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India posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters, Pg1
India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, fueled by manufacturing and services sectors amid mixed expert reactions.
India posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters, Pg1
India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, fueled by manufacturing and services sectors amid mixed expert reactions.
Putin to visit India for annual summit next week, Pg1
Putin's India visit focuses on trade deficit, defence cooperation, and S-500 acquisition amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.
Putin to visit India for annual summit next week, Pg1
Putin's India visit focuses on trade deficit, defence cooperation, and S-500 acquisition amidst evolving geopolitical landscape.
The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6
Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.
The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor, Pg6
Article analyzes the constitutional debates surrounding the Governor's role, highlighting Dr. Ambedkar's vision of a non-interfering, constitutional head.
Data deficiencies, Pg6
IMF flags 'C' grade for India's national accounts due to outdated base year impacting economic surveillance and policy effectiveness.
Data deficiencies, Pg6
IMF flags 'C' grade for India's national accounts due to outdated base year impacting economic surveillance and policy effectiveness.
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6
Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism, Pg6
Kerala's Wayanad landslides expose Centre-State asymmetry in disaster relief, raising concerns over India's cooperative federalism and disaster-risk finance framework.
A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7
Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.
A new lease of life under the sun, Pg7
Supreme Court acquittals expose flaws in death penalty cases, highlighting investigative lapses and the need for police reforms and compensation.
India seals deal with U.S. on support for Seahawks, Pg8
India finalizes ₹7,995 crore deal with U.S. for Seahawk helicopter support amid trade tensions, enhancing naval capabilities.
India seals deal with U.S. on support for Seahawks, Pg8
India finalizes ₹7,995 crore deal with U.S. for Seahawk helicopter support amid trade tensions, enhancing naval capabilities.
India launches ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to provide relief supplies to Sri Lanka, Pg8
India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri with relief for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, reaffirming 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
India launches ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ to provide relief supplies to Sri Lanka, Pg8
India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri with relief for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, reaffirming 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Navy to hold International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam in Feb., Pg10
Indian Navy to host International Fleet Review 2026, bolstering maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation amid evolving security challenges.
Navy to hold International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam in Feb., Pg10
Indian Navy to host International Fleet Review 2026, bolstering maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation amid evolving security challenges.
Delay in getting syntactic foam hits Samudrayaan, Pg10
India's Samudrayaan mission faces delays due to syntactic foam procurement; 500-meter dive postponed to April next year.
Delay in getting syntactic foam hits Samudrayaan, Pg10
India's Samudrayaan mission faces delays due to syntactic foam procurement; 500-meter dive postponed to April next year.
Putin in India on Dec 4-5; defence ties, trade on table (ANNUAL BILATERAL SUMMIT), Pg1
Putin's India visit aims to bolster defence, trade ties amidst Ukraine war and US tariffs, fostering strategic partnership.
Putin in India on Dec 4-5; defence ties, trade on table (ANNUAL BILATERAL SUMMIT), Pg1
Putin's India visit aims to bolster defence, trade ties amidst Ukraine war and US tariffs, fostering strategic partnership.
GDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1
India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.
GDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1
India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.
Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2
Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.
Refer Higher Education Commission of India Bill to House panel: Digvijaya, Pg2
Rajya Sabha MP urges referral of Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025 to parliamentary panel for thorough review.
CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4
Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.
CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4
Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.
Govt to foreclose contracts if no delivery in a year: Defence Secy, Pg9
Defence Ministry enforces strict contract terms: Non-delivery within a year leads to foreclosure, ensuring accountability and timely military procurement.
Govt to foreclose contracts if no delivery in a year: Defence Secy, Pg9
Defence Ministry enforces strict contract terms: Non-delivery within a year leads to foreclosure, ensuring accountability and timely military procurement.
India, US sign Rs 7,995-cr deal for MH60R Navy chopper support, Pg9
India inks Rs 7,995-cr deal with US for MH60R helicopter maintenance, boosting naval capabilities and self-reliance through indigenous support.
India, US sign Rs 7,995-cr deal for MH60R Navy chopper support, Pg9
India inks Rs 7,995-cr deal with US for MH60R helicopter maintenance, boosting naval capabilities and self-reliance through indigenous support.
Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10
Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.
Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10
Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.
Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10
India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.
Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10
India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.
A golden surge that may not hold, Pg11
Gold prices surge to record highs amid global uncertainty, impacting inflation, imports, and investment strategies, posing challenges for policymakers.
A golden surge that may not hold, Pg11
Gold prices surge to record highs amid global uncertainty, impacting inflation, imports, and investment strategies, posing challenges for policymakers.
In a multipolar world, technology is power, Pg11
Australia, Canada, and India form ACITI partnership to counter techno-nationalism through resilient supply chains and AI development.
In a multipolar world, technology is power, Pg11
Australia, Canada, and India form ACITI partnership to counter techno-nationalism through resilient supply chains and AI development.
SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11
Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.
SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11
Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.
CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12
CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.
CISF revises posting policy for Parliament, increases tenure from existing 3 yrs to 4 yrs, Pg12
CISF enhances Parliament security with revised posting policy, extending tenure to four years and mandating psychological assessments for personnel.
Bharat NCAP 2.0: How it could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety, Pg13
Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft enhances vehicle safety with pedestrian protection and revised crash tests, impacting ratings and standards.
Bharat NCAP 2.0: How it could impact vehicle and pedestrian safety, Pg13
Bharat NCAP 2.0 draft enhances vehicle safety with pedestrian protection and revised crash tests, impacting ratings and standards.
Fiscal deficit hits 52.6% of full year target at Oct end, Pg13
India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 lakh crore by October, hitting 52.6% of the full-year target for FY26.
Fiscal deficit hits 52.6% of full year target at Oct end, Pg13
India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 lakh crore by October, hitting 52.6% of the full-year target for FY26.
Bank deposit growth slips to 7-qtr low of 9.9% in Q2, Pg13
Bank deposit growth hits 7-quarter low at 9.9% in Q2 FY26, RBI data reveals shift in deposit patterns.
Bank deposit growth slips to 7-qtr low of 9.9% in Q2, Pg13
Bank deposit growth hits 7-quarter low at 9.9% in Q2 FY26, RBI data reveals shift in deposit patterns.
Ahead of MoSPI revision, IMF retains 'C' grade for India's GDP data series, Pg13
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological weaknesses ahead of MoSPI's revision to new base year 2022-23.
Ahead of MoSPI revision, IMF retains 'C' grade for India's GDP data series, Pg13
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological weaknesses ahead of MoSPI's revision to new base year 2022-23.
India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist neighbour, Pg14
India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udalgiri with aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, facing unprecedented disaster.
India's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist neighbour, Pg14
India initiates 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' dispatching INS Vikrant and INS Udalgiri with aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, facing unprecedented disaster.
Can new labour codes help weakest states of India prosper?, Pg16
New labour codes aim to boost job creation and formalization, potentially transforming economically weaker states like UP and Bihar.
Can new labour codes help weakest states of India prosper?, Pg16
New labour codes aim to boost job creation and formalization, potentially transforming economically weaker states like UP and Bihar.
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