The US signs a landmark nuclear deal with the Saudis. Why this could reshape West Asia π
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US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: Why this could reshape West Asia
The US-Saudi nuclear deal has raised concerns that it could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear bomb.
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As NEET protests grow beyond the exam, an IIT professor explains what drives young people to take to the streets π
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πJuly 23, 2026 at 01:44PM
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As NEET protests grow beyond the exam, an IIT professor explains what drives young people to take to the streets
IIT Delhiβs Yashpal Jogdand explains the role anxiety, identity and declining trust in institutions often play in turning personal frustration into collective action during youth movements.
PM Modiβs push for fast-track courts amid paper leak protests: How they work, what the law allows π
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πJuly 23, 2026 at 02:02PM
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PM Modiβs push for fast-track courts amid paper leak protests: How they work, what the law allows
PM Modiβs fast-track court proposal for paper leak cases comes amid protests, but can these courts deliver faster justice amid Indiaβs judicial backlog?
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Explained: Can police seek live location to stop people attending protests? π
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πJuly 23, 2026 at 02:14PM
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Explained: Can police seek live location to stop people attending protests?
Protesters in Mumbai say officers warned them against joining demonstrations and even asked them to share live locations. But lawyers say such a request is not legal. Here's a look at what the law says and how courts have ruled on such issues.
βWagh Nakhβ on its crest, how submarine-hunter INS Malvan will help the Navy shield Indiaβs coast π
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πJuly 23, 2026 at 04:40PM
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βWagh Nakhβ on its crest, how submarine-hunter INS Malvan will help the Navy shield Indiaβs coast
The Navy on Wednesday commissioned the INS Malvan, its second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. Such vessels are critical for maritime security for India β with its 7,500-km coastline, 12 major ports and 184 minor ports.
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NSA power for Delhi Police Commissioner amid Jantar Mantar protests: What this means π
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πJuly 23, 2026 at 06:32PM
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NSA power for Delhi Police Commissioner amid Jantar Mantar protests: What this means
Police said that no specific request had been made in the context of the ongoing protests, and that the renewal was a routine administrative exercise. It said that the order should not be taken out of context. We explain
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What new fast-track courts can address: Lapses in exam leak probes, weak legal provisions π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 07:20AM
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 07:20AM
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What new fast-track courts can address: Lapses in exam leak probes, weak legal provisions
On multiple occasions, courts have rejected 'closure reports' filed by probe agencies mainly citing lack of evidence, or reprimanded them for lapses in investigation
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As Russian oil purchases soared, India paid $15 billion of imports in rupees over three months π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 10:54AM
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As Russian oil purchases soared, India paid $15 billion of imports in rupees over three months
Paying for imports in rupees can reduce the outflow of foreign currency and help stabilise the exchange rate which has been under intense pressure over the last year.
Why the EDβs case against Lalit Modi was overturned and what it means for his return π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 11:04AM
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Why the EDβs case against Lalit Modi was overturned and what it means for his return
The ED case concerned the payments BCCI made to South Africa's cricket board for hosting the 2009 IPL. Lalit Modi has now expressed his willingness to return to India.
Centre eyeing tougher rules for paper leaks: What Indiaβs existing law to tackle exam fraud says π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 01:03PM
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Centre eyeing tougher rules for paper leaks: What Indiaβs existing law to tackle exam fraud says
Enacted in 2024 after a series of paper leak scandals, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act was designed to deter organised malpractice and protect the integrity of public examinations.
Live video feeds, AI-aided facial recognition: How police are surveilling protesters at Jantar Mantar π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 04:54PM
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Live video feeds, AI-aided facial recognition: How police are surveilling protesters at Jantar Mantar
According to the police, the deployment of surveillance vans near Jantar Mantar is being used to maintain law and order and identify known criminals. But protesters say round-the-clock recording has created an atmosphere of intimidation.
Overhaul of portfolio management services: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 05:42PM
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Overhaul of portfolio management services: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors
The proposals could significantly reshape Indiaβs PMS industry by offering greater flexibility to portfolio managers and broader investment options to sophisticated investors.
2 children from Rajasthan die of Chandipura virus: What is the infection and who is susceptible to it? π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 05:58PM
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2 children from Rajasthan die of Chandipura virus: What is the infection and who is susceptible to it?
The infection often progresses rapidly after encephalitis, which may lead to mortality within 24-48 hours of hospitalisation.
Youth protests: How Indian statesβ expenditure on education has declined over 12 years π
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πJuly 24, 2026 at 07:54PM
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Youth protests: How Indian statesβ expenditure on education has declined over 12 years
This fall matters, also because it mirrors the fall in the share of money spent by the Union government in the same period.
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Can an Indian airport operator own an airline? Concerns over market access, fair play π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 06:06AM
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 06:06AM
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Can an Indian airport operator own an airline? Concerns over market access, fair play
Currently, there are stringent restrictions on airport operators having stakes in airlines. But a move to allow operators to run airlines is bound to face resistance from existing carriers and other aviation stakeholders.
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Puri temple the only βJagannath Dhamβ: Why Odisha moved to secure trademark for names and logos π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 06:36AM
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Puri temple the only βJagannath Dhamβ: Why Odisha moved to secure trademark for names and logos
The decision came last year after it locked horns with the then Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, which built a Jagannath temple in Digha and named it Sri Sri Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre.
How the new US tariffs stack India against its competitors π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 07:00AM
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How the new US tariffs stack India against its competitors
The US bracketed countries into four tariff tiers based on based on their measures to curb imports of 'forced labour' products. The second-most favourable rate has been offered to India, while top competitors Vietnam and China are in the least favourableβ¦
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Why police surveillance and facial recognition at Jantar Mantar are under legal challenge π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 09:42AM
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 09:42AM
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Why police surveillance and facial recognition at Jantar Mantar are under legal challenge
A PIL in the Delhi High Court has challenged police surveillance and facial recognition technology used to monitor protesters at Jantar Mantar, raising questions over privacy, free speech and constitutional safeguards.
Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 11:48AM
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 11:48AM
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Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year
Excessive rain, now becoming more frequent due to climate change, may not be the only cause of the devastation in Upper Assam. Human activities such as excavations and deforestation could also have played a role.
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Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, but deeper problem remains: Youth unemployment π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 04:57PM
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Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned, but deeper problem remains: Youth unemployment
Youth unemployment in June rose to 16.2% from 13.8% in April 2025 β even though fewer people were looking for jobs. The cockroach protests were a sign that demographic dividend is at risk.
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Dharmendra Pradhan is only the second minister to resign in a Modi government. Hereβs why this is significant π
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πJuly 25, 2026 at 05:46PM
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Dharmendra Pradhan is only the second minister to resign in a Modi government. Hereβs why this is significant
Dharmendra Pradhan resignation marks a rare mid-term exit from the Modi government, highlighting how Cabinet changes have usually happened through reshuffles. We explain