As war comes to West Asia again, a look at how India has evacuated Indians abroad in times of crisis π
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As war comes to West Asia again, a look at how India has evacuated Indians abroad in times of crisis
Previous successful missions underscore hope. But India also confronts an unprecedented crisis: the sheer logistical feat of evacuation an estimated 10 million Indians amid a web of airspace closures because of the Iran war.
How Iranβs power pyramid came to be, with Supreme Leader at top π
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How Iranβs power pyramid came to be, with Supreme Leader at top
Post-1979 Iran was born from a mix of politics and religion, with processes built to ensure continuity. That being said, the system faces unprecedented challenges at present.
From Dubai airport to US jets, why key West Asia assets got caught in crossfire π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 07:19AM
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From Dubai airport to US jets, why key West Asia assets got caught in crossfire
Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE have all been impacted, shattering the calm these countries have enjoyed so far, insulated from their volatile surroundings and emerging as a destination of choice for expats from around the world.
Iran strikes AWS infra: Why data centres have become a strategic war target π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 12:43PM
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Iran strikes AWS infra: Why data centres have become a strategic war target
Traditionally, military operations targeted oil facilities, ports or power plants β assets that could cripple an opponentβs economy. But in the digital era, data centres and communications networks play a similar strategic role.
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War in West Asia: Why basmati rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are in crisis π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 01:27PM
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War in West Asia: Why basmati rice exporters from Punjab and Haryana are in crisis
Even though more than 83% of the basmati export target for FY 2025-26 has been met, geopolitical disruptions have affected payments, shipping routes, and financial certainty across key markets
How Bombay HC ruling on fee payment highlights Right to Education guarantee, its scope π
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How Bombay HC ruling on fee payment highlights Right to Education guarantee, its scope
The order separates the issue of recovery of dues from the continuation of schooling. Schools may recover fees in accordance with the statute; they cannot remove a child from elementary education as a method of enforcement
With El Menchoβs killing, understanding the rise and rise of Mexican drug cartels π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 04:48PM
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With El Menchoβs killing, understanding the rise and rise of Mexican drug cartels
Mexican drug cartels have evolved into diversified and heavily armed, cross-border entities. A changing financial model, including diversified investments ranging from energy to avocados, played a role.
Iran war: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leader, explained π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 05:46PM
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Iran war: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leader, explained
Iran war: Civilian officials with no military functions, like a health minister, are not lawful targets unless they are directly participating in hostilities. A civilian leader who commands a military force, like Khamenei or Trump, is a messier situation.
Before Iran, there was Iraq: What the 2003 US-led regime change left behind π
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Before Iran, there was Iraq: What the 2003 US-led regime change left behind
Two decades after regime change, Iraq stands as both a cautionary tale and a living polity still striving for coherence amid competing forces.
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West Asia war impact: Insurers jack up hull, cargo premiums, withdraw war risk cover π
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πMarch 3, 2026 at 07:21PM
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West Asia war impact: Insurers jack up hull, cargo premiums, withdraw war risk cover
Marine insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover for ships due to the conflict in Iran and the Gulf. Here's the likely impact for India.
Familiar foes: As war widens in West Asia, why Israel-Hezbollah conflict has regained focus π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Familiar foes: As war widens in West Asia, why Israel-Hezbollah conflict has regained focus
Hezbollah is the crown jewel of Iranβs overseas military operations and once forced Israel to retreat from its territory in the 2000s. After Hamasβs October 7 attacks, Israel dealt a blow to the groupβs top leadership.
Canada uranium deal key to Indiaβs expansion plans π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Why the Canada uranium deal is crucial for Indiaβs nuclear expansion plans
Despite the presence of sizeable deposits, India depends on imported uranium for its nuclear power plants, owing to the low-quality ore in the country
βJudiciary corruptionβ row: How are new NCERT textbooks drafted and cleared? π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 08:14AM
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βJudiciary corruptionβ row: How are new NCERT textbooks drafted and cleared?
The NCERT has a set of groups and committees that prepare and oversee new textbooks that are being developed in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023.
When Israel and Iran were friends β and built a secret oil pipeline π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 10:47AM
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When Israel and Iran were friends β and built a secret oil pipeline
A 254-km pipeline, built in the late 1960s, connected two Israeli ports and helped move Iranian oil until the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
War concerns, surging crude prices: Why stock markets are nosediving again π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 11:39AM
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War concerns, surging crude prices: Why stock markets are nosediving again
All sectoral indices of both the NSE and BSE are in the red. Analysts say markets are heading into a period of heightened uncertainty amid the war.
Rupee below 92 against dollar: impact on inflation, economy; and silver lining for IT sector π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 12:00PM
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Rupee below 92 against dollar: impact on inflation, economy; and silver lining for IT sector
Iran war: What began as a distant geopolitical confrontation is fast developing into a direct economic challenge for India. Here's how
IDFC First Bank Rs 590 crore fraud: From government accounts to jewellery shops, uncovering the trail of siphoned crores π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 01:01PM
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IDFC First Bank Rs 590 crore fraud: From government accounts to jewellery shops, uncovering the trail of siphoned crores
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau said βthis case requires sustained and in-depth interrogation of the accused to unearth the complete nexus of public servants, bank officials, private persons, actual beneficiariesβ.
How West Bengal SIR played out differently from other states, what it means for rest of country π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 02:11PM
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How West Bengal SIR played out differently from other states, what it means for rest of country
From process to outcome, hereβs a look at how West Bengalβs electoral roll revision was different, and why it led to controversy.
Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Hereβs why it was in the country π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 07:50PM
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Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Hereβs why
The IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate belonging to the Iranian Navyβs Southern Fleet, was operating roughly 40 nautical miles off the coastal city of Galle when it sounded a distress call at roughly 5:30 am local time.
Iran warship sunk near Sri Lanka: The naval drills it came to India to participate in π
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πMarch 4, 2026 at 09:12PM
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Iran warship sunk near Sri Lanka: The naval drills it came to India to participate in
Iranian frigate IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review and the multilateral exercise MILAN-2026.
Expert Explains | How thorium can power Indiaβs 100 GWe by 2047 mission π
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πMarch 5, 2026 at 07:38AM
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Expert Explains | How thorium can power Indiaβs 100 GWe by 2047 mission
India holds the worldβs largest thorium reserves, and thorium use not only offers energy independence but also virtually eliminates proliferation risk