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IMO announces plan to evacuate vessels stuck in Persian Gulf, Pg1
IMO unveils massive plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers and hundreds of vessels stranded in the war-torn Persian Gulf.
IMO announces plan to evacuate vessels stuck in Persian Gulf, Pg1
IMO unveils massive plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers and hundreds of vessels stranded in the war-torn Persian Gulf.
Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1
Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.
Centre tightens norms for foreign contributions, Pg1
Union Home Ministry amends FCRA rules, imposing strict activity lists, disclosure norms, and hefty fines up to 30% for NGOs receiving foreign funds.
Wang Yi calls for resuming dialogue mechanism, Pg1
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges India to resume dialogue mechanisms and manage border issues, preventing them from affecting overall bilateral relations.
Wang Yi calls for resuming dialogue mechanism, Pg1
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges India to resume dialogue mechanisms and manage border issues, preventing them from affecting overall bilateral relations.
The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity, Pg2
AI's 'hallucinations' are intrinsically linked to creativity in large language models, revealing fundamental computational limits and demanding new verification institutions.
The strange link between AI hallucination and creativity, Pg2
AI's 'hallucinations' are intrinsically linked to creativity in large language models, revealing fundamental computational limits and demanding new verification institutions.
Carbon isotopes: clocks of sorts, Pg2
James Webb Space Telescope reveals interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed 12 billion years ago from a primordial planetary system, offering cosmic origin insights.
Carbon isotopes: clocks of sorts, Pg2
James Webb Space Telescope reveals interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS formed 12 billion years ago from a primordial planetary system, offering cosmic origin insights.
Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12
Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.
Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12
Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.
India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale, Pg12
India's tech vision often falters at global scale; urgent need to commercialize AI, quantum, space innovations into competitive industries for future dominance.
India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale, Pg12
India's tech vision often falters at global scale; urgent need to commercialize AI, quantum, space innovations into competitive industries for future dominance.
Evident distress, Pg12
India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.
Evident distress, Pg12
India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.
India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13
India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.
India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13
India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.
Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14
Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.
Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14
Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.
Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16
Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.
Centre is trying to dilute its promise, say Ladakh groups, Pg16
Ladakh observes shutdown as groups accuse Centre of diluting promises on Sixth Schedule, Article 371, and Statehood, demanding democratic rights and resource protection.
BRICS can play a key role in tackling terrorism: PM, Pg16
PM Modi asserts BRICS's vital role in global security, combating terrorism, cyber threats, and championing Global South interests during India's 2026 chairship.
BRICS can play a key role in tackling terrorism: PM, Pg16
PM Modi asserts BRICS's vital role in global security, combating terrorism, cyber threats, and championing Global South interests during India's 2026 chairship.
Iran-U.S. pact has helped in energy, fertilizer flow: govt., Pg18
Iran-U.S. 14-point MoU reopens Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital energy and fertilizer supplies for India, says MEA.
Iran-U.S. pact has helped in energy, fertilizer flow: govt., Pg18
Iran-U.S. 14-point MoU reopens Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital energy and fertilizer supplies for India, says MEA.
Tehran says it won’t permit IAEA inspectors at bombed nuclear sites, Pg20
Tehran defiantly blocks IAEA inspectors from US-Israel bombed nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) amidst fragile peace talks.
Tehran says it won’t permit IAEA inspectors at bombed nuclear sites, Pg20
Tehran defiantly blocks IAEA inspectors from US-Israel bombed nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) amidst fragile peace talks.
111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1
India's inland water transport sector sees massive expansion with 111 National Waterways notified, a significant jump from 5 in 2014.
111 National Waterways notified, up from 5 in 2014, Pg1
India's inland water transport sector sees massive expansion with 111 National Waterways notified, a significant jump from 5 in 2014.
India - World No. 1 in Ship Recycling, Pg1
India achieves World No. 1 status in ship recycling, surpassing Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.
India - World No. 1 in Ship Recycling, Pg1
India achieves World No. 1 status in ship recycling, surpassing Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years ahead of schedule.
Sagarmala Programme, Pg1
Sagarmala Programme expands India's port connectivity with over 7,100 km of new infrastructure, boosting coastal development and trade.
Sagarmala Programme, Pg1
Sagarmala Programme expands India's port connectivity with over 7,100 km of new infrastructure, boosting coastal development and trade.
Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Pg1
India launches ambitious Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, targeting 10,000 MMTPA port capacity via 300+ strategic initiatives.
Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Pg1
India launches ambitious Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, targeting 10,000 MMTPA port capacity via 300+ strategic initiatives.
National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, Pg1
India's National Maritime Heritage Complex at ancient Lothal, envisioned as the world's largest maritime museum, will preserve India's rich naval history.
National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, Pg1
India's National Maritime Heritage Complex at ancient Lothal, envisioned as the world's largest maritime museum, will preserve India's rich naval history.
India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1
India's first hydrogen-powered ferry unveiled in Varanasi, revolutionizing green transport by December 2025, boosting sustainable inland waterways.
India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1
India's first hydrogen-powered ferry unveiled in Varanasi, revolutionizing green transport by December 2025, boosting sustainable inland waterways.
Via Lipulekh: At 17,000 Ft, A Trade door opens into China, Pg3
India reopens strategic Lipulekh Pass at 17,000 ft for cross-border trade with China after seven years, reviving traditional livelihoods amidst geopolitical complexities.
Via Lipulekh: At 17,000 Ft, A Trade door opens into China, Pg3
India reopens strategic Lipulekh Pass at 17,000 ft for cross-border trade with China after seven years, reviving traditional livelihoods amidst geopolitical complexities.
For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3
Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.
For farmers, bajra crop of choice: Short maturity, low water, fertiliser need, Pg3
Farmers increasingly choose bajra for short maturity, low water, and fertilizer needs, ensuring profitability amidst El Niño-influenced deficient monsoons.
India, US start trade talks, Pg3
India, US intensify trade talks to finalize deal, navigating US tariff threats and India's market access concerns before July 24 deadline.
India, US start trade talks, Pg3
India, US intensify trade talks to finalize deal, navigating US tariff threats and India's market access concerns before July 24 deadline.
Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6
Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.
Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6
Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.
Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9
Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.
Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9
Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.
Army initiates procurement of 3 target systems for aerial warfare, Pg9
Indian Army initiates procurement of three advanced target systems to train troops against evolving aerial threats like drone swarms and missile-like attacks.
Army initiates procurement of 3 target systems for aerial warfare, Pg9
Indian Army initiates procurement of three advanced target systems to train troops against evolving aerial threats like drone swarms and missile-like attacks.
India doesn't just need start-ups, but scale-ups that become global giants, Pg12
India must foster 'scale-ups' beyond startups, creating global giants with substantial profits to boost productivity, innovation, and high-income economic transition.
India doesn't just need start-ups, but scale-ups that become global giants, Pg12
India must foster 'scale-ups' beyond startups, creating global giants with substantial profits to boost productivity, innovation, and high-income economic transition.
Why industry can’t afford to wait for the state to drive the robotics revolution, Pg13
India's industry must drive the robotics revolution, as the global embodied intelligence race between US and China intensifies, challenging India's labor advantage.
Why industry can’t afford to wait for the state to drive the robotics revolution, Pg13
India's industry must drive the robotics revolution, as the global embodied intelligence race between US and China intensifies, challenging India's labor advantage.
The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13
Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.
The fire-safety crisis is hiding in plain sight, Pg13
Escalating fire crisis exposes India's systemic governance failures, lax building code enforcement, and critical urban planning deficiencies in congested urban areas.
From Ukraine to Lebanon, 'invisible' drones are redefining asymmetric warfare, Pg14
Invisible fibre-optic drones redefine asymmetric warfare, challenging Israel's advanced defense systems; India eyes hard-kill countermeasures against this emerging threat.
From Ukraine to Lebanon, 'invisible' drones are redefining asymmetric warfare, Pg14
Invisible fibre-optic drones redefine asymmetric warfare, challenging Israel's advanced defense systems; India eyes hard-kill countermeasures against this emerging threat.
June pvt sector growth slips to three-month low, PMI shows, Pg15
HSBC PMI shows India's private sector growth hits three-month low in June, driven by weaker demand and declining business confidence.
June pvt sector growth slips to three-month low, PMI shows, Pg15
HSBC PMI shows India's private sector growth hits three-month low in June, driven by weaker demand and declining business confidence.
China beats US with world's fastest supercomputer, Pg15
China's LinShenShine supercomputer, with domestic chips, overtakes US for world's fastest, signaling self-reliance amidst intense AI and tech competition.
China beats US with world's fastest supercomputer, Pg15
China's LinShenShine supercomputer, with domestic chips, overtakes US for world's fastest, signaling self-reliance amidst intense AI and tech competition.
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