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Shubhajit RoySep 30, 2025
Gaza peace plan: Trump the businessman’s big imprint; for India, reasons for relief, caution Subscriber Only
Trump Israel Palestine plan: What is the new Gaza peace plan? Why is Tony Blair being talked about again? With Trump welcoming Pakistan's role, what should New Delhi watch out for?
Dheeraj MishraSep 30, 2025
Given the historically peaceful relationship of India with Bhutan, the two railway projects are expected to strengthen ties and increase trade in the entire area amid the flexing by China in the region.
Sukalp SharmaSep 30, 2025
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Anil SasiSep 30, 2025
Trump Israel Palestine plan: For the first time, Trump's peace plan lays out in some detail the future of a post war Gaza, and lists out a ‘board of peace’ to oversee the implementation, headed
Himanshu HarshSep 30, 2025
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Anjali MararSep 29, 2025
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Arjun SenguptaSep 29, 2025
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Siddharth UpasaniSep 29, 2025
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Raakhi JaggaSep 29, 2025
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Soumyarendra BarikSep 29, 2025
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New York TimesSep 29, 2025
On Saturday, the United Nations Security Council reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, after the failure of a diplomatic marathon on the sidelines of the General Assembly this past week. What is
Harikishan SharmaSep 29, 2025
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Suanshu KhuranaSep 28, 2025
Generations of Dagars, as practising Muslims, have continued to pray to Saraswati and chant hymns from the Vedas. Here's a brief history of Dhrupad, and its remarkable practitioners.
Hitesh VyasSep 28, 2025
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Johnson T.A.Sep 28, 2025
Over the last decade, there have been multiple attempts in the US to regulate the use of the H-1B visas. Here's a brief history of the efforts, and the reasons why
Rishika SinghSep 28, 2025
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. Apart from high-level engagements with the US, a key emissions reduction announcement was made, coming at a time when Typhoon Ragasa hit parts of China.
Anil SasiSep 28, 2025
Karur crush death toll mounts: What leads to stampedes, why India sees so many of them Subscriber Only
Karur stampede deaths, Vijay rally crowd crush: Stampedes in India typically unfold at places of worship, sporting events, railways stations, and at large scale-gatherings such as the Maha Kumbh. There are a few reasons why
Arjun SenguptaSep 28, 2025
Actress Ruth Posner, 96, died at a suicide clinic in Switzerland last week because she felt that life with her “failing senses...and lack of energy was not living but existing”
Explained DeskSep 28, 2025
Why does Ladakh want to be part of the Sixth Schedule? Subscriber Only
The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions — Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) — that have some legislative, judicial, and administrative autonomy within a state
Explained DeskSep 27, 2025
In his speech, Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” of eliminating Hamas in Gaza and slammed other nations for recognising Palestinian statehood
Shaju PhilipSep 27, 2025
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Vineet BhallaSep 27, 2025
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Amitabh SinhaSep 27, 2025
China’s President Xi Jinping, making an appearance at the event through video-conferencing, finally unveiled his country’s plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and set a target of 7-10 per cent cuts by the year
Deeptiman TiwarySep 27, 2025
Invoked in the past against separatists, gangsters and radical preachers, the NSA empowers governments to act pre-emptively against individuals seen as a threat to public order or national security. Here is what to know.
Abhinaya HarigovindSep 27, 2025
Calls for reforms in how school students are assessed are long and wide, stemming from the need to do away with rote learning, and take the focus away from a single grade or final mark
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