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In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.
In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.
The far-right’s infiltration into the West’s mainstream, Pg8
Far-right ideologies infiltrate Western mainstream politics, impacting immigration, diaspora safety, and international partnerships, posing challenges to liberal democratic values.
The far-right’s infiltration into the West’s mainstream, Pg8
Far-right ideologies infiltrate Western mainstream politics, impacting immigration, diaspora safety, and international partnerships, posing challenges to liberal democratic values.
The new arc of India-Australia collaboration, Pg8
India and Australia deepen defence ties with new agreements on maritime security, submarine rescue, and joint military exercises.
The new arc of India-Australia collaboration, Pg8
India and Australia deepen defence ties with new agreements on maritime security, submarine rescue, and joint military exercises.
For a new path, Pg8
Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, confined to few districts due to security forces' strategies and developmental initiatives.
For a new path, Pg8
Maoist insurgency weakens significantly, confined to few districts due to security forces' strategies and developmental initiatives.
Fire in the sky, Pg8
Supreme Court allows 'green' firecrackers in Delhi, balancing cultural norms, economic interests, and environmental concerns amidst persistent air pollution challenges.
Fire in the sky, Pg8
Supreme Court allows 'green' firecrackers in Delhi, balancing cultural norms, economic interests, and environmental concerns amidst persistent air pollution challenges.
From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9
Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.
From Middle Earth to military earth, Pg9
Tech firms exploit Tolkien's mythology, naming surveillance and military tech after Middle Earth, raising ethical concerns about cultural appropriation.
Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9
Maoist insurgency weakens as 2025 sees record 333 fatalities, 836 arrests, and 1,849 surrenders, with affected districts reduced to 11.
Record fatalities, arrests, surrenders signal decline of Maoist insurgency, Pg9
Maoist insurgency weakens as 2025 sees record 333 fatalities, 836 arrests, and 1,849 surrenders, with affected districts reduced to 11.
Tackling caste pride and prejudice, Pg9
Tamil Nadu government considers law against caste-based hate crimes and honour killings amid rising inter-caste violence, political pressure.
Tackling caste pride and prejudice, Pg9
Tamil Nadu government considers law against caste-based hate crimes and honour killings amid rising inter-caste violence, political pressure.
Why emergency care needs to be prioritised, Pg10
Article emphasizes standardizing emergency care, highlighting 'Platinum Ten Minutes' for rapid response and integrating advanced technologies like drone ambulances.
Why emergency care needs to be prioritised, Pg10
Article emphasizes standardizing emergency care, highlighting 'Platinum Ten Minutes' for rapid response and integrating advanced technologies like drone ambulances.
PM to face Quad, BRICS leaders at ASEAN meet next week, Pg12
PM Modi to navigate Quad-BRICS dynamics at ASEAN summit amid rising India-U.S. tensions and trade disputes.
PM to face Quad, BRICS leaders at ASEAN meet next week, Pg12
PM Modi to navigate Quad-BRICS dynamics at ASEAN summit amid rising India-U.S. tensions and trade disputes.
EC revives economic intelligence panel ahead of Bihar polls, Pg13
Election Commission reactivates economic intelligence panel after six years to curb money, liquor, and drugs in Bihar polls.
EC revives economic intelligence panel ahead of Bihar polls, Pg13
Election Commission reactivates economic intelligence panel after six years to curb money, liquor, and drugs in Bihar polls.
Chandrayaan-2 makes first-ever observations on lunar exosphere: ISRO, Pg14
Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2 captures first-ever observation of solar coronal mass ejection impact on lunar exosphere, revealing density increase.
Chandrayaan-2 makes first-ever observations on lunar exosphere: ISRO, Pg14
Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2 captures first-ever observation of solar coronal mass ejection impact on lunar exosphere, revealing density increase.
ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.
ICAR data breach leads to director's removal and inquiry after cyber attack compromised recruitment and research data.
ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term, Pg1.
ICAR data breach leads to director's removal and inquiry after cyber attack compromised recruitment and research data.
In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.
In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.
Jal Jeevan: States told to report graft cases against officials, contractors, Pg1.
Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny as Centre directs states to report corruption, irregularities, and action taken against involved parties.
Jal Jeevan: States told to report graft cases against officials, contractors, Pg1.
Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny as Centre directs states to report corruption, irregularities, and action taken against involved parties.
After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.
Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.
After violence, Ladakh talks back on track, resume Oct 22, Pg1.
Ladakh talks to resume on October 22 after violence; discussions focus on statehood, Sixth Schedule, and public service commission.
GRAP II curbs in place as air quality worsens, Pg8.
Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP II as AQI nears 'very poor', mandating strict pollution control measures and citizen cooperation for improved air quality.
GRAP II curbs in place as air quality worsens, Pg8.
Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP II as AQI nears 'very poor', mandating strict pollution control measures and citizen cooperation for improved air quality.
FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.
Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.
FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.
Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, Pg10.
India's elephant population declines by 17.8% since 2017, raising concerns about habitat loss and human conflict.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, Pg10.
India's elephant population declines by 17.8% since 2017, raising concerns about habitat loss and human conflict.
The visible hand of the state, Pg11.
Global shift towards state-led industrial policies in US, China, and India prioritizes self-sufficiency over market efficiency.
The visible hand of the state, Pg11.
Global shift towards state-led industrial policies in US, China, and India prioritizes self-sufficiency over market efficiency.
Non-implementation of orders in civil disputes alarming: SC, Pg12.
Supreme Court expresses alarm over 8.82 lakh pending civil decree executions, directs High Courts to expedite resolutions within six months.
Non-implementation of orders in civil disputes alarming: SC, Pg12.
Supreme Court expresses alarm over 8.82 lakh pending civil decree executions, directs High Courts to expedite resolutions within six months.
SC ruling on U.P. conversion law offers scope to revisit pending cases: experts, Pg14
Supreme Court's ruling on U.P. conversion law offers scope to revisit pending cases, potentially curbing misuse against minorities.
SC ruling on U.P. conversion law offers scope to revisit pending cases: experts, Pg14
Supreme Court's ruling on U.P. conversion law offers scope to revisit pending cases, potentially curbing misuse against minorities.
FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.
FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.
FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.
FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.
Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.
SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.
Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.
SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.
The private sector problem, Pg16.
Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.
The private sector problem, Pg16.
Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.
TRUMP LIKELY TO MEET PUTIN: WHAT A UKRAINE PEACE DEAL COULD LOOK LIKE, Pg16.
Trump plans Putin meeting to broker Ukraine peace deal involving territorial concessions, NATO non-expansion, and unfrozen assets.
TRUMP LIKELY TO MEET PUTIN: WHAT A UKRAINE PEACE DEAL COULD LOOK LIKE, Pg16.
Trump plans Putin meeting to broker Ukraine peace deal involving territorial concessions, NATO non-expansion, and unfrozen assets.
The science behind the sparkle: green crackers are cleaner, not clean, Pg16.
Green crackers reduce emissions by 30-40% but still release harmful ultrafine particles, posing health and environmental risks.
The science behind the sparkle: green crackers are cleaner, not clean, Pg16.
Green crackers reduce emissions by 30-40% but still release harmful ultrafine particles, posing health and environmental risks.
Failure to meet climate targets doesn't make COP irrelevant, Pg16.
COP30 shifts focus to climate action, implementation amid skepticism over targets and geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding climate finance.
Failure to meet climate targets doesn't make COP irrelevant, Pg16.
COP30 shifts focus to climate action, implementation amid skepticism over targets and geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding climate finance.
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