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U.S. sanctions Russian oil majors; Indian refiners poised to cut buy, Pg1
US sanctions on Russian oil majors trigger global price surge; Indian refiners poised to cut imports amid geopolitical pressure.
U.S. sanctions Russian oil majors; Indian refiners poised to cut buy, Pg1
US sanctions on Russian oil majors trigger global price surge; Indian refiners poised to cut imports amid geopolitical pressure.
Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1
Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.
Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1
Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.
Good job, Pg10
Tamil Nadu amends Factories Rules, 1950, permitting women in hazardous industries with consent, promoting gender equity.
Good job, Pg10
Tamil Nadu amends Factories Rules, 1950, permitting women in hazardous industries with consent, promoting gender equity.
The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility, Pg10
UN at 80: calls for UNSC reforms intensify amidst shifting global order, India's bid for permanent seat gains momentum.
The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility, Pg10
UN at 80: calls for UNSC reforms intensify amidst shifting global order, India's bid for permanent seat gains momentum.
Synthetic media, Pg10
Government mandates labeling of AI-generated content under IT Rules, 2021, aiming to combat disinformation and safeguard electoral integrity.
Synthetic media, Pg10
Government mandates labeling of AI-generated content under IT Rules, 2021, aiming to combat disinformation and safeguard electoral integrity.
Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11
Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.
Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11
Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.
Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12
Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.
Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12
Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.
How do monsoons affect Tamil Nadu, Pg12.
The northeast monsoon arrived early over Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive year, with forecasters predicting another season of above-average rainfall. While typically seen as beneficial, policymakers are now being urged to reconsider the assumption that “excess rain is good,” given the mounting environmental and infrastructural challenges it brings.
How do monsoons affect Tamil Nadu, Pg12.
The northeast monsoon arrived early over Tamil Nadu for the second consecutive year, with forecasters predicting another season of above-average rainfall. While typically seen as beneficial, policymakers are now being urged to reconsider the assumption that “excess rain is good,” given the mounting environmental and infrastructural challenges it brings.
Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.
As air pollution in Delhi worsens during winter, authorities have proposed cloud seeding as a potential fix to clear the smog. However, experts argue that this is a scientifically weak and ethically misplaced solution, offering only temporary relief while ignoring the root causes of pollution.
Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.
As air pollution in Delhi worsens during winter, authorities have proposed cloud seeding as a potential fix to clear the smog. However, experts argue that this is a scientifically weak and ethically misplaced solution, offering only temporary relief while ignoring the root causes of pollution.
Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.
US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.
Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.
US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.
US slaps sanctions on top 2 Russian oil firms to push Moscow into peace talks, Pg1.
US sanctions Russia's top oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, EU targets shadow fleet and crypto amid Ukraine war.
US slaps sanctions on top 2 Russian oil firms to push Moscow into peace talks, Pg1.
US sanctions Russia's top oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, EU targets shadow fleet and crypto amid Ukraine war.
No Trump meeting as PM to attend ASEAN summit online, Pg1.
PM Modi to virtually attend ASEAN-India Summit, precluding Trump meeting amid trade tensions and domestic political demands.
No Trump meeting as PM to attend ASEAN summit online, Pg1.
PM Modi to virtually attend ASEAN-India Summit, precluding Trump meeting amid trade tensions and domestic political demands.
India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth
India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.
India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth
India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.
Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.
Delhi gears up for first artificial rain via cloud seeding from October 28-30 after successful trial to combat 'very poor' air quality.
Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.
Delhi gears up for first artificial rain via cloud seeding from October 28-30 after successful trial to combat 'very poor' air quality.
Delhi HC stays regulator's curb on ORS branding in relief for J&J arm, Pg7.
Delhi HC halts FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' branding, protecting J&J arm's ₹155-180 crore product line amid regulatory dispute.
Delhi HC stays regulator's curb on ORS branding in relief for J&J arm, Pg7.
Delhi HC halts FSSAI's ban on 'ORS' branding, protecting J&J arm's ₹155-180 crore product line amid regulatory dispute.
India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.
India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.
India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.
India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.
PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.
EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.
PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.
EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.
They compromise a safety net, Pg13.
EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?
They compromise a safety net, Pg13.
EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?
Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14
Centre initiates process for appointing 53rd CJI, seeks recommendation from outgoing CJI Gavai, with Justice Surya Kant likely successor.
Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14
Centre initiates process for appointing 53rd CJI, seeks recommendation from outgoing CJI Gavai, with Justice Surya Kant likely successor.
2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.
Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.
2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.
Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.
Govt clears defence purchase proposals worth ₹79,000 crore, Pg15.
India bolsters military might with ₹79,000 crore defense procurement, including Nag missiles, warships, and surveillance systems.
Govt clears defence purchase proposals worth ₹79,000 crore, Pg15.
India bolsters military might with ₹79,000 crore defense procurement, including Nag missiles, warships, and surveillance systems.
Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.
Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.
Cipla seals deal to take Mounjaro, weight-loss drug, across country, Pg15.
Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to distribute Mounjaro (Yurpeak) nationwide, expanding access to innovative weight-loss therapy at competitive prices.
Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.
Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.
Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.
Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.
DCGI brings in stricter norms for tracking supply chain of high-risk solvents, Pg16
DCGI mandates digital tracking of high-risk solvent supply chains via ONDLS after cough syrup tragedy, enhancing drug safety.
DCGI brings in stricter norms for tracking supply chain of high-risk solvents, Pg16
DCGI mandates digital tracking of high-risk solvent supply chains via ONDLS after cough syrup tragedy, enhancing drug safety.
‘90% of Gaganyaan development work done’, Pg16
ISRO announces 90% completion of Gaganyaan mission development; crewed launch targeted for 2027 after three uncrewed missions.
‘90% of Gaganyaan development work done’, Pg16
ISRO announces 90% completion of Gaganyaan mission development; crewed launch targeted for 2027 after three uncrewed missions.
Tri-services to get systems, platforms for ₹79,000 cr., Pg16
DAC approves ₹79,000 crore defence acquisition proposals boosting capabilities of Army, Navy, and Air Force through indigenous platforms.
Tri-services to get systems, platforms for ₹79,000 cr., Pg16
DAC approves ₹79,000 crore defence acquisition proposals boosting capabilities of Army, Navy, and Air Force through indigenous platforms.
India, Bhutan review border management and security, Pg16
India and Bhutan enhance border security cooperation, addressing cross-border movement and integrated check posts in Thimphu meet after 2019.
India, Bhutan review border management and security, Pg16
India and Bhutan enhance border security cooperation, addressing cross-border movement and integrated check posts in Thimphu meet after 2019.
GOVT INITIATES STEPS TO APPOINT 53RD CJI, Pg16.
Government commences process for appointing 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant likely successor with 15-month tenure.
GOVT INITIATES STEPS TO APPOINT 53RD CJI, Pg16.
Government commences process for appointing 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant likely successor with 15-month tenure.
The growing menace of deepfakes & how govt seeks to counter it with AI content labelling, Pg17.
Government proposes mandatory AI content labelling to combat deepfakes, ensuring transparency and user awareness on social media platforms.
The growing menace of deepfakes & how govt seeks to counter it with AI content labelling, Pg17.
Government proposes mandatory AI content labelling to combat deepfakes, ensuring transparency and user awareness on social media platforms.
RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.
RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.
RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.
RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.
UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.
UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.
China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.
China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.
China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.
China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.
'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.
Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.
'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.
Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.
China GDP: twin takeaways, Pg19.
China's GDP growth slows to 4.8% amid trade tensions, weak consumption, and property slump, raising concerns about economic stability.
China GDP: twin takeaways, Pg19.
China's GDP growth slows to 4.8% amid trade tensions, weak consumption, and property slump, raising concerns about economic stability.
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