News Analysis
Talks with Iran laid a ‘good foundation’ for deal: U.S., Pg1
U.S. and Iran lay "good foundation" for nuclear deal in Switzerland, allowing IAEA inspectors and easing oil sanctions.
Talks with Iran laid a ‘good foundation’ for deal: U.S., Pg1
U.S. and Iran lay "good foundation" for nuclear deal in Switzerland, allowing IAEA inspectors and easing oil sanctions.
Core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May; coal, refinery products down amid crisis, Pg1
India's core sector growth plunges to 0.5% in May 2026, a 21-month low, with coal, crude oil, and refinery products contracting amid West Asia crisis.
Core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May; coal, refinery products down amid crisis, Pg1
India's core sector growth plunges to 0.5% in May 2026, a 21-month low, with coal, crude oil, and refinery products contracting amid West Asia crisis.
Laser strums atoms in quest for better computers, Pg2
Breakthrough: Lasers generate terahertz waves in superlattices via electron pressure, paving the way for faster spintronics and advanced computers.
Laser strums atoms in quest for better computers, Pg2
Breakthrough: Lasers generate terahertz waves in superlattices via electron pressure, paving the way for faster spintronics and advanced computers.
World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2
Global powers abandon commercial publishers for open access; India's ₹6,000 crore 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme faces critical policy review.
World is moving on from paying publishers — India should too, Pg2
Global powers abandon commercial publishers for open access; India's ₹6,000 crore 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme faces critical policy review.
The world that China desires and is shaping, Pg6
Amidst US foreign policy chaos, China strategically redefines global norms and institutions, subtly shaping a new world order.
The world that China desires and is shaping, Pg6
Amidst US foreign policy chaos, China strategically redefines global norms and institutions, subtly shaping a new world order.
The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty, Pg6
Foreign tech dependence jeopardizes India's digital sovereignty, exposing critical infrastructure to external control; urgent indigenous development and strategic alliances vital.
The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty, Pg6
Foreign tech dependence jeopardizes India's digital sovereignty, exposing critical infrastructure to external control; urgent indigenous development and strategic alliances vital.
Deadly fumes, Pg6
Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.
Deadly fumes, Pg6
Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.
Stay with the evidence, Pg6
Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.
Stay with the evidence, Pg6
Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.
What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7
UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.
What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7
UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.
Doval hosts NSAs of BRICS nations amid West Asia tensions, Pg10
NSA Ajit Doval hosts BRICS counterparts in New Delhi, tackling West Asia tensions, non-traditional security threats, and fostering crucial bilateral ties for global stability.
Doval hosts NSAs of BRICS nations amid West Asia tensions, Pg10
NSA Ajit Doval hosts BRICS counterparts in New Delhi, tackling West Asia tensions, non-traditional security threats, and fostering crucial bilateral ties for global stability.
U.S. notifies sale of support services for helicopters, Pg10
US notifies $482.2 million sale of sustainment support for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
U.S. notifies sale of support services for helicopters, Pg10
US notifies $482.2 million sale of sustainment support for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
UAE in talks to buy Indian air-defence units, missiles, Pg10
India in advanced talks with UAE to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akashteer air-defense systems amid West Asia conflict.
UAE in talks to buy Indian air-defence units, missiles, Pg10
India in advanced talks with UAE to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akashteer air-defense systems amid West Asia conflict.
ASI transfers Rakhigarhi skeletons to AnSI for a scientific investigation, Pg12
ASI transfers 4,600-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons to AnSI for advanced scientific investigation, aiming to unravel Indus-Saraswati Civilisation mysteries and inform Aryan migration debate.
ASI transfers Rakhigarhi skeletons to AnSI for a scientific investigation, Pg12
ASI transfers 4,600-year-old Rakhigarhi skeletons to AnSI for advanced scientific investigation, aiming to unravel Indus-Saraswati Civilisation mysteries and inform Aryan migration debate.
Unions write to PM against free trade pact with U.S., Pg12
Unions demand immediate halt to India-U.S. free trade talks, citing threats to farmers, workers, and domestic production from subsidized imports.
Unions write to PM against free trade pact with U.S., Pg12
Unions demand immediate halt to India-U.S. free trade talks, citing threats to farmers, workers, and domestic production from subsidized imports.
Amid peace talks, US waives sanctions on Iran oil for 60 days, Pg1
US waives Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after peace talks, allowing Tehran to resume global exports; Indian refiners eye renewed crude purchases.
Amid peace talks, US waives sanctions on Iran oil for 60 days, Pg1
US waives Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after peace talks, allowing Tehran to resume global exports; Indian refiners eye renewed crude purchases.
Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1
Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.
Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1
Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.
Iran oil sanctions, Pg2
US Treasury grants Iran oil sanction waiver, unfreezing assets, as mediators Pakistan-Qatar broker interim deal for regional peace and nuclear inspections.
Iran oil sanctions, Pg2
US Treasury grants Iran oil sanction waiver, unfreezing assets, as mediators Pakistan-Qatar broker interim deal for regional peace and nuclear inspections.
Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4
Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.
Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4
Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.
Onion Check, Pg5
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews onion procurement progress, buffer stock strategies to stabilize prices and ensure market intervention.
Onion Check, Pg5
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews onion procurement progress, buffer stock strategies to stabilize prices and ensure market intervention.
Nationwide rainfall 42% below average, says IMD, Pg8
India's monsoon rainfall plunges 42% below average by June 21, IMD warns, as Pune and Gaya suffer 87% deficit.
Nationwide rainfall 42% below average, says IMD, Pg8
India's monsoon rainfall plunges 42% below average by June 21, IMD warns, as Pune and Gaya suffer 87% deficit.
Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9
Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.
Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9
Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.
ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9
Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.
ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9
Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.
As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10
Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.
As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10
Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.
From farms to factories, trade pact with UK opens new opportunities in India, Pg10
Landmark India-UK CETA, effective July 15, eliminates 99% tariffs, unlocking massive market access for Indian farmers, manufacturers, and services, accelerating job creation.
From farms to factories, trade pact with UK opens new opportunities in India, Pg10
Landmark India-UK CETA, effective July 15, eliminates 99% tariffs, unlocking massive market access for Indian farmers, manufacturers, and services, accelerating job creation.
Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10
India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.
Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10
India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.
Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11
Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.
Supreme Court has put pedestrians first. Cities must, too, Pg11
Supreme Court declares safe walking on footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, urging cities to prioritize pedestrians as fatalities surge 163%.
It's time to reimagine the anti-defection law, Pg11
Expert urges reimagining or abolishing the anti-defection law, citing its failure to curb defections and stifling intra-party democracy after four decades.
It's time to reimagine the anti-defection law, Pg11
Expert urges reimagining or abolishing the anti-defection law, citing its failure to curb defections and stifling intra-party democracy after four decades.
'Monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth, inflation', Pg13
RBI warns monsoon shortfall threatens India's growth and inflation outlook, citing El Niño risks and global economic fragility.
'Monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth, inflation', Pg13
RBI warns monsoon shortfall threatens India's growth and inflation outlook, citing El Niño risks and global economic fragility.
Grid India proposes to repurpose underutilised thermal power plants, Pg13
Grid India proposes repurposing 9 underutilized thermal plants into synchronous condensers, strengthening grid reliability for India's rapidly expanding renewable energy.
Grid India proposes to repurpose underutilised thermal power plants, Pg13
Grid India proposes repurposing 9 underutilized thermal plants into synchronous condensers, strengthening grid reliability for India's rapidly expanding renewable energy.
Download the App
