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IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1
India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.
IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1
India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.
Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6
Cyclone 'Montha' prompts evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; disaster preparedness crucial for minimizing impact on vulnerable populations.
Relief, rehabilitation, Pg6
Cyclone 'Montha' prompts evacuations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; disaster preparedness crucial for minimizing impact on vulnerable populations.
A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6
Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.
A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6
Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.
Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6
Article analyzes the historical context of immigration policies, linking colonialism to modern exclusion and questioning narratives of discovery and exceptionalism.
Rethinking immigration in the age of exclusion, Pg6
Article analyzes the historical context of immigration policies, linking colonialism to modern exclusion and questioning narratives of discovery and exceptionalism.
Missed opportunity, Pg6
Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.
Missed opportunity, Pg6
Modi's absence from ASEAN summit raises concerns amid geopolitical tensions, overshadowing India's commitment to regional cooperation and maritime security.
How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.
How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.
Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10
Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.
Cabinet increases fertilizer subsidy for winter crops, Pg10
Cabinet approves ₹37,952 crore fertilizer subsidy for rabi crops, increasing phosphorus and sulphur subsidies by ₹736 crore.
‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10
Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.
‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10
Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.
Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10
Centre approves terms for 8th Central Pay Commission, led by Justice Desai, to revise salaries of 50 lakh employees.
Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission, Pg10
Centre approves terms for 8th Central Pay Commission, led by Justice Desai, to revise salaries of 50 lakh employees.
Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12
India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.
Trade talks with EU reduced ‘outstanding issues’, says Goyal, Pg12
India and EU make headway in FTA talks, narrowing gaps on tariffs and regulatory issues after intense discussions in Brussels.
UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12
UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.
UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12
UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.
HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12
HAL and Russian firm collaborate to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India, boosting regional connectivity and job creation.
HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12
HAL and Russian firm collaborate to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India, boosting regional connectivity and job creation.
China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14
China and ASEAN sign upgraded free trade agreement amid US tariffs, boosting digital and green economy cooperation.
China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade agreement, Pg14
China and ASEAN sign upgraded free trade agreement amid US tariffs, boosting digital and green economy cooperation.
India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14
India's diaspora diplomacy faces challenges amidst rising nationalism and foreign interference concerns in the West, impacting cultural exhibitionism and political advocacy.
India’s diaspora diplomacy and the limits of cultural nationalism abroad, Pg14
India's diaspora diplomacy faces challenges amidst rising nationalism and foreign interference concerns in the West, impacting cultural exhibitionism and political advocacy.
Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII
Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.
Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII
Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.
Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.
Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.
Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.
Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.
Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.
Meet India's GenNext scientists revolutionizing quantum computing, healthcare, space tech, and more, driving innovation across diverse fields.
Quantum computers, creating Life 2.0: Meet Indian science's finest GenNext, Pg1.
Meet India's GenNext scientists revolutionizing quantum computing, healthcare, space tech, and more, driving innovation across diverse fields.
EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.
India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.
EU's top leadership to be chief guests at next year's Republic Day, Pg1.
India invites EU leadership as Republic Day chief guests, signaling stronger ties amid FTA negotiations and shifting global dynamics.
India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3
India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.
India-European Union talks gather pace; EU trade negotiators to visit on Nov 3
India-EU FTA talks gain momentum as trade negotiators meet November 3, aiming to resolve tariff differences by 2025.
HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.
HAL partners with US-sanctioned Russian firm to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, risking potential secondary sanctions.
HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.
HAL partners with US-sanctioned Russian firm to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, risking potential secondary sanctions.
Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.
Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.
Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.
Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.
Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.
Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.
Nutrient-based fertilizers: Cabinet OKs ₹38K-cr subsidy, Pg8.
Cabinet approves ₹38,000 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers, ensuring affordability for farmers during Rabi season 2025-26.
Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.
Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.
Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.
Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.
Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.
Cyclone 'Montha' devastates Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; 76,000 evacuated, crops destroyed, and transport disrupted, woman killed by tree fall.
Montha makes landfall in Andhra, rain pounds Odisha, Pg9.
Cyclone 'Montha' devastates Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; 76,000 evacuated, crops destroyed, and transport disrupted, woman killed by tree fall.
THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.
Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.
THE ASIAN PACTS, Pg10.
Trump administration seeks to stabilize economic ties with Southeast Asia amidst trade disputes and China's growing influence in the region.
SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.
Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.
SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.
Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.
Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.
ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.
Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.
ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.
Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.
India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.
Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.
India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.
‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.
Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.
‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.
Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.
Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.
Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.
Trump, Takaichi ink deal on rare earth minerals, reiterate commitment to existing pacts, Pg15.
Trump and Takaichi solidify US-Japan ties with rare earth minerals deal, reaffirming commitment to existing trade agreements amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.
‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.
NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.
‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.
NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.
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