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UN gridlocked, needs reform, says Jaishankar at General Assembly, Pg7
Jaishankar advocates UN reforms at General Assembly, slams Pakistan for terrorism, and highlights India's global role.
UN gridlocked, needs reform, says Jaishankar at General Assembly, Pg7
Jaishankar advocates UN reforms at General Assembly, slams Pakistan for terrorism, and highlights India's global role.
First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9
India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.
First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9
India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.
Wastewater treatment does not remove all drugs, Pg11
Wastewater treatment inadequately removes pharmaceuticals; fluoxetine and loratadine pose highest risk to aquatic life, study reveals.
Wastewater treatment does not remove all drugs, Pg11
Wastewater treatment inadequately removes pharmaceuticals; fluoxetine and loratadine pose highest risk to aquatic life, study reveals.
Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11
Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.
Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11
Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.
Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11
Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.
Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11
Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.
Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11
Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.
Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11
Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.
Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.
Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
Why is Ladakh’s tribal population restive?, Pg12.
Prominent educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after violent protests in Leh during his hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.
What does Trump’s latest H-1B directive state?, Pg12.
On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa processing fee by nearly 60 times to $1,00,000, citing the need to curb misuse of the programme and protect U.S. workers.
What does Trump’s latest H-1B directive state?, Pg12.
On September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation raising the H-1B visa processing fee by nearly 60 times to $1,00,000, citing the need to curb misuse of the programme and protect U.S. workers.
How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.
A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.
How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.
A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.
Virtual minister, Pg13.
On September 11, 2025, Albania unveiled Diella, the world’s first AI-powered Minister for public procurement. The move is intended to curb corruption and accelerate Albania’s EU membership aspirations but has raised political, constitutional, and ethical debates.
Virtual minister, Pg13.
On September 11, 2025, Albania unveiled Diella, the world’s first AI-powered Minister for public procurement. The move is intended to curb corruption and accelerate Albania’s EU membership aspirations but has raised political, constitutional, and ethical debates.
Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14
Sheetal Devi, armless archer, and Toman Kumar secure gold at Para World Archery Championships, marking India's historic triumph.
Sheetal, Toman provide golden sheen as India wins five medals, Pg14
Sheetal Devi, armless archer, and Toman Kumar secure gold at Para World Archery Championships, marking India's historic triumph.
BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn Israeli strikes against Qatar, Pg14
BRICS nations denounce protectionism, unilateral tariffs, and Israeli strikes, advocating for multilateralism and reformed global governance structures at UNGA.
BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn Israeli strikes against Qatar, Pg14
BRICS nations denounce protectionism, unilateral tariffs, and Israeli strikes, advocating for multilateralism and reformed global governance structures at UNGA.
Before he heads to India, Gor begins second role as envoy to region, Pg1.
US envoy's dual role raises concerns in Delhi amid strained India-Pakistan ties and renewed SAARC efforts.
Before he heads to India, Gor begins second role as envoy to region, Pg1.
US envoy's dual role raises concerns in Delhi amid strained India-Pakistan ties and renewed SAARC efforts.
India slams Pak PM over speech in UN: ‘Absurd theatrics... glorified terrorism’, Pg7.
India strongly rebukes Pakistan's UNGA speech, denouncing its glorification of terrorism and dismissing claims of victory during Operation Sindoor.
India slams Pak PM over speech in UN: ‘Absurd theatrics... glorified terrorism’, Pg7.
India strongly rebukes Pakistan's UNGA speech, denouncing its glorification of terrorism and dismissing claims of victory during Operation Sindoor.
Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list, Pg6.
Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gains UNESCO recognition, joining World Network; India's biosphere count rises to 13.
Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list, Pg6.
Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gains UNESCO recognition, joining World Network; India's biosphere count rises to 13.
Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.
Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.
Govt considering two-year tenure for House panels, Pg6.
Government contemplates extending parliamentary standing committee tenures to two years, addressing concerns over effective contribution within the existing one-year term.
IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.
IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.
IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.
IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.
Indian households' wealth jumps 15%, securities drive surge with 29% growth, Pg11.
Indian households' wealth surges 15% in 2024, driven by securities boom; wealth inequality rises sharply.
Indian households' wealth jumps 15%, securities drive surge with 29% growth, Pg11.
Indian households' wealth surges 15% in 2024, driven by securities boom; wealth inequality rises sharply.
India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.
India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.
India's pledge to resolve 'legal issues' around N-power is easier said than done, Pg11.
India plans amendments to Atomic Energy Act 1962 and CLNDA Act 2010, to boost nuclear energy sector and attract US investments.
PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.
PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.
PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.
PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.
Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.
Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.
Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.
Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.
Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.
Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.
Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.
Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.
Explained: Delivery timeline critical
IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.
Explained: Delivery timeline critical
IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.
Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure
R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.
Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure
R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.
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