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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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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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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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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What EPFO wage ceiling hike means for employees, why some have criticised it ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 01:48PM
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๐September 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 ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 02:27PM
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๐September 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? ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 02:37PM
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๐September 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? ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 04:11PM
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๐September 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.
Can US deny visas to foreign officials attending UN General Assembly? ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 05:20PM
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๐September 18, 2026 at 05:20PM
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Can US deny visas to foreign officials attending UN General Assembly?
The UN is an international body with its headquarters located in New York. This week, the US approved visas for Iranโs delegation to attend the UNGA while refusing them to the Palestinians. We explain why.
Taylor Rule: What is the math equation Iran invoked in jibe at Trump? ๐
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๐September 18, 2026 at 06:08PM
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๐September 18, 2026 at 06:08PM
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Taylor Rule: What is the math equation Iran invoked in jibe at Trump?
The Taylor equation, introduced by economist John Taylor in 1993, prescribes how central banks should set interest rates in response to inflation and economic activity. But it also has some inherent real-world limitations.
A UN mission says the US likely committed war crimes in Iran. But who defines them? ๐
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๐September 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
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๐September 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
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A UN mission says the US likely committed war crimes in Iran. But who defines them?
Amid the heightened violence of war, how are certain actions deemed โwar crimesโ and what can be done after that assessment is made? We explain.
What led to Karnataka Public Service Commission chairmanโs ouster: Leaked papers, a job for his daughter ๐
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๐September 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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๐September 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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What led to Karnataka Public Service Commission chairmanโs ouster: Leaked papers, a job for his daughter
One case relates to the recruitment of the KPSC chiefโs daughter Suma Sahukar (28) to the post of industrial extension officer in the state industries and commerce department under the OBC quota, allegedly using a fake income certificate.
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