Kerala to Keralam: As Lok Sabha clears Bill, why the state sought the change π
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Kerala to Keralam: As Lok Sabha clears Bill, why the state sought the change
The Lok Sabha on August 11 passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, paving the way for the state to be renamed 'Keralam' in the Constitution.
Why Trumpβs plan to sell faster access to Truth Social is controversial π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 01:09PM
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Why Trumpβs plan to sell faster access to Truth Social is controversial
More than 10 customers are paying between $60,000 and $100,000 a month for Truth API to US President Donald Trumpβs media company. This could generate as much as $12 million in annualised revenue for the latter.
Punjab passes Digital Universities Bills: What are they, the controversy π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 03:13PM
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Punjab passes Digital Universities Bills: What are they, the controversy
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed three separate Bills to establish three such private universities. These are self-financed private universities that deliver education entirely through digital, online, distance, or open modes.
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Explained: Why a US court ordered Meta to pay nearly $1 billion over youth harms π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 04:11PM
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Explained: Why a US court ordered Meta to pay nearly $1 billion over youth harms
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a five-year abatement fund to address harms to children and adolescents, following a $375 million civil penalty for violating the state's Unfair Practices Act. What new restrictions have been placed?β¦
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How UPI became Indiaβs biggest digital payments system β and its next challenge π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 04:45PM
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How UPI became Indiaβs biggest digital payments system β and its next challenge
UPI, launched 10 years ago this month, makes up 86% of all digital transactions in India. This explosive growth has also increased the financial burden on the payments industry. The key question for its next phase of growth: Can it always remain free?
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Solar Eclipse 2026: What it is and why scientists are planning ahead π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 07:08PM
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Solar Eclipse 2026: What it is and why scientists are planning ahead
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its normally hidden corona. Hereβs why scientists at NASA and the European Space Agency are planning ahead.
Why a solar eclipse is the best time to study the βinvisibleβ part of the Sun π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 07:30PM
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Why a solar eclipse is the best time to study the βinvisibleβ part of the Sun
Europe is set to witness a total solar eclipse after 26 years. This is also a valuable window for scientists to study solar activity. But why do scientists need to study the sun, and why is a total solar eclipse a perfect time to do so?
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Justice Yashwant Varma case: What parliamentary probe panel found π
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πAugust 12, 2026 at 09:20PM
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How Chandrasekaranβs exit from Tata Sons signals the tightening grip of Noel Tata π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 04:38AM
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How Chandrasekaranβs exit from Tata Sons signals the tightening grip of Noel Tata
With Chandrasekaranβs exit, Noel Tata is now likely to wield considerable influence over the selection of the next chairman of Tata Sons.
Inside the Tata boardroom power struggle: How Noel and Chandra fell out π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 12:07PM
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Inside the Tata boardroom power struggle: How Noel and Chandra fell out
Natarajan Chandrasekaranβs exit did not happen suddenly β it followed six months of uncertainty over his reappointment and differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. So, what explains the breakdown between the two?
FCRA Bill sent to JPC: What are Parliamentary committees and how do they work? π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 04:14PM
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FCRA Bill sent to JPC: What are Parliamentary committees and how do they work?
The JPCsβ value lies in forcing the government to explain, amend, clarify or reconsider parts of a Bill. How have they fared in the past in terms of changing the actual provisions in Bills, and whatβs behind that record?
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What happens to your waste once it leaves your door β and what needs to change? π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 04:29PM
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What happens to your waste once it leaves your door β and what needs to change?
A recent Supreme Court verdict seeks stricter implementation of waste management rules. To do that, India needs to get waste segregation and verification consistently right.
Sukhbir Badal attacked: Who are the Nihang Sikhs of Punjab? π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 05:10PM
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Sukhbir Badal attacked: Who are the Nihang Sikhs of Punjab?
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy CM of Punjab was attacked in Maharashtra by Nihangs. This attack marks the second time Badal has been targeted by the group. Who exactly are the Nihangs and what is their history?
Operation Safed Sagar: What are photo recce missions shown in Netflix show, why are they crucial? π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 06:30PM
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Operation Safed Sagar: What are photo recce missions shown in Netflix show, why are they crucial?
The Netflix show 'Operation Safed Sagar' portrays photo reconnaissance missions during the Kargil war. These missions, along with those carried out by other IAF squadrons, were key in identifying the extent of the Pakistani intrusion along the LoC.
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Why war and weather could push up food prices π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 08:10PM
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Why war and weather could push up food prices
While the Strait of Hormuz has drawn the world's attention, the Kerch Strait, impacted by the Russia Ukraine war, is emerging as the new point of worry. Hereβs why
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Why petition against Bodh Gaya Temple Act cites Hindu rituals, Buddhist rights π
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πAugust 13, 2026 at 09:02PM
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Why petition against Bodh Gaya Temple Act cites Hindu rituals, Buddhist rights
At its core, the petition argues that the existing statutory framework dilutes Buddhistsβ right to manage the shrine.
Canada work permit: Can protesting Indian students stay after rejection? π
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πAugust 14, 2026 at 06:36AM
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Canada work permit: Can protesting Indian students stay after rejection?
The Canadian government said that those individuals whose Post-Graduation Work Permit applications have been refused and who do not have any other legal status to remain in Canada must leave the country.
Why US is allowing American private firms to become βhackers for hireβ π
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Behind the new Tribunals Bill, a decade-long tussle between government and Supreme Court π
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πAugust 14, 2026 at 01:32PM
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Behind the new Tribunals Bill, a decade-long tussle between government and Supreme Court
For years, the Centre and the Supreme Court have clashed over the governance and independence of tribunals. While the new Bill addresses some of the top courtβs concerns, it does not entirely remove the government from their administration.
Why August 15 was chosen as Indiaβs Independence Day, and why Pakistan celebrates a day before π
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πAugust 14, 2026 at 02:39PM
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Why August 15 was chosen as Indiaβs Independence Day, and why Pakistan celebrates a day before
How did India and Pakistan end up with different Independence Days? Who chose August 15 as the date, and why? We explain.
NALSAR row: Can Bar Council of India stop enrolment of law graduates? π
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πAugust 14, 2026 at 02:59PM
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NALSAR row: Can Bar Council of India stop enrolment of law graduates?
The BCI regulates legal education, recognises law degrees, supervises State Bar Councils and exercises disciplinary jurisdiction over advocates. But many of those powers begin only after a person enters the profession.