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Ganga, river, pollution

Pollution strangles Ganga, India’s sacred lifelineSubscriber Only

September 30, 2025 10:33 IST

The Ganga basin faces severe challenges, including river pollution, annual flooding, groundwater depletion, and contamination. But decades of policy interventions and financial investments have had limited outcomes. What could be the possible way forward?

UPSC Key: Stampedes, National Security Act, and Food security

UPSC Key: Stampedes, National Security Act, and Food securitySubscriber Only

September 29, 2025 18:18 IST

How is understanding what leads to stampedes relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like food security, the National Security Act, and the history of Ladakh have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for September 29, 2025.

history quiz on upsc, durga puja and more for prelims exam

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise static quiz: History and Culture MCQs on Durga Puja, UPSC, Chero Archers and more (Week 125)Subscriber Only

September 29, 2025 17:48 IST

UPSC CSE Prelims History MCQs: Are you preparing for UPSC CSE Prelims? Try the daily UPSC Essentials quiz on History and Culture, featuring questions with detailed explanations and references.

Knowledge Nugget: Generations of Telecom Technology — A must-know for UPSC exam

Knowledge Nugget: Generations of Telecom Technology — A must-know for UPSC examSubscriber Only

September 29, 2025 13:36 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G stack. What are the different generations of telecom technology, and what changed with each ‘G’? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to learn about the Bharat 6G Project.

Sheetal Devi , upsc, world para archery championship 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 22 to September 28, 2025Subscriber Only

October 1, 2025 19:00 IST

New Ramsar sites, Visakhapatnam Declaration, Agni-Prime missile, Jamdani Saree, World Para Athletic Championships 2025, and more — Here is your weekly current affairs 2025 tidbits for your prelims and mains preparation that you shouldn't miss. You can also test your knowledge by solving the MCQs.

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Zubeen Garg

opinion How Zubeen Garg became a symbol of unity in a divided Assam

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

opinion The dangers of playing Q&A with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s AI avatar

migrant boats/racism

opinion Behind UK anti-immigration sentiment, skyrocketing numbers and hollow assurances

Ambedkar

opinion More Indians are studying abroad every year. But not everyone has access to that dream

Donald Trump, China

opinion Neutralising the China factor is behind the US’s desire to reclaim Bagram

explained

Vagator beach in North Goa, 2010. (Express Archive)

explained As tourist season begins, Goa battles challenges and social media ‘perception’

PoK protests

explained Several dead in PoK unrest: The protesters’ demands, how Pakistan govt responded

Sir Creek Border Dispute Explained: After Pakistan was defeated in the 1965 war, the Rann of Kutchh (and Sir Creek) border dispute went to a UN Tribunal.

explained Rajnath Singh’s warning to Pakistan over Sir Creek, and how a British Raj mess plagues two nations

The Maoist insurgency peaked in the 2000s, which saw unprecedented violence between the insurgents and security forces. This is a photo of a training camp on the banks of Amanat river in the Patan block of Palamu district, under the leadership of Zonal Commander Giriji, in 2007. (File)

explained A red sunset? Why Maoist movement is on the decline

China, With direct flights, passengers will have more options, which is bound to lead to more competition among airlines.

explained What resumption of India-China direct flights could mean for airlines, flyers

political pulse

Ladakh talks Centre

political pulse Leh protests: Centre reaches out, releases some detainees, but time running out for Oct 6 Ladakh talks

C R Patil Gujarat BJP

political pulse BJP set to pick new Gujarat chief, C R Patil’s ‘killer instinct’ tenure ends

Pawan Singh Upendra Kushwaha

political pulse Bihar elections: Why Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh is back in leading role for BJP

Sabrimala temple missing gold

political pulse Curious case of Sabarimala’s ‘missing gold’: Kerala CPM in fresh trouble as HC orders probeSubscriber Only

Last week’s protests by young people in Leh that suddenly turned violent, leaving four people dead, are likely to have a ripple effect beyond Ladakh.

political pulse Lessons from Ladakh: Why Govt must talk, talk, and talk some moreSubscriber Only

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Sports India vs West Indies: Dhruv Jurel's maiden hundred provides happy headache as hosts assert complete dominance

Dhruv Jurel celebrates his maiden Test century on Day 2 of India's first Test against the West Indies (AP Photo)

Sports India vs West Indies, 1st Test, Day 2: Dhruv Jurel dedicates maiden Test hundred to Indian army, admits he is ‘very fascinated in those things’

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Opinion In Ladakh, balance security with sensitivity

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Explained Several dead in PoK unrest: The protesters' demands, how Pakistan govt responded

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Lifestyle 'A very low body fat percentage': Vivek Dahiya sports chiselled physique 'without any gym, bars, or equipment'

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Technology Android’s new Developer Verification program may change how you install apps

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