# POLITY & GOVERNANCE

1. Next 25 years crucial for India’s development: PM Pg – 01
2. CJI rues ‘sorry state of affairs’ in lawmaking Pg – 01
3. RS ruckus: Ministers seek action against Opposition Pg – 01
4. Bihar Deputy CM says State can hold caste-based census Pg – 08
5. Rising judicial vacancies pose challenge Pg – 10
6. Pegasus: Govindacharya asks SC to revive his 2019 petition Pg – 10

# ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world (International Relations) Pg – 06
2. Regional identity and being part of the mainstream (Polity & Governance)      Pg – 06
3. An oath in whose name? (Polity & Governance) Pg – 07
4. On August 15, 1947, where was Bapu? (History & Culture) Pg – 07

# EDITORIAL OF THE DAY

1. Memories (History & Culture) Pg – 06

# INTERNATIONAL RELATION

1. Afghan President Ghani leaves country as Taliban reach Kabul Pg – 01
2. Rapid Taliban takeover is surprising, say Indian officials Pg – 08
3. Afghans fear a return to brutal Taliban regime Pg – 11
4. Hong Kong democracy group disbands Pg – 11
5. Israel condemns Poland restitution law Pg – 11

# ECONOMY

1. No new grand scheme in Modi’s Red Fort address Pg – 09

# GEOGRAPHY

1. Assam villagers tell wetland’s tragic tale through photos Pg – 04
2. We won’t back off from Mekedatu: Bommai Pg – 05

# HISTORY & CULTURE

1. Tram turns into museum on freedom struggle Pg – 10