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SC stays suspension of sentence of former BJP MLA in Unnao rape case, Pg1
Supreme Court halts bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, prioritizes justice for minor survivor.
SC stays suspension of sentence of former BJP MLA in Unnao rape case, Pg1
Supreme Court halts bail for ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape case, prioritizes justice for minor survivor.
IIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November, Pg1
IIP surges to 6.7% in November, a 25-month peak, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.
IIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November, Pg1
IIP surges to 6.7% in November, a 25-month peak, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.
The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase, Pg6
India's 'Reform Express 2025' propels economic growth through deregulation, trade agreements, and infrastructure upgrades, targeting double-digit expansion by 2030.
The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase, Pg6
India's 'Reform Express 2025' propels economic growth through deregulation, trade agreements, and infrastructure upgrades, targeting double-digit expansion by 2030.
Invalidate all forms of unilateral talaq, Pg6
Supreme Court questions validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', advocating for gender-neutral Koranic divorce process, challenging patriarchal interpretations and ensuring constitutional rights.
Invalidate all forms of unilateral talaq, Pg6
Supreme Court questions validity of 'Talaq-e-Hasan', advocating for gender-neutral Koranic divorce process, challenging patriarchal interpretations and ensuring constitutional rights.
Model conduct, Pg6
India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.
Model conduct, Pg6
India navigates AI regulation: Balancing innovation with consumer protection amidst China's stringent rules and global tech advancements.
Mindless bombing, Pg6
Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.
Mindless bombing, Pg6
Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.
Why inclusion drives business growth, Pg7
LGBTQIA+ inclusion boosts business growth, unlocking $3.9 trillion global market; India's economy could gain up to 1.7% GDP.
Why inclusion drives business growth, Pg7
LGBTQIA+ inclusion boosts business growth, unlocking $3.9 trillion global market; India's economy could gain up to 1.7% GDP.
A puzzling industrial credit-growth disconnect in FY17-FY19, Pg7
Industrial credit growth plummeted between FY17-FY19 despite stable industrial GDP, raising concerns about GDP overestimation and financial deepening stagnation.
A puzzling industrial credit-growth disconnect in FY17-FY19, Pg7
Industrial credit growth plummeted between FY17-FY19 despite stable industrial GDP, raising concerns about GDP overestimation and financial deepening stagnation.
Why is Myanmar voting amid conflict?, Pg8
Myanmar's military junta orchestrates sham elections amidst conflict, aiming for legitimacy while sidelining opposition and facing international condemnation.
Why is Myanmar voting amid conflict?, Pg8
Myanmar's military junta orchestrates sham elections amidst conflict, aiming for legitimacy while sidelining opposition and facing international condemnation.
What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement?, Pg9
India and New Zealand sign FTA, eliminating tariffs on exports, aiming to double bilateral trade and boost strategic alliances.
What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement?, Pg9
India and New Zealand sign FTA, eliminating tariffs on exports, aiming to double bilateral trade and boost strategic alliances.
Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10
Supreme Court halts order on Aravali definition amid concerns of increased mining and ecological damage in ecologically sensitive zone.
Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10
Supreme Court halts order on Aravali definition amid concerns of increased mining and ecological damage in ecologically sensitive zone.
Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11
Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.
Fake demand under MGNREGS won’t be entertained: govt., Pg11
Government assures parliamentary panel of addressing 'fake demand' under MGNREGS during transition to VB – G RAM G Act.
Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12
India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.
Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12
India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.
DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12
DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.
DRDO tests Pinaka rocket, Pg12
DRDO's Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) achieves successful maiden flight test at Chandipur, boosting indigenous artillery capabilities.
DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12
Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.
DAC gives its nod for defence purchases worth ₹79,000 cr., Pg12
Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore procurement for Army, Navy, and Air Force, enhancing security capabilities.
A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?, PgII
New study challenges accelerating universe theory, suggesting dark energy weakening, potentially leading to decelerated expansion and cosmic 'Big Crunch'.
A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?, PgII
New study challenges accelerating universe theory, suggesting dark energy weakening, potentially leading to decelerated expansion and cosmic 'Big Crunch'.
SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli it had cleared, cites ‘public dissent’, Pg1
Supreme Court stays 100-m Aravalli height rule amid public outcry, orders expert review to prevent ecological damage.
SC stays 100-m rule for Aravalli it had cleared, cites ‘public dissent’, Pg1
Supreme Court stays 100-m Aravalli height rule amid public outcry, orders expert review to prevent ecological damage.
SC stays HC order on suspension of Sengar’s life term, Pg1
Supreme Court stays High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life term, raises questions on definition of 'public servant'.
SC stays HC order on suspension of Sengar’s life term, Pg1
Supreme Court stays High Court order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's life term, raises questions on definition of 'public servant'.
India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1
India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.
India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1
India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.
With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%, Pg1
India's oil import bill declines 12% to $80.9 billion amid lower crude prices, despite 2.4% volume increase in April-November.
With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%, Pg1
India's oil import bill declines 12% to $80.9 billion amid lower crude prices, despite 2.4% volume increase in April-November.
Nod to translocate Botswana cheetahs likely in Jan-Feb, Pg5
India gears up for second cheetah translocation from Botswana to Kuno/Gandhi Sagar by early 2025 under Project Cheetah.
Nod to translocate Botswana cheetahs likely in Jan-Feb, Pg5
India gears up for second cheetah translocation from Botswana to Kuno/Gandhi Sagar by early 2025 under Project Cheetah.
Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7
Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.
Military hardware worth Rs 79,000 cr gets govt nod, Pg7
Defence Acquisition Council approves ₹79,000 crore military hardware procurement including Astra MK-II missiles, loiter munitions, and HALE RPAS for armed forces.
55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7
Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.
55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7
Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.
Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8
UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.
Rs 700-cr cough syrup racket: UP drug regulator wants tighter rules, Pg8
UP drug regulators propose stringent rules to curb illegal codeine-based cough syrup trade after Rs 700-cr racket unearthed.
As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9
Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.
As nations flag Indian rabies vaccine, how treatment works, Pg9
Global alerts raised over counterfeit Indian rabies vaccine Abhayrab, prompting investigation into packaging discrepancies and quality control; vaccine hesitancy may increase.
AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9
AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.
AI that you can hold in your hand, and that holds your hand, Pg9
AI poised to revolutionize internet access, devices, and daily life by 2026, impacting business models and user experiences.
Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11
Excavations in Kashmir reveal Kushan-era Buddhist remains, highlighting region's pivotal role in Buddhism's spread and philosophical evolution across Asia.
Kashmir was a crucial launchpad for global Buddhism, Pg11
Excavations in Kashmir reveal Kushan-era Buddhist remains, highlighting region's pivotal role in Buddhism's spread and philosophical evolution across Asia.
US GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11
US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.
US GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11
US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.
To tap India’s clean energy potential, a to-do list, Pg11
India's clean energy sector faces challenges despite growth: import dependence, DISCOM dues, and infrastructure gaps hinder progress.
To tap India’s clean energy potential, a to-do list, Pg11
India's clean energy sector faces challenges despite growth: import dependence, DISCOM dues, and infrastructure gaps hinder progress.
US pledges $2bn in new UN model for humanitarian aid, Pg12
US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian aid via UN, aiming for efficient delivery after previous funding cuts.
US pledges $2bn in new UN model for humanitarian aid, Pg12
US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian aid via UN, aiming for efficient delivery after previous funding cuts.
Industrial growth rises to 6.7% in November, highest in two years, Pg13
India's industrial output surges 6.7% in November, a 25-month high, fueled by manufacturing and restocking after festive sales.
Industrial growth rises to 6.7% in November, highest in two years, Pg13
India's industrial output surges 6.7% in November, a 25-month high, fueled by manufacturing and restocking after festive sales.
Gross NPAs of banks fall to multi-decade low of 2.1%: RBI report, Pg13
RBI reports banks' gross NPAs plummet to 2.1% in September 2025, a multi-decade low driven by better recoveries.
Gross NPAs of banks fall to multi-decade low of 2.1%: RBI report, Pg13
RBI reports banks' gross NPAs plummet to 2.1% in September 2025, a multi-decade low driven by better recoveries.
Reserve Bank net sold $31.98 bn to defend rupee in Jan-Oct 2025, Pg13
RBI net sold $31.98 billion to stabilize rupee amid global pressures during Jan-Oct 2025, reversing $23.03 billion purchase in 2024.
Reserve Bank net sold $31.98 bn to defend rupee in Jan-Oct 2025, Pg13
RBI net sold $31.98 billion to stabilize rupee amid global pressures during Jan-Oct 2025, reversing $23.03 billion purchase in 2024.
Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13
Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.
Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13
Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.
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