executed party orders', Pg14
Security forces neutralize Maoist leader Hidma in Andhra Pradesh, intensifying anti-Naxal operations and causing internal rifts within CPI-Maoist.
'Hidma was turned into a mythical figure... but he only executed party orders', Pg14
Security forces neutralize Maoist leader Hidma in Andhra Pradesh, intensifying anti-Naxal operations and causing internal rifts within CPI-Maoist.
Nowgam blast: What is the SOP for transporting, storing explosives?, Pg15
Nowgam blast highlights critical SOP lapses in handling seized explosives; experts emphasize secure storage and immediate BDS/BDT intervention.
Nowgam blast: What is the SOP for transporting, storing explosives?, Pg15
Nowgam blast highlights critical SOP lapses in handling seized explosives; experts emphasize secure storage and immediate BDS/BDT intervention.
Human activities and pollution: what threatens India's sea cows, Pg15
Report reveals alarming decline in India's dugong population due to habitat degradation, pollution, and fishing activities, threatening marine ecosystems.
Human activities and pollution: what threatens India's sea cows, Pg15
Report reveals alarming decline in India's dugong population due to habitat degradation, pollution, and fishing activities, threatening marine ecosystems.
How base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15
CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.
How base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15
CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.
SBI chief pitches for national financial grid, Pg17
SBI Chairman proposes national financial grid integrating credit bureaus, UPI, e-KYC, and lending interfaces for enhanced efficiency and fraud prevention.
SBI chief pitches for national financial grid, Pg17
SBI Chairman proposes national financial grid integrating credit bureaus, UPI, e-KYC, and lending interfaces for enhanced efficiency and fraud prevention.
QCO rollbacks underway, Commerce Ministry weighs quick response to dumping concerns, Pg17
Commerce Ministry strengthens anti-dumping measures amid QCO rollbacks and rising import concerns due to US-China trade dynamics.
QCO rollbacks underway, Commerce Ministry weighs quick response to dumping concerns, Pg17
Commerce Ministry strengthens anti-dumping measures amid QCO rollbacks and rising import concerns due to US-China trade dynamics.
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