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Decoded: How human poop became Microsoft's tool to fight climate change

To offset the impact of its AI data centres, Microsoft is investing in a method which involves buying human and farm waste and piping it thousands of feet underground through a pump

China's new digital ID plan links every click to the Communist Party

The scheme issues each person who registers a unique "internet code" and a digital certificate after submitting their national ID card and facial recognition data

Explained: Why Thailand and Cambodia are clashing over ancient temples

Thailand and Cambodia have contested sovereignty along parts of their 817-km border for over a century, resulting in repeated skirmishes over the years

India, UK sign FTA: What it means and how it will help both countries

India and the UK have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement aiming to boost bilateral trade by nearly $34 billion annually, slash tariffs, and create thousands of jobs in both countries

Explained: What the India-UK free trade deal means for both economies

India and the UK are likely to sign a long-awaited free trade deal during PM Modi's visit to London on July 24, aiming to boost trade, cut tariffs, and deepen economic ties

Why JPMorgan may offer crypto loans despite CEO Dimon's bitcoin doubts

JPMorgan is considering giving loans backed by bitcoin and ether, even as its CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical of crypto; the move shows growing bank interest in digital assets

Decoded: Khelo Bharat Niti & its vision to reshape Indian sports ecosystem

Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 Aims to Transform India's Sports Landscape by Promoting Grassroots Development, Inclusivity, and Infrastructure, with a Long-Term Goal of Hosting the 2036 Olympics

Decoded: What are stablecoins, and why is the US regulating them?

Stablecoins are digital assets that are designed to maintain a stable value relative to a specific reference asset, like a fiat currency such as the US dollar

Hallmarking for 9 carat gold gets green light: What it means for consumers

The government now allows 9 carat gold to be officially hallmarked from July 2025, making jewellery more affordable and regulated as prices near ₹1 lakh per 10g

Explained: Why Bombay HC acquitted all 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case

On July 11, 2006, seven blasts tore through Mumbai local trains, killing 187 people and injuring over 800. Nineteen years later, Bombay High Court acquits all 12 accused, citing 'lack of credible evid

Jane Street to resume trading: Arbitrage vs market manipulation explained

Market regulator Sebi alleges Jane Street used coordinated trades to distort index prices and profit from expiry-day volatility. The firm denies wrongdoing and has challenged the ban

60 days or less: H-1B Workers get deportation notices despite legal status

Some H-1B visa holders are being issued deportation notices while still within their 60-day legal grace period, raising concerns over USCIS enforcement practices

Why is Xi Jinping unhappy with Chinese officials over AI, EV investments?

Xi Jinping called out local officials at the Central Urban Work Conference for overspending on artificial intelligence, EVs, and quantum computing without adequate expertise or planning

Bahrain Golden Visa vs UAE: How Indians can choose the right Gulf path

Bahrain's 10-year Golden Residency Visa offers a lower-cost, flexible alternative to the UAE's, with options for professionals, retirees, and property investors

US green card delays worsen for Indians as immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn

Indians waiting for US green cards may face even longer delays as the immigration backlog hits a record 11.3 million cases, with processing times worsening under the Trump administration

Cane sugar vs corn syrup: Why Coca-Cola formulas differ across borders

Donald Trump's push for real cane sugar in US Coca-Cola highlights long-standing economic, health and political divides over HFCS vs cane sugar, from Midwest corn to Florida cane

India Inc's profit boom has a name: It's called the Herfindahl Index

What is the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), and what does it say about competition, monopolies, and industry growth in India

QS 2026: Not London or Boston, Seoul is top city for foreign education

Seoul has overtaken London as the world's top student city in QS's 2026 rankings, marking a shift in global study preferences, with Tokyo taking second place

US delays F-1 visa over Reddit handle: What Indian applicants must know

The US government wants visa applicants to reveal their social media handles in their applications. Skip this, and your visa could be delayed or denied altogether

Explained: What is the new Rohith Vemula Bill 2025 proposed in Karnataka?

Karnataka to table Rohith Vemula Bill in Monsoon Session amid political row, following Rahul Gandhi's push for law against discrimination in higher education institutions