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  Noida International Airport in Jewar: How will it transform air connectivity in NCR and beyond

  October 29, 2025 11:35 IST

  Seen as one of India’s most ambitious aviation projects, the airport is expected to transform connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR) and western Uttar Pradesh while easing the growing pressure on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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  Karpoori Thakur: A look at the socialist icon's legacy and significance in Bihar politics

  October 24, 2025 9:51 IST

  Karpoori Thakur holds a significant place in Bihar politics as a socialist leader who championed social justice, especially for marginalised communities, through initiatives such as the "Karpoori Thakur Formula" for reservations.

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  Explained: How does UN funding work and which countries contribute the most?

  October 24, 2025 7:59 IST

  According to the information available at the official website of the UN, the organisation is funded directly or indirectly by governments. The United States remains its largest contributor, providing 26.95 per cent of its total fundings in 2024-25.

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  From 70% to 5%: A look at India’s notable journey in poverty reduction from Independence to present

  October 17, 2025 15:17 IST

  In the decades following independence, India began implementing social and economic reforms aimed at poverty alleviation. Land reforms, the Green Revolution, and investments in infrastructure helped improve agricultural productivity and rural incomes.

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  Who is Noor Wali Mehsud? The TTP chief behind the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

  October 17, 2025 7:19 IST

  Regional analysts say Noor Wali Mehsud is a 'theorist' and also a 'battlefield commander'. He aims to overthrow the Pakistani government and accuses it of betraying the traditions of the tribals of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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  Trump wants India to stop oil trade with Russia, but overlooks Europe's purchases worth billions

  October 16, 2025 14:41 IST

  While Donald Trump advocates for India to halt its purchases of Russian oil and gas, citing the Ukraine war, he conveniently misses out European nations' massive continued trade with Moscow, much greater than New Delhi's purchases. Here's a deep dive into what data reveals.

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  Trump says India will soon halt buying Russian oil. What does the data say?

  October 16, 2025 10:36 IST

  India, along with China, remains the top buyer of oil from Russia. The entire West, particularly US, has been critical of India's purchase and blamed New Delhi for fueling the Ukraine conflict. However, India has remained firm on its move and consistently defended the decision to buy Russian oil.

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  Israel-Hamas conflict: Hostages and prisoners are freed, but lingering issues that may threaten Gaza

  October 14, 2025 9:16 IST

  Gaza ceasefire advanced to a crucial step on Monday, but complex issues remain unresolved, including whether Hamas will disarm, who will govern Gaza, and the broader question of Palestinian statehood.

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  Trump may provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. What is it and why Russia is worried about it

  October 13, 2025 7:21 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: With President Donald Trump hinting he may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, the Kremlin expressed its concerns on Sunday, but also issued a warning to the US.

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  Afghanistan-Pakistan skirmish: The Durand Line dispute and why it's a bone of contention | Explained

  October 12, 2025 16:16 IST

  Afghanistan-Pakistan skirmish: The Durand Line, spanning roughly 2,640 kilometres (1,640 miles), was established in 1893 by British diplomat Sir Henry Mortimer Durand in collaboration with Afghanistan’s ruler, Amir Abdur Rahman Khan.

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  Tehrik-i-Taliban: The bone of contention between Pakistan and Afghanistan | Explained

  October 12, 2025 12:56 IST

  The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not something new. Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of harbouring the TTP or the Pakistani Taliban on its soil, a group that shares the ideology of Afghan Taliban.

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  From Tejas Mk2 to AMCA: Four upcoming aircraft that will transform the Indian Air Force by 20

  October 08, 2025 13:43 IST

  India is set to revolutionise its air power by 2035 with four cutting-edge indigenous aircraft, the stealthy fifth-generation AMCA, the upgraded Tejas Mk-2, the carrier-capable TEDBF, and the advanced Netra Mk-2 AEW&C.

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  The crumbling facade of ‘Azad Kashmir’: Economic desparation turns into rebellion against Pak govt

  October 02, 2025 23:07 IST

  Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) that began over high electricity bills and food prices have escalated into a mass uprising against Islamabad and the Pakistani Army. Protesters are now directly questioning the idea of “Azad Kashmir,” arguing it is neither free nor autonomous.

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  US government shutdown: What does it mean and who will it impact? All you need to know

  October 01, 2025 11:53 IST

  A shutdown of the US federal government means that all non-essential functions of government are frozen. And this will affect everything from social security to air travel to national park access.

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  Gaza peace plan’s credibility crisis: Why the ceasefire deal is questionable and may shatter

  September 30, 2025 19:17 IST

  At the core of the Gaza ceasefire plan lie demands and frameworks widely viewed as one-sided, unrealistic, and echoing past initiatives that collapsed without delivering lasting peace.

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  All about Anantshastra QRSAM: India's new air defence system, soon to be acquired

  September 27, 2025 17:32 IST

  As part of the Rs 30,000 crore plan, three regiments of Anantshastra will be stationed along India’s sensitive western and northern frontiers, ensuring that mechanised formations operating against Pakistan and China are safeguarded from enemy aerial strikes.

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  MiG-21 farewell: What is Form 700 and why it is important for an aircraft | Explained

  September 26, 2025 23:13 IST

  MiG-21 farewell: During the decommissioning ceremony of the MiG-21, the Form 700 was handed over to the defence minister by Air Chief Marshal Singh, marking the retirement of the aircraft.

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  Understanding Owaisi's 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' and its importance in Bihar elections | Explained

  September 27, 2025 16:18 IST

  Bihar assembly elections 2025: The Seemanchal region, which was once considered to be a stronghold of the RJD, consists of four districts - Kishanganj, Araria, Purnia and Katihar. All of these four districts have significant Muslim population, a reason why Owaisi is focusing on this region.

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  Bihar polls 2025: Decoding why BJP selected Dharmendra Pradhan as its election in-charge

  September 25, 2025 18:28 IST

  Dharmendra Pradhan, who was also the BJP's in-charge for the 2024 Haryana elections, has been involved in Bihar politics for a while. Notably, he was also the BJP's co-incharge for the 2010 Bihar assembly elections, when the saffron party and the JD-U registered an emphatic victory.

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  Geo or profit politics? Reason behind Trump's softening stand towards Pakistan | Explained

  September 25, 2025 17:14 IST

  Former US President Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump in 2020, had completely ignored Islamabad and never even held a telephonic conversation with any of the Pakistani Prime Minister during his tenure. However, under Trump, the Washington-Islamabad relationship has seen a dramatic shift.

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  The European dilemma: Why Germany and Italy are drifting apart while allies are backing Palestine

  September 23, 2025 20:55 IST

  Italy has echoed Germany’s approach, supporting Palestinian self-determination in principle but rejecting recognition without political reciprocity.

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  Operation Gibraltar: How Pakistan's failed plan triggered the 1965 India-Pakistan war | Explained

  September 23, 2025 9:20 IST

  Operation Gibraltar was Pakistan's failed attempt to capture Kashmir through infiltration, which triggered the 1965 India-Pakistan War. The episode still resonates today as India faces fresh challenges from cross-border terrorism, highlighted by the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

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  UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state: What does it mean, will it change status quo?

  September 22, 2025 14:46 IST

  Benjamin Netanyahu said the establishment of a Palestinian state will not happen after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel.

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  US revokes sanctions waiver linked to Iran's Chahbahar port: What does it mean for India? Explained

  September 19, 2025 13:18 IST

  The US has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar port, effective September 29, ending India's exemption granted since 2018. India had committed to investing USD 100 million towards the development of Chabahar Port in 2013.

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  What was the world's first Hindi newspaper and who started it?

  September 14, 2025 7:07 IST

  The story of Udant Martand - world's first Hindi newspaper, launched in 1826, is not just about a short-lived publication but about the birth of Hindi journalism itself. Started by Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla in Calcutta, the paper gave Hindi speakers a printed voice for the first time.

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  Why has France been gripped with violent protests – political instability or public anger?

  September 10, 2025 17:41 IST

  The protests, coming just a day after Lecornu's appointment, have sharpened the political challenge facing Macron. Opposition parties accused him of disregarding voter frustration by installing another loyalist.

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  Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns

  September 09, 2025 17:48 IST

  Widespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.

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  What is the role of the Vice President in India's parliamentary system? Explained

  September 08, 2025 19:14 IST

  Voting for the crucial election will begin at 10 am and conclude at 5 pm, with all members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha comprising the electoral college. Counting of votes will begin at 6 pm the same day.