Pakistan National Day today: What is the Lahore Resolution, which it marks ๐
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๐March 23, 2026 at 06:21PM
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Pakistan National Day today: What is the Lahore Resolution, which it marks
Why is Pakistan National Day observed on March 23, and why were celebrations muted this year? We explain.
Explained: How a new Bill could ensure dominance of IPS officers in CAPF ranks ๐
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๐March 23, 2026 at 06:50PM
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Explained: How a new Bill could ensure dominance of IPS officers in CAPF ranks
The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, if passed, is likely to effectively undo a Supreme Court verdict directing the Centre to progressively reduce the deputation of IPS officers in the CAPFs.
One-third of Indiaโs strategic petroleum reserves are empty: Why this matters for fuel security ๐
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๐March 23, 2026 at 08:58PM
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One-third of Indiaโs strategic petroleum reserves are empty: Why this matters for fuel security
The SPRs โ spread across three locations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka โ are meant to act as a buffer for short-term supply shocks and have been in focus in view of the raging war in West Asia
Missed paying fee at a toll plaza? Hereโs what you will be charged under new NHAI guidelines ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 09:04AM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 09:04AM
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Missed paying fee at a toll plaza? Hereโs what you will be charged under new NHAI guidelines
The rules came into effect on March 17 and are meant to ease toll payments. Here is all you need to know.
Expert Explains: Iranโs F-35, Diego Garcia strikes only of propaganda value, says former Air Chief Dhanoa ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 10:49AM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 10:49AM
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Expert Explains: Iranโs F-35, Diego Garcia strikes only of propaganda value, says former Air Chief Dhanoa
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa (Retired) said that while air power is the opening phase of modern conflicts, it cannot secure victory without coordinated ground operations, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Behind Spain PM Pedro Sanchezโs global defiance of Trump ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 01:31PM
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Behind Spain PM Pedro Sanchezโs global defiance of Trump
Having chosen to speak out against the USโs top brass during a period of acute geopolitical and transatlantic tensions, what underlies Sanchรฉzโs foreign policy? We explain.
Who is Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Iranian Brigadier General who โfired Trumpโ? ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 05:20PM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 05:20PM
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Who is Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Iranian Brigadier General who โfired Trumpโ?
It would be easy to dismiss the โYouโre firedโ clip as a propaganda stunt, and it partly is. But Zolfaghariโs trolling has done its job: it has framed Iran as unfazed, and even contemptuous of the powers attacking it.
Explained: Difference between LPG and LNG, and why West Asia war affected LPG supply more ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 06:19PM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 06:19PM
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Explained: Difference between LPG and LNG, and why West Asia war affected LPG supply more
While both LPG and LNG are hydrocarbon gases turned into the liquid state, they differ in their chemistry, production processes, transportation, and delivery.
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Do protections for Scheduled Castes carry over with religious conversion? What the law says ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 07:41PM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 07:41PM
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Do protections for Scheduled Castes carry over with religious conversion? What the law says
The courtโs reasoning on conversion and Scheduled Caste status rests on a set of constitutional and statutory rules that tie caste identity to the religion a person professes.
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Menstrual leave debate: What studies say about womenโs work productivity, and the way forward ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 07:55PM
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๐March 24, 2026 at 07:55PM
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Menstrual leave debate: What studies say about womenโs work productivity, and the way forward
A review of some recent studies suggests that worries about hiring bias due to menstrual leaves may not be unfounded. But, there are other ways of improving working conditions for women.
Tucker Carlson: How a long-time Trump ally became the face of MAGA rupture ๐
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๐March 24, 2026 at 08:19PM
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Tucker Carlson: How a long-time Trump ally became the face of MAGA rupture
By refusing to align the conservative MAGA movement with Trumpโs sensibilities, the journalist and commentator has emerged as a thought leader with an independent base.
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Railwaysโ stricter cancellation rules explained: Why you must cancel earlier for better refunds ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:15AM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:15AM
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Railwaysโ stricter cancellation rules explained: Why you must cancel earlier for better refunds
The Ministry of Railways has tightened train ticket cancellation rules, sharply reducing refunds for cancellations made closer to the time of departure.
Why Bombay High Court told BMC to verify hawkers, act on illegal migrants ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:30AM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:30AM
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Why Bombay High Court told BMC to verify hawkers, act on illegal migrants
The High Court ordered a 'comprehensive inspection and scrutiny' of all temporary and permanent stalls to assess whether they obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement.
What changes with the new Income Tax rules? All you need to know ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:45AM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:45AM
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What changes with the new Income Tax rules? All you need to know
With higher allowance thresholds and streamlined deductions, tax experts are of the view that there could be a potential advantage for income earners under the old tax regime as against the new tax regime, especially for middle-income earners.
SC ruling on conversion puts spotlight on Punjabโs โfaith without conversionโ phenomenon ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 06:00AM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 06:00AM
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SC ruling on conversion puts spotlight on Punjabโs โfaith without conversionโ phenomenon
In Punjab, there is a growing phenomenon of Dalit people attending Christian church services and participating in "faith healing" sessions without formally changing their religion.
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West Asia conflict: Why Centre ordered coal plants to full capacity during summer ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 11:37AM
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West Asia conflict: Why Centre ordered coal plants to full capacity during summer
Under this emergency mechanism, a government-appointed committee determines the tariff at which electricity from these plants is procured, factoring in the elevated cost of imported coal
1,000 dead, a million displaced: Expert Explains the latest Israeli offensive in Lebanon, and what is next ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 01:07PM
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1,000 dead, a million displaced: Expert explains the latest Israeli offensive in Lebanon, and what is next
Why has Lebanon become a major casualty of the raging war started by Israel and USA against Iran? Sanjiv Arora, India's Ambassador to Lebanon from 2016 to 2019, explains.
Explained: Trumpโs 15-point Iran peace plan, and the questions it raises ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 02:31PM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 02:31PM
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Explained: Trumpโs 15-point Iran peace plan, and the questions it raises
Trump's peace plan: A nuclear deal, a missile freeze, open seas โ Washington has reportedly laid out what it wants from Tehran. But so far, there has been little impact as bombardment continues on both sides.
Cloud over 60.06 lakh voters: The many unanwered questions around West Bengal SIR ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 03:49PM
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Cloud over 60.06 lakh voters: The many unanswered questions around West Bengal SIR
With just days left, lakhs of Bengal electors still donโt know if they will be able to vote in the Assembly polls next month
Amid war in West Asia, why Europe-bound LNG cargoes are now headed to Asia and India ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:51PM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 05:51PM
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Amid war in West Asia, why Europe-bound LNG cargoes are now headed to Asia and India
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced India and other buyers to scout for LNG from alternative geographies, pushing up Asian prices and making it lucrative for cargoes even from faraway geographies.
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill: What it changes, what are the objections ๐
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๐March 25, 2026 at 06:35PM
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๐March 25, 2026 at 06:35PM
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Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill: What it changes, what are the objections
Here are the key provisions of the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, being sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.