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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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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Tamil Nadu is growing rapidly. Why are its revenues not keeping pace? ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 04:23PM
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Tamil Nadu is growing rapidly. Why are its revenues not keeping pace?
The Tamil Nadu government has set up a panel headed by Montek Singh Ahluwalia to find more revenue. But its real challenge is to come up with structural solutions to the state's growth-revenue mismatch.
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Why earthquake-prone Japan wants to set up a second capital ๐
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๐July 30, 2026 at 08:02PM
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Why earthquake-prone Japan wants to set up a second capital
Previous Bills introducing an alternative capital for Japan have been rejected in 2015 and 2020. What is happening this time round?
How transmission bottlenecks are threatening Indiaโs renewable energy projects ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 06:30AM
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How transmission bottlenecks are threatening Indiaโs renewable energy projects
Transmission delays are forcing renewable energy projects to curtail power generation, raising concerns over project viability and Indiaโs clean energy targets.
As parties rush to honour Guru Ravidas, revisiting his legacy of Dalit resistance in Punjab and beyond ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 06:30AM
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As parties rush to honour Guru Ravidas, revisiting his legacy of Dalit resistance in Punjab and beyond
Guru Ravidas remains one of India's most influential Bhakti saints, whose message of equality, Begumpura and dignity of labour continues to shape religion and politics.
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Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for Indiaโs clean energy plans ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 01:35PM
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Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for Indiaโs clean energy plans
The cost of four under-construction nuclear reactor units at Kudankulam has increased by nearly 55% since the Russia-Ukraine war began. Any significant escalation in project costs could ultimately translate into higher electricity tariffs.
Expert Explains | Scientists can now miniaturise proteins with AI. Hereโs what that unlocks ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 02:10PM
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Expert Explains | Scientists can now miniaturise proteins with AI. Hereโs what that unlocks
A Duke University team has built an AI system that shrinks, stretches and rewrites proteins, and can potentially make gene therapy cheaper someday. Hereโs how.
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FIR against woman over comments on PM Modi: Is crude language a crime in India? ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 02:26PM
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FIR against woman over comments on PM Modi: Is crude language a crime in India?
With ongoing debates around the language used to criticise political leaders, how does the law treat cases of obscenity, public mischief and insult? And what is the recent case over remarks against PM Modi?
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Johnson & Johnson settlement: Does talcum powder really increase ovarian cancer risk? ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 02:41PM
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Johnson & Johnson settlement: Does talcum powder really increase ovarian cancer risk?
As Johnson & Johnson agrees to a multibillion-dollar settlement over talc lawsuits, cancer specialists and dermatologists explain the scientific evidence about ovarian cancer risk, asbestos contamination and whether regular users should be worried.
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Toll collections hit a record: Which states are driving the growth? ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 03:17PM
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Toll collections hit a record: Which states are driving the growth?
The analysis of the data shows that five states account for almost 49% of the total user fee collection in FY26.
Indiaโs monsoon hits halfway mark: Why July witnessed prolonged wet and dry spells ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 06:04PM
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Indiaโs monsoon hits halfway mark: Why July witnessed prolonged wet and dry spells
July experienced extreme wet conditions resulting in flooding and landslides in Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, and Odisha to hot and dry conditions resulting in heatwaves โ a rare phenomenon for the month. We explain.
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Indiaโs industrial production index saw strong growth, but it hides weak consumer demand ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 07:21PM
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Indiaโs industrial production index saw strong growth, but it hides weak consumer demand
This spike comes at a time when most observers suggest that Indiaโs growth in the current year will slow down. As such, the IIP data presents a contrasting picture.
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Why Europeโs summer of reckoning has just begun ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 08:18PM
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Why Europeโs summer of reckoning has just begun
Europe clocked record high temperatures this year in the summer. Why is this the first step towards magnifying such occurrences? We explain.
From London to local: How Andy Burnhamโs โManchesterismโ could transfer power away from Westminsterโs corridors ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 08:35PM
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From London to local: How Andy Burnhamโs โManchesterismโ could transfer power away from Westminsterโs corridors
The UK Prime Minister has frequently referenced the concept as his key guiding political philosophy, describing it as business-friendly socialism and a model of regional devolution that leads to growth.
What a day-long strike shows about the importance of Aam Aadmi Clinics for Punjab govt ๐
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๐July 31, 2026 at 08:58PM
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What a day-long strike shows about the importance of Aam Aadmi Clinics for Punjab govt
Can Punjab provide better work conditions for clinic staff without creating a financial burden for the state? Why are Aam Aadmi Clinics so important for the Punjab government at this stage?