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Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) come in many shapes and forms. Their improvised nature, and the fact that their components are often available off-the-shelf, make them weapons of choice for terrorists of multiple hues.
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Nvidia’s quarterly results stem speculation of an AI bubble, for now. Here is what to know
Nvidia's Q3 earnings may have provided some respite from speculation about an AI bubble. However, talk of the AI boom and its unsustainability has been high, and events in recent weeks have forced investors to press pause. We explain
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Shubhajit RoyNov 22, 2025
This week, Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death on two counts by the country’s three-member International Crimes Tribunal. Here’s what the ruling means for the beleaguered leader and Bangladesh politics.
New Labour Codes: Missing piece in manufacturing, execution needs political hardsell Subscriber Only
With some ground work done for increasing the share of manufacturing in the economy, the government has now once again picked up the thread on stalled reforms by consolidating 29 Central labour laws into four
Sayak DuttaNov 21, 2025
Between 2021 and 2025, the under-fire match officials reportedly made 18,278 transactions on gambling sites. Here’s all about the scandal, and what it means for a Turkish team witnessing a revival of sorts.
Arjun SenguptaNov 21, 2025
Development of the Tejas began in the 1980s. Four decades later, the Air Force has only two operational Tejas squadrons. The aircraft continues to be plagued with delivery delays and performance complaints
Udit MisraNov 21, 2025
With G20 decisions not being binding on member countries and the US effectively abandoning the platform, especially at a time when, by rotation, it is supposed to take over the presidency and drive the agenda,
Vandana KalraNov 21, 2025
This week, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's 1940 canvas El sueño (La cama) sold for $54.7 million at Sotheby’s -- the highest by a female artist at an auction. Here's why Frida Kahlo remains among the most
Vineet BhallaNov 21, 2025
This week, the SC struck down the Tribunals Reforms Act – a 2021 law that restructures the functioning of tribunals to give the executive greater strength in their functioning. Here’s all about the law that
Amaal SheikhNov 21, 2025
Here is a timeline of cases, from 1952 to 2025, in which the apex court determined both the limits of the Governor’s power and the areas in which discretion can be exercised
Alind ChauhanNov 21, 2025
Objects such as 3I/Atlas and 1I/ʻOumuamua can help give clues about the formation of worlds far beyond our Solar System. Scientists usually analyse the chemical composition of these objects, which can provide them with information
Anand Mohan JNov 21, 2025
This week, the Madhya Pradesh government revoked the proposed land pooling scheme in Ujjain following farmer pushback. We explain everything about the scheme and its aftermath.
Sonal GuptaNov 21, 2025
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Explained DeskNov 21, 2025
As these chambers fill up, pressure exerted on the surrounding rock increases. Eventually, some of the magma pushes through the cracks in the rock, and vents onto the surface. This is a volcanic eruption; the
Soumyarendra BarikNov 21, 2025
The framework sticks to a weight-based formula that steadily tightens through FY32, but its structure means lighter cars face far steeper improvements than heavier SUVs.
Apurva VishwanathNov 21, 2025
Governor’s powers: Apex court draws red line for itself, but keeps option to push it Subscriber Only
In striking this balance, the SC has effectively defined its role in the fraught political issue as that of a facilitator of dialogue between the states and Centre instead of adjudicating it as an adversarial
Brendan DabhiNov 20, 2025
On November 17, the Director General of the Gujarat Police directed police stations to compile dossiers on those either known to be involved in ‘anti-national’ activities, or booked, convicted, acquitted, or jailed in terror cases
Sukrita BaruahNov 20, 2025
Assam 1950 Immigrants Act, Assam expulsion law: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been pushing for the use of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950 for months. Here's what it says, and why
Amaal SheikhNov 20, 2025
The Supreme Court rarely exercises the power to review its own judgments. By recalling its judgment from May, the court has has put ex post facto environmental clearance up for being litigated again
Udit MisraNov 20, 2025
Trump’s idea was that imposing tariffs would force companies worldwide to return to the US to set up production, thus creating jobs and economic growth while lowering inflation. A year down the line, that very
Vineet BhallaNov 20, 2025
Supreme Court Governor powers, SC on Bill assent: The Supreme Court verdict addresses 14 specific questions of law referred to the court by President Droupadi Murmu. Here's a breakdown of each.
Venkata Krishna BNov 20, 2025
India’s defeat in the first Test at Kolkata against South Africa led India head coach to blame the surface. Here’s why making a spin track is a complex affair.
Hitesh VyasNov 20, 2025
Over the past two-and-a-half months, the Nifty midcap indices have delivered healthy returns, compared to Nifty 50 gains in the same period. Market analysts, however, have cautioned investors to avoid irrational exuberance
Jayprakash S NaiduNov 20, 2025
25 years of Chhattisgarh: Once a punishment posting for bureaucrats, how state made quiet, firm strides Subscriber Only
Since attaining statehood on November 1, 2000, Chhattisgarh has had a remarkable journey. But challenges remain.
Arun JanaradhananNov 19, 2025
Tamil Nadu had recorded procurement of 47.99 lakh tonnes of paddy – the highest yet – amid good rainfall and expanded acreage. But for the state, the harvests bunching up closer to the onset of
Mihir VasavdaNov 19, 2025
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams gave some of the unfancied nations a better chance to qualify, giving rise to fairytale stories of teams from Caribbean islands and Asia
Sreenivas JanyalaNov 19, 2025
This week, the Andhra Pradesh government tied up with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to build ‘Sky Factory’ – a Rs 1,300 crore electric air taxi manufacturing plant in Anantapur. Here’s what that means for the state.
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