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Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1
Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.
Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1
Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.
Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1
Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.
Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1
Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.
A shade of dark, Pg6
Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.
A shade of dark, Pg6
Transgender Bill 2026 bulldozed amid protests, raising concerns over heteronormative lens and limiting self-identification rights, sparking calls for collaborative review.
Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7
Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.
Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7
Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.
₹858-cr. defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms, Pg8
India bolsters defence capabilities, signing ₹858-cr deals with Russia for Tunguska air defence and U.S. for Navy's P-8I maintenance.
₹858-cr. defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms, Pg8
India bolsters defence capabilities, signing ₹858-cr deals with Russia for Tunguska air defence and U.S. for Navy's P-8I maintenance.
Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8
Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.
Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8
Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.
Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10
DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.
Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10
DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.
‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10
U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.
‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10
U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.
Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10
India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.
Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10
India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.
Rs 2.38 lakh cr-defence push: DAC clears 5 S-400 missile systems from Russia, transport aircraft, Pg3
DAC approves procurement of S-400 squadrons, aircraft, and defence systems to bolster armed forces' capabilities and border security.
Rs 2.38 lakh cr-defence push: DAC clears 5 S-400 missile systems from Russia, transport aircraft, Pg3
DAC approves procurement of S-400 squadrons, aircraft, and defence systems to bolster armed forces' capabilities and border security.
Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9
Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.
Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9
Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10
Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.
Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10
Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.
Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10
Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.
Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10
Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.
Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11
I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.
Govt's new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for transparency, Pg11
I&B Ministry's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates transparency, bars landing page viewership, and requires detailed methodology publication for rating agencies.
What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14
India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.
What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14
India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.
Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14
India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.
Nutrition system designed for scarcity must address excess, Pg14
India grapples with rising obesity rates alongside undernutrition, straining healthcare and demanding policy overhaul to address the dual burden.
Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14
India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.
Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14
India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.
Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17
Indian bond yields surge to 6.94% amidst inflation fears and potential RBI monetary tightening due to rising crude prices.
Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17
Indian bond yields surge to 6.94% amidst inflation fears and potential RBI monetary tightening due to rising crude prices.
Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17
Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.
Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17
Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17
PLFS 2025 reveals women's wage growth surpasses men's across job sectors, yet significant gender pay gap persists.
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17
PLFS 2025 reveals women's wage growth surpasses men's across job sectors, yet significant gender pay gap persists.
Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17
SEBI extends ban on derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities until March 31, 2027, aiming to control price volatility.
Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17
SEBI extends ban on derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities until March 31, 2027, aiming to control price volatility.
Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17
West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.
Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17
West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.
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