# INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

1. i. U.S. postpones 2+2 dialogue with India   pg – 01
2. ii. Nepal welcomes ‘2+1’ dialogue mechanism  pg – 12
3. iii. How a failing port gave China vital foothold  pg – 12

# ECONOMY

1. i. UDAN is transforming lives in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities  pg – 11
2. ii. Tariffs on Indian goods to be lowered  pg – 12
3. iii. Rupee tumbles to 19-month low on oil  pg – 13
4. iv. Cabinet okays Rs 2000-cr. capital infusion for export guarantor across FY2017-20  pg – 13
5. v. Centre raises ethanol price to Rs 43.7/litre  pg – 13
6. vi. Govt. nod for adding 6.5 MMT oil reserves  pg – 13

# POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Northeast will turn into a dumping ground: Ibobi  pg – 11

# ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY

1. Ready to vroom (Image)  pg – 05

# SCIENCE & TECH

1. Japanese mission reaches far-off asteroid  pg – 18

# SOCIAL ISSUE

1. Centre may scrap UGC, proposes new regulator  pg – 01
2. ICSSR’s new vision: make research relevant to policy  pg – 07
3. Slum dwellers (Data Point)  pg – 09

# EDITORIAL OF THE DAY

1. Reality check (Economy)  pg – 08

# ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. Caution against shaming (Social Issues)  pg – 09
2. Encouraging mediation to settle disputes (International Relations)  pg – 09
3. Ujjwala revolution (Economy)  pg – 09