# INTERNATIONAL RELATION

1. More Afghan cities fall as Taliban near Kabul Pg – 01
2. Taliban gains complicate India’s options Pg – 11

# EDITORIALS OF THE DAY

1. Slanting posts (Polity & Governance) Pg – 08
2. Afghan tragedy (International Relation) Pg – 08

# ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. Growth needs steps beyond reforms (Economy) Pg – 08
2. An Indian sail to navigate the maritime environment (Security) Pg – 08
3. Reopening old wounds along the border (Polity & Governance) Pg – 09

# POLITY & GOVERNANCE

1. More plastic items to be banned Pg – 10
2. AB­PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment Pg – 12

# MISCELLANEOUS

1. Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry Pg – 12

# ECONOMY

1. Vehicle scrappage policy will promote circular economy: PM Pg – 16