Why war and weather could push up food prices ๐
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๐August 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. Hereโs why
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Why petition against Bodh Gaya Temple Act cites Hindu rituals, Buddhist rights ๐
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๐August 13, 2026 at 09:02PM
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๐August 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 Buddhistsโ right to manage the shrine.
Canada work permit: Can protesting Indian students stay after rejection? ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 06:36AM
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๐August 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 โhackers for hireโ ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 01:23PM
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Behind the new Tribunals Bill, a decade-long tussle between government and Supreme Court ๐
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๐August 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 courtโs concerns, it does not entirely remove the government from their administration.
Why August 15 was chosen as Indiaโs Independence Day, and why Pakistan celebrates a day before ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 02:39PM
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Why August 15 was chosen as Indiaโs 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? ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 02:59PM
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๐August 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.
Why India is struggling to acquire critical mineral assets abroad ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 02:59PM
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๐August 14, 2026 at 02:59PM
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Why India is struggling to acquire critical mineral assets abroad
Barring some progress in Argentina, the governmentโs flagship vehicle has struggled to expand its overseas footprint as proposed investments in extraction projects have either stalled or fallen through.
Is โpanthicโ politics returning to Punjab ahead of polls? ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 04:18PM
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๐August 14, 2026 at 04:18PM
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Is โpanthicโ politics returning to Punjab ahead of polls?
This week, Punjab saw three key developments: request for parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, an election ticket for the son of an Indira Gandhi assasination convict, and the attack on Sukhbir Badal. What might they point to?
How a new mining Bill threatens to reignite Centre vs state tensions ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 06:30PM
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How Zhu Rongji helped China join the WTO and become the worldโs factory ๐
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๐August 14, 2026 at 07:20PM
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The walk back: BCI chief acted on own, say members ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 04:41AM
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The walk back: BCI chief acted on own, say members
Five BCI office bearers told The Indian Express that Mishra had taken the decision on his own, without consulting colleagues, and had signed and published the directive, on the BCI letterhead, before seeking his colleaguesโ approval in the councilโs WhatsAppโฆ
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Why Gandhi spent August 15, 1947, in Calcutta instead of Delhi ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 06:00AM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Why Gandhi spent August 15, 1947, in Calcutta instead of Delhi
Gandhi marked Indiaโs first Independence Day with a 24-hour fast and chose not to celebrate. Yet, on the morning of freedom, some signs offered him hope.
Beyond Kashmir, Hyderabad: 4 princely states that initially refused to join India ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 08:00AM
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Expert Explains | How a naval mutiny hastened Indiaโs independence ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 09:36AM
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Expert Explains | How a naval mutiny hastened Indiaโs independence
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, itโs worth recalling the Royal Indian Navy mutiny of 1946, which rattled the British and hastened Indiaโs independence from colonial rule.
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An expert explains: On Independence Day, recalling Ambedkarโs warnings โ and remedies โ for India ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 11:00AM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 11:00AM
India named in US โshadow transhipment networkโ: What Trump report means for trade ties ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 12:19PM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 12:19PM
What is Sapta Dhara? Decoding the key announcements in PM Modiโs Red Fort speech ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 02:07PM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 02:07PM
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What is Sapta Dhara? Decoding the key announcements in PM Modiโs Red Fort speech
Young people were a recurring focus of the speech, with announcements spanning AI skilling and competitive-exam coaching, among others. We look at the key announcements, and what we know about them so far.
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August 15, 1947: How Delhi, Lahore, Calcutta and Karachi saw freedom ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 02:44PM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 02:44PM
PM Modiโs 100 GW nuclear target: Why India needs more power for AI, chips and data centres ๐
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๐August 15, 2026 at 04:39PM
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๐August 15, 2026 at 04:39PM
Russiaโs SMR edge: Why Indiaโs new nuclear rules could favour Moscow ๐
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๐August 16, 2026 at 06:44AM
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๐August 16, 2026 at 06:44AM
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Russiaโs SMR edge: Why Indiaโs new nuclear rules could favour Moscow
Russia could gain an edge in Indiaโs nuclear sector under draft SHANTI rules. The impact could be especially significant for small modular reactors (SMRs).