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Explained DeskSep 22, 2025
Blast kills 20 in Tirah Valley: Pakistan’s Taliban problem Subscriber Only
Imran Khan's PTI has claimed that the blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region that killed 20 was an air strike. Authorities have denied this. Here's what is happening.
Atri MitraSep 22, 2025
Since 2014, the BJP-led Centre and the TMC’s West Bengal government have clashed repeatedly. Banglar Bari, a scheme that will see the state government fund the construction of pucca houses for eligible beneficiaries, is yet
Aanchal MagazineSep 22, 2025
As GST 2.0 kicks in, what changes for consumers and industry? Subscriber Only
GST Bachat Utsav, New GST Rates 2025: The rate rationalisation is meant to leave more disposable income in the hands of people, which is seen spurring household consumption and which in turn could incentivise investments
Raakhi JaggaSep 22, 2025
Maharaja Agrasen is believed to have been a legendary king who ruled over Agroha, an ancient city likely in the present-day Hisar district of Haryana. He is regarded as the founder of the Aggarwal community.
Hitesh VyasSep 22, 2025
Adani Power hits 20% upper circuit post stock split: What it means, how shareholders benefit Subscriber Only
Adani Power stock news, Adani Power upper circuit: Adani Power Ltd shares surged on Monday as the company’s stock resumed trading following a 1:5 stock split. Here's what this means, and the implications for shareholders.
Explained DeskSep 22, 2025
The Bagram air base was established during the Soviet presence in Afghanistan in the late 20th century. What is its relevance to Trump and the US now? We explain, in 3 points.
Himanshu HarshSep 22, 2025
The Congress protest was against the Bihar government's decision to lease 1,050 acres of land in Bhagalpur to the Adani Group at a token rate of Rs 1 per year, for setting up a thermal
Hitesh VyasSep 22, 2025
The current regulations permit foreign investors to trade in natural gas, crude oil and index futures and index options. Why are rules likely to change, and what could be the impact?
PM Modi says ‘GST savings festival’ begins: with lower prices, how household budgets are set for boost Subscriber Only
GST Savings Festival, New GST Rates 2025: In an address to the nation on Sunday evening, PM Modi said that from the middle class to the youth, many sections of Indians will benefit from ‘next
Bashaarat MasoodSep 21, 2025
Pakistan army drawing closer to Jaish-e-Mohammad? What its leader said, implications for India Subscriber Only
In a speech that went viral, Masood Ilyas Kashmiri also spoke about Pakistani soldiers attending the funeral of those killed in the Indian missile strikes on Jaish-e-Mohammad’s headquarters. Here's what all this means for India
Dheeraj MishraSep 21, 2025
Why the railways’ tunnel breakthrough matters for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project Subscriber Only
India’s first bullet train project will have 12 stations, a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes and an operational speed of 320 kilometres per hour. Here is what to know.
Lalmani VermaSep 21, 2025
Kurmis were included among the communities classified as STs in the 1931 Census and were excluded from the ST list in 1950
Harikishan SharmaSep 21, 2025
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Sukalp SharmaSep 21, 2025
No way out of Moscow: Why Indian oil companies’ $1.4 billion worth of dividends are stuck in Russia Subscriber Only
The Indian government and the companies have been attempting to find a resolution, but success has so far eluded them.
Amaal SheikhSep 21, 2025
Why multiple states will file a review against SC ruling on Teaching Eligibility Test Subscriber Only
This intervention comes against the backdrop of years of demands from teachers’ bodies to either exempt in-service teachers from the test, or recognise long service as a substitute qualification, under the constitutional framework of Article
Why SC order on Anand Marriage Act won’t end old debate Subscriber Only
The apex court has directed states and UTs that are yet to frame rules for the registration of Sikh Marriages under the 1909 Act to do so within four months. But this does little to
Ravi Dutta MishraSep 21, 2025
The visa move, just like the additional 25 per cent tariffs over Russian oil imports and the withdrawal of sanctions waiver granted to Chabahar port in Iran, largely impacts India.
Vidheesha KuntamallaSep 20, 2025
H-1B $100,000 entry fee explained: Who pays, who’s exempt, and what’s still unclear? Subscriber Only
$100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders: The Indian Express speaks to US immigration lawyers on how the fine print of the White House move may play out.
Jatin AnandSep 20, 2025
Sikh delegation gives recommendations on ‘Jore Sahib’ to Modi: What are these holy relics? Subscriber Only
Speaking on their spiritual importance after receiving a report recommending measures for their safekeeping and display, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that holy relics such as the Jore Sahib are 'as much a
Data from the US government show that Indians account for more than 70% of all H-1B petitions approved each year since 2015.
Akhil PJSep 20, 2025
From Aithihyamala to Lokah: Recasting Kerala’s Folklore Subscriber Only
By weaving Neeli, Kathanar, Chathan, and the Odiyan into a shared canvas, Lokah doesn’t close their tales. It reopens them, showing how folklore can be both an archive and a battlefield.
Vineet BhallaSep 20, 2025
Does the cover of Arundhati Roy’s latest book violate any law? Subscriber Only
The COTPA prohibits the advertisement of tobacco products, and regulates their sale. Does the cover of Arundhati Roy’s latest book, in which she is smoking a beedi, violate this law?
Soumyarendra BarikSep 20, 2025
The executive order signed by Trump, said that the H-1B visa “has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor”. The order will come into effect from September 21.
Anusree K CSep 20, 2025
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Bashir Ali AbbasSep 20, 2025
Why India shouldn’t be worried by Saudi-Pak deal Subscriber Only
A joint statement after the signing of Saudi-Pak Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement states that ‘aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both’. Yet, the deal should not worry India
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