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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.

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  Nepal Gen Z protest: What led to huge agitation in Kathmandu and what are their demands? Explained

  September 08, 2025 14:55 IST

  Nepal: The massive protests erupted after Nepal on Thursday banned social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube among others for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline.

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  Applying for a US visa? Here's exactly what has changed and how to prepare | EXPLAINED

  September 02, 2025 19:27 IST

  US visa rules: The Trump administration has proposed new regulations to limit visa durations for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and media professionals.

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  US scraps Dropbox visa renewals: How will it impact Indian students and IT workers? Explained

  September 02, 2025 14:37 IST

  The scrapping of the Dropbox visa facility from September 2 will create fresh hurdles for Indian students, IT workers and frequent travellers. With personal interviews mandatory again, longer wait times and disrupted schedules are likely to push applicants to prepare months in advance.

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  Identity crisis or political agenda: How Indians became flashpoint in Australia's immigration uproar

  September 01, 2025 18:05 IST

  The ‘March for Australia’ website says that the outrage was over anti-Australia narrative and cultural risks that had been prevailing across the streets in the country. The protesters gave a unified call to end mass immigration.

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  SCO Summit: Xi, Putin and Modi to meet – how does the RIC troika redraw the global order?

  August 31, 2025 10:08 IST

  The RIC troika was first conceptualised by former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov in the 1990s, a time when Russia was trying to find its place on the global stage following the collapse of the USSR. In the early 2000s, it was institutionalised.

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  How Trump tariffs united New Delhi and Beijing which years of foreign policy could not do| EXPLAINED

  August 29, 2025 15:14 IST

  US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Indian goods have pushed New Delhi and Beijing closer, achieving in weeks what years of diplomacy could not. Both countries, usually wary rivals, have found common ground in opposing Washington’s trade pressures.

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  SCO Summit: How does this meet hold more significance than ever for Indo-China relations?

  August 29, 2025 13:32 IST

  PM Modi will visit China's Tianjin for the 25th meeting of the Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Council, the SCO, on August 31 and September 1 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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  Is PM Modi's visit to China the start of a new chapter after 7 years of border tensions? Explained

  August 28, 2025 23:45 IST

  Prime Minister Modi's visit to China marks an important moment after years of border tensions. His visit also comes at a time when India is facing increasing trade pressure from the United States.

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  Trump tariffs on India kick in: Which sectors will be hit and which are exempt? | EXPLAINED

  August 27, 2025 12:56 IST

  Most Indian goods entering the US market will now attract a 50 per cent duty, with a few exceptions. The initial 25 per cent tariff came into effect on August 7, and this latest hike, announced earlier in the month, adds another 25 per cent.

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  All about INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri: India's indigenous stealth frigates commissioned to Navy

  August 26, 2025 15:05 IST

  INS Udaygiri, INS Himgiri launch: In a landmark moment, the Navy commissioned two indigenously-built stealth frigates to its fleet today at the Visakhapatnam Naval Base, namely the INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri. Read on to know all about these warships.

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  Why UN declaring a famine in Gaza is crucial | Explained

  August 24, 2025 11:11 IST

  Gaza crisis: By June next year, 1.32 lakh children under the age of five will suffer from acute malnutrition, which is double the estimates of the IPC from May this year. This includes more than 41,000 severe cases of children at heightened risk of death, as per the UN report.

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  Why Trump picked Sergio Gor as next India ambassador, with less knowledge about Indian policies

  August 23, 2025 15:00 IST

  Trump's move to pick Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India has surprised many, as he has 'little experience' about New Delhi. However, top US officials have hailed Gor's appointment.

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  National Space Day: Why do India's key space missions lift off from Sriharikota, Balasore? Explained

  August 22, 2025 23:52 IST

  With Sriharikota as the launchpad of civilian space dreams and Balasore as the hub of strategic missile testing, these sites define India's dual strength in exploration and defence. Together, they showcase India's rising stature as a global space power.

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  Parliament Monsoon Session: 15 bills passed by both Houses of Parliament, check the complete list

  August 26, 2025 13:41 IST

  During the session, 14 bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, while the Rajya Sabha passed 15. In total, 15 bills were approved by both houses of Parliament. Additionally, one bill was withdrawn in the Lok Sabha.

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  Who is Peter Navarro? Trump's close aide and author of 'Death by China' now trains his guns on India

  August 26, 2025 13:38 IST

  Peter Navarro is an American economist who has been working as the senior counsellor for trade and manufacturing to US President Donald Trump. During Trump's first term as US President from 2016 to 2020, Navarro served as the director White House National Trade Council.

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  Why is Lipulekh Pass important and why is it a bone of contention between India and Nepal? Explained

  August 21, 2025 13:37 IST

  Along with Lipulekh, Nepal has claimed that Kalapani and Limpiyadhura are part of its territory. In 2020, it also released a political map showing these three territories as its part, a move that was widely criticised by India.

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  What guarantees has Zelenskyy sought from US to seal peace deal with Russia | EXPLAINED

  September 03, 2025 13:02 IST

  The Ukrainian President said a part of the security guarantees is a package of US weapons, "which primarily includes aircraft, air defence systems," among others.

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  What steps did India and China take to normalise relations after the 2020 Galwan clash?

  August 18, 2025 14:37 IST

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18-19 and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

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  Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Why did Russia sell the territory to US in 1867? Explained

  August 15, 2025 23:19 IST

  As Trump and Putin gear up for their Alaska summit, the stage is set for what could be a fresh chapter in US-Russia relations. The high-profile meeting is scheduled to take place at Elmendorf Air Force Base.

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  AIIMS facing a brain drain? Why over 400 doctors resigned in 2 years across 20 branches | EXPLAINED

  August 13, 2025 14:39 IST

  Between 2022 and 2024, 429 doctors resigned from 20 AIIMS facilities across India, with Delhi AIIMS recording the highest number at 52. Many cited significantly higher private sector pay and better facilities as reasons for leaving.