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The essence of India’s inflation problem

The rising price of food lies at the core of India’s inflation




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The annual accusation of board exam mark inflation

The examination ecosystem is in need of transparency and accountability as well as a good audit system




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Reality of reel life, exploitation as a structural problem

The findings in the K. Hema Committee report must pave the way for reforms in the film industry; the government needs to take an effective role in this




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Sub-classification verdict through Ambedkar’s ideals

The top court’s judgment takes into account the different sociological realities of every ‘jati’ with the aim of addressing the disparity within Scheduled Castes




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The continuing distribution of the death penalty

Creating a safer environment for women and children is a complex issue; punishment alone cannot change society




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Reflections on America’s customary face-off

The long tradition of American Presidential debates has meant make or break for Presidents and presidential aspirants




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India needs a ‘National Security Strategy’

It needs to bring together diverse aspects such as defence and finance into a coherent whole; however, this is an exercise that needs to be conducted quietly




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The misplaced move of ‘one nation one election’

On the contrary, the holding of frequent elections in India has many positive benefits




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Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

With the government proposing such a partnership, the existing framework governing the nuclear energy sector needs to be assessed




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An obsession with ranking is harming India’s universities

The metrics-focused system has created a situation which implies that education is a market rather than a citizen’s right and the state’s duty




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A re-balancing of India’s great power relations

By attempting to play a meaningful role in resolving the Ukraine conflict, India can hope to reset the terms of its engagement with both the West and Russia




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The gruelling course of litigation in India

Court scheduling and case management continue to be a hurdle that litigants face




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A perilous highway to salvation in the Himalayas

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology




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An approaching milestone in constitutional governance

India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance




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Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims

A statutory commission such as the NCPCR should not be eroding pluralism in India; it needs to step back from its move




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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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Caught in intersections, the Harris multicultural tent

The Trump-Vance campaign is trying to trigger conflicts in the Democrat tent to dent the Democrats’ appeal to multiple group identities




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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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Indian, Pak. communities make common cause in U.S. election

‘Both have a shared goal — to prevent Trump from becoming the next President’




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National Geographic’s ‘green-eyed Afghan girl’ arrested in Pakistan

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.




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National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’ denies getting fake Pakistan citizenship card

Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine




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Pakistan cracks down on Opposition ahead of protest




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Pakistan risks isolation by supporting terror: activists

In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights".




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Pakistan’s top court blocks execution of mentally-ill murder convict

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers




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Residents of former enclaves vote in local body elections




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14 killed, 50 injured in explosions at Pak shipbreaking yard

Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.




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National Geographic Afghan girl denied bail in Pakistan

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.




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Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.




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Pakistan to deport National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’

Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally.




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Opposition asks Theresa May to clarify Britain’s role in Operation Blue Star

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said




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Pakistan not to deport National Geographic’s ‘Afghan girl’

The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan.




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Pakistan summons Indian official over ‘ceasefire violations’

On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC.




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Pakistan court moved against ‘secret demolition’ of Hindu temple

The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there.




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Pakistan deports National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl'

Sharbat Gulla and her four children were handed over to Afghan authorities early on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, near Peshawar.




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Indian aggression may lead to strategic miscalculation: Pakistan

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".




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




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Kashmiris suffering due to Indo-Pak tensions: Erdogan

Says the escalating situation “can no longer be ignored,” advocates bilateral dialogue to solve the K-tangle




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India denies Pak. claims of submarine intrusion




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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 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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Credible minimum deterrence needed for regional stability:Aziz

Aziz claimed that Pakistan is maintaining "minimum nuclear deterrence" for peace and stability in the region and called upon the international community to desist from policies and actions that undermine strategic stability in South Asia.




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Pakistan committed to discouraging regional arms race: Sharif

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, saying that, "we will explore the way forward for peace and stability in the world in general and our region in particular".




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Data | Nearly 40% Indians paid bribes to use public services, highest among most Asian nations

About 47% of the Indians surveyed said that corruption had increased over the last 12 months




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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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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly pandemonium continues over special status resolution

Expelled BJP legislators held expelled, hold “parallel session” outside the Assembly




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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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Imran Khan's post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi




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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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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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Singapore Airlines to invest additional ₹3,194 crore in Air India

SIA, which holds 49 per cent stake in Vistara, will receive the shares ofin Air India on the completion of merger of two Tata-group airlines on November 12