# INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

1. In blow to Oli, Nepal SC directs Deuba to be appointed PM Pg – 01
2. Thousands of Cubans rally against govt. Pg – 01
3. Afghan situation to dominate Jaishankar’s central Asian visit Pg – 08
4. Top U.S. General in Afghanistan Scott Miller relinquishes post Pg – 11
5. Russia, Mexico warn against ‘outside interference’ in Cuba Pg – 11

# ECONOMY

1. Inflation remains above 6% in June Pg – 01
2. ‘Liquidity buffer at NBFCs cushions fall in Q1 collections’ Pg – 12
3. G-secs: RBI unveils retail direct scheme Pg – 12

# GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT

1. 68 killed in lightning strikes in 3 States; experts issue warning Pg – 08
2. Wildfires rage as heat wave stifles western U.S., Canada Pg – 11

# EDITORIAL OF THE DAY

1. The power of scrutiny (Polity & Governance) Pg – 06

# ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. Prioritising school reopening on the road to recovery (Social Issues) Pg – 06
2. Ethiopia’s political tug of war (International Relations) Pg – 07