Despite recovery, why Indian stocks are trailing global indices ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 09:46AM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 09:46AM
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Despite recovery, why Indian stocks are trailing global indices
The AI investment boom that carried several countriesโ stock markets on a historic ride before the West Asia war has returned. And Indian markets have, again, been left standing at the gate.
Explained: How extreme rainfall events in India have been steadily increasing over the past decade or so ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 02:26PM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 02:26PM
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Monsoon likely to be below-average this year, but flood threat stands: Hereโs why
Since 2013, India has seen at least one major rainfall-related disaster every year. Several studies have linked this increasing trend to climate change. Other weather events, like drought or heatwaves, have shown a similar trend.
Shooting at White House-Trump event: How is the US President protected? ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 03:37PM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 03:37PM
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Shooting at White House-Trump event: How is the US President protected?
Founded in 1865, the Secret Service is the agency primarily tasked with protecting the president. Its role came under scrutiny in 2024, during a campaign rally shooting that targeted Donald Trump.
Trump shooting attempt: Recalling the time another US President was targeted in same hotel 45 years ago ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 04:19PM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 04:19PM
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Trump shooting attempt: Recalling the time another US President was targeted in same hotel 45 years ago
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?
People born after 2009 to be banned from buying cigarettes: The UKโs new Bill, explained ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 07:48PM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 07:48PM
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People born after 2009 to be banned from buying cigarettes: The UKโs new Bill, explained
New Zealand had introduced a similar โgenerationalโ law, but later scrapped it. What is driving the government to target cigarette smoking, and why have some criticised it?
Chernobyl disaster: 40 years on, why nuclear accident remains the most expensive ever ๐
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๐April 26, 2026 at 07:55PM
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๐April 26, 2026 at 07:55PM
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Chernobyl disaster: 40 years on, why nuclear accident remains the most expensive ever
On April 26, 1986, Chernobyl entered global infamy with what would be remembered as the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation.
How Iran war is testing the limits of โfossilisationโ of Indian farms ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 06:06AM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 06:06AM
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How Iran war is testing the limits of โfossilisationโ of Indian farms
The Green Revolutionโs success was underpinned by fossil fuels-based inputs โ from fertilisers and diesel to crop protection chemicals. That model faces a reality check today.
Sun Pharma to acquire Organon for $11.75 bn: How this will expand US footprint, why the timing is significant ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 10:20AM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 10:20AM
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Sun Pharma to acquire Organon for $11.75 bn: How this will expand US footprint, why the timing is significant
The deal comes at a time when the Donald Trump administration is progressively disincentivising foreign pharma manufacturers, especially makers of non-generics and those shopping in drugs from other manufacturing hubs
The price isnโt right: Why often-quoted benchmark oil prices can be deceptive during supply crises ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 11:30AM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 11:30AM
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The price isnโt right: Why often-quoted benchmark oil prices can be deceptive during supply crises
Since the West Asia war began, the highest Brent crude has traded at about $119 per barrel. But in reality, refiners in various parts of the world have been likely paying a lot more for the oil they need to keep their refineries operational in the immediateโฆ
St Francis Xavier row: Why protests broke out against YouTuber Gautam Khattar in Goa ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 06:54PM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 06:54PM
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St Francis Xavier row: Why protests broke out against YouTuber Gautam Khattar in Goa
St Francis Xavier, also referred to as โGoencho Saibโ (Lord of Goa), is revered as the patron saint of Goa. The โincorruptibleโ mortal remains of the Spanish Jesuit missionary have been housed at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa since 1624.
Expert Explains: Evolution of India-GCC strategic ties, from energy to defence opportunities ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:00PM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:00PM
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Expert Explains: Evolution of India-GCC strategic ties, from energy to defence opportunities
Indiaโs energy lifeline, diaspora safety, and defence strategy face test amid escalating Middle East conflict. How do these affect Gulf-India relations and what should the next steps be?
Expert Explains: Why Indonesiaโs new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:14PM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:14PM
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Expert Explains: Why Indonesiaโs new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India
India imports around USD 8.5 billion of palm oil, and more than half of this comes from Indonesia, which now wants to use more of it to make fuel. Here's how India will be impacted.
Why a $400,000 windfall has raised concerns of insider trading on prediction markets ๐
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:43PM
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๐April 27, 2026 at 07:43PM
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Why a $400,000 windfall has raised concerns of insider trading on prediction markets
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.
In breaking 2-hour marathon barrier, how Sabastian Sawe sped up halfway instead of slowing down ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:06AM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:06AM
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In breaking 2-hour marathon barrier, how Sabastian Sawe sped up halfway instead of slowing down
The Kenyan held his pace deep into the race and got faster, as he became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon on Sunday, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30.
Expert Explains | How Ambedkar laid the foundations of Indiaโs modern labour legislation ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 07:07AM
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Expert Explains | How Ambedkar laid the foundations of Indiaโs modern labour legislation
As the Labour Member in the Viceroy's Executive Council (1942-46), B R Ambedkar introduced a slew of pathbreaking legislation for labour welfare. This experience was eventually reflected in the making of the Constitution.
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Amid record demand surge, why Indiaโs power grid faces night peak stress due to outages as spot electricity prices spike ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 09:35AM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 09:35AM
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Why is Indiaโs power grid facing its greatest strain at night?
The primary reason for the shortfall during non-solar hours was a spike in forced and partial outages. While planned outages were expected to be limited to around 3 GW, forced and partial outages surged to nearly 26 GW
DRDOโs Vikram VT 21 advanced armoured platform, features and pitch as futuristic infantry combat vehicle ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 10:45AM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 10:45AM
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How DRDOโs new infantry combat vehicles mark an upgrade over Indiaโs ageing fleet
The Indian Army's requirement for a Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle stems from the need to replace the ageing BMP-2 fleet โ which has been in service since the 1980s โ and keep pace with modern, network-centric warfare
OpenAI may be developing smartphones to rival iPhones. Can this fix AIโs monetisation problem? ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 01:04PM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 01:04PM
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Makers of ChatGPT may be developing smartphones to rival iPhones. Can this fix AIโs monetisation problem?
The new phone from the makers of ChatGPT will likely replace traditional apps with AI agents that complete tasks autonomously. It comes amid a renewed debate in Silicon Valley about AI companies being overvalued.
Gazette notification for South Coast Railway soon: How the newest rail zone came into being ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:31PM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:31PM
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Gazette notification for South Coast Railway soon: How the newest rail zone came into being
The foundation of the zone lies in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014, which led to the formation of Telangana. Since then, there has been a continuous demand for a separate railway zone in the state
India-Bangladesh border fencing row: What Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court have said ๐
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:35PM
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๐April 28, 2026 at 06:35PM
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India-Bangladesh border fencing row: What Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court have said
West Bengal shares about 2,216.7 km of border with Bangladesh. The issue of illegal immigration has been a politically sensitive one and has seen the state government come under scrutiny recently.