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  Why 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft need immediate flight-control fixes

  November 29, 2025 12:57 IST

  Fixes 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 IST

  Prashant 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 IST

  On 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 IST

  Delhi'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 IST

  Vande 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 IST

  The 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 IST

  Delhi’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 IST

  Vance, 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 IST

  al-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 IST

  Nigeria 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 IST

  The 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 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.