Why US strikes in ‘self-defence’ against Iran threaten progress on talks to end the war 🔍
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📆May 26, 2026 at 05:43PM
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Why US strikes in ‘self-defence’ against Iran threaten progress on talks to end the war
US strikes on Iran and Iran’s claim of downing a US MQ-9 drone have intensified tensions despite ongoing ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz negotiations. We explain
Why row over marketing spend raises questions on HDFC Bank’s governance and code of ethics 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 05:28AM
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📆May 27, 2026 at 05:28AM
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Why row over marketing spend raises questions on HDFC Bank’s governance and code of ethics
The fact that the bank’s top brass were aware of the Rs 45-crore payment, which, according to its Vigilance probe, violates RBI rules and bank’s own norms, raises questions about HDFC Bank’s corporate governance and its adherence to its code of ethics.
ED raids linked to former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: What is the CMRL-Exalogic case? 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 12:11PM
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ED raids linked to former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: What is the CMRL-Exalogic case?
The case has become politically sensitive because it directly involves the family of Pinarayi Vijayan, who served as chief minister during much of the period under investigation. We explain
Byju Raveendran sentenced to jail: How the high-flying edtech became a cautionary tale 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 02:02PM
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Byju Raveendran sentenced to jail: How the high-flying edtech became a cautionary tale
Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt over alleged non-compliance with asset disclosure orders linked to ongoing investor and creditor disputes.
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Spring maize is worsening Punjab’s groundwater crisis. Why do farmers still grow it? 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 02:53PM
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📆May 27, 2026 at 02:53PM
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Spring maize is worsening Punjab’s groundwater crisis. Why do farmers still grow it?
While Punjab has aggressively promoted kharif maize as a sustainable alternative to paddy, rising cultivation of spring/summer maize is concerning because of its heavy dependence on irrigation during peak summer months. Here’s what to know.
VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as the new job scheme replaces MGNREGS from July 1? 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 05:01PM
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VB-G RAM G rules: What changes as the new job scheme replaces MGNREGS from July 1?
VB-G RAM G rules introduce 125 days of guaranteed work, revised fund-sharing, DBT wage payments and a new allocation formula for states.
How Gurindervir Singh ran the ‘perfect race’ to set 100m national record of 10.09s 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 07:07PM
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How Gurindervir Singh ran the ‘perfect race’ to set 100m national record of 10.09s
The sprinter’s coach spoke to The Indian Express about how the timing was executed by breaking down the race into phases, with hours spent on the track perfecting every second and millisecond.
Two Indians die descending Everest: Why retrieving a body from that height is so difficult 🔍
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📆May 27, 2026 at 07:41PM
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Two Indians die descending Everest: Why retrieving a body from that height is so difficult
Bodies have lain on the Himalayas for years, serving as a landmark and warning for climbers every year. Why can’t they be brought down? We explain.
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SIR ruling: Supreme Court tells Election Commission to report deleted names, sets stage for citizenship test 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 04:30AM
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📆May 28, 2026 at 04:30AM
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SIR ruling: Supreme Court tells Election Commission to report deleted names, sets stage for citizenship test
The SC said that the EC, in the course of preparing or revising electoral rolls, is “undoubtedly empowered to examine questions bearing upon citizenship.” However, the Court circumscribed this power, terming it “necessarily prima facie and contextual.”
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Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar standoff: How Bollywood treat exits and obligations 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 06:06AM
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Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar standoff: How Bollywood treat exits and obligations
What is the basis of the directive against Ranveer Singh? And in an industry where personal relationships often dictate work, how are such disputes over exits resolved?
Can’t afford a home? UN report points to factors behind housing crisis 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 11:13AM
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📆May 28, 2026 at 11:13AM
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Can’t afford a home? UN report points to factors behind housing crisis
Global housing crisis is deepening as soaring property prices, weak affordable housing supply and financialisation push homeownership out of reach.
Why SC’s verdict on retrospective GST levy on online gaming could be a death blow to the sector 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 12:42PM
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Why SC’s verdict on retrospective GST levy on online gaming could be a death blow to the sector
Online gaming GST verdict: Supreme Court upheld retrospective 28% GST levy, dealing a major blow to gaming firms facing massive tax liabilities.
From June 1, solar projects must use only locally made cells: Why this raises concerns 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 02:34PM
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From June 1, solar projects must use only locally made cells: Why this raises concerns
The government’s domestic sourcing mandate is aimed at reducing dependence on imports. But it may also squeeze smaller manufacturers and increase the risk of market consolidation. Here’s how
Siddaramaiah steps down: Karnataka’s recent history of CM changes, and their effect on elections 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 05:55PM
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Siddaramaiah steps down: Karnataka’s recent history of CM changes, and their effect on elections
Why has Congress decided to change the Karnataka CM now? How has this move played out for the BJP in the past?
Iran war & the monsoon: Why Salaya port is critical to Gujarat’s dhow trade 🔍
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📆May 28, 2026 at 07:12PM
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Iran war & the monsoon: Why Salaya port is critical to Gujarat’s dhow trade
A regulatory tweak to get past restrictions imposed by the new immigration law has potentially saved hundreds of mechanised sailing vessels (MSVs) from massive damage in the coming rough-sea season. Here’s what was at stake, why Salaya in the Gulf of Kutch…
Europe’s record heat will end soon. But for the world, the worst may be yet to come 🔍
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📆May 29, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Europe’s record heat will end soon. But for the world, why the worst may be yet to come
El Niño, the unusual warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, could be among the strongest ever this year. It could reduce India's monsoon rainfall and increase temperatures.
What are the Abraham Accords, and why is Trump linking them with a potential deal with Iran? 🔍
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📆May 29, 2026 at 09:09AM
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📆May 29, 2026 at 09:09AM
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What are the Abraham Accords, and why is Trump linking them with a potential Iran deal?
Abraham Accords explained: Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and others to join the Abraham Accords amid the Iran conflict. Why is Trump linking the two?
Why Quad has never picked up momentum, and takeaways from New Delhi meet 🔍
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📆May 29, 2026 at 10:07AM
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Why Quad has never picked up momentum, and takeaways from New Delhi meet
The Indo-Pacific contest has entered a crucial phase. The Quad needs to move beyond inner contradictions if it has to realise its full potential.
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With another AC blast in Delhi amid soaring temperatures, here’s what to know about preventing fires 🔍
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📆May 29, 2026 at 11:35AM
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📆May 29, 2026 at 11:35AM
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With another AC blast in Delhi amid soaring temperatures, here’s what to know about preventing fires
Higher average temperatures year-on-year and rising nationwide AC sales have added to the likelihood of AC fire incidents. Some simple practices, however, can help ensure safety.
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