The ‘discombobulator’: The weapon system that the US likely used in Venezuela strike 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 07:34AM
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The ‘discombobulator’: The weapon system that the US likely used in Venezuela strike
A discombobulator could also typically involve a range of sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) systems that can jam an adversary’s air defences, including radars and sensors
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Discombobulator: The system that US likely used in Venezuela attack 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 07:40AM
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Discombobulator: The system that US likely used in Venezuela attack
The President had earlier told NewsNation, a US news channel, that a “sonic weapon” had been used in the operation. However, there is still no clarity about what the discombobulator used by the US in the latest operation comprises.
As the Baramati plane crash probe is underway, there could be a Rs 55 crore insurance payout 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 10:51AM
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As the Baramati plane crash probe is underway, there could be a Rs 55 crore insurance payout
Baramati crash: Aviation insurance experts said the insurer’s total payout for hull damage and passenger liability could be around Rs 55 crore. Under Indian law, the standard compensation for the death of an air passenger in an accident is about Rs 1 crore.
Why rupee’s stability has become a ‘casualty’ of India’s goods trade deficit, FPI outflows, as per Economic Survey 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 02:37PM
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Why rupee’s stability has become a ‘casualty’ of India’s goods trade deficit, FPI outflows, as per Economic Survey
The survey said that the rupee “is punching below its weight”, but that it “does not hurt” to have an undervalued rupee in the current situation as it offsets to some extent the impact of higher American tariffs on Indian goods.
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From suitcase to starting line: How modern racing bikes travel continents 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 03:23PM
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From suitcase to starting line: How modern racing bikes travel continents
Sleek, modern racing cycles — like the ones seen at the recent Pune Grand Tour — rarely touch any road outside of race tracks while in transit. They simply travel in a case the size of a 55-71 inch LED TV box.
Economic Survey calls for social media age limit: How this will this tackle digital addiction 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 03:39PM
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Economic Survey calls for social media age limit: How this will this tackle digital addiction
If the government were to act on the Economic Survey’s recommendation, it would add India to a growing list of countries which are considering measures to tackle children’s exposure to social media content, which can be harmful for them
Explained: The Rajasthan honour killing Bill, why Governor has returned it 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 03:45PM
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Explained: The Rajasthan honour killing Bill, why Governor has returned it
What are the provisions of Rajasthan's Bill to curb honour killing, and why has it run into hurdles? Does such a law exist anywhere else in the country? We explain
Economic Survey pushes for policy that makes gig work a choice, setting minimum per hour or task earnings 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 04:13PM
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Economic Survey pushes for policy that makes gig work a choice, setting minimum per hour or task earnings
The Economic Survey, while noting that the gig economy is booming and growth of gig workers is outpacing overall employment, said addressing its challenges is “crucial to ensuring long-term and equitable growth”.
Energy storage key to India’s clean power transition: What Economic Survey flags 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 06:12PM
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Energy storage key to India’s clean power transition: What Economic Survey flags
The Economic Survey flagged high capital costs, delays in land acquisition, and constraints in grid availability as key challenges before India’s renewable energy momentum.
German musicologist among Padma Shri winners: Who is Lars-Christian Koch? 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 06:32PM
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German musicologist among Padma Shri winners: Who is Lars-Christian Koch?
Koch’s decades of scholarly engagement helped distinguish Indian music as a significant field of study in global ethnomusicology, which is the study of music and its interplay with broader culture.
How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seeks to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem 🔍
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📆January 29, 2026 at 07:03PM
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How Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 seek to tackle India’s burgeoning waste problem
India faces a major solid waste management crisis, generating more than 620 lakh tonnes of waste every year. To tackle this mounting crisis, the Centre wants to shift towards a circular economy.
Easing PSU stake sale to duty correction: Pointers for Budget 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 05:42AM
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Easing PSU stake sale to duty correction: Pointers for Budget
The Survey, tabled Thursday, also called for a more pragmatic approach to Quality Control Orders (QCOs), proactive steps to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI), and deepening long-term finance, among other reform measures.
Congress President Kharge recalled Gandhi’s Gram Swaraj, but no Indian village matches that ideal today. Here’s why 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Congress President Kharge recalled Gandhi’s Gram Swaraj, but no Indian village matches that ideal today. Here’s why
Across his writings, Gandhi envisioned the all-round development of villages and their self-reliance. Decades after Independence, what hurdles remain in achieving that goal?
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From definitions to action, how 2012 UGC equity guidelines vary from 2026 regulations 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 06:34AM
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From definitions to action, how 2012 UGC equity guidelines vary from 2026 regulations
The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stayed the implementation of the 2026 rules, and directed that the 2012 regulations remain in force till further orders. We explain
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Why Gandhi and Ambedkar clashed: From separate electorates to Hinduism to concept of justice 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 06:44AM
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Why Gandhi and Ambedkar clashed: From separate electorates to Hinduism to concept of justice
In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi questioned Ambedkar about his criticism of the Congress. Ambedkar's answer captures the heart of the many disagreements between the two.
‘Thorium-based n-power key to securing energy independence’ 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 07:25AM
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‘Thorium-based n-power key to securing energy independence’
The second stage uses this plutonium in fast breeder reactors to multiply fuel and prepare the ground for the final phase — thorium-based nuclear power, where thorium is converted into uranium-233 for long-term energy security.
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Expert Explains: Why Thorium-based nuclear power generation is key to securing India’s energy independence 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 08:23AM
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Expert Explains: Why Thorium-based nuclear power generation is key to securing India’s energy independence
Now that we can access uranium from the international market, the thermal reactor capacity is on a growth path. This scale-up is an opportunity to enable a faster transition to thorium-based nuclear power generation in India.
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Explained: The 200-year dispute between two Iyengar sects, now in top court — who prays first? 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 02:35PM
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Explained: The 200-year dispute between two Iyengar sects, now in top court — who prays first?
The two sects of Sri Vaishnavas in Tamil Nadu follow the same philosopher and worship the same deity. But both have long feuded over the prayers offered at the Sri Devarajaswamy Temple in Kanchipuram.
Why do Indians fall in line in Metro and become unruly in other transport systems? The Economic Survey offers five answers 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 03:04PM
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Why do Indians fall in line in Metro and become unruly in other transport systems? The Economic Survey offers five answers
The Economic Survey says a public transport system becomes orderly when it 'cooperates' with people. This means clarity of rules, fair enforcement, physical design that nudges behaviour — and a sense that the space belongs to everyone.
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Udit Misra writes: Why the Economic Survey has upped India’s potential growth rate 🔍
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📆January 30, 2026 at 07:15PM
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Udit Misra writes: Why the Economic Survey has upped India’s potential growth rate
In his weekly column, "GDP: Graphs, Data and Perspectives", Udit Misra writes that factors comprising India's potential GDP growth have shown declining trends in recent years.
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