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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 Additionally, one bill was withdrawn in the Lok Sabha.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.

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  World Organ Donation Day 2025: What organs can a person donate and what is the process? Check here

  August 13, 2025 11:23 IST

  World Organ Donation Day 2025: World Organ Donation Day is observed on August 13 to commemorate the first successful organ transplant. In 1931, Ronald Lee Herrick became the first person to donate his organ when he donated one of his kidneys to his twin brother Richard.

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  Why IAF 'killing' an ELINT, AEW&C aircraft during Operation Sindoor matters

  August 10, 2025 8:06 IST

  Operation Sindoor: Destroying an ELINT aircraft or an AEW&C can diminish the enemy's ability to conduct surveillance, coordinate operations and react to attacks. Thus, the Indian Air Force destroying an ELINT aircraft or an AEW&C of Pakistan matters.

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  How Trump's tariff tirade may be fueling Russia-India-China troika revival | Explained

  August 08, 2025 11:12 IST

  Both Russia and China have pushed for the revival of RIC. And last month, India also showed its willingness to revive the RIC, saying any discussion about its revival would be taken in a "mutually convenient manner".

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  From 'Tariff King' to high import duties: How is Trump hellbent on burning trade ties with India?

  August 07, 2025 14:27 IST

  US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50 per cent.

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  Hiroshima Day 2025: What was the codename of US military operation that dropped atomic bombs?

  August 06, 2025 15:58 IST

  Operation Centerboard was the codename for the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by the United States on August 9, 1945, during World War II. It was the second and last time nuclear weapons were used in warfare.

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  Hiroshima wasn’t the first target for bombing: These Japanese cities were on the original nuke list

  August 06, 2025 14:53 IST

  While Hiroshima was selected as a target for the nuclear bombing by the US, a few other key Japanese cities were the initial targets, which included Kyoto as well.

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  Double standards? Why Trump targets India on Russian oil purchases but ignores China, NATO

  August 06, 2025 14:31 IST

  India has strongly hit back at the US and the European Union (EU) for criticising India's purchase of Russian oil. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it was the West which had "encouraged" others to buy Russian oil to "stabilise global energy markets".

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  Will EC launch Bihar-like voter list revision in Bengal amid BJP's claim of 1 cr 'illegal' voters?

  August 05, 2025 7:02 IST

  TMC MP Mahua Moitra had moved the Supreme Court against the voter list revision in Bihar. In her plea, Moitra also sought directions for the Election Commission to restrain similar exercises in the other states.

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  India fast-tracks Sawalkote Hydropower Project in J-K after Indus treaty pause: How will it benefit?

  August 01, 2025 13:26 IST

  The Sawalkote Hydropower Project is a 2,185 megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant proposed on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory and one of the biggest in North India.

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  What led the Election Commission to conduct SIR in Bihar, and why is it relevant?

  August 01, 2025 11:43 IST

  The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in Bihar aims to update electoral rolls for accuracy and integrity ahead of the 2025 elections, balancing voter inclusion with stricter verification.

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  Bihar electoral roll revision: How to easily verify your name in new voter list 2025? Explained

  July 31, 2025 14:57 IST

  Bihar electoral roll revision: As per SIR guidelines, between August 1 and September 1, voters or political parties are allowed to submit requests to add eligible voters who might have been excluded or to raise objections against ineligible names in the voter list.

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  Operation Mahadev: How ballistic matching helped India trace Pahalgam attack terrorists | Explained

  July 30, 2025 12:51 IST

  Shah revealed that India used advanced ballistic matching techniques to identify the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror attack. He said that the identities of the attackers were established through forensic and ballistic testing.

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  Earthquake hits Russia: Why is Kamchatka called 'Ring Of Fire', why is this region prone to quakes?

  July 30, 2025 12:21 IST

  As per the updates by the NCS, the earthquake took place at a latitude of 52.56 north and a longitude of 160.10 east and was at a depth of 55 kilometres."EQ of M: 7.8, On: 30/07/2025 04:54:56 IST, Lat: 52.56 N, Long: 160.10 E, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Off East Coast of Kamchatka," the NCS stated.

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  Bihar SIR row: Why voter list revision issue can't be taken up by Parliament for discussion

  August 01, 2025 8:47 IST

  The top court, while hearing the case on Tuesday, said the EC was an autonomous body but if there is mass exclusion in the final list, it will step in. The EC had said that 35 lakh voters were identified as missing from the rolls, adding that over 7.24 crore eligible voters took part in SIR.

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  Op Mahadev: How Chinese device exposed Pahalgam attack mastermind's hideout in J-K | Explained

  July 29, 2025 14:02 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the Lashkar-e-Taiba top commander Suleman, involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, was among the three terrorists killed by security forces during the recent Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  What led to the stampede at Barabanki temple in UP and how it happened? Explained

  July 28, 2025 11:41 IST

  Barabanki stampede: Prashant (22) from the Mubarakpura village under the Lonikatra police station area and another 30-year-old devotee succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the Trivediganj Community Health Centre (CHC), officials said.

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  40 rockets fired in 20 seconds: All about RM-70 weapon system which Cambodia used to attack Thailand

  July 25, 2025 17:18 IST

  On July 24, Cambodia launched a rocket attack on Thailand using the RM-70 multiple-launch rocket system, escalating a long-standing border dispute near the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples. The conflict, rooted in a 1907 French border demarcation, has now turned into open warfare.

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  UPI, trade pact: How PM Modi's Maldives visit signals a fresh start in bilateral ties | Explained

  July 25, 2025 13:10 IST

  This is PM Modi's third visit to the Maldives since taking office in 2014, and it comes at a time when both countries are seeking to explore a new chapter in their relationship. The visit is expected to open key avenues for cooperation, especially in the economic and digital sectors.

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  Forged IDs, fake seals: How Harshvardhan Jain turned a Ghaziabad bungalow into fake embassy

  July 24, 2025 14:26 IST

  Police said Harshvardhan Jain used props to appear credible, draw people into business arrangements, and offer fake diplomatic “posts” to those willing to pay.