{"id":37440,"date":"2025-02-17T10:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=37440"},"modified":"2025-02-18T20:53:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:23:33","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-17-2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/17-02-2025\/headlines-of-the-day-17-2-2025","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 17-2-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Headline<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Source<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tree-hugging protest against Pune riverfront project reignites development vs nature debate<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIO.1+GCLE0KIA1.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 4)<\/strong><\/a><br><br><\/td><td><strong>GS3(Environment )<\/strong><br><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The panchayati raj movement is in distress<\/strong><br><br><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIS.1+G22E0LIOU.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 8)<\/strong><\/a><br><br><\/td><td><strong>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India must push back against the U.S. and safeguard its interests<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIS.1+G22E0LIP2.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 8)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>GS2(IR )<\/strong><br><br><br><br><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interpreting the recent Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw<\/strong><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIS.1+G22E0LIOS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>GS2(IR)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marriage should not provide immunity for sexual violence<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIS.1+G22E0LIP0.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>The silent crisis of rat-hole mining<\/strong><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIT.1+G22E0LIOA.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 9)<\/strong><\/a><br><br><br><\/td><td><strong>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How does a President\u2019s rule function?<\/strong><br><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIU.1+G22E0LINM.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 10)<\/strong><\/a><br><br><br><\/td><td><strong>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How have Big Tech companies back- tracked on their DEI goals?<\/strong><br><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHIV.1+G22E0LINK.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 11)<\/strong><\/a><br><br><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indian Ocean Region is witnessing a sharp churning, says Jaishankar<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ0.1+G22E0LIMS.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 12)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Railways forms committee to investigate Delhi stampede<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ1.1+G22E0LIM9.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 13)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>Governance(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>U.K. will always be India\u2019s reliable partner: Minister<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ2.1+G22E0LIL4.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 14)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Will U.S.\u2019s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF\u2019s future plans?<\/strong><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ2.1+G22E0LIL0.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 14)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>Defence(GSIII)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DMK MP\u2019s Bill revives debate on quota in judicial appointments<\/strong><br><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ2.1+G22E0LIKU.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 14)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Governance(GSII)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cook Islands signs agreement for closer relations with China<\/strong><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ4.1+G22E0LIJ7.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 16)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI-enabled cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send poaching plummeting<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/120312\/OPS\/G0SE0KHJ8.1+GCLE0KI5B.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Hindu(Page 20)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Environment(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clean Yamuna in 3 years: Delhi L-G rolls out four-pronged plan, Op begins<\/strong><br><br><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/clean-yamuna-in-3-years-delhi-l-g-rolls-out-four-pronged-plan-op-begins-9839794\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 3)<\/strong><\/a><br><\/td><td><strong>Geography(GSI)\/Environment(GSIII)<\/strong><br><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>In Trump-Modi Summit, benefits for the US are greater<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/in-trump-modi-summit-benefits-for-the-us-are-greater-9839620\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can India replicate the Amul success story for the food and vegetables\u2019 sector?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/can-india-replicate-the-amul-success-story-for-the-food-and-vegetables-sector-9839613\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Economy(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Who is responsible for the pendency in Indian courts?<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/who-is-responsible-for-the-pendency-in-indian-courts-9839614\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 9)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Judiciary(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A 14-fold jump in soyabean oil imports from Nepal triggers red flags in India<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/commodities\/a-14-fold-jump-in-soyabean-oil-imports-from-nepal-triggers-red-flags-in-india-9839693\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Economy(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>sovereign green bonds<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/sovereign-green-bonds-weak-india-9837469\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Economy(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Middle Class 2.0: Changing employment sector in India, and its one big challenge<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/middle-class-changing-employment-sector-in-india-and-its-one-big-challenge-9839657\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Economy(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How Chhattisgarh HC extending marital rape exemption to Section 377 removes all recourse for women<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-law\/chhattisgarh-hc-marital-rape-exemption-9837558\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Governance(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/everyday-explainers\/prime-minister-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmdky-9836373\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Governance(GSII)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How the US enacted the two-term limit for Presidents<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-history\/us-two-term-limit-presidents-9830561\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Express(Page 12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>\u2018AADI MAHOTSAV\u2019<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2103819\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Culture (GSI)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EXERCISE KOMODO<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2103820\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Defence(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India\u2019s Fisheries on the Rise<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2103444\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Economy(GSIII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals, Exploration, and Mining<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2103502\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>IR(GSII)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Earthquake of magnitude 4 hit Delhi-NCR; strong tremors felt in several parts of northern India<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/earthquake-of-magnitude-4-hit-delhi-ncr-strong-tremors-felt-in-several-parts-of-northern-india\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Air<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Geography(GSI)<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nominations Open for Prime Minister\u2019s Yoga Awards 2025<\/strong><\/td><td><a 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