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India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again

India cannot allow itself to be reduced to a pawn in the renewed contest between China and the U.S.




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The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets

By being reduced to ‘bystander’ status in the ongoing and serious conflicts in the world, the United Nations is frittering away the dividends of its ‘enforceable peacekeeping’




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Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy

The anti-defection law has played a crucial role in political stability, but there are gaps which need to be addressed to make it more effective and impartial




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The under-representation of women in the judiciary

There is a need for women-centric perspectives which would pave the way for greater participation of women in the judiciary




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A picture of a growing economic divide in India

Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to the questioning of federalism




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Importing a toxic work culture into India

The practices, including working hours, in multinationals functioning in India must be regulated




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Jaffna shooting was breach of discipline: Police chief

‘Unclear if the situation warranted a shooting, as there was no robbery or organised attack’




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Draft of new counter-terror law triggers old fears in Sri Lanka

The draft of the new legislation will be submitted to an oversight committee on National Security.




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‘Islamic preacher, failed grocer were easy prey for ISI’

The ‘spies’ were paid meagre amounts to collect defence related information.




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Pakistan cracks down on Opposition ahead of protest




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Imran calls off planned ‘lockdown’




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Top Pakistan court orders probe against Nawaz Sharif




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Pakistan may ask two Indian diplomats to leave: report

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.




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Sri Lankan music legend Pandit Amaradeva passes away

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.




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Pakistan’s polity doesn’t have capacity to sustain normal ties with India: Menon

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris wants Rajapaksa to lead new party




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Panel formed to probe 'Dawn' report




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Pakistanis worry Trump may favour India

Many feel his anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties with India are signs that his administration could shift further toward New Delhi.




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We need a win-win situation for fishermen on both sides: Samaraweera




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Chinese ship opens new trade route via Gwadar port in Pakistan

The new route would give China access to the Persian Gulf region and West Asia.




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Video showing monk’s ‘death threat’ to Tamil officer goes viral

Expressing deep concern, civil society organisation says such incidents could affect reconciliation




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Zia’s birthday controversy: Court issues arrest warrant

In Bangladesh, it is National Mourning Day to mark the assassination of Sheikh Mujib and most of his kin.




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Basil Rajapaksa joins new pro-Mahinda party

This could threaten constitutional reforms seen as pivotal to post-war reconciliation




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Wage hike of little help for Sri Lankan estate workers

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.




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These Bamiyan cave-dwellers brace against a shifting landscape

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.




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Pakistan claims downing of Indian drone

Pakistan Army spokesman Asim Bajwa claimed the "Indian quadcopter" had "intruded 60m into the Pakistan side of LoC".




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Sri Lanka’s Tamil leaders reject Mittal’s ‘overpriced’ steel houses for the war-hit

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons




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‘India-U.S. clean energy cooperation will go on’

"Very little will change. Coal is not coming back in the U.S. regardless of what Republicans say," says Amos J. Hochstein, Special Envoy, Bureau of Energy Resources at the Department of State.




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Pakistan bans two militant outfits

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, and Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Al-Alami (LeJ) were banned.




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Pakistan army “equally ready” for conventional war: Raheel

Claims that the force has registered an “unprecedented level of successes” in anti-terror battle.




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Mother Teresa award for Dhaka cafe attack victim

Though offered a chance to escape during the terror attack, he refused to leave his friends.




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Why It Matters | Using disposable diapers to make concrete?

A major consequence of country’s rapidly increasing population is increasing housing demand and waste management. 




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When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia?

New evidence has pushed back the timing.




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CCI investigation reveals Zomato, Swiggy’s anti-competitive practices favouring select restaurants

The investigation was initiated after a complaint from the National Restaurant Association of India




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Ramco Systems’ CEO to step down in January; founder’s son Abinav Raja to take over

CEO Sundar Subramanian joined the company in July 2023




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Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar nominated for 67th Grammy Awards

Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy winner, has been nominated for his album Break of Dawn in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, while sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar has been nominated for her album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn




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EXPLAINER-Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

Teams from China and the US, the largest carbon emitters, the EU and the UK will be among the top negotiators at COP29




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Water quality of Ganga in UP deteriorating due to discharge of sewage: NGT

Earlier, while considering the prevention and control of pollution in the Ganga, the green body sought compliance reports from various States, including Uttar Pradesh




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Maharashtra-based Indala Institute pledges against animal experiments, adopts simulation software

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research




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Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th day post-Diwali

As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues




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AIIMS Bilaspur to get trauma centre with 300 beds

Currently, there are about 55 beds in the emergency ward




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Exploration, monetisation of natural gas will benefit Northeast: IGX

As the Northeast Gas Grid is likely to become operational by 2026, the deposit of 6 million Metric Standard Cubic Meters per Day (MMSCMD) of natural gas can be monetised by the existing producers: CEO of IGX




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New climate finance goal in self-interest of every nation: UN climate chief at COP29

India’s key priorities at the conference are likely to focus on ensuring accountability for developed nations on climate finance, strengthening resilience for vulnerable communities, and achieving an equitable energy transition, experts anticipate




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Explainer: COP29: New Collective Quantified Goal




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Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India

He retires on May 13, 2025




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Centre approves ₹725.62 crore worth projects in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal for disaster resilience

The Committee has approved ₹147.76 crore for Chhattisgarh, ₹201.10 crore for Odisha and ₹376.76 crore for West Bengal




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Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency

This initiative aims to tackle government bureaucracy, reduce regulations, and eliminate wasteful spending, with a vision reminiscent of the Manhattan Project.




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Walkathon organised for breast cancer awareness