GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.

Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.

Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14

NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.

‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.

Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.

Cooling rights in a sweltering South, Pg12

India's cooling policy sparks debate: Balancing energy efficiency with equitable access amid rising heatwaves and climate justice concerns.

The hard truth about out-of-pocket health expenditure, Pg7

Analysis reveals discrepancies in National Health Account estimates, questioning the reported decline in out-of-pocket health expenditure and its impact.

Unseen labour, exploitation: the hidden human cost of Artificial Intelligence, Pg11

AI's rise hides exploitation: Underpaid 'ghost workers' in developing nations fuel AI, facing harsh conditions and ethical concerns.

Distribution of Benefits under National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) (Community Investment Fund (CIF) of ₹ 500 Crore distributed to Cluster Level Federations to promote financial inclusion and empower rural poor households/Self Help Groups.)

₹500 Crore distributed under NRLM's Community Investment Fund to boost financial inclusion and empower rural Self Help Groups.

After the disaster, Pg7

Punjab floods displace thousands, causing widespread devastation; political parties clash over relief efforts and fund allocation amidst rising concerns.

No magic pill, Pg10

Semaglutide drug market surges in India for weight loss, raising concerns over cost, access, and public health priorities.

Political instability, economic difficulties behind Nepal’s rage, Pg9

Nepal's Gen Z protests erupt due to political instability, unemployment, and heavy remittance dependence, exposing deep-seated societal inequalities.

‘Declining Central allocation for MGNREGS affects rural women’ , Pg8

Reduced MGNREGS funding hits rural women's income, reversing wage equality gains achieved since 2006, activists claim on scheme's 20th anniversary.

Steepest jump in private tuition enrolment among rural girls , Pg7

Private tuition enrolment surges, especially among rural girls, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education nationwide.

The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis , Pg9

POSHAN Abhiyaan fails to significantly reduce stunting; systemic issues like teenage pregnancies, poor diets, and sanitation are major contributors.

How document deficits may risk disenfranchising the poor, eroding trust in the Election Commission , Pg7

Document deficits threaten disenfranchisement of poor, eroding trust in Election Commission during voter verification, raising concerns about inclusivity and fairness.

How inclusive is EC’s special revision exercise? , Pg8

EC's special revision exercise faces inclusivity questions as study reveals widespread lack of mandated documents, potentially disenfranchising vulnerable populations.

At least 40 dead in Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years: MSF , Pg18

Sudan grapples with severe cholera outbreak, claiming 40 lives amid war and displacement, raising concerns over healthcare access and sanitation.

Debunking the myth of job creation , Pg7

₹99,446 crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme faces criticism for potentially widening labour market inequalities and ignoring skill gaps.

Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

From glory to decline, Pg 9.