China This Week | Poll shows favourable view of China over US, new GDP data, and Rubio-Wang meeting ๐
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๐July 26, 2026 at 06:37PM
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๐July 26, 2026 at 06:37PM
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China This Week | Poll shows favourable view of China over US, new GDP data, and Rubio-Wang meeting
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This weekโs edition focuses on a survey of over 30 countries that reveals changing attitudes towards China and the US, and what new GDP data says about Chinaโs economy.
Four prompts that can tell you what chatbots really know about you ๐
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๐July 26, 2026 at 06:48PM
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๐July 26, 2026 at 06:48PM
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Four prompts that can tell you what chatbots really know about you
To understand what the chatbots have figured out about you, try these prompts.
Can quantum computing make AI better at designing cancer vaccines? A scientist explains ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:30AM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:30AM
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Can quantum computing make AI better at designing cancer vaccines? A scientist explains
A proof-of-concept study combined AI with a photonic quantum computer to design immune peptides. Corresponding author Timothy Patrick Jenkins told The Indian Express how the technology could advance personalised cancer vaccines.
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With Christopher Nolanโs Odyssey taming camera noise, IMAX bets bigger on India ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 07:20AM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 07:20AM
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With Christopher Nolanโs Odyssey taming camera noise, IMAX bets bigger on India
The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film in the large-scale format.
Watched Nolanโs The Odyssey? Hereโs how Odysseusโs adventures play out in the Greek epic ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 11:55AM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 11:55AM
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Watched Nolanโs The Odyssey? Hereโs how Odysseusโs adventures play out in the Greek epic
If, after the movie, you are left with questions about what exactly was going on in the many episodes Nolan races over, here is a brief guide.
JPSC controversy: Why recruitment exams in Jharkhand have faced scrutiny ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 03:52PM
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JPSC controversy: Why recruitment exams in Jharkhand have faced scrutiny
The controversy surrounding the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission examination has revived an old question that has followed the Commission almost since Jharkhand was carved out in 2000. We explain.
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Did OpenAIโs AI agents go โrogueโ? Why the answer is more complicated than it seems ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 04:44PM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 04:44PM
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Did OpenAIโs AI agents go โrogueโ? Why the answer is more complicated than it seems
The recent hack by OpenAI AI agents has revived a long-standing science fiction fear: could intelligent machines go 'rogue' by pursuing their goals so relentlessly that human rules and ethics become obstacles?
NEET paper leak controversy: What a 2024 report said about reforming Indiaโs entrance exams ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:04PM
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:04PM
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Before Team Nilekani, ex-ISRO chief-led panel tried to fix exams
Constituted after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy, the K Radhakrishnan Committee submitted a report containing 101 recommendations. It aimed to transform the NTA into โa nimble, zero-error, adaptive and integrative processโ.
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Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means ๐
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๐July 27, 2026 at 06:35PM
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Tax dept puts out guidance note on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD framework: What this means
With the note, India aligns with the OECD framework to facilitate automatic exchange of information between countries from next year; experts say transactional data to be monitored closely
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Amid shake-ups in UK politics, why immigration-critical leader Nigel Farage is again in focus ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 06:30AM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 06:30AM
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Amid shake-ups in UK politics, why immigration-critical leader Nigel Farage is again in focus
Nigel Farage founded the Reform UK party, built on Euroscepticism and anti-immigration. His party's rapid rise has increased his prospects as a future Prime Minister, in no small part due to the political instability over the last decade.
Why raising Russian oil imports is Indiaโs obvious choice as the conflict spreads to the Red Sea โ but comes with risks ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 01:35PM
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Why raising Russian oil imports is Indiaโs obvious choice as the conflict spreads to the Red Sea โ but comes with risks
India faces fresh oil supply risks as Houthi attacks threaten Saudi shipments via Bab al-Mandab. Russian crude and alternative sources could cushion the impact.
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Parliament debates examination Bill: How it compares with statesโ anti-cheating laws ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:23PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:23PM
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Parliament debates examination Bill: How it compares with statesโ anti-cheating laws
With Parliament slated to discuss the Bill on Tuesday, hereโs a look at how individual states have legislated similar laws to curb use of cheating, malpractice, and unfair means in competitive examinations.
Seven years on, how Assamโs NRC process remains incomplete ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:50PM
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๐July 28, 2026 at 02:50PM
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Seven years on, how Assamโs NRC process remains incomplete
A plea in the Supreme Court says that publishing the NRC list was only half the process. Two things were legally supposed to follow โ identity cards for those included, and an appeal process begun for those excluded.
Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 04:48PM
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Expert Explains | What the entry of the Houthis means for the US-Iran conflict
The question is no longer whether the US and Israel can further degrade Iranโs military capabilities. The more consequential one is whether they can prevent the conflict from spilling into a global maritime crisis.
Bihar cop suspended over AK-47: When can police use such weapons, what are the rules for protests ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 05:35PM
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Bihar cop suspended over AK-47: When can police use such weapons, what are the rules for protests
While rules are uniform across the country, states can take a call on use of sophisticated weapons under extraordinary circumstances.
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The rupee is no longer overvalued: Why this may help India ๐
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๐July 28, 2026 at 07:46PM
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The rupee is no longer overvalued: Why this may help India
The rupeeโs sharp depreciation over the last one-and-a-half years has made it a currency that is more undervalued than even the yuan. Whether this helps boost Indian exports and makes domestic manufacturing more competitive against imports remains to be seen.
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Expert Explains | From Saudi to Kuwait, how US-Iran war is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 08:17AM
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Expert Explains | From Saudi to Kuwait, how US-Iran war is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies
Kuwait has ratified a 2023 defence pact with Pakistan, while Qatar has committed to deepening its security cooperation with Pakistan. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, will have to navigate renewed Houthi attacks while protecting its nuclear ambitions and economicโฆ
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Why Misir Besraโs arrest could mark the end of the Maoist insurgency ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 03:46PM
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Why Misir Besraโs arrest could mark the end of the Maoist insurgency
For nearly four decades, Besra remained one of the CPI (Maoist)โs most influential leaders. With his arrest, the organisation has effectively lost the last active member of the leadership that built it into a nationwide insurgent force.
Whatโs the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it? ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 03:55PM
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Whatโs the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it?
Karnatakaโs proposal to construct the Mekedatu balancing reservoir has long been a thorny issue between the two states, which have often clashed over their share of waters of the Cauvery river.
Why Indiaโs tea giants face rising competition from cheaper alternatives ๐
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๐July 29, 2026 at 04:11PM
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Why Indiaโs tea giants face rising competition from cheaper alternatives
The overall tea market has been in a deflationary phase over the past four to five quarters, driven by a combination of factors, including adverse weather and a rise in cheaper imports.