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SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1
Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.
SC status only for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: top court, Pg1
Supreme Court affirms SC status limited to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs; conversion to other religions results in loss of status.
Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1
Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.
Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1
Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.
Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6
Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.
Looking back at the lockdown, lessons in leadership, Pg6
Tamil Nadu CM reflects on COVID-19 lockdown challenges, highlighting governance lessons, healthcare priorities, and economic resilience strategies implemented during the crisis.
Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.
Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India, Pg6
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals India's stagnant score of 39, highlighting governance challenges amidst economic growth.
The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7
Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.
The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7
Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.
Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S., Pg7
US faces military, monetary constraints amid prolonged Iran conflict, depleting missile stockpiles and straining mineral supply chains.
Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S., Pg7
US faces military, monetary constraints amid prolonged Iran conflict, depleting missile stockpiles and straining mineral supply chains.
When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8
CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.
When the Chief Justice steps away, Pg8
CJI's recusal from CEC appointment case sparks debate on judicial conduct, conflict of interest, and the need for recusal codification.
LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12
Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.
LS passes new transgender Bill as MPs stage walkout, Pg12
Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout, mandating medical examination for gender determination, sparking outrage.
China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14
China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.
China maps the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with U.S., Pg14
China's extensive undersea mapping in strategic oceans raises concerns over potential submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies.
How BioPharma SHAKTI can transform biologics with non-animal models, PgII
BioPharma SHAKTI initiative aims to revolutionize biologics production using non-animal models, reducing costs and improving drug development timelines.
How BioPharma SHAKTI can transform biologics with non-animal models, PgII
BioPharma SHAKTI initiative aims to revolutionize biologics production using non-animal models, reducing costs and improving drug development timelines.
Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII
Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.
Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII
Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.
Harish Rana, first in country to get passive euthanasia nod, dies, Pg1
Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia recipient, dies after SC order; landmark case expands patient rights and eases procedures.
Harish Rana, first in country to get passive euthanasia nod, dies, Pg1
Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia recipient, dies after SC order; landmark case expands patient rights and eases procedures.
Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9
Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.
Women's quota: Govt to take Opp on board for hike in LS, Assembly seats, Pg9
Government seeks consensus on increasing Lok Sabha and Assembly seats for women's quota implementation post-Assembly elections, requiring constitutional amendments.
Permanent commission, pensionary benefits for eligible women officers: SC, Pg11
Supreme Court mandates permanent commission and pension for eligible women officers, addressing systemic bias in armed forces' evaluation processes.
Permanent commission, pensionary benefits for eligible women officers: SC, Pg11
Supreme Court mandates permanent commission and pension for eligible women officers, addressing systemic bias in armed forces' evaluation processes.
No refund for ticket cancellation up to 8 hrs before departure: Rlys, Pg11
Railways Minister announces passenger-centric reforms, including changes to ticket cancellation refunds, salt and automobile transportation, and contractor eligibility.
No refund for ticket cancellation up to 8 hrs before departure: Rlys, Pg11
Railways Minister announces passenger-centric reforms, including changes to ticket cancellation refunds, salt and automobile transportation, and contractor eligibility.
New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12
India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.
New campaign against old scourge is welcome, Pg12
India launches 100-day campaign targeting TB elimination by improving diagnostics, support, and community engagement in high-risk areas.
Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12
India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.
Against cervical cancer, vaccine is a new beginning, Pg12
India launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer and protect adolescent girls' health.
Long delays, burdened courts: We need a national mission for negotiated justice, Pg13
National mission 'Sahmati Samadhan Nyaya' proposed to promote plea bargaining, reduce case backlogs, and ensure quicker, fairer justice delivery.
Long delays, burdened courts: We need a national mission for negotiated justice, Pg13
National mission 'Sahmati Samadhan Nyaya' proposed to promote plea bargaining, reduce case backlogs, and ensure quicker, fairer justice delivery.
‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16
Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.
‘Regime change needs air power with ground troops’, Pg16
Ex-Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa analyzes US-Iran conflict, emphasizing air power's limitations without ground troops for regime change.
Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16
Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.
Do protections for SCs carry over with conversion? What law says, Pg16
Supreme Court affirms converted Christians cannot claim SC protections, reinforcing link between caste identity and religion under Constitution Order, 1950.
Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16
AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.
Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16
AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.
Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17
Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.
Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17
Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.
West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17
West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.
West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17
West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.
NASA to spend $20 bn on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station, Pg18
NASA redirects $20 billion from Lunar Gateway to establish a moon base within seven years, prioritizing lunar surface operations.
NASA to spend $20 bn on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station, Pg18
NASA redirects $20 billion from Lunar Gateway to establish a moon base within seven years, prioritizing lunar surface operations.
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