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India, New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade, Pg1
India and New Zealand conclude FTA talks, aiming to double bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030, boosting economic ties.
India, New Zealand wind up FTA talks, set to boost trade, Pg1
India and New Zealand conclude FTA talks, aiming to double bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030, boosting economic ties.
Putin’s visit to India and the aftermath, Pg6
Putin's India visit reaffirms strong ties amidst Western pressure, focusing on trade and connectivity while defense cooperation takes backseat.
Putin’s visit to India and the aftermath, Pg6
Putin's India visit reaffirms strong ties amidst Western pressure, focusing on trade and connectivity while defense cooperation takes backseat.
Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work, Pg6
Right to Disconnect Bill introduced, aiming to regulate after-hours work communication but faces definitional and constitutional challenges under existing labour laws.
Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work, Pg6
Right to Disconnect Bill introduced, aiming to regulate after-hours work communication but faces definitional and constitutional challenges under existing labour laws.
Step up, Pg6
Supreme Court mandates corporate environmental responsibility under CSR, boosting conservation efforts for endangered Great Indian Bustards through corporate funding and habitat restoration.
Step up, Pg6
Supreme Court mandates corporate environmental responsibility under CSR, boosting conservation efforts for endangered Great Indian Bustards through corporate funding and habitat restoration.
Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7
MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.
Death knell for the rural job guarantee, Pg7
MGNREGA replacement, Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Act, weakens demand-driven work, shifts funding, and centralizes power, impacting rural livelihoods.
India tops global doping list for the third consecutive year, Pg7
India tops WADA's doping offender list for the third year with 260 positive cases, raising concerns before hosting major events.
India tops global doping list for the third consecutive year, Pg7
India tops WADA's doping offender list for the third year with 260 positive cases, raising concerns before hosting major events.
On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8
Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.
On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8
Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.
How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9
Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.
How are we protecting astronauts from deadly space debris?, Pg9
Space debris poses threat to spacecraft; Shenzhou-20 incident highlights need for mitigation strategies like Whipple shields and debris tracking.
NITI Aayog proposes $10-bn research fund, scholarships to ‘globalise’ higher education, Pg10
NITI Aayog proposes $10 billion research fund and Vishwa Bandhu scholarships to globalize Indian higher education by 2047.
NITI Aayog proposes $10-bn research fund, scholarships to ‘globalise’ higher education, Pg10
NITI Aayog proposes $10 billion research fund and Vishwa Bandhu scholarships to globalize Indian higher education by 2047.
PSU signs pact with Safran group to make advanced defence systems in India, Pg12
India Optel Limited partners with Safran to produce high-precision defence systems, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and enhancing battlefield accuracy.
PSU signs pact with Safran group to make advanced defence systems in India, Pg12
India Optel Limited partners with Safran to produce high-precision defence systems, boosting indigenous defence manufacturing and enhancing battlefield accuracy.
Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12
Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Anjadip, indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, joins the Navy, Pg12
Indian Navy commissions 'Anjadip,' advanced anti-submarine warfare vessel, boosting coastal security and indigenous defense capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
NASA loses touch with MAVEN craft which reached Mars just before Mangalyaan, PgII
NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after decade-long mission studying Martian atmosphere; recovery efforts underway.
NASA loses touch with MAVEN craft which reached Mars just before Mangalyaan, PgII
NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after decade-long mission studying Martian atmosphere; recovery efforts underway.
India, NZ wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years, Pg1
India and New Zealand conclude FTA negotiations, targeting doubled bilateral trade in five years, pending legal review and parliamentary approval.
India, NZ wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years, Pg1
India and New Zealand conclude FTA negotiations, targeting doubled bilateral trade in five years, pending legal review and parliamentary approval.
Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial, Pg1
ED to expedite PMLA investigations, focusing on cybercrimes and terror financing, amid criticism of slow trials and case backlogs.
Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial, Pg1
ED to expedite PMLA investigations, focusing on cybercrimes and terror financing, amid criticism of slow trials and case backlogs.
‘Top 20 polluted stations of 2024 located in Delhi-NCR’, Pg4
Delhi-NCR remains India's pollution hotspot despite improvements; Jahangirpuri recorded highest PM10 levels, reveals Health Effects Institute analysis.
‘Top 20 polluted stations of 2024 located in Delhi-NCR’, Pg4
Delhi-NCR remains India's pollution hotspot despite improvements; Jahangirpuri recorded highest PM10 levels, reveals Health Effects Institute analysis.
CAQM reviews steps to curb air pollution in NCR, Pg4
CAQM's 26th meeting addresses NCR air pollution: GRAP revisions, vehicular emission controls, and stubble burning reduction by 92%.
CAQM reviews steps to curb air pollution in NCR, Pg4
CAQM's 26th meeting addresses NCR air pollution: GRAP revisions, vehicular emission controls, and stubble burning reduction by 92%.
Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Lanka as PM special envoy, Pg6
Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as PM's envoy, pledging India's support through 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' with 1,134 tonnes of aid.
Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Lanka as PM special envoy, Pg6
Jaishankar visits cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as PM's envoy, pledging India's support through 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' with 1,134 tonnes of aid.
India, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system, Pg6
India, France collaborate to produce advanced SIGMA 30 navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight for enhanced artillery and anti-drone capabilities.
India, France sign pact to produce direct firing sight, navigation system, Pg6
India, France collaborate to produce advanced SIGMA 30 navigation system and CM3-MR direct firing sight for enhanced artillery and anti-drone capabilities.
Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8
N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.
Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8
N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.
Assam invokes 1950 expulsion law again, Pg12
Assam administration invokes 1950 expulsion law to deport declared foreigners, raising concerns over human rights and due process.
Assam invokes 1950 expulsion law again, Pg12
Assam administration invokes 1950 expulsion law to deport declared foreigners, raising concerns over human rights and due process.
US welcomes SHANTI Bill: 'A step towards stronger energy security ties', Pg12
US hails India's SHANTI Bill, paving way for enhanced energy security cooperation and nuclear R&D partnership.
US welcomes SHANTI Bill: 'A step towards stronger energy security ties', Pg12
US hails India's SHANTI Bill, paving way for enhanced energy security cooperation and nuclear R&D partnership.
JAXA mission onboard H3 rocket fails at second stage, Pg12
JAXA's H3 rocket mission fails during second stage, impacting future lunar exploration and ISRO's Chandrayaan-5 mission partnership.
JAXA mission onboard H3 rocket fails at second stage, Pg12
JAXA's H3 rocket mission fails during second stage, impacting future lunar exploration and ISRO's Chandrayaan-5 mission partnership.
Aravalli benchmark could have effects beyond mining, Pg13
Aravalli Hills' new definition sparks controversy; critics allege ecological threat due to relaxed mining regulations and exclusion of key areas.
Aravalli benchmark could have effects beyond mining, Pg13
Aravalli Hills' new definition sparks controversy; critics allege ecological threat due to relaxed mining regulations and exclusion of key areas.
Higher education Bill puts focus on simplifying governance, Pg13
Government introduces bill to establish single higher education commission, consolidating UGC, AICTE, and NCTE, raising centralization concerns.
Higher education Bill puts focus on simplifying governance, Pg13
Government introduces bill to establish single higher education commission, consolidating UGC, AICTE, and NCTE, raising centralization concerns.
15 yrs after Fukushima disaster, Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, Pg14
Japan restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, world's largest, 15 years post-Fukushima, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
15 yrs after Fukushima disaster, Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, Pg14
Japan restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, world's largest, 15 years post-Fukushima, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Continued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth, Pg15
RBI emphasizes macroeconomic focus and reforms for sustained high growth amidst global trade uncertainties and Mexico's tariff hikes on Indian exports.
Continued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth, Pg15
RBI emphasizes macroeconomic focus and reforms for sustained high growth amidst global trade uncertainties and Mexico's tariff hikes on Indian exports.
Oct sees net FDI outflow of $1.55 billion: RBI data, Pg15
RBI data reveals $1.55 billion net FDI outflow in October amidst rising concerns over foreign investor pullout and rupee depreciation.
Oct sees net FDI outflow of $1.55 billion: RBI data, Pg15
RBI data reveals $1.55 billion net FDI outflow in October amidst rising concerns over foreign investor pullout and rupee depreciation.
Tata Electronics signs chip deal with Japan's ROHM, Pg15
Tata Electronics partners with ROHM for automotive semiconductor assembly, boosting India's Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor mission.
Tata Electronics signs chip deal with Japan's ROHM, Pg15
Tata Electronics partners with ROHM for automotive semiconductor assembly, boosting India's Rs 76,000 crore semiconductor mission.
ArcelorMittal lines up $900 mn for 1 GW renewable push in India, Pg15
ArcelorMittal earmarks $900 million investment for 1 GW renewable energy projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to power AMNS India.
ArcelorMittal lines up $900 mn for 1 GW renewable push in India, Pg15
ArcelorMittal earmarks $900 million investment for 1 GW renewable energy projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to power AMNS India.
Trade tiff: China hits EU dairy with up to 42.7% tariffs, Pg15
China imposes up to 42.7% tariffs on EU dairy in retaliation for electric vehicle tariffs, escalating trade tensions.
Trade tiff: China hits EU dairy with up to 42.7% tariffs, Pg15
China imposes up to 42.7% tariffs on EU dairy in retaliation for electric vehicle tariffs, escalating trade tensions.
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