Headlines of the Day 18-March-2026

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West Asia conflict takes a toll on medical tourism industry in IndiaThe Hindu(Page1)GS2(IR)
‘UGC-like funding powers to fall under Shiksha Adhishthan’The Hindu(Page4)
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Suspension of 8 MPs revoked; Speaker says fake images must not be displayed
The Hindu(Page4)GS2(Governance)
SC allows 12 weeks’ paid leave to all new adoptive mothers

The Hindu(Page6)
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Cholesterol makes cells’ nuclei squishy, helping melanoma spreadThe Hindu(Page7)GS3(Science and Tech
India’s West Asia reset, more sinned against than sinning


A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan
The Hindu(Page8)




The Hindu(Page8)
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Why the affiliation system is outdated


The Hindu(Page9)
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On scientific collaborations in BRICSThe Hindu(Page10)GS2(IR)
Ministry of Planning, Niti Aayog get House panel rap for ‘poor planning’ of finances
The Hindu(Page12)

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Centre looks to empower more ministries to block social media contentIndian express(Page1)

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Parliamentary panel recommends overworked bureaucrats get mental health support, ‘seva bhav’ trainingIndian express(Page9)GS2(Governance )
India’s GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbersIndian express(Page13)GS3(Economy )
Parents and companies need to act against social media harmsIndian express(Page13)GS2(Governance)
‘Relentless pressure, repeated letters’: Stalin hits out at Centre as ASI approves excavation at 8 sites in Tamil NaduIndian express(Page14)
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Released from 6-month NSA detention, Sonam Wangchuk opens door to compromise on Ladakh demandsIndian express(Page14)GS2(Governance)
E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes
Indian express(Page17)





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Transgender Rights Amendment Bill: Key Changes to 2019 Act ExplainedIndian express(Page18)



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India Leads Global Coconut ProductionPIBGS3(Economy)



 

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