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👁 Trump administration dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi, Army chief Gen. Randy George: Why were they removed?

Trump administration dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi, Army chief Gen. Randy George: Why were they removed?

April 3, 2026

The two dismissals are significant as US President Donald Trump reportedly avoided changes in personnel during the first year of his second presidential term.

April 3, 2026
👁 INS Aridhaman: Here’s what to know about India’s new nuclear-powered ballistic submarine

INS Aridhaman: Here’s what to know about India’s new nuclear-powered ballistic submarine

April 3, 2026

This 7,000-tonne vessel, the third Arihant-class submarine, is larger and technologically more advanced than its predecessors, INS Arihant and INS Arighaat, and will be a key component of India’s nuclear triad.

April 3, 2026
👁 Trump in US Supreme Court: What is birthright citizenship, does India have it?

Trump in US Supreme Court: What is birthright citizenship, does India have it?

April 2, 2026

A defeat here would mark a second consecutive setback for the US president in the Supreme Court, after it overturned Trump’s tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February

April 2, 2026
👁 US considers ground troops in Iran: The options before Trump, and what they say about the war

US considers ground troops in Iran: The options before Trump, and what they say about the war

March 29, 2026

If a ground invasion in Iran were to happen, how might it unfold? Are such plans likely to enjoy support among the US public? And finally, what does it say about the state of war? We explain.

March 31, 2026
👁 Who is Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Iranian Brigadier General who ‘fired Trump’?

Who is Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Iranian Brigadier General who ‘fired Trump’?

March 24, 2026

It would be easy to dismiss the “You’re fired” clip as a propaganda stunt, and it partly is. But Zolfaghari’s trolling has done its job: it has framed Iran as unfazed, and even contemptuous of the powers attacking it.

March 25, 2026
👁 Supporters in Nehru and Jinnah, staunch atheist: On Shaheed Diwas, recalling the life of Bhagat Singh

Supporters in Nehru and Jinnah, staunch atheist: On Shaheed Diwas, recalling the life of Bhagat Singh

March 23, 2026

From an early age, Bhagat Singh grew up in an environment of anti-colonialism. His political ideology evolved over time and was detailed in works like ‘Why I am an Atheist’.

March 23, 2026
👁 As Trump makes Pearl Harbour joke, a look at why Japan attacked the US in 1941

As Trump makes Pearl Harbour joke, a look at why Japan attacked the US in 1941Subscriber Only

March 20, 2026

The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour was among the most significant moments of World War II. It laid the ground for the US entry — an involvement that would culminate with it dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

March 21, 2026
👁 Why Kerala HC urged nurses to defer strike, recommended pay dispute to mediation

Why Kerala HC urged nurses to defer strike, recommended pay dispute to mediationSubscriber Only

March 18, 2026

UNA-affiliated nurses began an indefinite strike on March 4, demanding that the monthly basic salary in private hospitals be increased to Rs 40,000. This number is higher than the minimum wage for such nurses revised by the Kerala government earlier this month

March 18, 2026
👁 As Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, revisiting why Ladakh is seeking Sixth Schedule protections

As Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, revisiting why Ladakh is seeking Sixth Schedule protectionsSubscriber Only

March 14, 2026

Since the bifurcation of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories — Ladakh and J&K — Ladakh has been agitating for greater democratic representation, as well as protections for its environment and culture.

March 15, 2026
👁 What is the Essential Commodities Act, now invoked in India amidst the West Asian crisis?

What is the Essential Commodities Act, now invoked in India amidst the West Asian crisis?Subscriber Only

March 11, 2026

The order by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) identifies four categories of priority for the receipt of natural gas — subject to their availability — based on their average gas consumption levels over the past six months.

March 14, 2026
👁 Why GPS jamming around the Strait of Hormuz has become a major concern

Why GPS jamming around the Strait of Hormuz has become a major concernSubscriber Only

March 10, 2026

While there is no official confirmation about who is responsible for the widespread jamming, Iran has been suspected of causing disruption to vessels.

March 11, 2026
👁 CBSE Class 12 board exam paper has a 20-year-old meme in a QR code: What is the ‘rickroll’?

CBSE Class 12 board exam paper has a 20-year-old meme in a QR code: What is the ‘rickroll’?Subscriber Only

March 10, 2026

In a statement on Tuesday, the board said that some sets of the Math question paper featured the QR codes, and verified that the question papers were genuine

March 11, 2026
👁 War in West Asia: Why the US is again turning to the Kurds amid attacks on Iran

War in West Asia: Why the US is again turning to the Kurds amid attacks on IranSubscriber Only

March 5, 2026

Who are the Kurds, and why are some of them opposed to the Iranian regime? What is their association with the US? We explain.

March 5, 2026
👁 Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Here’s why

Iran warship sunk off Sri Lanka coast by US was returning from India. Here’s whySubscriber Only

March 4, 2026

The IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate belonging to the Iranian Navy’s Southern Fleet, was operating roughly 40 nautical miles off the coastal city of Galle when it sounded a distress call at roughly 5:30 am local time.

March 5, 2026
👁 Familiar foes: As war widens in West Asia, why Israel-Hezbollah conflict has regained focus

Familiar foes: As war widens in West Asia, why Israel-Hezbollah conflict has regained focusSubscriber Only

March 4, 2026

Hezbollah is the crown jewel of Iran’s overseas military operations and once forced Israel to retreat from its territory in the 2000s. After Hamas’s October 7 attacks, Israel dealt a blow to the group’s top leadership.

March 4, 2026
👁 Iran after Khamenei: Who will lead the country, how the successor will be decided

Iran after Khamenei: Who will lead the country, how the successor will be decidedSubscriber Only

March 1, 2026

Iran war: Declaring a new Supreme Leader at present immediately puts the person on the US-Israel hit list. Many experts believe that the new leader will have to be someone the US is willing to accept

March 3, 2026
👁 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead: How the Supreme Leader transformed Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead: How the Supreme Leader transformed IranSubscriber Only

March 1, 2026

In Iran’s theocratic system, the Supreme Leader is the most powerful figure in the country. Here is a look at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's life, beliefs, and policies.

March 2, 2026
👁 Dubai, world’s busiest international airport, shut: Where UAE stands in Israel-US-Iran conflict

Dubai, world’s busiest international airport, shut: Where UAE stands in Israel-US-Iran conflictSubscriber Only

February 28, 2026

How is the United Arab Emirates placed in the Iran-Israel war? What are its ties in the volatile region? We explain.

March 3, 2026
👁 Andrew-Epstein links were known for years. Then why was King Charles’ brother arrested only now?

Andrew-Epstein links were known for years. Then why was King Charles’ brother arrested only now?Subscriber Only

February 19, 2026

Andrew gave up the royal title of Duke of York in the wake of serious allegations of paedophilia and sexual abuse last year, in relation to his long association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

February 20, 2026
👁 How the black boxes may help reconstruct events leading to Baramati air crash

How the black boxes may help reconstruct events leading to Baramati air crashSubscriber Only

February 17, 2026

The data from the recorders, along with the wreckage, are expected to help reconstruct the events leading up to the crash, which killed former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others

February 17, 2026
👁 A timeline of the assassination plot that led to Nikhil Gupta’s guilty plea

A timeline of the assassination plot that led to Nikhil Gupta’s guilty pleaSubscriber Only

February 14, 2026

Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty on Friday for his role in the foiled murder plot of Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on US soil. We recall the sequence of events

February 14, 2026
👁 Why Bangladesh elections are being accompanied by a national referendum

Why Bangladesh elections are being accompanied by a national referendumSubscriber Only

February 12, 2026

This referendum is essentially a yes-or-no vote on the National Charter that was unveiled by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Here is why it was introduced, and the reforms it proposes to bring.

February 12, 2026
👁 27 die in Meghalaya: What is rat-hole mining, why it continues despite ban

27 die in Meghalaya: What is rat-hole mining, why it continues despite banSubscriber Only

February 8, 2026

Rat-hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, with multiple safety risks for workers. Despite a ban, it remains operational across India.

February 8, 2026
👁 Parliament uproar: The book Rahul Gandhi read from, why it hasn’t been released

Parliament uproar: The book Rahul Gandhi read from, why it hasn’t been releasedSubscriber Only

February 2, 2026

What is General Naravane's book about? What rules govern books written by senior government and defence personnel? We explain.

February 2, 2026
👁 Union Budget 2026: Experiences, medical tourism, job creation part of big tourism push

Union Budget 2026: Experiences, medical tourism, job creation part of big tourism pushSubscriber Only

February 1, 2026

Tourism in India was driven primarily by domestic travellers, with their visits increasing by about 17.5% in 2024 over the previous year, and about 52.7% in January-September 2025 over the corresponding period last year

February 1, 2026
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