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Axiom-4, ISS, astronauts feast on ISS, How astronauts feast on ISS, International Space Station, Kennedy Space Centre, Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, Tibor Kapu, Crew Dragon spacecraft, Indian express news, current affairs
July 5, 2025 15:25 IST

While having a meal in space is not a piece of cake, astronauts enjoy fairly appetising and nutritious packaged food. With missions becoming longer, scientists are now trying to grow food in space itself

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July 5, 2025 08:18 IST

The directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), intended to force end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), a major source of vehicular pollution, off the roads, is grounded in long-standing court orders and strong environmental concerns.

Why the U.S. celebrates its Independence Day on July 4
July 5, 2025 15:06 IST

On July 2, 1776, 12 of the 13 member-states of the Congress “unanimously” observed that the colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.”

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July 4, 2025 09:57 IST

Built in Kaliningrad, Russia, INS Tamal is set to be the last Indian warship purchased from a foreign country. This is a result of decades of efforts by the Navy at achieving maximum indigenisation in shipbuilding.

copyright, Copyright act, artificial intelligence, AI & copyright law, copyright law, ChatGPT and Gemini. Indian express news, current affairs
July 3, 2025 10:57 IST

Are generative artificial intelligence models built on stolen creative work? The first two judgments addressing this question in US courts have sided with tech companies. But the matter is far from settled

Gujarat unit elections, C R Patil, Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Krishi Bhawan, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Delhi Confidential, Indian express news, current affairs
July 3, 2025 12:13 IST

The policy seeks to check the proliferation of illegal colonies and arrest haphazard urban growth, while ensuring landowners remain stakeholders in development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said.

Tigers spotted, Jharkhand Tiger, Tiger, male tiger, tigers, Tiger’s long walk east, Indian express explained, explained news, current affairs
July 2, 2025 17:46 IST

According to Jharkhand forest officials, the tiger is believed to have entered the state from Chhattisgarh a couple of years ago. It had been camera-trapped both in Palamu Tiger Reserve and Dalma wildlife sanctuary — to the north-west and south-east of Ranchi respectively — indicating exploratory movements.

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July 2, 2025 12:26 IST

In 2011, the 14th Dalai Lama had said that when he was ‘about 90’, he would ‘re-evaluate whether the institution…should continue or not’. He turns 90 on July 6

Punjabi activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
July 4, 2025 04:15 IST

The film, based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is yet to be released in India as it has not been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for over a year.

Why Canada made a u-turn on its contentious Digital Services Tax
July 1, 2025 05:23 IST

Calling the DST “a direct and blatant attack” on the US, President Donald Trump had on Friday announced the termination of all trade discussions with Canada. With the contentious tax out of the way, talks between Washington and Ottawa will likely resume.

Narendra MoDI
July 1, 2025 12:08 IST

Why PM Modi’s 9-day, 5-nation trip — one of his longest visits overseas — beginning Tuesday (July 1) matters.

India’s secular Constitution, even without the word
July 1, 2025 11:46 IST

The 42nd Amendment introduced the word ‘secular’ in the Preamble. But secularism is inherent in the Constitution, a theme that runs through several provisions.

DAP
June 30, 2025 12:06 IST

From being India’s top supplier to stopping exports, China has triggered a shortage of the key fertiliser DAP. But both the industry and farmers have adjusted to that. Here's how

GPS, GPS services, GPS interference, GPS interference threatens global transportation, global transportation, Strait of Hormuz, tankers collided, tankers collision, Global Positioning System, Indian express news, current affairs
June 29, 2025 22:01 IST

Incidents of spoofing or jamming can potentially cause havoc and disrupt maritime, air, and even road traffic

obesity treatment, weight loss obesity treatment, weight loss, weight loss treatment, Novo Nordisk, semaglutide, obesity, weight problems, weight management, Indian express explained, explained news, current affairs
June 28, 2025 08:01 IST

Two GLP-1 drugs — Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide and Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide — are now available in the Indian market. Here’s how they work, how they were developed, and their various benefits

Revision of Bihar electoral rolls: Why, how
June 27, 2025 22:49 IST

This “special intensive revision” of rolls will eventually cover all states and Union Territories, the ECI has said.

Why investigators cannot summon lawyers
June 26, 2025 11:40 IST

Over the years, courts have asserted that police or prosecution agencies cannot issue summons to lawyers for advising their clients.

What Shubhanshu Shukla’s trip to ISS means for India’s space program
June 26, 2025 11:42 IST

While Shukla’s trip is a significant achievement, it would have to be utilised to benefit the space program of India.

Iran-Israel: After the fighting has stopped
June 26, 2025 11:27 IST

Trump has forced a fragile truce on Israel and Iran. Tehran needs space to negotiate and recuperate. Israel has shown it can conduct a stand-off war against the Iranian homeland. What next for Iran and the region?

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June 25, 2025 11:25 IST

The Emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, under Article 352 of the Constitution, which at the time allowed such a proclamation on grounds of “internal disturbance”.

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June 25, 2025 11:22 IST

Emergency 1975 Explained: The 21-month period from June 25, 1975 to March 21, 1977 saw the government of Indira Gandhi suspend civil liberties, curtail press freedom, make mass arrests, cancel elections, and rule by decree

IAEA
June 24, 2025 11:09 IST

According to the IAEA, Iran has 400 kg of uranium that is already enriched to 60%, just a few steps away from further enrichment to weapons-grade level of 90% or more

Why Iran gave ‘early notice’ of its attack on US base in Qatar
June 24, 2025 10:45 IST

That Tehran telegraphed its retaliatory attack to the Americans indicates that it wants to retain space for negotiations and recuperate. Hours later, Donald Trump announced the Iran and Israel have agreed to a complete ceasefire

Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh government, Mohan Yadav, snakebite, snakebite deaths, Madhya Pradesh snakebite deaths, Indian express explained, explained news, current affairs
June 21, 2025 11:14 IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is keen on “reintroducing” king cobras in Madhya Pradesh as an antidote to spiralling snakebite deaths. He also wants snakes in the state counted in order to assess numbers of the venomous ones.

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June 21, 2025 07:23 IST

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, Islamabad is playing a delicate, deliberate balancing act informed by a complicated bilateral relationship with Tehran, need for American patronage, and anxieties about India

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