How West Bengal SIR played out differently from other states, what it means for rest of country ๐
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๐March 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, hereโs a look at how West Bengalโs electoral roll revision was different, and why it led to controversy.
Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Hereโs why it was in the country ๐
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๐March 4, 2026 at 07:50PM
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Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Hereโs why
The IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate belonging to the Iranian Navyโs 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 ๐
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๐March 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 Indiaโs 100 GWe by 2047 mission ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 07:38AM
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Expert Explains | How thorium can power Indiaโs 100 GWe by 2047 mission
India holds the worldโs largest thorium reserves, and thorium use not only offers energy independence but also virtually eliminates proliferation risk
Personal details showing up in Google Search? This tool can help remove them ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 11:48AM
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Personal details showing up in Google Search? This tool can help remove them
While the feature does not erase personal information from the internet, it offers users a mechanism to manage how their data appears on one of the worldโs most widely used search engines. Here's how the Google tool works.
Where Turkey stands in the Iran war: Complex ties with Tehran, simmering rivalry with Israel ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 12:36PM
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Where Turkey stands in the Iran war: Complex ties with Tehran, simmering rivalry with Israel
Even as things continue to unfold in Iran, the stage looks set for the next chapter in the Turkish-Israeli contest.
Presidentโs war powers: Who can take the US to war? What the American Constitution says ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 01:27PM
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Presidentโs war powers: Who can take the US to war? What the American Constitution says
US war powers explained: The Constitution gives Congress authority to declare war, but presidents wield commander-in-chief powers that have expanded through AUMFs and past conflicts.
How West Asia conflict has hit Indiaโs rice exports, left thousands of containers stuck at ports ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 02:10PM
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How West Asia conflict has hit Indiaโs rice exports, left thousands of containers stuck at ports
The Gulf is one of the largest importers of Indian basmati, and shipments to West Asia typically rise during Ramadan. With around 3,000 rice containers stuck at the Kandla and Mundra ports, exporters have sought a port charge waiver.
War in West Asia: Why the US is again turning to the Kurds amid attacks on Iran ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 03:38PM
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War in West Asia: Why the US is again turning to the Kurds amid attacks on Iran
Who are the Kurds, and why are some of them opposed to the Iranian regime? What is their association with the US? We explain.
What are โgravity bombsโ, which the US is planning to shift to in Iran? ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 07:46PM
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What are โgravity bombsโ, which the US is planning to shift to in Iran?
US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth announced that the US would be shifting to 'gravity bombs', marking a major tactical pivot in the ongoing campaign against Iran.
Explained: As Mount Abu becomes Abu Raj, the debate over renaming Rajasthanโs only hill station ๐
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๐March 5, 2026 at 08:12PM
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Explained: As Mount Abu becomes Abu Raj, the debate over renaming Rajasthanโs only hill station
As many as 23 associations of hotels, traders, local businesses, caste outfits, etc., had protested and written to the CM, opposing the move.
Sinking of Iranian ship: The legal framework that governs maritime conflict ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Was US legally right in sinking Iranian ship? What framework governing maritime conflict says
The sinking of the frigate, in which at least 80 sailors were killed, has widened the theatre of the war between US-Israel and Iran.
As China revises GDP target to lowest figure in 30-plus years, is the country tired of chasing growth? ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 12:48PM
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As China revises GDP target to lowest figure in 30-plus years, is the country tired of chasing growth?
Exports and AI could offer solutions for a Chinese economy that continues to slow down in the face of multiple problems, ranging from weak domestic demand to high indebtedness.
Russian oil โwaiverโ explained: How war in West Asia forced Trumpโs hand, giving India short-term relief ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 12:53PM
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Russian oil โwaiverโ explained: How war in West Asia forced Trumpโs hand, giving India short-term relief
With shipping via Strait of Hormuz restricted, international oil prices are spiking. Industry experts see the move as part of Donald Trumpโs effort to prevent an additional and sustained spike, given the mid-term elections in the US later this year.
West Bengal CM Mamata says she wasnโt consulted on Governor resignation. But does Centre need to discuss appointment? ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 01:22PM
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West Bengal CM Mamata says she wasnโt consulted on Governor resignation. But does Centre need to discuss appointment?
There is no Constitutional requirement for the Union government to consult states before appointing governors. This does not mean there is no convention for consultations.
GDP: Why India is now further away from becoming a $5 trillion economy ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 02:20PM
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GDP: Why India is now further away from becoming a $5 trillion economy
In this week's edition of 'GDP: Graphs, Data and Perspectives', Udit Misra writes that the updated base year for GDP calculations means a correction of estimates about the size of India's GDP, as well as the per capita income of its population.
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Karnatakaโs Amogasidda Temple dispute: How revenue records helped SC decide who would conduct puja rituals ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 02:30PM
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Karnatakaโs Amogasidda Temple dispute: How revenue records helped SC decide who would conduct puja rituals
The top court noted that such records relating to temple lands can indicate longstanding possession, enjoyment of rights, and performance of temple services.
An Expert Explains | โSri Lanka allowing Iranian vessel to dock does not mean it is siding with Iranโ ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 05:57PM
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An Expert Explains | โSri Lanka allowing Iranian vessel to dock does not mean it is siding with Iranโ
The sinking of the IRIS Dena underscores the fact that navies do not fight like armies โ deploying men, machines and ordnance across a line on the land โ but engage wherever the enemy might be found, writes a senior retired Navy officer.
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EPFO okays auto-settlement for inoperative accounts with balance up to Rs 1,000: What are they, and the process ๐
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๐March 6, 2026 at 07:05PM
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EPFO okays auto-settlement for inoperative accounts with balance up to Rs 1,000: What are they, and the process
The retirement fund body has carried out a KYC analysis of such inoperative accounts, as the pilot phase will see auto-settlement for only KYC and Aadhaar-seeded accounts.
How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas ๐
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๐March 7, 2026 at 05:01AM
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Explained: Not just oil and gas, the West Asia conflict is hitting core Indian industries
Sectors such as steel, fertilisers, cement and power transmission depend heavily on imports of essential raw materials from West Asia.
Challenges to Chinaโs economy, noted in key policy meeting, and how they can be tackled ๐
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๐March 7, 2026 at 06:40AM
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Challenges to Chinaโs economy, noted in key policy meeting, and how they can be tackled
At the annual Two Sessions meeting in Beijing, Chinese policymakers acknowledged low consumption and excess production. But a lot more needs to be done to manage these issues.