Western Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation, why states are opposing it ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 06:54AM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 06:54AM
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Western Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation, why it is necessary and the concerns
The proposal aims to protect one of Indiaโs richest biodiversity hotspots, but consensus on defining ecologically sensitive areas remains elusive so far.
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Push for grid stability: Grid India proposes repurposing underutilised thermal power plants ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 12:45PM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 12:45PM
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Push for grid stability: Grid India proposes repurposing underutilised thermal power plants
As solar and wind power reshape India's electricity mix, Grid India proposes that aging thermal plants might play a new role- supporting grid stability instead of generating power
Expert Explains | Ten years after referendum, how Brexit has reshaped UKโs economy and politics ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 02:44PM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 02:44PM
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Expert Explains | Ten years after referendum, how Brexit has reshaped UKโs economy and politics
Brexit supporters claimed that leaving the EU would help the UK regain its sovereignty, control immigration and bring economic prosperity. A decade later, the country is defined by political instability, sluggish economic growth and rising inflation.
Does China have a caste system? What recent online debates capture and miss ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 05:32PM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 05:32PM
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Does China have a caste system? What recent online debates capture and miss
Several posts on X claim that China, too, has hierarchical social systems that marginalise some sections of society. What are these systems, and how do they affect life in modern China?
Kunal Shah to become WhatsApp CEO: What CRED-Meta deal means for Indiaโs fintech sector ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 05:38PM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 05:38PM
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Kunal Shah to become WhatsApp CEO: What CRED-Meta deal means for Indiaโs fintech sector
Shah is among Indiaโs most prominent fintech entrepreneurs. But his appointment has raised concerns over US technology companies gaining increasing control over Indiaโs fintech sector and data generated by Indian consumers.
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Do women with intellectual disabilities have reproductive autonomy? What the law says ๐
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๐June 23, 2026 at 06:46PM
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๐June 23, 2026 at 06:46PM
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Do women with intellectual disabilities have reproductive autonomy? What the law says
The Karnataka High Court judgment last week was the latest instance of courtsโ intervention in decisions that often involve the complex intersection of law, medicine, and human rights.
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India-US trade talks are nearing the finish line. Whatโs at stake? ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 07:00AM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 07:00AM
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India-US trade talks are nearing the finish line. Whatโs at stake?
The timing of US trade chief Jamieson Greerโs visit to India encapsulates the carrot-and-stick approach adopted by America when it comes to trade deals
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Iran oil returns, but Indian refiners likely to hold back. Hereโs why ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 11:38AM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 11:38AM
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Iran oil returns, but Indian refiners likely to hold back. Hereโs why
The 60-day US sanctions waiver presents an opportunity for India, once a major buyer of Iranian crude. But refiners have several factors to consider, including the China angle.
Why government has tightened FCRA rules, and put religious conversion in focus ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 02:15PM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 02:15PM
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Why government has tightened FCRA rules, and put religious conversion in focus
The two new notifications significantly increase government oversight over how, where and for what purposes foreign contributions can be used.
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Expert Explains | Why Israelโs operations in Lebanon wonโt address its long-term security concerns ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 02:54PM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 02:54PM
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Expert Explains | Why Israelโs operations in Lebanon wonโt address its long-term security concerns
Considering IDFโs presence in southern Lebanon threatens to jeopardise the ongoing US-Iran talks, Israel needs to recognise that mere territorial control will not be enough to address its core concerns.
Experts Explain | For ageing India, why climate change poses a public health threat ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 05:06PM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 05:06PM
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Experts Explain | For ageing India, why climate change poses a public health threat
Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to climate risks such as heatwaves. As such extreme weather events become more frequent, India needs to create frameworks that can identify, reach and support vulnerable older people.
Rakhigarhi remains sent for scientific study: What ancient human remains can tell us ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 05:25PM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 05:25PM
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Rakhigarhi remains sent for scientific study: What ancient human remains can tell us
Human remains have been increasingly studied using interdisciplinary approaches. These have enabled researchers to investigate what ancient people may have looked like and to trace patterns of ancestry and migration.
Omega Block: What is driving the heatwave Europe isnโt prepared for ๐
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๐June 24, 2026 at 07:38PM
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๐June 24, 2026 at 07:38PM
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Omega Block: What is driving the heatwave Europe isnโt prepared for
Many parts of the world see temperatures crossing 40 degree C and function normally. Why have the same temperatures proved so debilitating for Europe?
Why India may be better prepared this time to withstand a poor monsoon ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 07:00AM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Why India may be better prepared this time to withstand a poor monsoon
With June rainfall lagging far behind normal levels, concerns are growing over a weak monsoon. A look at the factors that could help India absorb the shock better than in the past.
Why Grid India is turning to more gas-based power this monsoon ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 07:05AM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 07:05AM
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Why Grid India is turning to more gas-based power this monsoon
The assessment is based on projected demand, planned and forced outages of generating units, hydro, renewable generation profiles and present weather information available at IMD, according to Grid Indiaโs June 10 advisory
32 dead, 700 injured: Why Venezuelaโs doublet earthquakes were so destructive ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 12:12PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 12:12PM
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Tens of thousands feared dead in Venezuela: Why doublet earthquakes were so destructive
Venezuela earthquake latest news: Venezuela was hit by two similarly strong earthquakes just 39 seconds apart. This was a rare 'seismic doublet' โ earthquakes of similar magnitude that originate from distinct but closely related ruptures and occur in quickโฆ
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โ100%โ on front label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined two major brands ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 01:40PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 01:40PM
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โ100%โ on front label, disclaimers on the back: Why CCPA fined two major brands
The consumer watchdog found that Mrs Bectorsโ โ100% Atta Breadโ and Storia's '100% coconut water' claims were misleading and fined them Rs 1 lakh each.
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RBIโs new fraud compensation mechanism: Whatโs different, who pays, how to claim compensation ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 02:12PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 02:12PM
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RBIโs new fraud compensation mechanism: Whatโs different, who pays, how to claim compensation
RBI digital fraud compensation rules will allow eligible victims of fraudulent electronic transactions to receive partial reimbursement under a new framework from 2027. We explain
What Kunal Shahโs appointment says about WhatsAppโs ambitions in its biggest market, India ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 03:20PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 03:20PM
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What Kunal Shahโs appointment says about WhatsAppโs ambitions in its biggest market, India
WhatsApp needs to find a way to make money, especially in its biggest market. The move to appoint Shah may hint at its ambitions towards turning into a premium superapp.
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If passport not a proof of citizenship, what is? What Indiaโs various laws say ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 05:38PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 05:38PM
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If passport not a proof of citizenship, what is? What Indiaโs various laws say
Passport proof of citizenship: The current debate exposes a peculiarity of the Indian system. Unlike many countries, India does not issue a universal citizenship certificate to all citizens. So how is citizenship established?
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Expert Explains | Why Indiaโs buildings are vulnerable to fire, and whatโs needed to fix them ๐
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๐June 25, 2026 at 06:15PM
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๐June 25, 2026 at 06:15PM
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Expert Explains | Why Indiaโs buildings are vulnerable to fire, and whatโs needed to fix them
The recent fires in Lucknow and Delhi have brought into focus the numerous fire safety gaps in India. Professor Virendra Kumar Paul, Director of the School of Planning and Architecture the measures that can be taken to make buildings safer.
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