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India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.
India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.
Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.
Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.
India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6
India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.
India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6
India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.
March of the Republic, Pg6
President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.
March of the Republic, Pg6
President Murmu highlights India's self-reliance, economic progress, and constitutional ideals on Republic Day eve, urging reflection on persistent struggles.
Mind the time, Pg6
RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.
Mind the time, Pg6
RBI report highlights uneven demographic transition across Indian states, raising concerns about fiscal management, social security, and equitable development.
Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7
UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.
Cybercrime and a global governance crisis, Pg7
UN Cybercrime Convention exposes global governance crisis as India, US, others abstain amid concerns over data control and human rights.
When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7
AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.
When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7
AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.
Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.
Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.
How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8
U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.
How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8
U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.
How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8
China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.
How is China framing its Antarctic ambitions?, Pg8
China proposes Antarctic law, signalling ambition to strengthen presence and shape rules within the Antarctic Treaty System amidst growing geopolitical interest.
Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10
Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.
Method to count caste during Census not yet decided, clarity likely by July: officials, Pg10
Caste enumeration methodology for Census 2027 delayed; final questionnaire expected by September amid opposition scrutiny and digital data collection.
IAF achieved air superiority over Pak. in Sindoor: Swiss think tank, Pg10
Swiss report reveals IAF's air superiority over Pakistan in 2025 after strategic strikes crippling PAF capabilities.
IAF achieved air superiority over Pak. in Sindoor: Swiss think tank, Pg10
Swiss report reveals IAF's air superiority over Pakistan in 2025 after strategic strikes crippling PAF capabilities.
Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10
Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.
Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10
Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.
Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12
UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.
Uproar intensifies against new UGC equity regulations, Pg12
UGC's 2026 equity regulations face backlash over caste discrimination definition and alleged bias against general category students.
Europe & India to work together to shape a new global order: EU chief, Pg1
EU and India deepen ties with strategic agenda, FTA, defence partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for a new global order.
Europe & India to work together to shape a new global order: EU chief, Pg1
EU and India deepen ties with strategic agenda, FTA, defence partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for a new global order.
Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1
India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.
Conclusion of talks on FTA set to be announced today; pact later this year, Pg1
India and EU set to announce conclusion of FTA negotiations, aiming for formal signing later this year.
Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1
Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.
Age rating to list of don'ts: Draft rules on obscenity online, Pg1
Centre proposes draft IT rules 2026 for age-based classification and regulation of online content to combat obscenity.
Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1
Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.
Top China general removed for ‘leaking’ n-plan to US: Report, Pg1
Top Chinese General Zhang Youxia faces probe for allegedly leaking nuclear secrets to US amid military purge.
Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5
India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.
Military might, with a dash of Sindoor, Pg5
India's 77th Republic Day showcases military might, 'Operation Sindoor' display, and EU contingent participation for the first time.
As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8
Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.
As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8
Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.
MNRE, FinMin discuss capex relief for wafer, polysilicon units, Pg11
MNRE seeks Finance Ministry's nod for capex subsidy to boost solar PV upstream manufacturing, aiming to reduce import dependence.
MNRE, FinMin discuss capex relief for wafer, polysilicon units, Pg11
MNRE seeks Finance Ministry's nod for capex subsidy to boost solar PV upstream manufacturing, aiming to reduce import dependence.
Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11
Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.
Trump's policies, sanctions turn central banks to gold, drive de-dollarisation, Pg11
Central banks globally increase gold reserves amid Trump's policies, trade sanctions, and de-dollarization trends, impacting global financial markets.
SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11
SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.
SEBI survey: Why just 3.21 cr Indian households invest in securities markets, Pg11
SEBI survey reveals only 9.5% of Indian households invest in securities, highlighting under-penetration despite market growth till October 2025.
India before FY27 Union Budget, Pg11
FY27 Union Budget to address government spending, taxation, and infrastructure investment amid 'goldilocks' economy, says BofA Securities report.
India before FY27 Union Budget, Pg11
FY27 Union Budget to address government spending, taxation, and infrastructure investment amid 'goldilocks' economy, says BofA Securities report.
US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11
US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.
US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11
US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.
India to expand its hypersonic arsenal with LR-AShM missile, Pg12
DRDO unveils Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) with 1,500km range, enhancing India's naval capabilities and strategic dominance.
India to expand its hypersonic arsenal with LR-AShM missile, Pg12
DRDO unveils Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) with 1,500km range, enhancing India's naval capabilities and strategic dominance.
India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12
India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.
India has most road accident deaths in the world. Can 'talking cars' curb these?, Pg12
India plans 'talking cars' with V2V tech using 30 GHz spectrum to cut road accident deaths, facing cyber risks.
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