NEET paper leak controversy: What a 2024 report said about reforming Indiaโs entrance exams ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:04PM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:04PM
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Before Team Nilekani, ex-ISRO chief-led panel tried to fix exams
Constituted after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy, the K Radhakrishnan Committee submitted a report containing 101 recommendations. It aimed to transform the NTA into โa nimble, zero-error, adaptive and integrative processโ.
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Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:35PM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:35PM
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Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means
With the note, India aligns with the OECD framework to facilitate automatic exchange of information between countries from next year; experts say transactional data to be monitored closely
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Amid shake-ups in UK politics, why immigration-critical leader Nigel Farage is again in focus ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 06:30AM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 06:30AM
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Amid shake-ups in UK politics, why immigration-critical leader Nigel Farage is again in focus
Nigel Farage founded the Reform UK party, built on Euroscepticism and anti-immigration. His party's rapid rise has increased his prospects as a future Prime Minister, in no small part due to the political instability over the last decade.
Why raising Russian oil imports is Indiaโs obvious choice as the conflict spreads to the Red Sea โ but comes with risks ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 01:35PM
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Why raising Russian oil imports is Indiaโs obvious choice as the conflict spreads to the Red Sea โ but comes with risks
India faces fresh oil supply risks as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi shipments via Bab al-Mandab. Russian crude and alternative sources could cushion the impact.
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Parliament debates examination Bill: How it compares with statesโ anti-cheating laws ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:23PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:23PM
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Parliament debates examination Bill: How it compares with statesโ anti-cheating laws
With Parliament slated to discuss the Bill on Tuesday, hereโs a look at how individual states have legislated similar laws to curb use of cheating, malpractice, and unfair means in competitive examinations.
Seven years on, how Assamโs NRC process remains incomplete ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:50PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:50PM
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Seven years on, how Assamโs NRC process remains incomplete
A plea in the Supreme Court says that publishing the NRC list was only half the process. Two things were legally supposed to follow โ identity cards for those included, and an appeal process begun for those excluded.
Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 04:48PM
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Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict
The question is no longer whether the US and Israel can further degrade Iranโs military capabilities. The more consequential one is whether they can prevent the conflict from spilling into a global maritime crisis.
Bihar cop suspended over AK-47: When can police use such weapons, what are the rules for protests ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 05:35PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 05:35PM
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Bihar cop suspended over AK-47: When can police use such weapons, what are the rules for protests
While rules are uniform across the country, states can take a call on use of sophisticated weapons under extraordinary circumstances.
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The rupee is no longer overvalued: Why this may help India ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 07:46PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 07:46PM
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The rupee is no longer overvalued: Why this may help India
The rupeeโs sharp depreciation over the last one-and-a-half years has made it a currency that is more undervalued than even the yuan. Whether this helps boost Indian exports and makes domestic manufacturing more competitive against imports remains to be seen.
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Expert Explains | From Saudi to Kuwait, how US-Iran war is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 08:17AM
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Expert Explains | From Saudi to Kuwait, how US-Iran war is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies
Kuwait has ratified a 2023 defence pact with Pakistan, while Qatar has committed to deepening its security cooperation with Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, will have to navigate renewed Houthi attacks while protecting its nuclear ambitions and economicโฆ
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Why Misir Besraโs arrest could mark the end of the Maoist insurgency ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 03:46PM
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๐July 29, 2026 at 03:46PM
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Why Misir Besraโs arrest could mark the end of the Maoist insurgency
For nearly four decades, Besra remained one of the CPI (Maoist)โs most influential leaders. With his arrest, the organisation has effectively lost the last active member of the leadership that built it into a nationwide insurgent force.
Whatโs the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it? ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 03:55PM
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Whatโs the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it?
Karnatakaโs proposal to construct the Mekedatu balancing reservoir has long been a thorny issue between the two states, which have often clashed over their share of waters of the Cauvery river.
Why Indiaโs tea giants face rising competition from cheaper alternatives ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 04:11PM
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Why Indiaโs tea giants face rising competition from cheaper alternatives
The overall tea market has been in a deflationary phase over the past four to five quarters, driven by a combination of factors, including adverse weather and a rise in cheaper imports.
Punjabโs six alleged incidents of exam malpractice: What Opposition claims, how AAP government responded ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 06:29PM
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๐July 29, 2026 at 06:29PM
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Punjabโs six alleged incidents of exam malpractice: What Opposition claims, how AAP government responded
The Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal have alleged that there were at least six paper leaks and malpractices in Punjab since the AAP came to power in 2022.
Former PM Manmohan Singh gets posthumous clean chit: Recalling the coal block โscamโ case ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 08:32PM
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Former PM Manmohan Singh gets posthumous clean chit: Recalling the coal block โscamโ case
A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana accepted the CBIโs decision to close the case against Singh. Here's what to know about the case.
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No blanket amnesty or bar: How SC set โpublic interestโ test for ex-post facto environment clearances ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 06:06AM
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No blanket amnesty or bar: How SC set โpublic interestโ test for ex-post facto environment clearances
The judgment has sought to strike a middle path in its evolving environmental jurisprudence, distinguishing between the source of executive power and the limits of regularisation.
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How FIFA plans to sell a stake in the World Cup โ and why this has sparked outrage ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 06:30AM
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How FIFA plans to sell a stake in the World Cup โ and why this has sparked outrage
FIFA has created a new commercial entity and will sell a minority stake in it. Leading the investor group is an extended family member of US President Donald Trump.
Why Nvidia launched the Open Secure AI Alliance after the OpenAI AI agent security test ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 09:52AM
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Why Nvidia launched the Open Secure AI Alliance after the OpenAI AI agent security test
The Open Secure AI Alliance reflects a broader shift in AI security, with major technology firms backing open tools and shared standards as autonomous AI systems become more capable.
Why the Public Examination Amendment Bill was introduced and what it changes ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 12:51PM
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Why the Public Examination Amendment Bill was introduced and what it changes
The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination Amendment Bill 2026, proposing tougher penalties, fast-track courts and time-bound trials for paper leak cases.
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How IRDAIโs latest reforms could reshape Indiaโs insurance sector ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 02:17PM
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How IRDAIโs latest reforms could reshape Indiaโs insurance sector
For policyholders, the immediate benefits may include better grievance redressal, improved transparency in insurance sales and greater support in recovering unclaimed insurance money
What Chinese AI model Kimiโs success says about the next phase of US-China AI race ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 02:55PM
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What Chinese AI model Kimiโs success says about the next phase of US-China AI race
Some Chinese AI models are increasingly seen as narrowing the gap with ChatGPT, Claude and other American market leaders. But their rise has also raised questions about the future of AI development, who might take the lead, and how.
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