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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.

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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.