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Over 5 decades on, recalling Allahabad HC verdict against Indira Gandhi that paved way for Emergency
June 12, 2026 10:45 am
On the morning of June 12, in Room No. 15 of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha declared Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election invalid. It set off a chain of events culminating in Indira's proclamation of Emergency on the night of June 25.
What's behind the PoK protests: Weight of history, woes of the present
June 12, 2026 10:35 am
At the heart of the recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are 12 seats reserved for migrants from Jammu and Kashmir to different parts of Pakistan.
What Delhi HC ruled in quashing NewsClick case on foreign funding, cheating
June 11, 2026 8:04 pm
The first FIR against the online news portal was filed in 2020. Essentially, the state alleged that the company attempted to evade a law that did not exist when it received foreign funding.
Punjab farmers protest: What is driving reported shortages of fertilisers?
June 12, 2026 10:35 am
Punjab’s fertiliser demand is highly seasonal and concentrated around crop sowing periods. With the kharif season beginning, some farmers have flagged shortages at a time when global fertiliser prices have spiked.
Over 20% returns: How NRIs could make a killing after banks hike FCNR(B) deposit rates
June 12, 2026 10:35 am
NRIs can 'leverage' their own money to borrow at cheaper interest rates abroad and put this money into Indian banks’ high-return FCNR(B) deposits. This will allow NRIs to earn equity-like returns — from bank deposits.
An expert explains the motivations behind Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit, in a changing Asia
June 12, 2026 10:35 am
Xi’s outreach was aimed at reinforcing China-North Korea ties and keeping Pyongyang within Beijing’s fold. For Kim Jong Un, the propaganda value of Xi’s visit is enormous. But it also holds relevance for the wider Asian region.
Zojila tunnel breakthrough: Why the project is crucial for India's defence
June 11, 2026 2:10 pm
The Zojila tunnel, which will connect Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, will provide swift round-the-year mobility to defence forces in one of the country’s most sensitive border regions.
One year of AI 171 crash that killed 250 people: What probe report could focus on
June 12, 2026 10:56 am
The two primary theories about the likely causes of the AI 171 crash include pilot action and an electrical or systems failure.
Record remittances cushioned India's finances in FY26, but this is no long-term fix
June 11, 2026 9:43 am
Indian workers abroad sent home a record $110.47 billion in 2025-26, helping prop up the rupee amid weak capital inflows. But in the long run, FDI and FPI must improve, and the trade deficit will have to be managed.
Amid debate over Adivasi identity, recalling the icon who helped define it: Birsa Munda
June 11, 2026 11:57 am
Birsa cannot be understood merely as the leader of an agrarian uprising. Rather, he articulated a broader vision of Adivasi identity, autonomy and self-rule.
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Quixplained: What to keep in mind as gyms, fitness centres reopen
August 08, 2020 11:44 am
The government has allowed opening of yoga institutes and gymnasiums from August 5 as part of the ‘Unlock 3’ phase.
Quixplained: What's new in the National Education Policy
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
National Education Policy or NEP is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of education in the country. A new policy usually comes along every few decades. The latest policy is India's third. It replaces the 1986 NEP, which was in place for 34 years.
Quixplained: How ‘corona’ of the virus changes into a hairpin shape — and why
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 — the ‘corona’ in the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease — has just revealed new secrets. Researchers have found that the spike protein changes its form after it attaches itself to a human cell, folding in on itself and assuming a rigid hairpin shape.
Quixplained: India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F16 and China's J20
August 07, 2020 8:31 am
The five Rafale fighter jets that land in Ambala on Wednesday morning will resurrect the Number 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force. It will take the IAF’s squadron strength to 31. When all the 36 Rafale jets are delivered by 2022, it will take it to 32 squadrons, still well below the 42 squadrons of the sanctioned strength.
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