Explained: A 19th-century Adivasi uprising in Jharkhand, and its contested commemoration π
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Explained: A 19th-century Adivasi uprising in Jharkhand, and its contested commemoration
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on February 2, marked the memory of Adivasi fighters who took on the British in an 1837 battle. But activists and researchers say the event's date is inaccurate, and must be rooted in historical record
The last US-Russia nuclear pact ends today. Is this the beginning of a new arms race? π
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πFebruary 05, 2026 at 06:36PM
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The last US-Russia nuclear pact ends today. Is this the beginning of a new arms race?
From SALT to START, the US and Russia have had a stop-start history of arms control. The expiry of the New START pact on February 5 raises fears over the erosion of restraint among nuclear states.
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How Fed chair nomination brought pause to gold, silver rally, exposed their volatility π
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πFebruary 05, 2026 at 07:27PM
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How Fed chair nomination brought pause to gold, silver rally, exposed their volatility
The latest dip in silver prices comes with a stronger dollar, with the Fed signalling a reduced urgency to institute rate cuts in the interim. The dollar has also strengthened in the wake of planned US talks with Iran on the latterβs nuclear programme.
China has banned βhiddenβ car door handles, but their safety risks are global π
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πFebruary 05, 2026 at 07:36PM
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China has banned βhiddenβ car door handles, but their safety risks are global
Once seen as a sleek and stylish car feature, also found in several vehicles sold in India, the flush or hidden car door handle has come under scrutiny.
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How will Thailandβs general election play out? π
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πFebruary 05, 2026 at 08:35PM
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How will Thailandβs general election play out?
Opinion polls consistently show the progressive People's Party is Thailand's most popular party. With its ambitious reform agenda and mastery of social media, it has huge appeal among young and urban Thais and will be a force to reckon with
Oil and beyond: With Russia, India has to balance old ties, new realities π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 08:00AM
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Oil and beyond: With Russia, India has to balance old ties, new realities
Trumpβs claim that India βagreed to stop buying Russian oilβ has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally
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In Indiaβs first-ever Disaster Victim Identification guidelines, teeth hold the key π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 08:26AM
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In Indiaβs first-ever Disaster Victim Identification guidelines, teeth hold the key
The guidelines take lessons from the Ahmedabad plane crash last year and stress the need for a National Dental Data Registry
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RBI holds interest rates steady: What drove the decision? π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 10:57AM
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RBI holds interest rates steady: What drove the decision?
Days after India announced trade agreements with the US and the European Union, the MPC also chose to retain its neutral policy stance, indicating that the RBI will keep its options open and will adjust policy depending on the prevailing factors.
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Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. That is easier said than done π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 12:06PM
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Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. That is easier said than done
The challenges in replacing Russian oil with US or Venezuelan crude are not only commercial but also technical. Then there are the considerations around Indiaβs strategic autonomy. Analysts expect a gradual reduction in imports rather than a sudden stop.
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For cancer immunotherapy, gently recovering lab-grown cells is key. Indian researchers may have just found a way π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 04:03PM
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For cancer immunotherapy, gently recovering lab-grown cells is key. Indian researchers may have just found a way
Growing cancer-targeting T-cells in a lab is only half the battle. They must be collected intact. A new IIT Bombay study has demonstrated a gentler recovery method that could improve the reliability of advanced cancer care and eventually make it more affordable.
Expert Explains: Eradication of stray dogs is an impossible promise. The problem needs a different approach π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 04:20PM
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Expert Explains: Eradication of stray dogs is an impossible promise. The problem needs a different approach
Dr Krithika Srinivasan, a professor of political ecology and a researcher of human-dog interactions, explains what the numbers indicate about Indiaβs stray dog population, and why practices like mass dog-feeding may not be helping the situation.
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In CIAβs decision to shutter World Factbook, information becomes collateral damage π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 05:19PM
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In CIAβs decision to shutter World Factbook, information becomes collateral damage
For over 60 years of existence, the CIA manual went from being reference material for intelligence officers to one for the public at large. But it might have become an unwitting casualty of domestic political upheaval
Udit Misra writes: Did Trumpβs tariffs help manufacturing jobs in the US? π
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πFebruary 06, 2026 at 06:48PM
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Udit Misra writes: Did Trumpβs tariffs help manufacturing jobs in the US?
In his weekly column, "GDP: Graphs, Data and Perspectives", Udit Misra writes that a central reason cited for US President Donald Trump's global tariffs was the revival of domestic manufacturing. Official data, however, points to a decline in US jobs.
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Why SC sent back Flipkartβs alleged market dominance case to the NCLAT π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Why SC sent back Flipkartβs alleged market dominance case to the NCLAT
In 2018, the All India Online Vendors Association, representing over 2,000 product sellers, argued that Flipkart was abusing its βdominant positionβ in e-commerce. Since then, the case has seen several twists.
India-US trade pact expands GPU access, data centre investment opportunities π
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India-US trade pact expands GPU access, data centre investment opportunities
Indiaβs electronics industry, which has grown significantly in recent years, is expected to see increased activity as the new framework promises to provide improved market access and technology flows.
Can Indian courts stop divorce proceedings abroad? A plea in top court raises a recurring question π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 01:01PM
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Can Indian courts stop divorce proceedings abroad? A plea in top court raises a recurring question
Cases like this tend to surface when a marriage rooted in one legal system travels with the parties into another. A decree granted abroad may settle marital status there; whether it is recognised in India depends on the law governing the marriage and theβ¦
Trump order announces rollback of 25% additional tariffs: What it says India has βcommitted toβ π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 02:25PM
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Trump order announces rollback of 25% additional tariffs: What it says India has βcommitted toβ
The executive order, issued separately from the joint statement, says India has agreed to 'stop' importing Russian oil, increase energy purchase from US and expand defence ties. Notably, the joint statement makes no mention of Russian oil
Indian students can again hope to study in Canada. But living there will be a distant dream π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 02:55PM
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Indian students can again hope to study in Canada. But living there will be a distant dream
Over the past two years, Indian students have faced an unprecedented spike in visa refusals, long processing delays, and confusion over housing and post-study work rules. Following a βresetβ, clarity is emerging
Why did the proposed alliance between Keralaβs Nair and Ezhava outfits fail? π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 03:11PM
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Why did the proposed alliance between Keralaβs Nair and Ezhava outfits fail?
The potential alliance was expected to have political ramifications and reshape community equations. The SNDP Yogam represents the Ezhava caste, a numerically strong backward community, while the NSS represents the forward Nair community, around 12-15% ofβ¦
AI Impact Summit 2026: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 05:53PM
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AI Impact Summit 2026: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie
As concerns mount over AIβs impact on jobs and resources, the New Delhi summit is focusing on AI solutions for on-ground issues
Why is the sighting of two tigers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana worrying officials and people? π
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πFebruary 07, 2026 at 06:35PM
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Why is the sighting of two tigers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana worrying officials and people?
For both tigers, the possibility of conflict with humans or being killed by poachers exists as they are being spotted near agricultural fields and busy roads.