AI solved an 80-year maths problem. Hereβs why this matters beyond mathematics π
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AI solved an 80-year maths problem. Hereβs why this matters beyond mathematics
OpenAI said one of its internal models had made a breakthrough with a challenge first posed by Hungarian mathematician Paul ErdΕs in 1946. Experts say this result could indicate that AI is capable of doing real research.
Flouting rules, congestion: Why residential areas in Indiaβs cities are so vulnerable to fire π
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South Delhi blaze: Why residential areas in Indiaβs cities are so vulnerable to fire
Urban fire risk in India: The South Delhi fire that killed 21 people took place in a hotel that was originally a residential structure. According to official data, 6 out of every 10 fire-related deaths in India occurred in residential buildings or dwellings.
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US House vote against Trump wonβt stop Iran war but still matters. Hereβs why π
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US House vote against Trump wonβt stop Iran war but still matters. Hereβs why
At the heart of the 215-208 vote against Trump is the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a law intended to limit a President's ability to conduct prolonged military operations without Congressional authorisation. Here's what that law states and why it is theβ¦
Can insolvency proceedings shield you in a cheque bounce case? The legal conflict, explained π
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Can insolvency proceedings shield you in a cheque bounce case? The legal conflict, explained
When a person undergoes IBC proceedings, a moratorium on legal action with respect to any debt kicks in. But there is little clarity on whether this moratorium covers cheque bounce. The matter has now been referred to a larger Supreme Court bench.
Malviya Nagar fire rescue puts spotlight on CPR: What it is and when to use it π
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Malviya Nagar fire rescue puts spotlight on CPR: What it is and when to use it
The Malviya Nagar fire in South Delhi has drawn attention to CPR after a local resident used the life-saving technique to assist victims rescued from the smoke-filled building. Here is what to know
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Explained: Gujaratβs new police range for Pakistan border, with implications for national security π
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Explained: Gujaratβs new police range for Pakistan border, with implications for national security
The bifurcation of Gujaratβs Border range could help provide space for better supervision, with two Inspectors General now heading the region.
Government is freezing jet fuel prices for airlines. How will this scheme work and can it curb airfares? π
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Government is freezing jet fuel prices for airlines. How will this scheme work and can it curb airfares?
The government expects this arrangement to ease the pain for oil companies and Indian airlines amid the West Asia energy shock. It also expects the move to rein in runaway airfares.
Who is Rajesh Mehta, the gold empire builder now under SEBI lens π
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Who is Rajesh Mehta, the gold empire builder now under SEBI lens
Mehta's rise has often been portrayed as the classic Indian success story. But his gold exports and processing company, Rajesh Exports, is now at the centre of one of the most serious regulatory actions faced by a major Indian listed company.
Old ties, new Kathmandu: What India now needs to negotiate with Nepal π
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Old ties, new Kathmandu: What India now needs to negotiate with Nepal
Some in Nepal see India as a bullying big brother. New Delhi must not allow Beijing to fan these flames among Nepalese youth.
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Why has RBI kept interest rates unchanged despite mounting inflation risks? π
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Why has RBI kept interest rates unchanged despite mounting inflation risks?
The central bank has kept borrowing costs unchanged but warned that higher oil prices, supply disruptions and global uncertainty could slow growth and push inflation above its target.
The Kerala development model was once looked up to. What went wrong? π
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The Kerala development model was once looked up to. What went wrong?
Kerala is stuck in a borrowing cycle to pay for salaries and pensions, leaving little money for development and capital expenditure. The state's new UDF government has acknowledged the issue, but can it turn things around?
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A new scheme targets Delhi-NCRβs older trucks and buses to tackle air pollution. Hereβs why it matters π
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A new scheme targets Delhi-NCRβs older trucks and buses to tackle air pollution. Hereβs why it matters
Delhi-NCR suffers from extreme air pollution and the transport sector is a predominant source of pollution. The new clean mobility scheme will incentivise replacement of older vehicles with BS-VI or stricter emission-compliant vehicles. Hereβs what to know.
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How Andhra plans to power AI ambitions: Let data centres buy and distribute their own electricity π
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How Andhra plans to power AI ambitions: Let data centres buy and distribute their own electricity
The state is allowing large data centres to operate as 'deemed' power distributors, enabling them to procure electricity directly and cut costs while easing the burden on local utilities
Why Supreme Court framed a Victim Protection Plan for human trafficking survivors π
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Why Supreme Court framed a Victim Protection Plan for human trafficking survivors
The litigation traces to a 2004 petition filed by a Hyderabad-based anti-trafficking organisation, which argued that victims of commercial sexual exploitation were treated as βcriminalsβ rather than βvictims or survivorsβ. Hereβs what to know.
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Maulana Barkatullah: The βfirst prime minister of Indiaβ, whose name Bhopal university wants to drop π
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Maulana Barkatullah: The βfirst prime minister of Indiaβ, whose name Bhopal university wants to drop
Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali, after whom Barkatullah University in Bhopal is named, spent his life abroad, working for Indiaβs freedom. Here is who he was and what he stood for.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why the new AI-enabled ball promises better decisions, fewer surprises π
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Meet new FIFA World Cup ball: AI-sensor for better decisions, improved design for fewer surprises
Over several World Cups, the ball has attracted more attention than the football. The Trionda is expected to bring the focus back to the game.
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How energy tankers are increasingly using a shadow fleet ploy to slip out of Hormuz π
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How energy tankers are using a shadow fleet ploy to slip out of Hormuz
For years now, risky dark shipping tactics have been largely limited the to 'shadow fleets' that transport Iranian and Russian oil. But the West Asia war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have changed that.
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Power subsidies are slowing household solar adoption. A solution: More subsidies π
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Power subsidies are slowing household solar adoption. A solution: More subsidies
Incentivising households and farmers to generate electricity locally is a crucial step for India's clean energy transition. But high upfront costs and cheap grid power have slowed the adoption of decentralised solar.
Can spring groundnut mitigate Punjabβs groundwater crisis? π
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Can spring groundnut mitigate Punjabβs groundwater crisis?
Punjab's farmers are increasingly cultivating maize, a water-intensive crop, during the hottest months of the year. Groundnut, which can be grown in the same period, uses less water and offers better returns. Will farmers embrace it?
Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar: Why major protests happen at this Delhi venue π
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Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar: Why major protests happen at this Delhi venue
The story of Jantar Mantar as a protest site begins in 1993. Here's what happened then, and what has happened since
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Why Mountbatten hastened Indiaβs independence by 10 months, and at what cost π
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Why Mountbatten hastened Indiaβs independence by 10 months, and at what cost
It was in June 1947 that Mountbatten announced, out of the blue, that the British would pack up and leave in 2 months, from the earlier expected one year. We look at the reasons why