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Punjab-Haryana water dispute explained: What's causing the water crisis?
Haryana sought 8,500 cusecs of water, 4,500 cusecs more than its usual share, from the Bhakra-Nangal project, which was rejected by Punjab, causing tensions to rise between the states
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Explained: Why is May 1 called May Day, and how is it celebrated in India?
The term May Day is not only International Workers' Day, but it also marks the beginning of a new season
 "Explained: Why is May 1 called May Day, and how is it celebrated in India?")
How the US dollar became the world's most powerful reserve currency
What is a reserve currency? How did the dollar come to dominate global trade and finance? And why might some countries prefer to steer clear of the role altogether? Read on to find out
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Osamu Suzuki: The Japanese automaker who motorised middle-class India
Former chairman and CEO of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation, Osamu Suzuki, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan
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Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after Pahalgam attack: What does this mean?
What is the Indus Waters Treaty, why was it suspended, and what does this mean for India and Pakistan? Explained
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Next Pope after Francis: Who the Catholic Church may choose to lead next
After Pope Francis's death, attention turns to the College of Cardinals and a diverse field of potential successors, from Parolin and Tagle to Zuppi and Ambongo
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FIR filed against IAF wing commander: What is the Bengaluru road rage case
IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose claimed that a bike rider assaulted him, saying, 'This is Kannada land'
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Trump escalates threat to fire US Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Here's why
Donald Trump has long pressured the Fed Chair to cut interest rates, especially after the administration imposed global tariffs on trade partners
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Waqf Amendment Act: How Article 26 emerged as a key legal flashpoint in SC
Article 26 of the Constitution took centre stage as the Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, with Kapil Sibal leading arguments in court
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DLF Camellias flat for ₹43 cr, ₹6.2 cr to mother: Where Gensol funds went
Sebi accuses Gensol promoters of siphoning sanctioned EV loan funds to luxury purchases, stock trading, and unrelated ventures through circular transactions and connected firms
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Will Mehul Choksi be extradited? What the India-Belgium Treaty says
With diamond businessman Mehul Choksi's arrest, all eyes turn to Belgium as India awaits greenlight on extradition
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Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium: What was his alleged role in PNB scam?
The ₹13,850 crore PNB fraud was carried out between 2014 and 2017, involving fake LoU to secure overseas credit for firms linked to Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi. Here's what you need to know
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India ends transshipment for Bangladesh exports: What it means for trade
India cited logistical issues for scrapping the facility, saying it caused major congestion at ports and airports, leading to delays, higher costs, and export backlogs
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How far will Trump's tariffs go? A timeline of US-China trade war
US-China trade war: 20, 54, 104, 125 per cent tariffs, company backlisting, antitrust probes, lawsuits, and more
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US Bill threatens to cut work options for Indian students - What this means
If the bill passes, OPT could end abruptly, leaving students without a work permit or an option to transition to a different work visa.
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Waqf Bill up for debate in the Lok Sabha today: All you need to know
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes key changes to waqf property management, sparking protests from Muslim organisations and opposition parties over concerns of government control
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Who is Marine Le Pen: Macron's far-right rival now banned from office
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk backed the French leader, drawing parallels between Marine Le Pen and Trump's legal troubles
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Who pays Members of Parliament more: India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh?
With significant parliamentary changes occurring, how do these neighbouring countries compare in their compensations to their lawmakers
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X sues Indian govt over arbitrary censorship: What is the case all about?
The Supreme Court's judgment in the Shreya Singhal case laid down key safeguards against government censorship and clarified the liability of online platforms
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What is CBP Home app, Trump's new tool for self-deportation in the US?
The Trump administration launched the CBP Home App as a measure to facilitate the removal of millions of undocumented immigrants from the US
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