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India-U.S. interim trade deal needs ‘final touches’: officials, Pg1
USTR Jamieson Greer visits India for 'final touches' on interim trade deal, facing hurdles over U.S. forced labor tariffs and India's competitive demands.
India-U.S. interim trade deal needs ‘final touches’: officials, Pg1
USTR Jamieson Greer visits India for 'final touches' on interim trade deal, facing hurdles over U.S. forced labor tariffs and India's competitive demands.
Maritime sector a major engine of economic growth, says Modi, Pg1
PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, declares maritime sector vital for economic growth and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosting defense self-reliance.
Maritime sector a major engine of economic growth, says Modi, Pg1
PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, declares maritime sector vital for economic growth and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosting defense self-reliance.
Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2
Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.
Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2
Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.
Changed reality, Pg8
Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz exposes India's critical energy security vulnerability, demanding urgent diversification of supply chains and strategic partnerships.
Changed reality, Pg8
Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz exposes India's critical energy security vulnerability, demanding urgent diversification of supply chains and strategic partnerships.
Just truths, Pg8
Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.
Just truths, Pg8
Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.
End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8
India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.
End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8
India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.
Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8
Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.
Britain after Brexit, divided, uncertain and stagnant, Pg8
Ten years post-Brexit, UK faces deep divisions, economic stagnation, and political turmoil, with its seventh PM likely, as unfulfilled promises fuel populism.
The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9
NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.
The lack of accountability within the NTA, Pg9
NEET-UG paper leak reveals NTA's systemic accountability failures, prompting calls for statutory reforms, candidate compensation, and multi-window exam design.
Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9
Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.
Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9
Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.
The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9
Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.
The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9
Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.
Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10
Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.
Are footpaths more than safe spaces?, Pg10
Supreme Court declares 'right to walk' on safe footpaths a fundamental right, urging statutory law and regulator for equitable urban access.
Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10
Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.
Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10
Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.
Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12
Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.
Police begin collecting DNA records under 2022 law; over one lakh profiles generated, Pg12
Police collect over 1 lakh DNA profiles, fingerprints, and iris scans under CrPI Act 2022, creating a 75-year national identification database for criminals.
India-EU trade pact to be signed by December: Goyal, Pg12
India-EU Free Trade Agreement set for December signing, promising 93% duty-free access for Indian goods, boosting $11 trillion bilateral trade.
India-EU trade pact to be signed by December: Goyal, Pg12
India-EU Free Trade Agreement set for December signing, promising 93% duty-free access for Indian goods, boosting $11 trillion bilateral trade.
IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1
NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.
IAF to Central forces, all step in for smooth exams at over 5,400 centres, Pg1
NEET-UG retest for 20 lakh candidates conducted across 5,400 centres with unprecedented security and 'whole-of-government' effort after paper leak.
NSDC crackdown continues: Current, ex-staffers get notices for PMKVY 'lapses', Pg1
NSDC issues show-cause notices to 20 current, ex-staffers over 'gross negligence' in PMKVY, following CAG's damning report on Rs 14,450 crore scheme.
NSDC crackdown continues: Current, ex-staffers get notices for PMKVY 'lapses', Pg1
NSDC issues show-cause notices to 20 current, ex-staffers over 'gross negligence' in PMKVY, following CAG's damning report on Rs 14,450 crore scheme.
'Can we turn over a new leaf?': Vance, Ghalibaf lead talks, Pg1
US and Iran hold high-stakes talks in Switzerland for nuclear deal and regional peace, as Trump threatens 'harder' strikes and Strait of Hormuz tolls.
'Can we turn over a new leaf?': Vance, Ghalibaf lead talks, Pg1
US and Iran hold high-stakes talks in Switzerland for nuclear deal and regional peace, as Trump threatens 'harder' strikes and Strait of Hormuz tolls.
Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1
Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.
Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1
Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.
Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8
Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.
Sabarimala shrine to get AI predictive systems, drones to manage crowds, Pg8
Sabarimala shrine to deploy AI predictive systems and drones for advanced crowd management during the upcoming annual pilgrimage, ensuring pilgrim safety and smooth operations.
Rakhigarhi skeletons to undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction, Pg8
5,000-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction to unlock Harappan civilization's ancient mysteries.
Rakhigarhi skeletons to undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction, Pg8
5,000-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons undergo DNA tests, facial reconstruction to unlock Harappan civilization's ancient mysteries.
Guardrails in AI growth to protect developing nations, Pg9
UN establishes global AI panel with Indian expert to create guardrails, prevent digital colonialism, and ensure equitable benefits for developing nations.
Guardrails in AI growth to protect developing nations, Pg9
UN establishes global AI panel with Indian expert to create guardrails, prevent digital colonialism, and ensure equitable benefits for developing nations.
When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10
Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.
When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10
Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.
On AI, US & China have an outdated arms race mindset, Pg10
Expert warns US-China's 'AI arms race' mindset is outdated; India should prioritize diffusion, open-source, and plurilateral resilience for tech leadership.
On AI, US & China have an outdated arms race mindset, Pg10
Expert warns US-China's 'AI arms race' mindset is outdated; India should prioritize diffusion, open-source, and plurilateral resilience for tech leadership.
Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10
Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.
Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10
Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.
A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10
New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.
A home of her own can be a lifeline, Pg10
New research reveals women's property ownership drastically reduces domestic violence incidence, urging urgent policy reforms for housing access and legal implementation.
A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11
Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.
A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11
Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.
Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11
Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.
Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11
Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.
Global nuclear players turn to NTPC for N-tech partnerships, Pg13
NTPC emerges as India's nuclear pivot, attracting global firms like Holtec and EDF for SMR and advanced reactor tech, post-SHAKTI Act, challenging NPCIL.
Global nuclear players turn to NTPC for N-tech partnerships, Pg13
NTPC emerges as India's nuclear pivot, attracting global firms like Holtec and EDF for SMR and advanced reactor tech, post-SHAKTI Act, challenging NPCIL.
'We will never allow China to affect our ties with India, which remain a high priority in our foreign policy', Pg14
Russia vows unwavering India ties, dismissing China's influence, while detailing Ukraine war stance, defence cooperation, and trade challenges.
'We will never allow China to affect our ties with India, which remain a high priority in our foreign policy', Pg14
Russia vows unwavering India ties, dismissing China's influence, while detailing Ukraine war stance, defence cooperation, and trade challenges.
Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15
Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.
Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15
Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.
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