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Amid widespread anti-Hindu violence, what Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh means for India
December 25, 2025 13:38 ISTEvents in Bangladesh are under close watch in New Delhi. During Sheikh Hasina’s tenure, Dhaka maintained strong ties with India, kept Pakistan at a distance and carefully balanced its relationship with China. Since her removal from office, things have been the opposite under Muhammad Yunus.
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Over 58 lakh names deleted in Bengal: What 2019, 2021, 2024 numbers say about political trajectory
December 16, 2025 16:54 ISTThe EC's move to delete more than 58.8 lakh voters is expected to cause a massive row in West Bengal, where Assembly elections are scheduled to be held next year. The ruling TMC, led by CM Mamata Banerjee, has repeatedly criticised the exercise and urged the top poll body to halt it immediately.
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Why BJP turned to Baijayant Panda for Assam polls: Decoding the key role of Naveen Patnaik's ex-aide
December 15, 2025 14:23 ISTA five-time MP from Odisha, 61-year-old Panda is currently serving as the party's national vice president and spokesperson. BJP's move to appoint him as Assam incharge comes following the party's success in the 2024 Delhi assembly elections, where Panda had played a key role.
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Kerala Local Body Election Results: Analysing BJP-led NDA's performance ahead of 2026 Assembly polls
December 14, 2025 13:57 ISTKerala Local Body Election Results 2025: In total, the NDA has won 1919 wards across Kerala, as per the Kerala SEC. In the 2020 local body elections, the alliance had won 1,597 wards.
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International Mountain Day: Who can climb mountains and what documents are required?
December 11, 2025 7:43 ISTOver 27 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered by mountains. According to the United Nations, mountains are home to 15 per cent of the world’s population. They also support one-quarter of the world’s land animals and plants.
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150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are at loggerheads over 'missing stanzas'?
December 08, 2025 7:20 ISTPM Modi on November 7 launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the 150th year of Vande Mataram. He said the aim of the initiative was to create awareness among youth and students about the significance of the national song.
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Right to Disconnect Bill explained: What is it and its chances of becoming law
December 07, 2025 7:35 ISTThe Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, proposing to give employees the legal right to ignore work-related calls and emails after office hours. The private member’s bill, introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule, seeks to set up an Employees’ Welfare Authority.
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IndiGo chaos: Know your rights as passenger to get refunds, compensation | EXPLAINED
December 05, 2025 14:21 ISTIndiGo passengers are entitled to a full refund if their flight is cancelled or if the departure time is brought forward by at least 1 hour.
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Why is Putin's visit to India significant? A look back at India-Russia bonhomie over the years
December 03, 2025 14:46 ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India, his first since the Ukraine war marks a crucial moment in the long, trust-based relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. Despite Western pressure, sanctions and global tensions, India and Russia continue to rely on each other in key areas
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Cybersecurity or snooping? What is the Sanchar Saathi controversy and why Opposition is alarmed
December 02, 2025 12:52 ISTThe Department of Telecommunications has instructed mobile phone manufacturers to ensure that the Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on all handsets made or imported in India within 90 days.
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The bioweapon time bomb: Why Jaishankar's warning matters | Explained
December 01, 2025 14:58 ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that bioterrorism by non-state actors is no longer distant, emphasizing the critical threat.
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Why 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft need immediate flight-control fixes
November 29, 2025 12:57 ISTFixes include software updates for newer planes and hardware replacements for older ones. The issue has led to flight delays and cancellations across several countries, including India, the US, and Europe.
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Two debuts, two destinies: How Arvind Kejriwal rose and Prashant Kishor stumbled in debut election?
November 14, 2025 13:20 ISTPrashant Kishore was frequently compared with Arvind Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party rewrote political equations during its debut in Delhi. Kishore, however, has often rejected this comparison, noting that Kejriwal emerged from a mass anti-corruption agitation.
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Why is the fall of the Berlin Wall a pivotal moment in world history?
November 09, 2025 10:52 ISTOn November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was opened, a pivotal event that symbolised the end of the Cold War and paved the way for German reunification.
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Delhi airport chaos: What is AMSS and why its failure led to more than 800 flights getting delayed
November 08, 2025 15:31 ISTDelhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport reeled under chaos for 48 hours after a technical snag at the Air Traffic Control led to over 800 flights getting delayed until Friday.
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'Vande Mataram' row: Why were some stanzas of national song dropped | Explained
November 07, 2025 17:59 ISTVande Mataram was penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskrit and Bengali. It appeared first in his 1882 novel Anandamath and comprises six verses.
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How Russia is projecting power against West with Putin's nuclear stare-off with Trump | EXPLAINED
November 06, 2025 17:19 ISTThe immediate trigger for renewed nuclear testing discussions in Russia came after United States President Donald Trump stated last month that the United States might restart nuclear weapons testing.
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What is GPS spoofing and how it disrupted flights at Delhi's IGI airport | Explained
November 06, 2025 10:56 ISTDelhi’s IGI Airport experienced a rare GPS spoofing incident that corrupted navigation signals for flights landing on Runway 10/28. Spoofed signals misled aircraft positioning systems, forcing pilots to switch to ground-based landing aids and causing several flight diversions.
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JD Vance's 'wife's faith' remarks ignite debate. Is US ready for a Hindu First Lady?
November 03, 2025 23:32 ISTVance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, was addressing a Turning Point USA event in Mississippi on October 29, where he said he hopes that his wife will embrace Christianity. Although, he had pointed that he does not have 'problem' with Usha's faith.
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Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit to White House. Why Syrian President's visit is crucial?
November 02, 2025 9:50 ISTal-Sharaa will become the first Syrian president who will visit the White House. According to an official, al-Sharaa may sign an agreement to join the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East.
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Trump gives 'guns-a-blazing' warning to Nigeria over 'killing of Christians'. What does data say?
November 02, 2025 8:14 ISTNigeria is an African nation where the population is evenly divided between Muslims and Christians. Generally, the Muslims live in the country's north, while the south is dominated by the Christians.
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Trishul: Indian Armed Forces flex their might in mega exercise and a post Operation Sindoor doctrine
October 30, 2025 15:04 ISTThe strategic location and timing of the Trishul tri-services military exercise make clear that it is not routine training, but a strategic demonstration of readiness and of India’s willingness to translate doctrine into joint action.
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Noida International Airport in Jewar: How will it transform air connectivity in NCR and beyond
October 29, 2025 11:35 ISTSeen 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 ISTKarpoori 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 ISTAccording 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 ISTIn 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 ISTRegional 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 ISTWhile 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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Gujarat Local Body Poll Results 2026 LIVE: BJP wins 4 municipal corporations, leads in 11 others
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