Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyPopulation and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyPopulation and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy12 Jan, 2026'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.12 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy12 Jan, 2026HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.12 Jan, 2026
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentNo RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development12 Jan, 2026No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.12 Jan, 2026
Industrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndustrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeThe task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.Industrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndustrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life12 Jan, 2026The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.12 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthNod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth11 Jan, 2026Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.11 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingStates flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Jan, 2026States flag revenue loss after GST cuts, erosion of fiscal powers, Pg13States voice concerns over revenue losses post-GST rationalization, demand greater fiscal autonomy and equitable Centre-State funding during pre-budget meet.11 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia looks at 'graded' opening of economy to China, easing curbs, Pg1India considers 'graded' economic opening to China contingent on Beijing's reciprocity amid shifting global trade dynamics and easing visa restrictions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth11 Jan, 2026India looks at 'graded' opening of economy to China, easing curbs, Pg1India considers 'graded' economic opening to China contingent on Beijing's reciprocity amid shifting global trade dynamics and easing visa restrictions.11 Jan, 2026
Technology Missions in AgricultureScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyTechnology Missions in AgricultureScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyDo plants listen to music? How do they respond?, Pg12Research reveals plants' ability to detect vibrations, altering behavior and growth based on sound frequencies; phyto-acoustics crucial for sustainable agriculture.Technology Missions in AgricultureScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyTechnology Missions in AgricultureScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology11 Jan, 2026Do plants listen to music? How do they respond?, Pg12Research reveals plants' ability to detect vibrations, altering behavior and growth based on sound frequencies; phyto-acoustics crucial for sustainable agriculture.11 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt. launches drive to reduce road accident deaths, Pg10Government targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030, launching data-driven program in 100 high-risk districts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.11 Jan, 2026Govt. launches drive to reduce road accident deaths, Pg10Government targets 50% reduction in road accident deaths by 2030, launching data-driven program in 100 high-risk districts.11 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingBudget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting10 Jan, 2026Budget Session to begin on January 28, Pg9Budget Session 2025 to commence on January 28, featuring President's Address and Budget presentation on February 1.10 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors10 Jan, 2026DD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.10 Jan, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyDe-dollarisation fear, Pg6Trump's Russia sanctions and Venezuela focus aim to protect petrodollar dominance amid de-dollarization efforts by China and India.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy10 Jan, 2026De-dollarisation fear, Pg6Trump's Russia sanctions and Venezuela focus aim to protect petrodollar dominance amid de-dollarization efforts by China and India.10 Jan, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyTrump's Russia sanctions bill may end Indian exports to US, Pg15US sanctions bill threatens 500% tariffs on Indian exports for trading with Russia, impacting trade relations and investments.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy10 Jan, 2026Trump's Russia sanctions bill may end Indian exports to US, Pg15US sanctions bill threatens 500% tariffs on Indian exports for trading with Russia, impacting trade relations and investments.10 Jan, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateLutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate10 Jan, 2026Lutnick's deal timeline collides with Op Sindoor, Trump's 'ceasefire' claim, Pg1US trade deal timeline coincides with 'Op Sindoor' and Trump's ceasefire claim, impacting India-US-Pakistan relations.10 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUN body pegs India’s growth at 7.2% this fiscal, Pg1UN projects India's economy to grow at 7.2% this fiscal year, offsetting US tariffs through consumption and public investment.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment9 Jan, 2026UN body pegs India’s growth at 7.2% this fiscal, Pg1UN projects India's economy to grow at 7.2% this fiscal year, offsetting US tariffs through consumption and public investment.9 Jan, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Trump clears Bill to slap up to 500% tariff on buying Russian oil, Pg1Trump's new bill threatens 500% tariffs on nations importing Russian oil, intensifying pressure on India to cease purchases.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.9 Jan, 2026Trump clears Bill to slap up to 500% tariff on buying Russian oil, Pg1Trump's new bill threatens 500% tariffs on nations importing Russian oil, intensifying pressure on India to cease purchases.9 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace TechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace TechnologyISRO and the next big challenge, Pg12ISRO faces challenges in complex missions, governance, and competitiveness amid liberalization; needs comprehensive space law and industrial ecosystem development.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace TechnologyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSpace Technology9 Jan, 2026ISRO and the next big challenge, Pg12ISRO faces challenges in complex missions, governance, and competitiveness amid liberalization; needs comprehensive space law and industrial ecosystem development.9 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIs the 10-minute delivery model necessary?, Pg11Gig workers' unions demand withdrawal of 10-minute delivery for safety; experts debate regulatory framework and social security amid evolving Labour Codes.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment9 Jan, 2026Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary?, Pg11Gig workers' unions demand withdrawal of 10-minute delivery for safety; experts debate regulatory framework and social security amid evolving Labour Codes.9 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingGSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting9 Jan, 2026GSDP share as criterion for central-State transfers, Pg10States demand GSDP-based central fund allocation for fair tax devolution, challenging current Finance Commission formulas favouring equity over contribution.9 Jan, 2026
Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development250 years old, Bihar's Munger gun factories get new lease of life with defence corridor, Pg2Bihar's 250-year-old Munger gun factories to be revived under defence corridor plan, boosting local economy and arms production.Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development9 Jan, 2026250 years old, Bihar's Munger gun factories get new lease of life with defence corridor, Pg2Bihar's 250-year-old Munger gun factories to be revived under defence corridor plan, boosting local economy and arms production.9 Jan, 2026