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President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1
President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.
President grants assent to rural jobs Bill; govt. lists four focus areas for works, Pg1
President approves VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing workdays to 125 amid criticism over structural changes and funding.
Superkilonova: double whammy, Pg2
Superkilonova discovery reveals potential new cosmic event involving neutron star mergers and supernova explosions, observed 1.3 billion lightyears away.
Superkilonova: double whammy, Pg2
Superkilonova discovery reveals potential new cosmic event involving neutron star mergers and supernova explosions, observed 1.3 billion lightyears away.
Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2
Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.
Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2
Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.
Beyond the optics, Pg6
Modi's three-nation tour strengthens ties, focuses on trade, and addresses geopolitical concerns amid evolving global dynamics.
Beyond the optics, Pg6
Modi's three-nation tour strengthens ties, focuses on trade, and addresses geopolitical concerns amid evolving global dynamics.
Unlocking the potential of India-Africa economic ties, Pg6
India aims to double trade with Africa by 2030, focusing on removing trade barriers and boosting MSME access.
Unlocking the potential of India-Africa economic ties, Pg6
India aims to double trade with Africa by 2030, focusing on removing trade barriers and boosting MSME access.
Lessons from China on tackling pollution, Pg7
China's pollution control strategy offers key lessons for India, emphasizing coherent policy, strict enforcement, and regional coordination.
Lessons from China on tackling pollution, Pg7
China's pollution control strategy offers key lessons for India, emphasizing coherent policy, strict enforcement, and regional coordination.
Environment Minister reviews measures to address human-wildlife conflict, Pg10
NTCA reviews Project Cheetah expansion and human-wildlife conflict measures, emphasizing science-based management and community participation at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve.
Environment Minister reviews measures to address human-wildlife conflict, Pg10
NTCA reviews Project Cheetah expansion and human-wildlife conflict measures, emphasizing science-based management and community participation at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve.
Centre rejects mining push charge behind Aravali definition, Pg10
Centre defends new Aravali definition, assures 90% protection, refuting mining concerns amid SC-ordered freeze on new leases.
Centre rejects mining push charge behind Aravali definition, Pg10
Centre defends new Aravali definition, assures 90% protection, refuting mining concerns amid SC-ordered freeze on new leases.
Elephant calf injured in Assam train collision dies; Centre seeks report, Pg10
Elephant calf dies after train collision in Assam; Union Environment Ministry seeks report and enhanced corridor safety measures.
Elephant calf injured in Assam train collision dies; Centre seeks report, Pg10
Elephant calf dies after train collision in Assam; Union Environment Ministry seeks report and enhanced corridor safety measures.
‘Nuclear energy Bill rushed in Parliament for Trump and Adani’, Pg11
Controversial SHANTI Bill, enabling private nuclear sector participation, faces Congress's criticism alleging favouritism towards Trump and Adani groups.
‘Nuclear energy Bill rushed in Parliament for Trump and Adani’, Pg11
Controversial SHANTI Bill, enabling private nuclear sector participation, faces Congress's criticism alleging favouritism towards Trump and Adani groups.
ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite, Pg12
ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24, enhancing global mobile broadband connectivity via AST SpaceMobile.
ISRO set to launch mobile broadband satellite, Pg12
ISRO's LVM3 M6 mission to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24, enhancing global mobile broadband connectivity via AST SpaceMobile.
Speedy justice eludes consumers seeking redress against sellers, Pg12
Consumer courts face massive backlogs with 5.43 lakh cases pending, undermining 'speedy justice' promise despite statutory timelines.
Speedy justice eludes consumers seeking redress against sellers, Pg12
Consumer courts face massive backlogs with 5.43 lakh cases pending, undermining 'speedy justice' promise despite statutory timelines.
Big donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3
Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.
Big donors to electoral trusts: Tata to Mahindra, OP Jindal to L&T and Megha, Pg3
Corporate giants funnel ₹3,811 crore to political parties via electoral trusts post electoral bond scheme cancellation, BJP gains lion's share.
President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3
President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.
President Murmu grants assent to VB-G RAM G Bill, Pg3
President approves VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, repealing MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment with increased funding.
Facing flak, minister claims no relaxation for mining in Aravallis, Pg3
Environment Minister defends Aravalli mining definition amid criticism, assures protection of range through sustainable plans and strict regulations.
Facing flak, minister claims no relaxation for mining in Aravallis, Pg3
Environment Minister defends Aravalli mining definition amid criticism, assures protection of range through sustainable plans and strict regulations.
Indian mission in Chittagong puts visa operations on hold, Pg4
India expresses concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; Bangladesh rejects India's comments on Delhi protest near its High Commission.
Indian mission in Chittagong puts visa operations on hold, Pg4
India expresses concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh; Bangladesh rejects India's comments on Delhi protest near its High Commission.
Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7
Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.
Nicobar tribal concerns on NCST table again, islands council flags 'unanswered concerns', Pg7
Nicobar tribal council raises concerns over mega-project's impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and lack of consultation with NCST.
Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister, Pg7
Tiger census launched; Minister emphasizes science-based conservation, addresses human-wildlife conflict, and seeks report on Assam elephant deaths.
Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister, Pg7
Tiger census launched; Minister emphasizes science-based conservation, addresses human-wildlife conflict, and seeks report on Assam elephant deaths.
How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10
Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.
How transfusion safety gaps put thalassaemia patients at HIV risk, Pg10
Thalassemia patients face HIV risk due to blood transfusion safety gaps; National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2025 offers hope.
In push for drug data exclusivity, pharma industry sees a bitter pill, Pg11
India reconsiders data exclusivity for pharmaceuticals, potentially impacting generic drug industry and access to affordable medicines post-patent expiry.
In push for drug data exclusivity, pharma industry sees a bitter pill, Pg11
India reconsiders data exclusivity for pharmaceuticals, potentially impacting generic drug industry and access to affordable medicines post-patent expiry.
Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech, Pg11
Rising train-elephant collisions prompt call for infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and habitat preservation to mitigate wildlife mortality.
Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech, Pg11
Rising train-elephant collisions prompt call for infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and habitat preservation to mitigate wildlife mortality.
GDP is growing rapidly. Why isn't private capex?, Pg11
India's private capital expenditure stagnates despite rapid GDP growth, as companies prioritize debt reduction and financial investments over capacity expansion.
GDP is growing rapidly. Why isn't private capex?, Pg11
India's private capital expenditure stagnates despite rapid GDP growth, as companies prioritize debt reduction and financial investments over capacity expansion.
In West Asia, India's diplomacy has delivered dramatic gains, Pg12
Modi's diplomatic push transforms India's West Asia policy, securing trade deals, strategic partnerships, and regional influence since 2014.
In West Asia, India's diplomacy has delivered dramatic gains, Pg12
Modi's diplomatic push transforms India's West Asia policy, securing trade deals, strategic partnerships, and regional influence since 2014.
We saw the IndiGo meltdown. Now let's see the aviation sector's restructuring, Pg12
IndiGo meltdown exposes regulatory capture; calls for DGCA overhaul, financial penalties, and JPC probe into political donations for flouting safety norms.
We saw the IndiGo meltdown. Now let's see the aviation sector's restructuring, Pg12
IndiGo meltdown exposes regulatory capture; calls for DGCA overhaul, financial penalties, and JPC probe into political donations for flouting safety norms.
Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12
India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.
Country No 1 on doping list must clean up, Pg12
India tops WADA's doping list for the third year with 260 positive cases, jeopardizing its 2036 Olympics bid.
'Global AI models don't customise enough; India has a big opportunity', Pg15
Stanford Professor highlights India's AI customisation opportunity amidst global models, emphasizing data sovereignty and balanced copyright laws for innovation.
'Global AI models don't customise enough; India has a big opportunity', Pg15
Stanford Professor highlights India's AI customisation opportunity amidst global models, emphasizing data sovereignty and balanced copyright laws for innovation.
How proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 seeks to strengthen SEBI power, Pg15
Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, empowering SEBI, decriminalizing minor lapses, and consolidating market regulations for enhanced investor protection.
How proposed Securities Markets Code, 2025 seeks to strengthen SEBI power, Pg15
Securities Markets Code 2025 tabled, empowering SEBI, decriminalizing minor lapses, and consolidating market regulations for enhanced investor protection.
New test detects Alzheimer's, Pg16
New Alzheimer's test tracks brain sugar usage via blood microvesicles, enabling earlier, non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of the disease.
New test detects Alzheimer's, Pg16
New Alzheimer's test tracks brain sugar usage via blood microvesicles, enabling earlier, non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of the disease.
Natural compound halts leukemia, Pg16
Forskolin, a natural compound, halts leukemia cell growth and enhances chemotherapy effectiveness, offering safer AML treatments with fewer side effects.
Natural compound halts leukemia, Pg16
Forskolin, a natural compound, halts leukemia cell growth and enhances chemotherapy effectiveness, offering safer AML treatments with fewer side effects.
AI tool stops a virus, Pg16
AI-driven research identifies key molecular switch in herpes virus, paving way for novel antiviral treatments by blocking virus's amino acid.
AI tool stops a virus, Pg16
AI-driven research identifies key molecular switch in herpes virus, paving way for novel antiviral treatments by blocking virus's amino acid.
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