# INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- In blow to Oli, Nepal SC directs Deuba to be appointed PM Pg – 01
- Thousands of Cubans rally against govt. Pg – 01
- Afghan situation to dominate Jaishankar’s central Asian visit Pg – 08
- Top U.S. General in Afghanistan Scott Miller relinquishes post Pg – 11
- Russia, Mexico warn against ‘outside interference’ in Cuba Pg – 11
# ECONOMY
- Inflation remains above 6% in June Pg – 01
- ‘Liquidity buffer at NBFCs cushions fall in Q1 collections’ Pg – 12
- G-secs: RBI unveils retail direct scheme Pg – 12
# GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT
- 68 killed in lightning strikes in 3 States; experts issue warning Pg – 08
- Wildfires rage as heat wave stifles western U.S., Canada Pg – 11
# EDITORIAL OF THE DAY
- The power of scrutiny (Polity & Governance) Pg – 06
# ARTICLES OF THE DAY
- Prioritising school reopening on the road to recovery (Social Issues) Pg – 06
- Ethiopia’s political tug of war (International Relations) Pg – 07