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Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Jul, 2026

English rendering of PM’s address during Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026

PM Modi champions 'Viksit Vibrant Village Programme', urging youth to immerse in border communities, fostering development, patriotism, and national unity.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models
26 Jul, 2026

With Customs' nod, Kerala's Vizhinjam set to become gateway for exports & imports, Pg9

Vizhinjam International Seaport, built under PPP, secures Customs nod, poised to become India's new EXIM gateway, boosting trade and Kerala's economy.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
26 Jul, 2026

Rajnath: Great Nicobar project will safeguard Indo-Pacific interests, Pg2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh champions Rs 81,000 crore Great Nicobar project as vital for India's Indo-Pacific maritime security, countering ecological disaster warnings.

Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
26 Jul, 2026

Deeper jobs problem: Stir a sign demographic dividend is at risk, Pg13

India's youth unemployment hits 16.2%, risking demographic dividend as graduate job prospects dwindle and LFPR declines, sparking deeper economic concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Jul, 2026

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran 1st time in 2 weeks, Pg12

Houthi militants launch missile attacks on Saudi oil installations in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions as US halts Iran strikes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
26 Jul, 2026

A 'golden' fix for India's forex stress?, Pg11

Amid West Asia crisis, India explores voluntary gold disclosure scheme to unlock private gold, curb imports, and bolster forex reserves.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

Why are there protests over the Ken-Betwa project?, Pg14

Tribal communities protest Ken-Betwa Link Project over displacement, rehabilitation flaws, and environmental threats to Panna Tiger Reserve.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
26 Jul, 2026

U.S.’s new 10% tariffs will not affect 45% of exports: Centre, Pg1

US imposes 10% tariffs on Indian goods over forced labor; Centre confirms 45% of exports remain exempt, pursuing bilateral trade agreement.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
26 Jul, 2026

What caused the tunnel disaster in Sikkim’s Namchi?, Pg14

Toxic methane explosion claims 25 lives in Sikkim's Teesta-VI hydropower tunnel, exposing Himalayan geological fragility and critical project safety challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Jul, 2026

Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes, Pg16

Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating Red Sea tensions and threatening global shipping routes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Jul, 2026

What is the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal about?, Pg14

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal ignites proliferation debate, tied to Abraham Accords, impacting Iran and regional stability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

India’s rice fields rank among world’s top methane sources, Pg13

New study reveals India's rice fields are global methane hotspots, doubling GHG emissions since 1960s, urging urgent climate-resilient agricultural reforms.

Vulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
26 Jul, 2026

Great Nicobar project ‘most fundamentally a commercial enterprise’: Jairam Ramesh, Pg9

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh exposes Great Nicobar project as a commercial real estate scheme, not strategic, threatening Shompen tribe and pristine ecology.

Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable Sections
26 Jul, 2026

Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

SVEP drives rural entrepreneurship, empowering 4.32 lakh non-farm enterprises, with 86% beneficiaries from SC/ST/OBC/Minority communities, boosting local economies.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

Nandyal District Strengthens Water Conservation Infrastructure and Storage Capacity under Catch the Rain Campaign

Nandyal District strengthens water infrastructure, adding 3.3 TMC storage by desilting 2,691 km channels under Catch the Rain Campaign.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

Exhaust of 3,000 Litres of Diesel Replaced with Just Water Vapours: The Story of India's Hydrogen Train

Indian Railways unveils first indigenous hydrogen train, replacing 3,200 litres of diesel with zero-emission water vapour, pioneering clean rail mobility.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Jul, 2026

Spudding of first appraisal well, MN-DWN18-1-HD, begins in Mahanadi offshore basin

Union Minister Hardeep Puri launches deepwater drilling in Mahanadi Offshore Basin, boosting India's energy security and self-reliance through landmark reforms.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
25 Jul, 2026

Drones target US bases in Iraq as tensions escalates, Pg2

Middle East conflict intensifies as drones strike US bases in Iraq, Iran targets Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and economic stability.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation SectorGovernment Budgeting
25 Jul, 2026

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Corporate Governance
25 Jul, 2026

Can airport operator own airline? Concerns over fair access, Pg17

Centre weighs policy to allow airport operators to own airlines, sparking intense debate over fair competition and potential conflict of interest in the aviation sector.

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