How Odisha plans to harness the economic potential of its 575-km-coastline ๐
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How Odisha plans to harness the economic potential of its 575-km-coastline
The Odisha government has approved a 10-year Deep Sea Fishing Mission and a new regulatory framework for white-leg shrimp culture in inland saline waters. Investments in modern fishing infrastructure, sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture expansionโฆ
Why Kerala government is opposing Adaniโs Vizhinjam port deal ๐
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๐July 4, 2026 at 03:55PM
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Why Kerala government is opposing Adaniโs Vizhinjam port deal
Adaniโs $1.4-billion deal to sell a 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to shipping giant MSC has run into opposition from the Kerala government, which says it was not consulted despite the concession agreement requiring its approval.
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Gaza, Lebanon, Iran: How Israelโs wars have damaged heritage sites across the Middle East ๐
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๐July 4, 2026 at 04:52PM
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Gaza, Lebanon, Iran: How Israelโs wars have damaged heritage sites across the Middle East
Israeli military operations since 2023 have damaged several UNESCO-listed landmarks across Lebanon, Iran and Gaza, with officials reporting destruction to ancient cities, mosques, palaces and cultural monuments
England face Azteca hurdle: Why playing at a high altitude is so difficult ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 06:00AM
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England face Azteca hurdle: Why playing at a high altitude is so difficult
At the high-altitude Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, oxygen pressure drops by about 20%, making recovery tougher. To minimise the effects of the height, England are choosing to arrive at Mexico City at the last moment. Will that gambit work?
Temple, wealth, and power: Lessons from Medieval India ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 12:14PM
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Temple, wealth, and power: Lessons from Medieval India
In Medieval India, religious places held huge secular assets, and were symbols of royal authority. This played a role in deciding which temples received protection and which were attacked. An Expert Explains
Why mileage-obsessed Indian motorists are resisting the ethanol mandate ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 02:13PM
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Why mileage-obsessed Indian motorists are resisting the ethanol mandate
Even as Indiaโs automobile market has upshifted to premium offerings with buyers looking to combine mobility with aspirational pursuits, the promise of frugality continues to endure.
What BBCโs investigation into Instagram showing child sex abuse ads in India reveals ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 02:31PM
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What BBCโs investigation into Instagram showing child sex abuse ads in India reveals
The BBCโs report follows earlier complaints against Instagram, with allegations of promoting illegal material and evading accountability.
Scientist wins Rs 95-lakh prize for decoding bird calls: Why researchers are excited about zebra finchesโ mistakes ๐
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Scientist wins Rs 95-lakh prize for decoding bird calls: Why researchers are excited about zebra finchesโ mistakes
An expert explains how scientists study birdsโ โlanguageโ, and why it is important to do so, and why you should care about the Coller Dolittle prize winner.
From farms to factories, why Punjabโs urea diversion case matters nationally ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 04:21PM
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From farms to factories, why Punjabโs urea diversion case matters nationally
The registration of multiple FIRs over the alleged diversion of subsidised agricultural urea for industrial use has raised questions about the economics behind such diversion and the implications for stakeholders.
Behind ongoing heatwave in the US, a combination of heat dome and climate change ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 06:49PM
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Behind ongoing heatwave in the US, a combination of heat dome and climate change
A NASA modelling system found that summer heatwaves in the US roughly doubled in number between 1980 and 2023, increasing from an average of two to four per month.
Cape Verde: How a tiny African nation scripted 2026 World Cupโs underdog story ๐
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๐July 5, 2026 at 08:57PM
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Cape Verde: How a tiny African nation scripted 2026 World Cupโs underdog story
Despite being knocked out of the World Cup after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Argentina in the Round of 32 match last week, Cape Verde's performance has ensured it had etched its place on the world football map.
Behind Agniveer retention move: More experienced manpower, training on new platforms ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 06:34AM
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Behind Agniveer retention move: More experienced manpower, training on new platforms
With a constant number of soldiers retiring every year, a lower retention of Agniveers might lead to a shortfall of manpower in the forces in the immediate future, although officials have maintained that the issue will be resolved in a few years.
AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 06:48AM
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Expert Explains | AI is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace
Examples from Iran to Venezuela show that India needs to embrace the trinity of AI, autonomy and algorithmic warfare through sovereign pathways.
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Vikram Gulati of Toyota Kirloskar Motors: โEthanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonize road mobilityโ ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 07:19AM
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Vikram Gulati of Toyota Kirloskar Motors: โEthanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonize road mobilityโ
Amid growing concerns over impact of ethanol blend on fuel efficiency, he said that the studies showed that the shift from E10 to E20 had negligible material impact and the impact on fuel efficiency was in the range of around 3-5%
Diljit Dosanjhโs Satluj pulled from ZEE5: Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra, whose life it brings to screen ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 11:11AM
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Diljit Dosanjhโs Satluj pulled from ZEE5: Who was Jaswant Singh Khalra, whose life it brings to screen
Originally titled Punjab โ95, the project ran into certification hurdles after it was submitted to the CBFC in 2022. The board reportedly sought as many as 127 cuts and also asked to change its title.
Media performs โpublic functionโ: What Delhi HC judgment means for press freedom, right to privacy ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 02:51PM
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Media performs โpublic functionโ: What Delhi HC judgment means for press freedom, right to privacy
The court held that the media must ensure that โthe rights of the public are not prejudiced or injuredโ while discharging this function. According to legal experts, this ruling could alter the landscape of media litigation in India.
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Mumbaiโs tree-fall crisis: The role of concrete, weakened roots and high winds ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 02:57PM
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Mumbaiโs tree-fall crisis: The role of concrete, weakened roots and high winds
Mumbai has recorded more than 550 tree-fall incidents in five days, prompting renewed scrutiny of road concretisation and tree protection norms. Here is what to know
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Expert Explains: From charging points to power grid, challenges in Delhiโs shift to EVs ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 06:46PM
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Expert Explains: From charging points to power grid, challenges in Delhiโs shift to EVs
Gauhar Raza, former professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research and Chief Scientist at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, explains where EVs stand in terms of efficiency and their likely environmental benefits.
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The Balogun twist: How FIFA reversed a World Cup red card ๐
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๐July 6, 2026 at 08:10PM
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The Balogun twist: How FIFA reversed a World Cup red card
FIFA's decision to reverse Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension ahead of the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium has sparked fierce debate across the football world. Here's why the red card was overturned, what FIFA's disciplinary rules say, and why theโฆ
Experts explain | Why India struggles to count heatwave deaths as climate change intensifies ๐
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๐July 7, 2026 at 07:16AM
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Experts explain | Why India struggles to count heatwave deaths as climate change intensifies
Unlike Europe, which estimates excess deaths during extreme heat events, India still lacks a comprehensive system to measure heat-related mortality, leaving the true human cost of rising temperatures largely unknown.
Explained: Kerala HC urges Parliament to let Christian women file for divorce where they live ๐
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๐July 7, 2026 at 10:15AM
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Explained: Kerala HC urges Parliament to let Christian women file for divorce where they live
Christian Divorce Act amendment: Kerala High Court has urged Parliament to allow Christian women to file divorce petitions where they reside, highlighting a gap in the 1869 law.