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‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1
India and EU seal landmark FTA, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade ties and geopolitical stability.
‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1
India and EU seal landmark FTA, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade ties and geopolitical stability.
The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6
Rupee's decline driven by US trade policies; Diplomacy needed to resolve tariff disputes and stem capital outflows.
The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6
Rupee's decline driven by US trade policies; Diplomacy needed to resolve tariff disputes and stem capital outflows.
A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6
India proposes fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2027-2032, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption.
A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6
India proposes fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2027-2032, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption.
Manufacturing woes, Pg6
PLI scheme faces hurdles in solar PV and battery manufacturing due to tech gaps and stringent norms.
Manufacturing woes, Pg6
PLI scheme faces hurdles in solar PV and battery manufacturing due to tech gaps and stringent norms.
Pressure points, Pg6
U.S. policy towards Venezuela is criticized as 'naked imperialism,' aiming to control oil resources through neocolonialism and economic pressure.
Pressure points, Pg6
U.S. policy towards Venezuela is criticized as 'naked imperialism,' aiming to control oil resources through neocolonialism and economic pressure.
Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7
New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.
Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7
New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.
The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8
India's power sector emissions drop by 4.1%, a 38 million tonne CO2 equivalent reduction in 11 months.
The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8
India's power sector emissions drop by 4.1%, a 38 million tonne CO2 equivalent reduction in 11 months.
In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10
India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.
In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10
India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.
Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10
SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.
Plea in SC contests UGC regulations limiting reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Pg10
SC hears plea challenging UGC's Regulation 3(c), alleging discrimination against upper castes by limiting caste-based discrimination protection.
At summit, EU asked India to put ‘pressure’ on Russia to end war, says Kaja Kallas, Pg11
EU urges India to pressure Russia for peace amid concerns over Ukraine war's global impact and trade coercion.
At summit, EU asked India to put ‘pressure’ on Russia to end war, says Kaja Kallas, Pg11
EU urges India to pressure Russia for peace amid concerns over Ukraine war's global impact and trade coercion.
EU, India to collaborate on ‘peaceful uses’ of nuclear energy under Euratom deal, Pg11
EU and India strengthen nuclear energy cooperation under Euratom, addressing CBAM concerns with 'most-favoured nation' assurance.
EU, India to collaborate on ‘peaceful uses’ of nuclear energy under Euratom deal, Pg11
EU and India strengthen nuclear energy cooperation under Euratom, addressing CBAM concerns with 'most-favoured nation' assurance.
Doomsday Clock: 85 seconds to midnight, Pg14
Doomsday Clock advances to 85 seconds to midnight amid nuclear threats, climate crisis, and global instability concerns.
Doomsday Clock: 85 seconds to midnight, Pg14
Doomsday Clock advances to 85 seconds to midnight amid nuclear threats, climate crisis, and global instability concerns.
To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus, PgII
CERN's ALICE experiment reveals deuteron formation mechanism in high-energy collisions, impacting cosmic ray and dark matter research.
To make sense of cosmic rays, CERN team tracks a fragile nucleus, PgII
CERN's ALICE experiment reveals deuteron formation mechanism in high-energy collisions, impacting cosmic ray and dark matter research.
Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2
Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.
Iran's shadow fleet is fuelling Myanmar junta's air assault, Pg2
Iran's illicit fuel shipments enable Myanmar junta's air strikes on civilian targets, intensifying civil war and violating sanctions.
Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3
India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.
Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3
India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.
Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3
India-EU sign mobility pact, easing movement for Indian students, workers across 27 EU nations amidst US visa restrictions.
Mobility pact eases options for Indian students, workers, Pg3
India-EU sign mobility pact, easing movement for Indian students, workers across 27 EU nations amidst US visa restrictions.
No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3
UGC's new 'equity regulations' face protests over potential misuse and discrimination against general category students, prompting government reassurance and resignations.
No discrimination against anybody: Govt after protests on new UGC norms ('EQUITY REGULATIONS'), Pg3
UGC's new 'equity regulations' face protests over potential misuse and discrimination against general category students, prompting government reassurance and resignations.
India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3
India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.
India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3
India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.
16 languages, 1 portal and 1 reference ID: How Census self-enumeration will work, Pg7
Census 2027 to offer self-enumeration in 16 languages with unique reference ID for streamlined data integration.
16 languages, 1 portal and 1 reference ID: How Census self-enumeration will work, Pg7
Census 2027 to offer self-enumeration in 16 languages with unique reference ID for streamlined data integration.
Subtle shift: India, EU on same page on Ukraine and Gaza Board, Pg8
India and EU express concerns over Ukraine war, advocate for peace based on international law, signaling shift in stance.
Subtle shift: India, EU on same page on Ukraine and Gaza Board, Pg8
India and EU express concerns over Ukraine war, advocate for peace based on international law, signaling shift in stance.
India, EU sign security, defence pacts, condemn terror in all forms, Pg8
India and EU ink landmark security and defence partnership, strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation and maritime security in Indo-Pacific region.
India, EU sign security, defence pacts, condemn terror in all forms, Pg8
India and EU ink landmark security and defence partnership, strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation and maritime security in Indo-Pacific region.
Towards 2030: Tech, innovation to power ties, Pg8
India and EU adopt strategic agenda 'Towards 2030' focusing on tech, innovation, security, and trade ties for next five years.
Towards 2030: Tech, innovation to power ties, Pg8
India and EU adopt strategic agenda 'Towards 2030' focusing on tech, innovation, security, and trade ties for next five years.
Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11
SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.
Plea challenges definition of caste bias in 2026 UGC regulations in SC, Pg11
SC hears plea challenging UGC's 2026 regulations defining caste bias, alleging 'reverse discrimination' and violation of Article 14.
FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12
India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12
India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12
Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.
Meghalaya's AI story is a template for inclusive tech (Leveraging data-driven governance systems, Meghalaya has reduced its maternal mortality rate by nearly 50 per cent, a metric that showcases AI's capacity to save lives when deployed thoughtfu..., Pg12
Meghalaya emerges as AI hub, reduces maternal mortality by 50% using data-driven governance, attracting central support for AI development.
For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13
India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.
For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13
India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.
How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.
How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.
US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16
US exits Paris Agreement but strategically remains in key climate bodies to influence global environmental negotiations and protect American interests.
US quits Paris deal, but has chosen to remain in some climate bodies, Pg16
US exits Paris Agreement but strategically remains in key climate bodies to influence global environmental negotiations and protect American interests.
Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17
Adani and Embraer partner to establish aircraft assembly unit in India, boosting domestic manufacturing and regional air connectivity.
Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17
Adani and Embraer partner to establish aircraft assembly unit in India, boosting domestic manufacturing and regional air connectivity.
India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.
India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17
India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.
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