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New H-1B visa fee will not apply for change of status: U.S. govt., Pg1
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't apply to change of status or extensions, benefiting Indian professionals.
New H-1B visa fee will not apply for change of status: U.S. govt., Pg1
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't apply to change of status or extensions, benefiting Indian professionals.
Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1
India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.
Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1
India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.
Deepavali fireworks send Delhi air quality inching to a five-year low, Pg1
Delhi's air quality plummets post-Deepavali, nearing five-year low despite 'green' cracker ban, raising concerns over pollution control.
Deepavali fireworks send Delhi air quality inching to a five-year low, Pg1
Delhi's air quality plummets post-Deepavali, nearing five-year low despite 'green' cracker ban, raising concerns over pollution control.
Indian mission in Kabul gets embassy tag, Pg1
India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy post-Taliban minister's visit, signaling deeper engagement despite regional tensions and Durand Line conflict.
Indian mission in Kabul gets embassy tag, Pg1
India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy post-Taliban minister's visit, signaling deeper engagement despite regional tensions and Durand Line conflict.
Turning tides, Pg6
Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.
Turning tides, Pg6
Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.
Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception, Pg6
Delhi and Lucknow's flawed pollution monitoring systems undermine public trust, skew policy, and risk global commitments, demanding urgent scientific rigor.
Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception, Pg6
Delhi and Lucknow's flawed pollution monitoring systems undermine public trust, skew policy, and risk global commitments, demanding urgent scientific rigor.
India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6
India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.
India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6
India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.
The long wait for a resolution, Pg7
Kerala High Court's order on Munambam land dispute intensifies legal battle over Waqf property rights and ownership claims.
The long wait for a resolution, Pg7
Kerala High Court's order on Munambam land dispute intensifies legal battle over Waqf property rights and ownership claims.
Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7
India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.
Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7
India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.
We need a law to protect domestic workers, Pg7
Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers' rights; millions, mostly women from marginalized communities, face exploitation and lack legal protection.
We need a law to protect domestic workers, Pg7
Supreme Court urges law for domestic workers' rights; millions, mostly women from marginalized communities, face exploitation and lack legal protection.
On CBI takeovers: a judicial standpoint, Pg8
Supreme Court's CBI takeover in Karur stampede case raises concerns over federalism and judiciary's role in state investigations, impacting police autonomy.
On CBI takeovers: a judicial standpoint, Pg8
Supreme Court's CBI takeover in Karur stampede case raises concerns over federalism and judiciary's role in state investigations, impacting police autonomy.
Electoral roll revamp: the case for digital transformation, Pg9
Election Commission's electoral roll revision faces scrutiny due to outdated methods, Aadhaar exclusion, and data anomalies, raising concerns about transparency.
Electoral roll revamp: the case for digital transformation, Pg9
Election Commission's electoral roll revision faces scrutiny due to outdated methods, Aadhaar exclusion, and data anomalies, raising concerns about transparency.
EC bars print ads on poll eve, voting day without certification, Pg11
Election Commission mandates pre-certification for political advertisements in print media before Bihar Assembly elections to ensure fair campaign environment.
EC bars print ads on poll eve, voting day without certification, Pg11
Election Commission mandates pre-certification for political advertisements in print media before Bihar Assembly elections to ensure fair campaign environment.
FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12
FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.
FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12
FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.
Flashes in the pan, Pg2
Mysterious transient lunar phenomena (TLPs) involving flashes, glows, and color changes on the moon's surface baffle scientists for centuries.
Flashes in the pan, Pg2
Mysterious transient lunar phenomena (TLPs) involving flashes, glows, and color changes on the moon's surface baffle scientists for centuries.
Will strengthen ties with India: Taliban Defence Minister Yaqoob, Pg1.
Taliban Defence Minister signals stronger ties with India amidst tensions with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's accusations of Indian involvement in border clashes.
Will strengthen ties with India: Taliban Defence Minister Yaqoob, Pg1.
Taliban Defence Minister signals stronger ties with India amidst tensions with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's accusations of Indian involvement in border clashes.
New scheme with 'set-up grant' to get top Indian faculty overseas to return, Pg1.
India woos Indian-origin scientists abroad with new scheme amid concerns over US higher education policies and global competition.
New scheme with 'set-up grant' to get top Indian faculty overseas to return, Pg1.
India woos Indian-origin scientists abroad with new scheme amid concerns over US higher education policies and global competition.
Pan-India SIR on table, poll panel to meet Chief Electoral Officers today, Pg1.
Election Commission considers nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amidst concerns over potential disenfranchisement and data requirements.
Pan-India SIR on table, poll panel to meet Chief Electoral Officers today, Pg1.
Election Commission considers nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amidst concerns over potential disenfranchisement and data requirements.
Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.
Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.
Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.
Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.
PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint
China challenges India's PLI schemes for auto and EV sectors at WTO, citing violation of global trade norms.
PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint
China challenges India's PLI schemes for auto and EV sectors at WTO, citing violation of global trade norms.
On air, connect the dots, Pg8.
Delhi's winter air quality hinges on La Niña, delayed stubble burning, and green cracker efficacy amidst complex atmospheric conditions.
On air, connect the dots, Pg8.
Delhi's winter air quality hinges on La Niña, delayed stubble burning, and green cracker efficacy amidst complex atmospheric conditions.
Rise of the new peacemakers, Pg9.
Middle Eastern and Asian countries are increasingly mediating conflicts, challenging traditional Western dominance and reshaping global power dynamics.
Rise of the new peacemakers, Pg9.
Middle Eastern and Asian countries are increasingly mediating conflicts, challenging traditional Western dominance and reshaping global power dynamics.
Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.
Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.
Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.
Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.
Outage at AWS: Understanding cloud disruptions, their impact on the Internet, Pg11.
AWS outage exposes Internet's fragility, crippling WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Reddit; experts urge cloud diversification for business continuity.
Outage at AWS: Understanding cloud disruptions, their impact on the Internet, Pg11.
AWS outage exposes Internet's fragility, crippling WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Reddit; experts urge cloud diversification for business continuity.
$1,00,000 H-1B fee won't apply to status change or extension cases: USCIS, Pg11.
USCIS clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee exemption for 'change of status' and 'extension of stay' petitions, offering relief to applicants.
$1,00,000 H-1B fee won't apply to status change or extension cases: USCIS, Pg11.
USCIS clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee exemption for 'change of status' and 'extension of stay' petitions, offering relief to applicants.
Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.
RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.
Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.
RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.
Delhi air turns 'very poor' post Diwali, Pg11.
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' after Diwali amid firecracker ban violations and political blame game.
Delhi air turns 'very poor' post Diwali, Pg11.
Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' after Diwali amid firecracker ban violations and political blame game.
Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.
India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.
India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.
US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.
Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.
US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.
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