# INTERNATIONAL RELATION
- More Afghan cities fall as Taliban near Kabul Pg – 01
- Taliban gains complicate India’s options Pg – 11
# EDITORIALS OF THE DAY
- Slanting posts (Polity & Governance) Pg – 08
- Afghan tragedy (International Relation) Pg – 08
# ARTICLES OF THE DAY
- Growth needs steps beyond reforms (Economy) Pg – 08
- An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment (Security) Pg – 08
- Reopening old wounds along the border (Polity & Governance) Pg – 09
# POLITY & GOVERNANCE
- More plastic items to be banned Pg – 10
- ABPMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment Pg – 12
# MISCELLANEOUS
- Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry Pg – 12
# ECONOMY
- Vehicle scrappage policy will promote circular economy: PM Pg – 16