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Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1
Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.
Centre signals early delimitation, women’s quota for 2029 polls, Pg1
Government proposes delimitation based on 2011 Census, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women before 2029 elections.
The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8
WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.
The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis, Pg8
WHO endorses innovative TB diagnostic tools; India's NTEP leverages AI and portable X-rays for community screening and early detection.
Grim future, Pg8
India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.
Grim future, Pg8
India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.
Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10
RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Rejection rate of Right to Information applications in 2024-25, Pg10
RTI application rejection rate drops to 3.26% in 2024-25, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10
Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.
Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership, Pg10
Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah navigates delicate balancing act between India, China, and US amidst geopolitical shifts and domestic expectations.
How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11
Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.
How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11
Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.
Centre to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Pg14
Government to amend FCRA, enabling asset seizure, expanding 'key functionary' definition, and mandating central approval for investigations.
Centre to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Pg14
Government to amend FCRA, enabling asset seizure, expanding 'key functionary' definition, and mandating central approval for investigations.
Centre launches AI skilling drive with Google, YouTube, Pg14
Centre's AI skilling initiative, in collaboration with Google and YouTube, aims to train 15,000 youth in AI by 2026.
Centre launches AI skilling drive with Google, YouTube, Pg14
Centre's AI skilling initiative, in collaboration with Google and YouTube, aims to train 15,000 youth in AI by 2026.
New way helps superconductor break temperature record, PgII
Scientists achieve superconductivity at -122°C under normal pressure using 'pressure quenching' technique, breaking 33-year record with Hg1223 material.
New way helps superconductor break temperature record, PgII
Scientists achieve superconductivity at -122°C under normal pressure using 'pressure quenching' technique, breaking 33-year record with Hg1223 material.
Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII
Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.
Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII
Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.
Dialogue and diplomacy only solution, Hormuz blockage unacceptable: PM, Pg1
PM Modi advocates dialogue for West Asia peace, opposes Hormuz blockage amid economic and security challenges for India.
Dialogue and diplomacy only solution, Hormuz blockage unacceptable: PM, Pg1
PM Modi advocates dialogue for West Asia peace, opposes Hormuz blockage amid economic and security challenges for India.
One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1
Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.
One face, 463 cameras: Facial recognition fights crime on Mumbai rly platforms, Pg1
Mumbai Railways deploys facial recognition system across 463 cameras, aiding police in solving crimes and tracing missing persons effectively.
Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4
CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.
Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4
CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.
War in Gulf raises concern over helium supplies, critical for MRI machines, Pg4
Gulf tensions disrupt helium supply, threatening MRI costs and installations in India, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient affordability.
War in Gulf raises concern over helium supplies, critical for MRI machines, Pg4
Gulf tensions disrupt helium supply, threatening MRI costs and installations in India, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient affordability.
Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.
Govt refers companies laws amendment Bill to House panel after Opp objections, Pg6
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill 2024, proposing LLP & Companies Act changes, faces opposition scrutiny; sent to joint parliamentary committee.
Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9
US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.
Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9
US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.
Scientists investigate how TB bacteria hide, adapt and survive (WORLD TB DAY), Pg9
Scientists discover how TB bacteria evade immune system by reshaping outer membrane, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Scientists investigate how TB bacteria hide, adapt and survive (WORLD TB DAY), Pg9
Scientists discover how TB bacteria evade immune system by reshaping outer membrane, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment strategies.
A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10
Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.
A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity, Pg10
Geopolitical turmoil highlights India's energy vulnerability; transition to electricity, EVs, and domestic manufacturing vital for energy security.
Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10
WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.
Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10
WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.
For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11
Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.
For transgenders, law makes them ask who they are, Pg11
Transgender Persons Bill 2026 redefines 'transgender', raising concerns over self-determination and constitutional rights, potentially impacting dignity and equality.
Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11
Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.
Broken UGC needs reform. But the new higher education bill is not the answer, Pg11
Proposed higher education bill raises concerns over centralization, autonomy, and state funding, potentially worsening existing issues within the UGC.
SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13
SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.
SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13
SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.
6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13
India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.
6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13
India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.
Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13
India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.
Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13
India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.
Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13
Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.
Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13
Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.
Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14
India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.
Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14
India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.
US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14
US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.
US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14
US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.
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