Explained: Supreme Courtβs high bar for overturning enforcement of foreign arbitration awards π
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Explained: Supreme Courtβs high bar for overturning enforcement of foreign arbitration awards
The court has signalled that foreign awards will be enforced unless they cross a narrow legal bar, limiting the scope for delay at the last stage. The ruling is likely to matter in investor disputes where enforcement often drags on through repeated challenges
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INS Aridhaman: Hereβs what to know about Indiaβs new nuclear-powered ballistic submarine π
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INS Aridhaman: Hereβs what to know about Indiaβs new nuclear-powered ballistic submarine
This 7,000-tonne vessel, the third Arihant-class submarine, is larger and technologically more advanced than its predecessors, INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, and will be a key component of Indiaβs nuclear triad.
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Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Between oil shock and El NiΓ±o, how high can inflation go in India? π
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Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Between oil shock and El NiΓ±o, how high can inflation go in India?
Oil shock and El NiΓ±o could likely decide how inflation will pan out. If conditions worsen, the chances of RBI raising interest rates rise, making EMIs and loans more expensive for Indians.
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Trump administration dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi, Army chief Gen. Randy George: Why were they removed? π
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Trump administration dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi, Army chief Gen. Randy George: Why were they removed?
The two dismissals are significant as US President Donald Trump reportedly avoided changes in personnel during the first year of his second presidential term.
Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code π
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Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code
The IBC was enacted in 2016 to create a time-bound mechanism to deal with companies that default on their loans β by reviving them through resolution or liquidating them if resolution is not possible.
INS Aridaman: The significance of Indiaβs third nuclear submarine π
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πApril 4, 2026 at 06:12AM
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INS Aridaman: The significance of Indiaβs third nuclear submarine
The induction of INS Aridaman boosts Indiaβs ability to not only deter nuclear strikes but also respond in case of such an attack
How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response π
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πApril 4, 2026 at 06:45AM
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How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response
The countries worst affected by Iranβs horizontal escalation have been the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. Yet, a clear difference in approach to the war has emerged among them. Hereβs a look at all four of these countries.
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How a Canadian telecom firm won a Rs 152-crore patent infringement suit in Delhi HC π
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πApril 4, 2026 at 09:57AM
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How a Canadian telecom firm won a Rs 152-crore patent infringement suit in Delhi HC
The court coined a term for the defendants' strategy: the 'Dartboard Model'. Justice Singh observed that Rosenberger slung 'darts' at the patent in the form of unrelated prior arts at it
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Explained: Why basmati exporters are invoking βforce majeureβ amid Gulf Crisis π
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Explained: Why basmati exporters are invoking βforce majeureβ amid Gulf Crisis
They have requested the government to waive these charges, stop arbitrary levies, and direct shipping lines to release or return containers without linking this to disputed payments
Explained: How the deepening Gulf-Iran divide pushed Arab states towards US and Israel π
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Explained: How the deepening Gulf-Iran divide pushed Arab states towards US and Israel
Gulf nations have viewed the growth of Tehranβs armed forces, its nuclear programme and alleged hegemonic tendencies as threats since the 1979 revolution. An ideological reorientation in the Arab world also played a role in the policy shift.
US pilot missing in Iran: Why capture could raise the stakes for the US π
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US pilot missing in Iran: Why capture could raise the stakes for the US
Hereβs a look at how hostage-taking became a key part of Iranβs foreign policy, and why the case of the missing airman is so significant in this regard.
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On Easter Sunday, recalling the history of its popular symbols β from chocolate eggs to rabbits π
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πApril 5, 2026 at 01:39PM
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On Easter Sunday, recalling the history of its popular symbols β from chocolate eggs to rabbits
The Easter date is fixed based on the full Moon. It is generally observed in either March or April, leading to its association with the onset of Spring β a season symbolising growth and rebirth in nature.
US airman rescued from Iran: How soldiers train for surviving enemy territory, how rescue ops are held π
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πApril 5, 2026 at 03:39PM
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US airman rescued from Iran: How soldiers train to survive enemy territory, how rescue ops are held
Recovering soldiers from downed aircraft in enemy territory is one of the most complex military operations. Here's how such missions are generally conducted, and what we know about the one in Iran.
Expert Explains | What the China-Pakistan peace plan for West Asia says about Chinaβs stakes and global trade π
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Expert Explains | What the China-Pakistan peace plan for West Asia says about Chinaβs stakes and global trade
What explains Chinaβs involvement in the West Asian conflict now, and what lessons might it be taking from it? Domestic economic interests and a recent history of diplomatic engagement have a role to play.
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8 Indian ships have exited the Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz, 16 remain: Story so far, explained π
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πApril 5, 2026 at 05:22PM
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8 Indian ships have exited the Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz, 16 remain: Story so far, explained
India is among the countries that have been engaging directly with Iran at the diplomatic level for the safe passage of their ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How USβs successful rescue of airmen in Iran has roots in a 1980 failed mission π
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πApril 5, 2026 at 07:01PM
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How USβs successful rescue of airmen in Iran has roots in a 1980 failed mission
The botched Operation Eagle Claw highlighted deficiencies in planning and inter-service coordination, and transformed the way the US conducted special operations by creating a unified command.
Rising oil gains, resistance: 2 months into the war, why Iran may be an unlikely winner π
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Rising oil gains, resistance: 2 months into the war, why Iran may be an unlikely winner
Iranβs oil earnings have risen thanks to higher global prices, and despite military losses, the regime has endured against much stronger adversaries.
Hell and Stone Age: As Iran war rhetoric intensifies, war veteran explains where conflict could go from here π
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πApril 5, 2026 at 08:17PM
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Hell and Stone Age: As Iran war rhetoric intensifies, war veteran explains where conflict could go from here
What is so distinctive about Iran's strategy in meeting US-Israel's high-impact campaign? Is the war heading to a 'managed stalemate'? An expert explains.
Iran war and the looming prospect of stagflation π
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πApril 6, 2026 at 06:40AM
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Iran war and the looming prospect of stagflation
The energy supply and price shock from the ongoing conflict is reminiscent of the 1970s, which saw low growth along with high inflation.
Monetary Policy: Why RBI will keep rates steady & revise inflation and growth forecasts π
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πApril 6, 2026 at 08:48AM
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Monetary Policy: Why RBI will keep rates steady & revise inflation and growth forecasts
Globally, a lot has changed since the RBI announced its last policy in February 2026. The crisis in the Middle East has become a point of concern
Expert Explains | βOpportunity for India to develop youth connectivity with Nepalβ π
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Expert Explains | βOpportunity for India to develop youth connectivity with Nepalβ
Ranjit Rae, former Ambassador to Nepal, speaks to The Indian Express about the new Nepal government, led by the charismatic Balendra βBalenβ Shah, the recent political arrests, and how India can best leverage the generational change in Nepali politics
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