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CJI Considers Watching Videos Of Police Atrocities On Protesting Students Waste Of Time

CJI Considers Watching Videos Of Police Atrocities On Protesting Students Waste Of Time

The reported remarks of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on videos allegedly showing police action against student protesters have reignited debate...

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Ken-Betwa Protest Put Out But It Has Not Been Heard

Ken-Betwa Protest Put Out But It Has Not Been Heard

The Ken-Betwa protest may have ended, but concerns over displacement, rehabilitation and the rights of tribal communities remain unresolved....

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P V Sindhu comes back on the right track

P V Sindhu comes back on the right track

With her coaching situation stable after many years, and a Top 10 list in women’s singles at its weakest in decades, except for the near-unbeatable...

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It’s not just about a retest, it’s about the India story

It’s not just about a retest, it’s about the India story

Even though the government has received generous mandates since 2014, its commitment to education has been far less visible than the energy and...

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A tightrope PM Burnham must walk

A tightrope PM Burnham must walk

Burnham enters office with a measure of goodwill, as seen in Labour’s polling bounce; he will have to make full use of it.

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China’s poet of precarity

China’s poet of precarity

Wang is part of a growing tribe of blue-collar workers in China who have turned to writing to make sense of their hardscrabble lives.

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It’s not just about a retest, it’s about the India story

It’s not just about a retest, it’s about the India story

Even though the government has received generous mandates since 2014, its commitment to education has been far less visible than the energy and...

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Indian Express

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A tightrope PM Burnham must walk

A tightrope PM Burnham must walk

Burnham enters office with a measure of goodwill, as seen in Labour’s polling bounce; he will have to make full use of it.

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Indian Express

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China’s poet of precarity

China’s poet of precarity

Wang is part of a growing tribe of blue-collar workers in China who have turned to writing to make sense of their hardscrabble lives.

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Indian Express

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India Develops A New Vaccine To Fight Dengue

India Develops A New Vaccine To Fight Dengue

Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India’s QDENGA has received market authorisation from the Drug Controller General for people aged 4 to 60 years, marking...

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Supreme Court Rules That Swearing Is Vulgar But Not Obscene

Supreme Court Rules That Swearing Is Vulgar But Not Obscene

The Supreme Court ruled that using abusive or vulgar language does not automatically amount to obscenity under criminal law. A bench headed by Justice...

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P V Sindhu comes back on the right track

P V Sindhu comes back on the right track

With her coaching situation stable after many years, and a Top 10 list in women’s singles at its weakest in decades, except for the near-unbeatable...

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Indian Express

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An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

This has become central to the policymaker’s arsenal in today’s world of rising climate and geopolitical risks.

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Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

A government that has, through its serial electoral successes, underlined its connect with the people can ill afford to stand in their way when they...

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Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

On Sunday night, teacher and student stood in opposite dugouts, separated by a scoreline. Arteta's Arsenal finished above Guardiola's Manchester City...

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Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s AI

Up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s AI

While many wildlife photographers use technology to tweak certain parts of a photograph in order to get the “perfect” image, AI tools, with their...

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Sindhu Wins Maiden Japan Open Title, Shows That Class Is Permanent

Sindhu Wins Maiden Japan Open Title, Shows That Class Is Permanent

PV Sindhu's maiden Japan Open title represents more than another trophy, signalling a return to top form after injuries and inconsistent results. The...

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When It Ccomes To Indian Youth, The Government's Words And Actions Don't Match

When It Ccomes To Indian Youth, The Government's Words And Actions Don't Match

Government celebration of the young team behind the Vikram-1 mission contrasts with its response to students protesting over examination...

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Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

A government that has, through its serial electoral successes, underlined its connect with the people can ill afford to stand in their way when they...

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Indian Express

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Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

On Sunday night, teacher and student stood in opposite dugouts, separated by a scoreline. Arteta's Arsenal finished above Guardiola's Manchester City...

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Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

Can’t have sabka vishwas with tear gas and lathi

A government that has, through its serial electoral successes, underlined its connect with the people can ill afford to stand in their way when they...

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Indian Express

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Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

Why did Spain win the World Cup? It had a winning idea

On Sunday night, teacher and student stood in opposite dugouts, separated by a scoreline. Arteta's Arsenal finished above Guardiola's Manchester City...

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Indian Express

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain Prevails Over Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain Prevails Over Argentina

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the FIFA World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Spain dominated the final and...

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Aagaman: The Arrival Of A New, Confident And Competitive India

Aagaman: The Arrival Of A New, Confident And Competitive India

Vikram-1's successful launch marks a defining moment for India's private space industry. The mission showcases indigenous innovation, strengthens...

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An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

This has become central to the policymaker’s arsenal in today’s world of rising climate and geopolitical risks.

monday 4

Indian Express

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An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

An uncertain world needs food, fuel, forex buffers

This has become central to the policymaker’s arsenal in today’s world of rising climate and geopolitical risks.

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Indian Express

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The Government Must Make Life-Saving Medicines Affordable For The Common Man

The Government Must Make Life-Saving Medicines Affordable For The Common Man

The Supreme Court has taken up the issue of access to affordable life-saving medicines in India after concerns over costly treatments. The matter...

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Adieu Sir Garfield Sobers, You Will Always Live In The Hearts Of Cricket Fans As A Legend

Adieu Sir Garfield Sobers, You Will Always Live In The Hearts Of Cricket Fans As A Legend

Legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers died in Barbados at 89, drawing tributes from cricket figures including Sunil Gavaskar. Known as...

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What my mid-life identity shift looked like

What my mid-life identity shift looked like

While my career had given me a deep sense of purpose and direction, it, over the years, had become my dominant identity. So much so that I struggled...

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What my mid-life identity shift looked like

What my mid-life identity shift looked like

While my career had given me a deep sense of purpose and direction, it, over the years, had become my dominant identity. So much so that I struggled...

19.07.2026 20

Indian Express

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A power verdict with consequences beyond Railways

A power verdict with consequences beyond Railways

The Railways will have to compensate the discoms for the surcharges, incurring a steep bill which will include backdated dues from different states....

18.07.2026 20

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Climate Change Is Making People Sleepless On A Hot Day’s Night

Climate Change Is Making People Sleepless On A Hot Day’s Night

Rising night-time temperatures linked to climate change are reducing sleep across India, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and mental...

17.07.2026 20

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Flame And Food: Swiggy Set To Deliver LPG Cylinders Along With Other Things

Flame And Food: Swiggy Set To Deliver LPG Cylinders Along With Other Things

Swiggy Instamart has partnered with HPCL to launch a pilot service delivering 5 kg and 10 kg LPG cylinders within minutes in Bengaluru. The initiative...

17.07.2026 10

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Welcome back, Taslima Nasrin

Welcome back, Taslima Nasrin

The invitation to the Bangladeshi writer to return to Kolkata is a reminder that a democracy shows confidence in itself not by insulating citizens...

16.07.2026 10

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Your OTP isn't a One-Time-Password any more. And that carries a security cost

Your OTP isn't a One-Time-Password any more. And that carries a security cost

An OTP limits the damage caused by insider threats, opportunistic data breaches, and leaked credentials. The fixed PIN on ride-sharing apps shifts...

16.07.2026 10

Indian Express

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The ICC Does The Balancing Act Despite The Complexities

The ICC Does The Balancing Act Despite The Complexities

The ICC has introduced new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup to make tournaments more competitive and support cricket's...

16.07.2026 20

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Cybersecurity Breach At The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

Cybersecurity Breach At The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

A reported leak of nearly 19,000 files linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has raised concerns over cybersecurity at India's critical...

16.07.2026 20

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India's Forced-Labour Ban Is Only On Paper

India's Forced-Labour Ban Is Only On Paper

India's notification banning imports of goods made with forced labour should be backed by stronger domestic enforcement and reforms, the opinion piece...

15.07.2026 20

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A Lesson On Indian Culture And Indianness For Americans

A Lesson On Indian Culture And Indianness For Americans

The proposed India Heritage Centre Museum in Washington, D.C., could help improve understanding of Indian culture, history and civilisation among...

15.07.2026 20

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Victory Beyond The Scoreboard: Indian Women’s Cricket Team Scripts History At Lord’s

Victory Beyond The Scoreboard: Indian Women’s Cricket Team Scripts History At Lord’s

India's historic women's Test victory at Lord's marks a defining moment for Indian cricket and the growth of women's sport. The triumph showcased the...

14.07.2026 20

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The Supreme Court Move: Justice Beyond Clerical Errors

The Supreme Court Move: Justice Beyond Clerical Errors

The Supreme Court has reinforced that efforts to identify illegal immigrants must be matched by procedural fairness. By setting aside 27 Gauhati High...

14.07.2026 20

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S Janaki: The Nightingale Of The South Who Created Magic Out Of Music

S Janaki: The Nightingale Of The South Who Created Magic Out Of Music

A tribute remembers legendary playback singer S. Janaki, whose versatile voice captivated generations across Indian languages. Celebrated for...

13.07.2026 10

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Wimbledon Championship 2026 Heralds The Arrival Of A New Order

Wimbledon Championship 2026 Heralds The Arrival Of A New Order

An opinion article argues that Wimbledon 2026 marked a generational shift in tennis as Jannik Sinner retained the men's title and Linda Nosková won...

13.07.2026 10

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On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions

The significance of the PM’s Pacific tour will depend less on the intent behind the agreements than on the actions on the domestic front that...

13.07.2026 20

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GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory

India cannot afford to give up on manufacturing — whether textiles, leather, agro-processing, gems and jewellery — that alone can absorb the mass...

13.07.2026 20

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Mahadev Betting App May Just Be The Tip Of The Iceberg

Mahadev App is among the largest illegal betting syndicates ever unearthed in India, allegedly operated from abroad by Chandrakar and his associate...

10.07.2026 20

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Dombivli Assault: Dangers In The Line Of Doctor Duty

That Shiv Sena leaders did not summarily sack him but defended his hospitalisation says a lot about the immunity that the powerful believe they enjoy....

10.07.2026 20

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A global crackdown and a chance for India

For years, the Indian establishment had to contend with allegations that it was involved in the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh...

10.07.2026 20

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In Thane, seen again, the rowdy Shiv Sainik. Sena does well to act against him

Ramesh Mhatre’s conduct is reprehensible not only because it's an assault on medical professionals but also an abuse of his official position.

10.07.2026 10

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Is Bishnoi Really Running An Empire From Behind Prison Walls In India?

The latest US indictments in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case do not accuse the Indian government but instead allege Lawrence Bishnoi ran a transnational...

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