How agentic AI could reshape the way we make digital payments ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 10:10AM
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How agentic AI could reshape the way we make digital payments
Agentic AI may pave the way for agentic commerce, but fragmented payment data keeps institutions at the pilot stage
The evolution of state protections under Article 371, and what 371K could mean for Ladakh ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 03:12PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 03:12PM
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The evolution of state protections under Article 371, and what 371K could mean for Ladakh
The Centre has proposed inserting a new Article 371K in the Constitution to provide special safeguards for Ladakh. Why does Article 371 exist in so many different forms? And what would make a possible 371K for Ladakh different from the provisions that alreadyโฆ
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Faster recovery, pain management: Why elite athletes are using collagen ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 03:50PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 03:50PM
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Faster recovery, pain management: Why elite athletes are using collagen
Skincare companies have claimed for years that collagen is a โmiracle worker of an ingredientโ. But there's demand for it particularly among athletes returning from injury and those who compete in sports with higher load on the body.
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USโs Russia sanctions bill: Pressure tool and a dilemma for Trump, a worry for India ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 06:09PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 06:09PM
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USโs Russia sanctions bill: Pressure tool and a dilemma for Trump, a worry for India
The US House advances a Russia sanctions bill proposing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, creating fresh risks for Indiaโs crude oil imports, energy security and ongoing US trade negotiations.
Raids on ex-Tamil Nadu minister: What is the alleged Rs 100-crore school fraud? ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 06:26PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 06:26PM
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Raids on ex-Tamil Nadu minister: What is the alleged Rs 100-crore school fraud?
For the DMK, the development carries particular significance because Anbil Mahesh is not merely a former minister. He belongs to one of the partyโs old political families and is considered close to Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Pakistani ship collides with Indian vessel: The 1991 treaty it violated ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 07:40PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 07:40PM
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Pakistani ship collides with Indian vessel: The 1991 treaty it violated
What did the Pakistani ship do, what is this 1991 agreement, and why was it signed? We explain.
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Rs 15,000 crore revenue: Why govt is backing UPI levy despite backlash ๐
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๐September 16, 2026 at 08:17PM
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๐September 16, 2026 at 08:17PM
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Rs 15,000 crore revenue: Why govt is backing UPI levy despite backlash
UPI has been free for years, but that may be about to change โ and the numbers behind it are bigger than they first appear. A new 0.4% MDR on transactions above Rs 2,000 could reshape who ultimately pays for Indiaโs most-used digital payment system.
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Who was Periyar? Remembering the โatheist who profaned the godsโ ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 06:36AM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 06:36AM
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Who was Periyar? Remembering the โatheist who profaned the godsโ
E V Ramasamy (1879-1973), known as โPeriyarโ, believed that womenโs liberation and the annihilation of caste could not be achieved by invoking religion or tradition. He saw self-respect, rationalism, and socialism as the way forward.
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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates โ but will RBI follow suit? ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 08:57AM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 08:57AM
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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates โ but will RBI follow suit?
Central banks around the world are raising interest rates to fight inflation. The Reserve Bank of India may join in too.
Indiaโs next semiconductor bet is not just about building chip factories ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 09:38AM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 09:38AM
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Indiaโs next semiconductor bet is not just about building chip factories
Semicon India 2026 comes as the Centre expands its semiconductor push, with greater focus on domestic chip design, manufacturing and supply-chain capacity.
Graphs, Data, Perspectives | Why the US Fed hiked rates, and what to make of its decision ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 10:01AM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 10:01AM
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Graphs, Data, Perspectives | Why the US Fed hiked rates, and what to make of its decision
What stood out about the Fedโs decision was that even though it was taken unanimously, its interpretation is ambiguous. Was it hawkish, not so hawkish, actually dovish or not dovish enough?
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How Russia sanctions Bill could give Trump upper hand in trade talks with India ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 10:48AM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 10:48AM
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How Russia sanctions Bill could give Trump upper hand in trade talks with India
US India trade deal: US President Donald Trump has now got powers to impose 100% tariffs on India as well as other Russian oil buyers. Will he use it?
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Why melting glaciers could โput 20% of Indiaโs GDP at riskโ, and one change that can help ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 01:42PM
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Why melting glaciers could โput 20% of Indiaโs GDP at riskโ, and one change that can help
How much of Indiaโs economy depends on the Himalaya? What is โpeak waterโ, and why do we need to care about it? We explain
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From Ralph Lauren to Fendi: Why Indian crafts are easy to borrow but hard to protect ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 02:05PM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 02:05PM
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From Ralph Lauren to Fendi: Why Indian crafts are easy to borrow but hard to protect
Indian craft traditions can have centuries of provenance yet no clearly identifiable legal owner. Experts say that gap is leaving communities exposed to appropriation while luxury brands capture the commercial value.
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78 years ago, how Hyderabad acceded to India: One year of talks, 3 days of military action ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 04:05PM
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78 years ago, how Hyderabad acceded to India: One year of talks, 3 days of military action
Operation Polo anniversary: Why did Hyderabad's Nizam not join India in August 1947? What made Hyderabad so significant that Sardar Patel dealt with it cautiously?
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Canada as โassociate memberโ of EU? Why thatโs easier said than done ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 04:39PM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 04:39PM
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Canada as โassociate memberโ of EU? Why thatโs easier said than done
There is no such thing as an โassociate memberโ in the EU, and creating one would be complicated. What is clear, however, is that both Canada and the EU are looking for a hedge against Trump.
New China-Pakistan boundary joint commission: What it is, why India has objected ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 06:51PM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 06:51PM
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New China-Pakistan boundary joint commission: What it is, why India has objected
MEAโs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the commission lacked a legal basis. India has long criticised the notion of a China-Pakistan boundary.
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Need to switch your bank for FASTag? How new โOneTagโ offers smoother route ๐
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๐September 17, 2026 at 07:52PM
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๐September 17, 2026 at 07:52PM
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Need to switch your bank for FASTag? How new โOneTagโ offers smoother route
The new OneTag system works similarly to how one can switch their telecom provider without changing their SIM card or number.
Saudi Arabia has defence pacts with Pakistan, Turkey, US: Why arenโt they fighting the Houthis? ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
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๐September 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
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Saudi Arabia has defence pacts with Pakistan, Turkey, US: Why arenโt they fighting the Houthis?
Despite the Makkah defence pact, why are Pakistan and Turkey not fighting the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia? How does the Iran war impact this conflict?
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Houthis: How a local Yemeni movement became West Asiaโs wildcard ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 12:06PM
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Houthis: How a local Yemeni movement became West Asiaโs wildcard
The group, which draws its ideology from global anti-imperialist rhetoric and the 1979 Iranian Revolution, is often dubbed as a direct Iranian proxy. But strategic alignment, technical dependency, and mutual benefit are also at play.
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Tata Sons: After boardroom showdown, what lies ahead ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 01:21PM
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๐September 18, 2026 at 01:21PM
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Tata Sons: After boardroom showdown, what lies ahead
The September 17 board meeting has not settled the two biggest questions confronting Tata Sons: its leadership, and whether it will remain private. Instead, it has moved both battles to the shareholdersโ meeting.
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