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CBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1
CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.
CBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1
CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.
Oppn. seeks rollback of new FCRA rules, flags adverse impact on civil society, Pg1
Opposition leaders urge PM Modi to withdraw new FCRA rules, warning of civil society strangulation and constitutional freedom violations.
Oppn. seeks rollback of new FCRA rules, flags adverse impact on civil society, Pg1
Opposition leaders urge PM Modi to withdraw new FCRA rules, warning of civil society strangulation and constitutional freedom violations.
3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1
Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.
3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1
Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.
As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2
India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.
As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2
India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.
India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8
India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.
India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8
India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.
Onerous rules, Pg8
Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.
Onerous rules, Pg8
Centre notifies stringent FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, imposing onerous restrictions on NGOs, sparking fears of stifling civil society and advocacy.
Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution, Pg8
Pope Leo XIV and global leaders demand urgent human-centric AI governance, fearing job displacement, misinformation, and threats to human dignity amidst the tech revolution.
Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution, Pg8
Pope Leo XIV and global leaders demand urgent human-centric AI governance, fearing job displacement, misinformation, and threats to human dignity amidst the tech revolution.
Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9
Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.
Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9
Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.
Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10
ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.
Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10
ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.
Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws, Pg10
India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.
Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws, Pg10
India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.
Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched for Ebola screening, Pg14
Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal, enabling contactless Ebola screening and bolstering public health surveillance.
Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched for Ebola screening, Pg14
Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal, enabling contactless Ebola screening and bolstering public health surveillance.
More drugs to get QR codes amid fight against fake products, Pg14
Union Health Ministry expands QR code mandate to vaccines, antimicrobials, and anti-cancer drugs under Drugs Rules, 1945, combating spurious medicines.
More drugs to get QR codes amid fight against fake products, Pg14
Union Health Ministry expands QR code mandate to vaccines, antimicrobials, and anti-cancer drugs under Drugs Rules, 1945, combating spurious medicines.
Netra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.
Netra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.
Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16
Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.
Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16
Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.
China defends recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan after ‘alarm’, Pg16
China defends provocative patrols east of Taiwan, drawing 'alarm' from UK, France, Germany over freedom of navigation.
China defends recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan after ‘alarm’, Pg16
China defends provocative patrols east of Taiwan, drawing 'alarm' from UK, France, Germany over freedom of navigation.
Iran warns against Hormuz Strait crossings without authorisation, Pg16
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten action against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings and propose 'maritime service fees', drawing sharp US condemnation over international waterway principles.
Iran warns against Hormuz Strait crossings without authorisation, Pg16
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten action against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings and propose 'maritime service fees', drawing sharp US condemnation over international waterway principles.
Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1
Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.
Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1
Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.
Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4
IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.
Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4
IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.
PM Modi to be Guest of Honour at Seychelles' 50th National Day, Pg5
PM Modi to grace Seychelles' 50th National Day as Guest of Honour, strengthening bilateral ties with military participation and high-level talks.
PM Modi to be Guest of Honour at Seychelles' 50th National Day, Pg5
PM Modi to grace Seychelles' 50th National Day as Guest of Honour, strengthening bilateral ties with military participation and high-level talks.
300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6
MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.
300 exotic items up for grabs as MEA opens up its gift collection to public, Pg6
MEA opens its Toshakhana, auctioning 300 exotic gifts like Rolex watches to the public for the first time, with proceeds funding the Consolidated Fund of India.
Trauma centre: Why states dragging their feet, Pg8
Supreme Court slams states for lagging 112 NERS integration, advocates 'Right to Trauma Care' law amidst poor emergency response.
Trauma centre: Why states dragging their feet, Pg8
Supreme Court slams states for lagging 112 NERS integration, advocates 'Right to Trauma Care' law amidst poor emergency response.
With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9
BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.
With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9
BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.
A Nalanda model for the 21st century, Pg10
India must embrace 'cognitive power' for 21st-century national advantage, leveraging a modern Nalanda model for strategic development and global influence.
A Nalanda model for the 21st century, Pg10
India must embrace 'cognitive power' for 21st-century national advantage, leveraging a modern Nalanda model for strategic development and global influence.
Global South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10
China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.
Global South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10
China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.
‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12
CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.
‘100%’ tag on label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined 2 companies, Pg12
CCPA fines two companies Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' product claims, enforcing Consumer Protection Act 2019 against deceptive advertising and unfair trade practices.
If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12
MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.
If passport is not proof of citizenship, what is, Pg12
MEA clarifies passports are travel documents, not standalone citizenship proof, sparking debate on India's complex legal framework and lack of universal certificate.
Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12
Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.
Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12
Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.
Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13
Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.
Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13
Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.
Relief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13
RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.
Relief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13
RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.
‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13
Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.
‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13
Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.
RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13
RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.
RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13
RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.
As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14
Hormuz oil flow rebounds as US reassures Gulf allies on Iran deal, but Tehran asserts control amid suspected ship attack.
As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14
Hormuz oil flow rebounds as US reassures Gulf allies on Iran deal, but Tehran asserts control amid suspected ship attack.
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