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Anagha Jayakumar
Anagha Jayakumar is a Subeditor at The Indian Express, writing for the Explained section. They cover diverse topics, from US politics and international affairs to emerging developments in technology, finance, and digital innovation. A 2024 Asian College of Journalism graduate with a background in economics and marketing from IIT Madras, ASB, and LSR, they bring analytical depth to explanatory journalism across policy, tech, and culture. Based in New Delhi. Contact: LinkedIn | X @inanaghaswords
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May 11, 2026 12:45 IST
PM Modi latest statement: As dollars flow out, the Indian rupee weakens, making gold even more expensive. This creates a vicious cycle where the Indian consumer pays more rupees for gold simply because previous gold purchases weakened the rupee.
Tue, May 12, 2026
From Western Disturbance to El Niño: The climate terms you’re hearing this summer, explainedSubscriber Only
May 07, 2026 20:19 IST
A range of climate phenomena, from Western Disturbances to El Niño, affect how cold or hot the weather is. Here is a guide to their meaning, and how they impact your surroundings.
Tue, May 12, 2026
What to know about the Hantavirus outbreak aboard Canary Islands-bound ship
May 06, 2026 15:48 IST
According to the World Health Organization, seven cases of hantavirus, including three confirmed and five suspected, have been identified among the people aboard the MV Hondius, which departed from Argentina on April 1. We explain
Thu, May 07, 2026
PM Modi condemns Fujairah attack that injured 3 Indians: Why the UAE is a target again
May 05, 2026 18:19 IST
The attacks came hours after the US announced Project Freedom this week in a bid to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and force Iran to lift its blockade. Here is what to know.
Wed, May 06, 2026
Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran have ‘terminated’. Does War Powers Act still apply?
May 02, 2026 15:48 IST
Analysts have argued that the continued presence of US military in the region keeps the provision in play despite the ceasefire. Moreover, US forces had fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on April 19, a fact Trump notably omitted in his letters.
Mon, May 04, 2026
Why the US-Iran ceasefire is on thin ice: 5 things to know
April 29, 2026 15:02 IST
The sticking point in the latest proposal was very likely Iran’s nuclear programme and potential to develop nuclear weapons, a point Trump has repeatedly rallied against. We explain.
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Why a $400,000 windfall has raised concerns of insider trading on prediction marketsSubscriber Only
April 27, 2026 19:43 IST
A US Army soldier was arrested last week for using classified information to bet on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Polymarket. Here is how insider trading and prediction markets work.
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Trump shooting attempt: Recalling the time another US President was targeted in same hotel 45 years agoSubscriber Only
April 26, 2026 16:19 IST
On March 30, 1981, while returning to his motorcade after a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel, then President Ronald Reagan was shot. Who was the attacker and what was his motive?
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
Hard power, hollow pluralism: A reading of Palantir’s ‘technofascist’ manifestoSubscriber Only
April 23, 2026 18:13 IST
Palantir has become a darling of the Trump administration, with the US President praising the company for its 'great war fighting capabilities and equipment' in a social media post earlier this month.
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
How the Iran war pitted the most American Pope against the most ‘Christian’ PresidentSubscriber Only
April 19, 2026 06:57 IST
The confrontation unfolding this week highlights a classic conundrum: the showdown between the quest for absolute political power and the Vatican’s moral authority, in which the Trump administration seeks legitimacy. We explain
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
What’s next for Péter Magyar now that he will be Hungary’s Prime MinisterSubscriber Only
April 13, 2026 18:25 IST
Hungary under Orbán is widely recognised as having descended into a kleptocracy cloaked in Christian-nationalist rhetoric. In contrast, the reformist Tisza party has promised sweeping domestic reforms. We explain
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Hungary election 2026: What Viktor Orbán’s defeat means for TrumpSubscriber Only
April 12, 2026 06:44 IST
Over the past 16 years, Orbán has transformed Hungary’s political landscape. Today the country occupies a unique space in the global right, featuring Orbán’s self-proclaimed 'illiberal state' built on 'national foundations.'
Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Iran’s untraced mines in Strait of Hormuz: Why naval mines are difficult to detectSubscriber Only
April 11, 2026 19:20 IST
Iran may not be able to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as it cannot locate the mines it laid along the waterway, a New York Times report has said. Indeed, while laying naval mines is easy, detecting and clearing them is a long, painstaking process. Here's why
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Puducherry Election 2026: Its status as a Union Territory, how this varies from Delhi, J&KSubscriber Only
April 09, 2026 12:03 IST
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Despite its UT status, Puducherry has a legislative assembly and a chief minister. This is a distinction it shares with only two other UTs in India. We explain how this came to be, and what it means for governance
Mon, May 04, 2026
Expert Explains | ‘Opportunity for India to develop youth connectivity with Nepal’Subscriber Only
April 06, 2026 12:55 IST
Ranjit Rae, former Ambassador to Nepal, speaks to The Indian Express about the new Nepal government, led by the charismatic Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah, the recent political arrests, and how India can best leverage the generational change in Nepali politics
Tue, Apr 07, 2026
War in West Asia: Why it has drawn comparisons with the 1973 oil price crisisSubscriber Only
April 02, 2026 07:11 IST
The 1973 crisis removed about 4.5 million barrels per day from global supply. In contrast, the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked around 20 million bpd. Here is what to know
Sat, Apr 04, 2026
Palm Sunday mass at Jerusalem: Why Israel’s blockade of Latin patriarch provoked outrageSubscriber Only
March 30, 2026 18:27 IST
Israeli police said that all holy sites in Jerusalem, regardless of the faith, had been closed to worshippers in fear of Iranian strikes amidst its ongoing war with the US and Israel.
Tue, Mar 31, 2026
‘Cuba is next’: Amidst West Asia conflict, Trump turns his gaze to the CaribbeanSubscriber Only
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Ahead of a possible attack on Cuba, the Trump administration has made it clear that its efforts seek to disengage the Cuban government, not private individuals.
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Natanz attack: How nuclear sites could pose radiation risks if damagedSubscriber Only
March 21, 2026 19:21 IST
The attack on Saturday marks the second attack by the US and Israel on the site since commencing its war against Tehran in February, and its third overall — Natanz was one of the three sites targeted during the 12 Day War last June
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US assets are under Iran attack, but here’s why NATO doesn’t have to answer Trump’s callSubscriber Only
March 17, 2026 07:11 IST
The latest remarks on the alliance have prompted a recall of Trump’s rhetoric at the start of the year, when he took to the stage at Davos to say that the US 'never got anything out of NATO.'
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill: Key Changes to 2019 Act ExplainedSubscriber Only
March 16, 2026 14:00 IST
The government has presented the amendment as a bid to 'protect only those who face severe social exclusion due to biological reasons for no fault... no choice of their own.' This understanding reverts to a pre-2014 understanding of transgender identity
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
How Iran’s use of naval mines in Strait of Hormuz points to its asymmetric warfare against US-IsraelSubscriber Only
March 13, 2026 13:26 IST
Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s attacks on some of these ships since February 28 have proven a major deterrent for all commercial activity here. Here is what to know.
Fri, Mar 13, 2026
Why desalination plants have become the latest focal point in West Asia warSubscriber Only
March 09, 2026 18:27 IST
With concerns about an oil crisis and the cascading disruptions to supply chains globally, the latest strikes have introduced a new avenue of conflict in the escalating war. Here is what to know
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
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Ranjit Rae, former Ambassador to Nepal, speaks to The Indian Express about what the results of the Nepal parliamentary election signify, the way forward for the new Nepal government, and what India can expect in its relations with Nepal
Mon, Mar 09, 2026
Explained: Rastriya Swatantra Party, set to form next Nepal govt, and the ‘Balen effect’Subscriber Only
March 07, 2026 15:03 IST
The Nepal election results show the Rastriya Swatantra Party leading in several seats. Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah is set to become the country's Prime Minister. What's behind the party's strong performance?
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