50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within Europe π
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50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within Europe
In the last week, over 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain through its exclave territory of Ceuta, including via sea. What drove this movement, and what does it say about frictions within Europe?
ExplainSpeaking: How RBI decides to do, or not do, anything in its monetary policy review π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 02:14PM
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Why AI companies are cutting up books to train AI models π
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Why AI companies are cutting up books to train AI models
For years, frontier AI companies have relied heavily on text scraped from the public internet. With the proliferation of AI-generated content and copyright disputes, companies have begun looking elsewhere for reliable, human-written material.
Britain entered WWI on this day: How its broken promises fueled Indiaβs freedom struggle π
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Britain entered WWI on this day: How its broken promises fueled Indiaβs freedom struggle
Indiaβs World War I sacrifice raised expectations of self-rule, but Britainβs limited reforms and post-war repression transformed the independence movement.
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Expert Explains | What the shrinking number of government schools means for India π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 05:50PM
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Thousands of government schools shut: The one scenario where this could be a good thing
The Congress has flagged a NITI Aayog report showing 94,000 government schools were shut over the last decade. Why, and what are the potential consequences?
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Mid-flight turbulence could get worse with climate change. Hereβs what passengers need to know π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:27PM
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Mid-flight turbulence could get worse with climate change. Hereβs what passengers need to know
An Air India Airbus A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe mid-flight turbulence, injuring several passengers and crew members after a sudden 300-foot drop. What is it that causes turbulence, why is clear air turbulence becoming more common andβ¦
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Will new government portal make organ transplants easier? π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:33PM
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Will new government portal make organ transplants easier?
The NOTTO portal allows registered patients to get updates on their case and file any grievance. It can be used by all stakeholders, including patients, hospitals, state authorities, and coordination networks.
How states can withdraw FIRs against students booked during CJP protests π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:39PM
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How states can withdraw FIRs against students booked during CJP protests
The Supreme Court clarified that states remain free to close or withdraw FIRs registered against students during the protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, as long as they follow the procedure prescribed by law.
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Met todayβs protein target? Research suggests less may help you live longer π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 06:00AM
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Met todayβs protein target? Research suggests less may help you live longer
A new review of existing research on protein argues that limiting consumption could actually be beneficial. What is the logic for dialling back protein, and how should it be read in the face of advice to the contrary?
Why Nifty and Sensex diverged after launch of new auction mechanism π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 07:23AM
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Why the Supreme Court has issued new gender-sensitivity guidelines for trial judges π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 10:37AM
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Why the Supreme Court has issued new gender-sensitivity guidelines for trial judges
The Supreme Court has released a new report urging trial court judges to adopt gender-sensitive courtroom practices, prevent secondary traumatisation of sexual assault survivors and use compassionate, legally grounded language in judgments.
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Why RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% despite inflation concerns π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 10:43AM
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Why RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% despite inflation concerns
RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retained a neutral stance, raised FY27 GDP growth to 6.7% and lowered the inflation forecast to 5%.
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Explained | Why UPI payments to large merchants could attract a fee π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 03:42PM
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 03:42PM
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Spending over Rs 2,000 on UPI? Now you might have to pay a fee
UPI payments are not really free β its costs have been borne by banks, payments service providers and the government for years. A Bill now introduced in Parliament would clear the way for these finance industry participants to charge a fee on UPI and RuPayβ¦
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Explained: Why floods in Kerala are becoming more severe π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 04:38PM
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Explained: Why floods in Kerala are becoming more severe
Heavy rain in early August has triggered flooding in several parts of Kerala. Behind the intensity of the flooding is a range of human-made factors β from silt in rivers to disappearing wetlands and rapid urbanisation.
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Ceuta Marks a New Age of Migration: a fresh frontier for hybrid geopolitical threats π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 06:23PM
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Spain migrant rush: Deeper crisis it highlights, and the possible solutions
The recurring migrant crisis at Ceuta highlight how migration has evolved beyond a humanitarian issue into a complex challenge involving geopolitics and national security. What might be the way forward and how does this affect regional stability beyond Europe?
Suicide blast at Swat peace rally: The many layers of violence in Pakistan province π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 06:31PM
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Suicide blast at Swat peace rally: The many layers of violence in Pakistan province
The bombing incident in Swat Valley on Sunday has drawn attention to the anti-militant rallies held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which often gather thousands of protesters to demand peace and stability from the government.
Nearly 56% of Indian vehicles uninsured: What SC said about βmandatoryβ motor insurance π
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πAugust 5, 2026 at 07:28PM
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Nearly 56% of Indian vehicles uninsured: What SC said about βmandatoryβ motor insurance
The top court observed that the lack of compliance with Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 β which makes third-party insurance mandatory β forces victims into prolonged legal battles.
First Vijay government budget: Why debt is Tamil Naduβs biggest fiscal challenge π
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πAugust 6, 2026 at 06:30AM
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First Vijay government budget: Why debt is Tamil Naduβs biggest fiscal challenge
In his budget speech, the state's Finance Minister said past governments spent much more than what they earned and, as a result, borrowed far more than what they were capable of sustainably repaying.
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Money Bill route pending before Supreme Court, Government chooses it to raise strength of judges π
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πAugust 6, 2026 at 07:15AM
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Money Bill route pending before Supreme Court, Government chooses it to raise strength of judges
The Bill, which cleared Lok Sabha Monday, was passed as a money Bill, a route it had also taken in 2019 when the SupreΒme Court strength was raised to 34.
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Months before Tarun Tejpal case, how rape law expansion affected his conviction π
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πAugust 6, 2026 at 05:00PM
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Months before Tarun Tejpal case, how rape law expansion affected his conviction
The alleged assault took in November 2013, just just months after Parliament expanded the legal definition of rape in response to the Delhi gang rape case.
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Why opposition to stayed UGC rules is flaring up again π
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πAugust 6, 2026 at 06:07PM
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Why opposition to stayed UGC rules is flaring up again
The UGC notified the new regulations on January 13. Meant to apply to all higher education institutions, they laid down a structure and method for discrimination-related complaints, but were later stayed by the Supreme Court.
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