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Economic Survey predicts bright India, increasingly darker world, Pg1
Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts 7% medium-term growth for India amidst global economic fragility and potential crises.
Economic Survey predicts bright India, increasingly darker world, Pg1
Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts 7% medium-term growth for India amidst global economic fragility and potential crises.
SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1
Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.
SC stays 2026 UGC campus equity rules, calls it ‘too sweeping’, Pg1
Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 campus equity rules, deeming them 'too sweeping' and potentially divisive for neglecting general category students.
India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities, Pg8
India-Arab League Foreign Ministers' Meeting aims to bolster ties amidst regional conflicts, focusing on trade, security, and strategic partnerships.
India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities, Pg8
India-Arab League Foreign Ministers' Meeting aims to bolster ties amidst regional conflicts, focusing on trade, security, and strategic partnerships.
Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?, Pg8
Article analyzes the decline of globalization, rise of mercantilism, and India's challenges and opportunities in the emerging world order.
Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?, Pg8
Article analyzes the decline of globalization, rise of mercantilism, and India's challenges and opportunities in the emerging world order.
Devolution, not debt, Pg8
States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.
Devolution, not debt, Pg8
States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.
Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?, Pg9
India reconsiders Chinese FDI curbs to boost manufacturing, exports, and reduce trade deficit amid geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments.
Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?, Pg9
India reconsiders Chinese FDI curbs to boost manufacturing, exports, and reduce trade deficit amid geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments.
Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10
National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.
Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10
National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.
Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13
Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.
Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13
Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.
Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13
Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.
Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13
Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.
Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13
Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.
Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13
Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.
Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13
Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.
Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13
Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.
Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14
Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.
Economic Survey highlights uneven distribution of secondary schools, Pg14
Economic Survey reveals uneven school distribution, hindering NEP 2020's goal of 15 years of schooling, especially for rural students.
Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.
Survey calls for tackling rising digital addiction, mental health problems, Pg14
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights rising digital addiction, mental health crisis, especially among youth, advocating for cyber-safety education and Tele-MANAS expansion.
Agricultural growth slows down to 3.5% in 2025-26, Pg14
Economic Survey reveals agricultural sector growth slows to 3.5% in Q2 2025-26, despite record foodgrain production of 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.
Agricultural growth slows down to 3.5% in 2025-26, Pg14
Economic Survey reveals agricultural sector growth slows to 3.5% in Q2 2025-26, despite record foodgrain production of 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.
SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14
Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.
SC asks States to evolve plan on domestic workers’ wages, Pg14
Supreme Court directs states to formulate mechanisms for including domestic workers under Minimum Wages Act and Code of Wages, 2019.
From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII
Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.
From moon to MRIs: how space research has transformed healthcare, PgII
Space research transforms healthcare: NASA and ISRO innovations enhance diagnostics, telemedicine, and medical devices for improved global healthcare delivery.
Supreme Court stays new UGC rules on caste bias: 'Will divide society' (Asks govt to set up panel of top jurists to study issue), Pg1
Supreme Court halts UGC's 2026 equity regulations fearing societal division, mandates review panel and reinstates 2012 rules.
Supreme Court stays new UGC rules on caste bias: 'Will divide society' (Asks govt to set up panel of top jurists to study issue), Pg1
Supreme Court halts UGC's 2026 equity regulations fearing societal division, mandates review panel and reinstates 2012 rules.
Survey flags drying up of FDI/FII flow, Re stability (Economic Survey estimates GDP to grow 6.8-7.2 per cent in 2026-27), Pg1
Economic Survey flags drying FDI/FII flow impacting Rupee stability despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals, projects 6.8-7.2% GDP growth in FY27.
Survey flags drying up of FDI/FII flow, Re stability (Economic Survey estimates GDP to grow 6.8-7.2 per cent in 2026-27), Pg1
Economic Survey flags drying FDI/FII flow impacting Rupee stability despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals, projects 6.8-7.2% GDP growth in FY27.
Easing PSU stake sale to duty correction: Pointers for Budget, Pg1
Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes PSU stake sale easing, duty corrections, and FDI boost for enhanced manufacturing competitiveness and economic growth.
Easing PSU stake sale to duty correction: Pointers for Budget, Pg1
Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes PSU stake sale easing, duty corrections, and FDI boost for enhanced manufacturing competitiveness and economic growth.
20 AIIMS hospitals sign agreement to form pan-India research consortium, Pg3
AIIMS collaborates with 19 institutions to boost healthcare research, focusing on AI, cancer treatments, and clinical trials nationwide.
20 AIIMS hospitals sign agreement to form pan-India research consortium, Pg3
AIIMS collaborates with 19 institutions to boost healthcare research, focusing on AI, cancer treatments, and clinical trials nationwide.
Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6
Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.
Economic Survey calls for re-examination of RTI Act, Pg6
Economic Survey advocates RTI Act re-examination, proposing exemptions for policy deliberations and ministerial veto to safeguard governance efficiency.
Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6
India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.
Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6
India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.
MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.
MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.
‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6
India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.
‘India has 22 judges per 10 lakh people’, Pg6
India's judge-to-population ratio stands at 22 per 10 lakh, far below Law Commission's 1987 recommendation of 50.
Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6
Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.
Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6
Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.
PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6
Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.
PISA-like Class 10 assessment proposed, Pg6
Economic Survey proposes PISA-like assessment for Class 10 to identify learning gaps and improve education quality.
India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting to be held tomorrow, Pg9
India hosts Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting after 10 years; Palestine seeks increased support for Gaza reconstruction and mediation role.
India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting to be held tomorrow, Pg9
India hosts Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting after 10 years; Palestine seeks increased support for Gaza reconstruction and mediation role.
Eco Survey flags the key problems, solutions await, Pg10
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights concerns over household consumption, private investment, and rupee stability amidst healthy macroeconomic growth.
Eco Survey flags the key problems, solutions await, Pg10
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights concerns over household consumption, private investment, and rupee stability amidst healthy macroeconomic growth.
In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10
CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.
In Central PSU turnaround stories, there's a lesson for the states, Pg10
CPSEs witness remarkable turnaround, net profits surge 2.4 times, and contribute significantly to exports and green transition by 2025.
Call to scale up private investment, Pg11
Economic Survey urges increased private investment and fiscal prudence for sustained 7% GDP growth amidst global uncertainty.
Call to scale up private investment, Pg11
Economic Survey urges increased private investment and fiscal prudence for sustained 7% GDP growth amidst global uncertainty.
New inflation series: Food's weight to fall to 37% from 46%, Pg15
India's new inflation series to reduce food's weightage to 37% and increase housing component, impacting CPI and RBI policy.
New inflation series: Food's weight to fall to 37% from 46%, Pg15
India's new inflation series to reduce food's weightage to 37% and increase housing component, impacting CPI and RBI policy.
States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15
Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.
States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15
Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.
'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15
Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.
'Need to focus on AI applications rather than frontier models', Pg15
Economic Survey 2025-26 proposes 'AI-OS' initiative, advocating sector-specific AI applications and decentralized development, shifting from resource-intensive large language models.
'Infra evolving beyond physical networks', Pg15
Economic Survey highlights infrastructure evolution beyond physical networks to include digital, clean energy, and resilient technologies for long-term growth.
'Infra evolving beyond physical networks', Pg15
Economic Survey highlights infrastructure evolution beyond physical networks to include digital, clean energy, and resilient technologies for long-term growth.
Survey flags India Inc's 'lack of investment appetite', says Swadeshi 'inevitable', Pg15
Economic Survey advocates 'Swadeshi' amid global trade challenges, criticizes India Inc's risk aversion, and urges corporate culture transformation for national development.
Survey flags India Inc's 'lack of investment appetite', says Swadeshi 'inevitable', Pg15
Economic Survey advocates 'Swadeshi' amid global trade challenges, criticizes India Inc's risk aversion, and urges corporate culture transformation for national development.
'Energy storage key to clean power transition', Pg15
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights battery energy storage systems' crucial role in India's renewable energy transition and grid stabilization.
'Energy storage key to clean power transition', Pg15
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights battery energy storage systems' crucial role in India's renewable energy transition and grid stabilization.
Thorium-based power key to securing energy independence, Pg17
India aims energy independence by leveraging thorium-based nuclear power, utilizing PHWRs and HALEU for faster transition and reduced fuel costs.
Thorium-based power key to securing energy independence, Pg17
India aims energy independence by leveraging thorium-based nuclear power, utilizing PHWRs and HALEU for faster transition and reduced fuel costs.
Why rupee's challenges are primarily external, Pg17
Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals rupee's weakness due to external factors, impacting trade and investment amid global economic turmoil.
Why rupee's challenges are primarily external, Pg17
Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals rupee's weakness due to external factors, impacting trade and investment amid global economic turmoil.
Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17
Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.
Definitions to action: The differences in 2012 and 2026 UGC rules, Pg17
Supreme Court stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, questioning exclusion of general category and separate definitions of discrimination.
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