Publish names of 65 lakh excluded voters: SC to EC , Pg1

Supreme Court directs Election Commission to publish list of 65 lakh excluded Bihar voters with reasons, ensuring transparency and voter rights.

Duration of the civil service exam cannot be curtailed, says the UPSC , Pg16

UPSC defends civil service exam duration citing confidentiality, informs parliamentary panel; rejects reforms to shorten timeline and reveal answer keys early.

Crossing a line , Pg10

Some states are targeting Bengali speakers as 'illegal immigrants, ' sparking controversy, raising concerns over due process and identity-based discrimination.

Only united action can stop the hyacinth’s invasion , Pg10

Water hyacinth invasion threatens Kerala's ecosystem, livelihoods; calls for national policy, incentivized innovation, and united action to combat the menace.

Govt. tweaks export plan as U.S. ups the trade ante , Pg1

Government revises export promotion plan, offering credit support and incentives to MSMEs amid rising U.S. tariffs.

Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records , Pg1

Chhattisgarh's forest rights records reveal 'vanishing' titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI.

The ceding of academic freedom in universities , Pg8

Article highlights the shrinking academic freedom in Indian universities due to government control, impacting research, teaching, and critical thinking.

Cabinet gives approval for four semiconductor plants , Pg12

Cabinet approves ₹4,594 crore for four semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission, boosting domestic manufacturing and technological capabilities.

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.

Number of cases of violations under PECA filed in 2021-25 , Pg8

Government reports 384 PECA violations, seizing 1,248 e-cigarette stocks between 2021-2025, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number of cases.

Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly , Pg7

Supreme Court orders stray dog capture amidst data discrepancies; highlights need for accurate census for effective rabies elimination strategies.

Dogs and laws , Pg6

Supreme Court orders Delhi to impound street dogs, clashing with animal birth control rules amid rising dog bite cases.

Assuaging concerns, pg6.

Bringing them home, pg6.

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

The ECI’s lack of transparency is worrying, pg 9

Providing justice for juveniles, pg 9

Language lessons, pg 8

House Panel: Revision of creamy layer income limit ‘need of the hour’, pg 8

Industrial accidents, the human cost of indifference, pg 8