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Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1
Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.
Nothing wrong in caste count: SC; rejects plea against move, Pg1
Supreme Court upholds government's right to conduct caste enumeration in Census 2027, dismissing concerns about misuse of data.
India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1
India and Italy elevate relations to 'Special Strategic Partnership' focusing on defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst global conflicts.
India, Italy seal defence pact, boost ties to ‘special strategic partnership’, Pg1
India and Italy elevate relations to 'Special Strategic Partnership' focusing on defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific cooperation amidst global conflicts.
Sperm whale ‘clicks’ have complex patterns similar to human speech, Pg2
Sperm whale 'clicks' exhibit complex patterns akin to human speech, reveals new study on acoustic structure and communication.
Sperm whale ‘clicks’ have complex patterns similar to human speech, Pg2
Sperm whale 'clicks' exhibit complex patterns akin to human speech, reveals new study on acoustic structure and communication.
The bail rule, Pg8
Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.
The bail rule, Pg8
Supreme Court reaffirms bail as the rule, even under UAPA, disapproving stringent interpretations hindering personal liberty and speedy trial.
Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8
India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.
Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8
India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.
Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9
Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.
Boosting climate action in Tamil Nadu, Pg9
Tamil Nadu accelerates climate action with ₹3,000 crore climate budget, renewable energy targets, and EV infrastructure by 2031.
Reform of Afghan coinage, Pg9
Afghanistan reforms coinage, adopts metric system; 'Afghani' replaces 'Kabuli' with slightly higher value, divided into 100 'Pals'.
Reform of Afghan coinage, Pg9
Afghanistan reforms coinage, adopts metric system; 'Afghani' replaces 'Kabuli' with slightly higher value, divided into 100 'Pals'.
No new hydel projects can come up in upper Ganga, govt. tells SC, Pg12
Government halts new hydropower projects in upper Ganga region, citing ecological fragility and disaster risks after expert committee recommendations.
No new hydel projects can come up in upper Ganga, govt. tells SC, Pg12
Government halts new hydropower projects in upper Ganga region, citing ecological fragility and disaster risks after expert committee recommendations.
Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13
U.S. Secretary Rubio's India visit focuses on bolstering trade, energy security, and defense cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Marco Rubio to begin India visit on May 23; discuss trade, energy, Pg13
U.S. Secretary Rubio's India visit focuses on bolstering trade, energy security, and defense cooperation amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13
Norway seeks stronger ties with India amid global shifts, advocating diversified partnerships and condemning violations of international law by all nations.
‘No double standard, we condemn all nations that violate international law’, Pg13
Norway seeks stronger ties with India amid global shifts, advocating diversified partnerships and condemning violations of international law by all nations.
Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.
Rules for new rural employment scheme to be issued soon, Pg14
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) rules to be released soon; smart job cards with face recognition to be issued.
13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14
India hosts 13-nation military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026' in Meghalaya, fostering military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations.
13-nation military exercise commences in Meghalaya, Pg14
India hosts 13-nation military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026' in Meghalaya, fostering military cooperation and interoperability among participating nations.
Taiwan condemns campaign against Indian workers, says committed to hire more, Pg2
Taiwan condemns anti-India worker campaign amid labor shortages, reaffirms commitment to hiring more Indian workers despite local opposition and prejudiced stances.
Taiwan condemns campaign against Indian workers, says committed to hire more, Pg2
Taiwan condemns anti-India worker campaign amid labor shortages, reaffirms commitment to hiring more Indian workers despite local opposition and prejudiced stances.
India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5
India and Italy strengthen ties focusing on counter-terrorism, tech innovation, maritime security, and critical mineral supply chains.
India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5
India and Italy strengthen ties focusing on counter-terrorism, tech innovation, maritime security, and critical mineral supply chains.
Dark Patterns And Consumer Protection In E-Commerce, Pg6
CCPA cracks down on deceptive 'dark patterns' in e-commerce, enforcing consumer protection act and transparency guidelines for fair digital transactions.
Dark Patterns And Consumer Protection In E-Commerce, Pg6
CCPA cracks down on deceptive 'dark patterns' in e-commerce, enforcing consumer protection act and transparency guidelines for fair digital transactions.
Current International Perspectives and Trends on AI Accountability (The International AI Accountability Forum 2026 Theme Global Architecture of AI Accountability: Evolving Regulatory and Liability Framework), Pg6
Global AI accountability architecture reshapes international law; EU shifts to stricter liability standards by 2026, impacting developers.
Current International Perspectives and Trends on AI Accountability (The International AI Accountability Forum 2026 Theme Global Architecture of AI Accountability: Evolving Regulatory and Liability Framework), Pg6
Global AI accountability architecture reshapes international law; EU shifts to stricter liability standards by 2026, impacting developers.
Boost to India-South Korea defence cooperation as Rajnath visits Seoul, Pg9
India and South Korea strengthen defence ties, focusing on joint production, innovation, and Indo-Pacific security, during Rajnath Singh's Seoul visit.
Boost to India-South Korea defence cooperation as Rajnath visits Seoul, Pg9
India and South Korea strengthen defence ties, focusing on joint production, innovation, and Indo-Pacific security, during Rajnath Singh's Seoul visit.
Our highway policy needs a green reset, Pg12
Highway Farm Forestry (HFF) proposed to mitigate pollution, boost rural income, and promote ecological balance along India's expanding highways.
Our highway policy needs a green reset, Pg12
Highway Farm Forestry (HFF) proposed to mitigate pollution, boost rural income, and promote ecological balance along India's expanding highways.
India's high-speed rail dreams taking shape in this nondescript Adivasi village, Pg15
India's ambitious bullet train project gains momentum in Palghar, Maharashtra, with advanced girder manufacturing, targeting Surat-Billimora completion by August 2027.
India's high-speed rail dreams taking shape in this nondescript Adivasi village, Pg15
India's ambitious bullet train project gains momentum in Palghar, Maharashtra, with advanced girder manufacturing, targeting Surat-Billimora completion by August 2027.
RBI plans $5 bn dollar-rupee swap auction, Pg15
RBI announces $5 billion dollar-rupee buy/sell swap auction to inject liquidity amid rupee depreciation below 96 against dollar.
RBI plans $5 bn dollar-rupee swap auction, Pg15
RBI announces $5 billion dollar-rupee buy/sell swap auction to inject liquidity amid rupee depreciation below 96 against dollar.
Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17
India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.
Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17
India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.
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