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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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.
Can US deny visas to foreign officials attending UN General Assembly? π
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πSeptember 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 Iranβs 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? π
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πSeptember 18, 2026 at 06:08PM
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πSeptember 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? π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
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πSeptember 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 βwar crimesβ and what can be done after that assessment is made? We explain.
What led to Karnataka Public Service Commission chairmanβs ouster: Leaked papers, a job for his daughter π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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What led to Karnataka Public Service Commission chairmanβs ouster: Leaked papers, a job for his daughter
One case relates to the recruitment of the KPSC chiefβs 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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How human-made noise is changing the call of an eye-catching Himalayan bird π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:30AM
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How human-made noise is changing the call of an eye-catching Himalayan bird
A study in Uttarakhand found that Himalayan monals exposed to roads, tourists and pilgrimage traffic use higher-frequency calls. Why does this change in how the birds communicate matter?
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Trump says US has βpermanent controlβ over Greenland security: What the deal actually does π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 11:10AM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 11:10AM
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Trump says US has βpermanent controlβ over Greenland security: What the deal actually does
The US already had sweeping military access to Greenland. The new deal appears to make that role permanent, while leaving Danish sovereignty intact.
As Trump gets 100% tariff power, why India will find it tough to cut Russian oil imports π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 11:38AM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 11:38AM
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As Trump gets 100% tariff power, why India will find it tough to cut Russian oil imports
Meaningfully cutting Russian oil imports is not an option for India amid the West Asia supply squeeze. Even for Trump, taking away millions of barrels of Russian oil from the market at such a time wouldnβt be prudent.
Doublespeak in US sanctions law: No Russian oil for others, exception for its own uranium imports π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 12:44PM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 12:44PM
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Doublespeak in US sanctions law: No Russian oil for others, exception for its own uranium imports
The new US sanctions law targeting Russian oil importers is designed to squeeze Moscow's revenues amid its war in Ukraine. But it also ensures that the US can continue to import from Russia a material that is crucial for its nuclear power industry.
Why government wants CCTV at medical stores, and chemists donβt π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 03:40PM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 03:40PM
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Why government wants CCTV at medical stores, and chemists donβt
The Health Ministry said it is looking to ensure stricter control over prescription medicines, especially habit-forming drugs. Chemists, however, have flagged concerns over the move. Here's what to know:
Why Canadaβs new temporary study policy matters for foreign workers π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 04:25PM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 04:25PM
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Why Canadaβs new temporary study policy matters for foreign workers
Under the policy, an eligible foreign worker can undertake a qualifying programme of up to six months without leaving their job or obtaining a separate study permit. It does not, however, lead directly to permanent residence.
βLargest theft of labourβ: What new NYT filings reveal about its case against OpenAI, Microsoft π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:04PM
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 06:04PM
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βLargest theft of labourβ: What new NYT filings reveal about its case against OpenAI, Microsoft
Newly unsealed filings shed light on what OpenAI and Microsoft knew about AI training data. They also reveal concerns over AI products replacing visits to news websites.
From a Rs 150 grant to a high-stakes political battleground: A brief history of DUSU elections π
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πSeptember 19, 2026 at 08:34PM
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From a Rs 150 grant to a high-stakes political battleground: A brief history of DUSU elections
Long before it became a multi-crore electoral spectacle, the Delhi University Studentsβ Union (DUSU) began with a humble Rs 150 administrative grant just days before Independence.
Palestine, Iran, Yemen: What BRICS Delhi Declaration tells us about the shifting sands in West Asia π
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πSeptember 20, 2026 at 06:30AM
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πSeptember 20, 2026 at 06:30AM
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Palestine, Iran, Yemen: What BRICS Delhi Declaration tells us about the shifting sands in West Asia
The consensus for the 2026 New Delhi Declaration reflects Iranian, Russian and Chinese sensitivity to the Gulf Arab approach over Palestine, and Saudi-Emirati recognition of the need to engage Iran.