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SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1
Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.
SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1
Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.
Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2
Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.
Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2
Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.
Betrayal of mandate, Pg8
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.
Betrayal of mandate, Pg8
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) adopts 'Operation Lotus' model, inducing AIADMK legislators' resignation, raising concerns over democratic mandate subversion in Tamil Nadu.
Partial digitisation, Pg8
India's digital service delivery faces trust deficits, underinvestment, and cybersecurity lapses despite initiatives like DigiLocker and UPI, hindering citizen empowerment.
Partial digitisation, Pg8
India's digital service delivery faces trust deficits, underinvestment, and cybersecurity lapses despite initiatives like DigiLocker and UPI, hindering citizen empowerment.
Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.
Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.
Socialist states want greater role for gold, Pg9
Socialist nations advocate for gold's enhanced role in global finance, aiming to dismantle currency monopolies at UNCTAD IV meet.
Socialist states want greater role for gold, Pg9
Socialist nations advocate for gold's enhanced role in global finance, aiming to dismantle currency monopolies at UNCTAD IV meet.
The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9
AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.
The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9
AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.
Financial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10
SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.
Financial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10
SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.
The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10
WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.
The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10
WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12
Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12
Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.
AMCA fighter project moves ahead as Centre issues RFP to shortlisted firms, Pg12
Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous AMCA fighter project to L&T, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge consortia.
AMCA fighter project moves ahead as Centre issues RFP to shortlisted firms, Pg12
Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous AMCA fighter project to L&T, Tata Advanced Systems, and Bharat Forge consortia.
ED to be restructured, cadre strength to be boosted, Pg13
Enforcement Directorate's cadre strength surges by 60%, bolstering executive ranks to combat economic offenses and money laundering effectively.
ED to be restructured, cadre strength to be boosted, Pg13
Enforcement Directorate's cadre strength surges by 60%, bolstering executive ranks to combat economic offenses and money laundering effectively.
Centre seeks transfer of Transgender Act cases to SC, Pg14
Centre requests Supreme Court to consolidate challenges against Transgender Persons Act 2026, focusing on self-identity concerns and medical board certification.
Centre seeks transfer of Transgender Act cases to SC, Pg14
Centre requests Supreme Court to consolidate challenges against Transgender Persons Act 2026, focusing on self-identity concerns and medical board certification.
Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14
DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.
Critical sectors must have quantum-safe encryption: task force, Pg14
DST task force urges critical sectors to adopt quantum-safe encryption by 2029 to safeguard data from future quantum computer threats.
NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law, Pg14
NCW urges codification of Muslim personal law to protect women's rights concerning marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and inheritance.
NCW calls for legislation to codify Muslim personal law, Pg14
NCW urges codification of Muslim personal law to protect women's rights concerning marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and inheritance.
Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14
India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.
Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14
India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.
EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3
EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.
EU reports flag gaps in VFS visa centres: 'Mishandling personal data to misleading fees', Pg3
EU reports reveal VFS Global's visa centers mishandling data, selling fake appointments, and misleading fees, raising governance concerns.
File Statement of Financial Transaction (SFTs) online (Filing Deadline 31st May 2026), Pg5
CBDT mandates online filing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) by May 31, 2026, for specified high-value transactions.
File Statement of Financial Transaction (SFTs) online (Filing Deadline 31st May 2026), Pg5
CBDT mandates online filing of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) by May 31, 2026, for specified high-value transactions.
New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9
Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.
New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9
Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.
When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12
Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.
When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12
Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.
On India-US, symptoms are being managed, not underlying MAGA unpredictability, Pg13
Trump's 'America First' policy strains India-US relations; Rubio's visit attempts damage control amidst trade disputes and strategic divergence.
On India-US, symptoms are being managed, not underlying MAGA unpredictability, Pg13
Trump's 'America First' policy strains India-US relations; Rubio's visit attempts damage control amidst trade disputes and strategic divergence.
VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17
VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.
VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as scheme set to replace NREGS, Pg17
VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to replace MGNREGA from July 1st, shifting funding burden to states.
Why your credit card is now less rewarding, Pg17
Banks devalue credit card rewards amid rising defaults and RBI regulations, shifting focus to high-value customers and profitability.
Why your credit card is now less rewarding, Pg17
Banks devalue credit card rewards amid rising defaults and RBI regulations, shifting focus to high-value customers and profitability.
Not so NEET: Why normalised scores in computer tests might not work as in JEE, Pg17
NEET's shift to computer-based testing raises fairness concerns due to normalisation's impact on rankings and transparency for medical aspirants.
Not so NEET: Why normalised scores in computer tests might not work as in JEE, Pg17
NEET's shift to computer-based testing raises fairness concerns due to normalisation's impact on rankings and transparency for medical aspirants.
USTR Greer to meet Goyal 'soon', finalise India-US deal framework, Pg18
India and US to finalize trade deal framework soon amidst new tariff architecture and increasing investment concerns.
USTR Greer to meet Goyal 'soon', finalise India-US deal framework, Pg18
India and US to finalize trade deal framework soon amidst new tariff architecture and increasing investment concerns.
Govt calls for crackdown on fuel diversion, Pg18
Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.
Govt calls for crackdown on fuel diversion, Pg18
Government combats fuel diversion amidst rising global prices, ensuring adequate domestic supply and urging states to enforce regulations against hoarding.
Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18
Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.
Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18
Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.
Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21
Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.
Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21
Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.
Special Window for Re-lodgement of Physical Share Transfer Requests (Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extends special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests of physical shares for a further period of one year, to February 04, 2..., Pg23
SEBI extends special window until February 2027 for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, mandating demat and one-year lock-in.
Special Window for Re-lodgement of Physical Share Transfer Requests (Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extends special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests of physical shares for a further period of one year, to February 04, 2..., Pg23
SEBI extends special window until February 2027 for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests, mandating demat and one-year lock-in.
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