Why Sikkim High Court allowed naming of accused in FIR reporting, dismissed privacy breach ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 11:25AM
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Why Sikkim High Court allowed naming of accused in FIR reporting, dismissed privacy breach
The ruling sits at an intersection of two constitutional guarantees, the freedom of the press under Article 19(1)(a) and the right of fair trial under Article 21, and raises a question: at what point does reporting a crime become trying the accused?
Explained: Bank nationalisation of 1969 as the defining economic decision in Independent India ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 12:44PM
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Explained: Bank nationalisation of 1969 as the defining economic decision in Independent India
Bank nationalisation undoubtedly remains the most important economic decision taken by any Indian government. Not even the 1991 reforms are comparable in their consequences โ political, social and, of course, economic.
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US Russian crude waiver expires: What it could mean for Indiaโs oil imports from Russia ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 01:45PM
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US Russian crude waiver expires: What it could mean for Indiaโs oil imports from Russia
While these short-term waivers, particularly the one pertaining to Russian barrels already loaded on tankers, helped bring more oil to the market, their impact on international oil prices is not so clear as prices have remained elevated since early March
Explained: Issues of press freedom, โright to be forgottenโ in challenge to Sandesara gag order ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 02:21PM
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Explained: Issues of press freedom, โright to be forgottenโ in challenge to Sandesara gag order
Sterling Group promoter Manoj Sandesara sought a gag order against media reports about the groupโs bank fraud case, but the order has been challenged.
From TVs to cash transfers: Experts explain how Tamil Naduโs welfare model is evolving ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 03:47PM
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From TVs to cash transfers: Experts explain how Tamil Naduโs welfare model is evolving
The promises of consumer goods in Tamil Nadu's poll manifestos often make news. But how different is Tamil Nadu from other states, and what is really changing in its welfare approach?
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Why Karnataka HC ordered implementation of stateโs menstrual leave policy ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 06:24PM
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Why Karnataka HC ordered implementation of stateโs menstrual leave policy
The petitioner approached the court highlighting the physical toll of manual labour during menstruation, in an environment lacking adequate hygiene and dignity, and demanded the implementation of the stateโs menstrual leave policy
High debt and inequality, but also high levels of English education: Telangana caste survey takeaways ๐
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๐April 16, 2026 at 07:56PM
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High debt and inequality, but also high levels of English education: Telangana caste survey takeaways
Here is what the survey broadly reveals about Telangana's population, from inequality level among castes to employment levels to number of women-led households.
Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 04:24AM
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Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges
The Section 301 investigation assumes significance for India as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week said that Trumpโs tariffs could be restored by July to the level they were at before the Supreme Court struck them down.
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: What it means for Netanyahu, Hezbollah, and Beirut ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 04:56AM
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: What it means for Netanyahu, Hezbollah, and Beirut
What are the terms of the truce and how do they fit into the larger goals of Lebanon and Israel? Why is Netanyahu being criticised domestically? We explain.
Explained: Below normal monsoon, but no cause for alarm ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Explained: Below normal monsoon, but no cause for alarm
India has been slowly becoming more resilient to annual up and downs. Improvements in IMDโs own forecasts have helped as well
How Indian economy slid to 6th-largest in the world, with Japan, UK overtaking ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 11:33AM
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How Indian economy slid to 6th-largest in the world, with Japan, UK overtaking
India 6th largest economy: When the IMF calculates its rankings in US dollar terms, it uses two data points: a countryโs GDP in the local currency and the exchange rate with dollar. On both these counts, India has suffered significant setbacks in the lastโฆ
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What does the Supreme Courtโs latest order mean for Bengalโs deleted voters ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 12:07PM
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What does the Supreme Courtโs latest order mean for Bengalโs deleted voters
While the SC order may seem like a win for the 27.10 lakh people deleted in the adjudication phase of the SIR in Bengal, hereโs what itโs likely to entail.
Womenโs representation in Parliament and Vidhan Sabhas, explained in 4 charts ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 01:23PM
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Womenโs representation in Parliament and state assemblies, explained in 4 charts
Women Reservation Bill: An analysis of past numbers shows that in terms of representation, the share of women in Indiaโs elected legislatures has rarely breached the 15% mark.
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Goa property lease case: Why former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi is under Vigilance Bureau scanner ๐
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๐April 17, 2026 at 04:01PM
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Goa property lease case: Why former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi is under Vigilance Bureau scanner
The probe has not yet begun as it is pending government approval. If sanctioned, it could lead to an FIR against Channi and others involved. We explain.
As Bill on womenโs reservation in Houses is defeated, remembering the women who opposed it in Constituent Assembly ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 06:06AM
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As Bill on womenโs reservation in Houses is defeated, remembering the women who opposed it in Constituent Assembly
In the Constituent Assembly debates, the protests against the reservation of seats for women were spearheaded by Hansa Mehta and Renuka Ray. The only one in favour was a man โ R K Chaudhari.
How weather and govt policy slowed Punjabโs wheat procurement this season ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 07:00AM
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How weather and govt policy slowed Punjabโs wheat procurement this season
Punjab is one of Indiaโs largest wheat-producing states, but unseasonal rains and delays have slowed procurement this time.
US makes a U-turn, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil till May 16; India stands to benefit ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 11:10AM
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US makes a U-turn, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil till May 16; India stands to benefit
Without the waiver, Indian refiners wouldnโt have been able to take deliveries of Russian crude on sanctioned tankers or deal with Russian oil suppliers sanctioned by Washington
Pune fighter jet incident: What we know about the undercarriage failure, why this IAF base is critical ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 12:46PM
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Pune fighter jet incident: What we know about the undercarriage failure, why this IAF base is critical
The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station. Because of this arrangement, civilian air traffic is often subject to restrictions, especially during military exercises, VIP movements or operationalโฆ
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Why UK PM Starmer is facing fresh calls to quit over Mandelson, linked to Epstein Files ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 01:27PM
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Why UK PM Starmer is facing fresh calls to quit over Mandelson, linked to Epstein Files
The leaders of the main opposition political parties have called for Starmer to resign, accusing him of misleading the public and parliament โ by suggesting โthat Mandelson, appointed as the UK's Ambassador to the US, had passed vetting
Explained: Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan. Here is what to know ๐
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๐April 18, 2026 at 04:58PM
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Explained: Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan. Here is what to know
In the first phase, it was taken up in two Union territories, Puducherry and Lakshadweep. Odisha has become the first state in the country to implement the MSP in the second phase. We explain
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