News Analysis
India, the beautiful — but first, India the functional, Pg8
India's tourism sector lags behind despite rich offerings; revamp needed in image, infrastructure, and visitor experience to boost growth.
India, the beautiful — but first, India the functional, Pg8
India's tourism sector lags behind despite rich offerings; revamp needed in image, infrastructure, and visitor experience to boost growth.
The new logic of the Chinese economy, Pg8
China's economy shows resilience with 5% growth in 2025, driven by domestic demand and high-tech exports.
The new logic of the Chinese economy, Pg8
China's economy shows resilience with 5% growth in 2025, driven by domestic demand and high-tech exports.
Abysmal failure, Pg8
Kolkata warehouse fire kills 11 migrant workers due to safety lapses and administrative negligence before assembly elections.
Abysmal failure, Pg8
Kolkata warehouse fire kills 11 migrant workers due to safety lapses and administrative negligence before assembly elections.
Mature and pragmatic, Pg8
India-EU FTA: EU to drop tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade and economic ties.
Mature and pragmatic, Pg8
India-EU FTA: EU to drop tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade and economic ties.
Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9
Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.
Voters increasingly link their choices with policies, delivery, Pg9
Voter turnout stable, women's participation rises, and independent decision-making persists, showing resilience in India's electoral institutions.
Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10
Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.
Can the ED file writ petitions before Courts?, Pg10
Supreme Court to examine if ED can file writ petitions; Kerala and Tamil Nadu challenge ED's authority.
India holds security dialogue with Saudi Arabia, Pg12
India and Saudi Arabia strengthen security cooperation, addressing terrorism and regional threats amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia.
India holds security dialogue with Saudi Arabia, Pg12
India and Saudi Arabia strengthen security cooperation, addressing terrorism and regional threats amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in West Asia.
Govt. streamlines process to get green consent, Pg12
Environment Ministry streamlines green consent process via single application, reduces approval times, and extends validity, easing compliance for industries.
Govt. streamlines process to get green consent, Pg12
Environment Ministry streamlines green consent process via single application, reduces approval times, and extends validity, easing compliance for industries.
Health Ministry eases drug trial norms; cuts licence requirement, Pg14
Health Ministry eases drug trial norms, replacing test license with intimation for non-commercial manufacture, boosting pharmaceutical research and innovation.
Health Ministry eases drug trial norms; cuts licence requirement, Pg14
Health Ministry eases drug trial norms, replacing test license with intimation for non-commercial manufacture, boosting pharmaceutical research and innovation.
66% sanitation workers in Central govt. from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT report, Pg14
DoPT report reveals 66% of sanitation workers in Central government are from SC, ST, and OBC groups.
66% sanitation workers in Central govt. from SC, ST, OBC groups: DoPT report, Pg14
DoPT report reveals 66% of sanitation workers in Central government are from SC, ST, and OBC groups.
Can international patent law handle a permanent presence in space?, PgII
Article examines the complexities of international patent law in space, highlighting jurisdictional challenges and the need for updated legal frameworks.
Can international patent law handle a permanent presence in space?, PgII
Article examines the complexities of international patent law in space, highlighting jurisdictional challenges and the need for updated legal frameworks.
Railways plans to manufacture 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper, Pg2
Indian Railways to introduce 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2026, boosting passenger capacity by 49%.
Railways plans to manufacture 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper, Pg2
Indian Railways to introduce 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2026, boosting passenger capacity by 49%.
New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2
New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.
New Solid Waste Management Rules notified, larger onus on bulk generators, Pg2
New Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate waste segregation at source, placing greater responsibility on bulk waste generators.
Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6
Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.
Rajasthan Gov returns Bill seeking to curb honour killings, Pg6
Rajasthan Governor returns anti-honour killing Bill citing IPC/CrPC repeal and BNS sufficiency, mirroring lynching bill rejection rationale.
Jaishankar to attend minerals meet hosted by Rubio on Feb 4, Pg9
Jaishankar to attend US-hosted critical minerals meet amid efforts to mend strained India-US ties over trade tariffs.
Jaishankar to attend minerals meet hosted by Rubio on Feb 4, Pg9
Jaishankar to attend US-hosted critical minerals meet amid efforts to mend strained India-US ties over trade tariffs.
Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11
India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.
Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11
India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.
Most European luxury cars won't get cheaper in India, Pg14
India-EU FTA slashes car tariffs to 10%, but luxury car prices may not fall significantly due to CKD duties.
Most European luxury cars won't get cheaper in India, Pg14
India-EU FTA slashes car tariffs to 10%, but luxury car prices may not fall significantly due to CKD duties.
House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14
Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.
House Panel flagged safety gaps in charter planes months ago, Pg14
Parliamentary panel reveals critical safety oversight gaps in India's rapidly expanding private and charter aviation sector, raising concerns after Baramati air crash.
India’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15
India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.
India’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15
India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.
India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15
India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.
India-EU trade deal: What it means for pharma sector, Pg15
India-EU FTA set to reshape pharma sector with tariff reductions, increased access, and IP debates, impacting costs and regulations.
ONGC, RIL sign pact for offshore resources, Pg15
ONGC and RIL collaborate to share offshore resources in Krishna Godavari basin and Andaman, aiming optimized capital deployment.
ONGC, RIL sign pact for offshore resources, Pg15
ONGC and RIL collaborate to share offshore resources in Krishna Godavari basin and Andaman, aiming optimized capital deployment.
‘Can verify age on Aadhaar app under DPDP Act’, Pg15
UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app enabling age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and security for citizens.
‘Can verify age on Aadhaar app under DPDP Act’, Pg15
UIDAI introduces Aadhaar app enabling age verification under DPDP Act, enhancing data privacy and security for citizens.
Bangladesh signs defence deal with China to set up UAV production plant, Pg16
Bangladesh partners with China to establish UAV production facility, enhancing defence capabilities and regional strategic dynamics amidst geopolitical shifts.
Bangladesh signs defence deal with China to set up UAV production plant, Pg16
Bangladesh partners with China to establish UAV production facility, enhancing defence capabilities and regional strategic dynamics amidst geopolitical shifts.
How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16
Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.
How computer warfare is becoming a lethal part of Pentagon’s arsenal, Pg16
Pentagon integrates lethal cyberwarfare into military operations, deploying cyberweapons in Venezuela to disrupt infrastructure and gain strategic advantage.
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