Raids on ex-Tamil Nadu minister: What is the alleged Rs 100-crore school fraud? π
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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 partyβs old political families and is considered close to Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Pakistani ship collides with Indian vessel: The 1991 treaty it violated π
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πSeptember 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 π
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πSeptember 16, 2026 at 08:17PM
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πSeptember 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 β 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 Indiaβs most-used digital payment system.
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Who was Periyar? Remembering the βatheist who profaned the godsβ π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 06:36AM
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 06:36AM
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Who was Periyar? Remembering the βatheist who profaned the godsβ
E V Ramasamy (1879-1973), known as βPeriyarβ, believed that womenβs 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 β but will RBI follow suit? π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 08:57AM
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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates β 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.
Indiaβs next semiconductor bet is not just about building chip factories π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 09:38AM
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Indiaβs 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 π
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πSeptember 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 Fedβs 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 π
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πSeptember 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 βput 20% of Indiaβs GDP at riskβ, and one change that can help π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 01:42PM
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Why melting glaciers could βput 20% of Indiaβs GDP at riskβ, and one change that can help
How much of Indiaβs economy depends on the Himalaya? What is βpeak waterβ, 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 π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 02:05PM
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πSeptember 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 π
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πSeptember 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 βassociate memberβ of EU? Why thatβs easier said than done π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 04:39PM
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Canada as βassociate memberβ of EU? Why thatβs easier said than done
There is no such thing as an βassociate memberβ 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 π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 06:51PM
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 06:51PM
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New China-Pakistan boundary joint commission: What it is, why India has objected
MEAβs 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 βOneTagβ offers smoother route π
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πSeptember 17, 2026 at 07:52PM
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Need to switch your bank for FASTag? How new βOneTagβ 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 arenβt they fighting the Houthis? π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 07:02AM
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Saudi Arabia has defence pacts with Pakistan, Turkey, US: Why arenβt 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 Asiaβs wildcard π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 12:06PM
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Houthis: How a local Yemeni movement became West Asiaβs 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 π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 01:21PM
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πSeptember 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 shareholdersβ meeting.
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What EPFO wage ceiling hike means for employees, why some have criticised it π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 01:48PM
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 01:48PM
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What EPFO wage ceiling hike means for employees, why some have criticised it
The wage ceiling for the retirement fund body now stands at Rs 25,000, up from Rs 15,000. What changes for workers, employees and the government?
Surendra Koli found dead: Why the Nithari killings case against him collapsed π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 02:27PM
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 02:27PM
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Surendra Koli found dead: Why the Nithari killings case against him collapsed
Surendra Koli, who was acquitted in the Nithari killings cases, was found dead on Friday. Here is why the courts rejected his confession and recovery evidence and overturned his conviction.
Why did Election Commission freeze TMC symbol and name, allot new ones to rival factions? π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 02:37PM
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Why did Election Commission freeze TMC symbol and name, allot new ones to rival factions?
The poll panel has allotted new names and symbols for the two rival TMC factions until it makes a final decision on their dispute. Why did the EC do so? And how does it decide who gets the original name and symbol?
Who is Jagtar Singh Johal, the UK citizen granted bail after nine years in jail in India? π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 04:11PM
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Who is Jagtar Singh Johal, the UK citizen granted bail after nine years in jail in India?
UK national Johal, who was arrested in 2017 over alleged involvement in targeted killings in Punjab, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court in seven cases, paving the way for his release. Here's what to know about the cases against him.