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Delimitation and the Federal Question: Why Yogendra Yadav Says India Must Prioritise Non-Domination Over Pure Majoritarianism
In a wide-ranging conversation, Yogendra Yadav argues that the debate over delimitation is not merely about population and representation but about preserving India's federal comp...
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The Modi paradox in 2026. Complete political domination alongside worsening economic slide
Depending on which cut-off one picks, the overall investment rate in India since the rise of Modi has basically been quite flat or has even slightly declined.
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A Stronger Japan-India Partnership for Indo-Pacific Security
As the Quad loses momentum and Washington appears to be recalibrating its China policy, Tokyo and New Delhi face growing responsibility for regional stability.
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China and Brazil Unite Against External Challenges | Politics
China and Brazil have pledged to strengthen cooperation and resist external pressures during a strategic dialogue in Beijing. The countries, key BRICS members, seek to promote a m...
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After Taiwan, South Korea overtakes India to become world’s sixth largest stock market; here’s why
India Business News: In yet another setback, South Korea’s stock market has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by value. Last week, India wa.
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Indian PM Hosts Head of Myanmar’s Military Government in New Delhi
New Delhi has defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar’s democratically elected government in 2021.
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Importance of Vucic's visit goes beyond diplomacy
At a time when global politics is being shaped by sanctions, geopolitical polarization, technological restrictions and bloc confrontation, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's sta...
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Who are India's richest Chief Ministers?: DK Shivakumar set to top rankings; meet 4 other wealthy political heavyweights
DK Shivakumar richest CM India political heavyweights. THE ₹1,413-CRORE MAN How DK Shivakumar Became Indias Richest Chief Minister. Who are Indias richest Chief Ministers?
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The Dangerous Rise of Freebie Politics in India
India’s state elections are increasingly dominated by welfare promises and cash transfers that critics argue function less as social protection and more as electoral currency, rai...
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Union Minister Vaishnaw says India is fastest | Akashvani News
Union Minister Vaishnaw says India is fastest-growing major economy today and growth is very consistent News On AIR
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Balen Shah Says “Nepal Encroached India Too”: How India-Nepal Border Dispute Began
From the 1816 Sugauli Treaty to Nepal's new map, here's why India and Nepal still disagree over Kalapani and other border areas.
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Public Diplomacy in the News: Rubio in India, British Soft Power, & the 'Orienfluencer'
“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories in public diplomacy.
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May-ntaining High Level of Analysis
The Carnegie Africa Program explores governance, technology, trade, climate and the foreign policy of African states in a changing global context.
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Question is not whether PM's educated, Malviya says as Kejriwal asks 'does India need an educated PM?'
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal took aim at the BJP-led central govt and PM Modi as he criticised the irregularities, paper leaks, and mismanagement surrounding NEET and CBSE.
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RCB's second title, Rupee edges higher, India gears up for Monsoon, Coinbase in India, Commercial LPG price and more
Hello and Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Newsletter. Today, we take a look at RCB's twin triumph, winning the IPL title.
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Daily Briefing: India-US trade negotiations resume today amid tariff relief discussions
In today's edition: RCB IPL win, Maharashtra Marathi push, Delimitation row, and more
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Is India’s Informal Economy Slowly Withering Away?
by Tawseef Ahmad Dar Follow Us On G-Ne w s | Whatsapp Policy shifts, digital transformation, and economic shocks are steadily weakening India’s vast informal employment structure....
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India rises to 5th spot in global digital economy rankings, ranks 4th in AI: SIDE 2026 report
India moved up three places to rank fifth globally in digitalisation, while securing fourth place in AI performance. The report highlighted USD 328 billion in digitally delivered...
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Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
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India news: 'Cockroach' party founder plans protests
Abhijeet Dipke says he will return to India on June 6. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has alleged 'fraud' in exam markings, and Virat Kohli has fired Bengaluru to the IPL title. DW has m...
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Ex-CMs Amarinder, Bahuguna, Reddy—how many Congress defectors have fallen by the wayside in BJP
Data shows Congress lost more leaders than any other party between 2014 and 2021. ThePrint analyses who gained, who faded and who came back.
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New tactics, solid intel & LWE postings—meet the IPS officers who helped turn tide against Maoists
Some of these IPS officers are IITians, others are career intel officers who helped security forces gain strategic advantage over Maoists.
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ED attaches Rs 700 crore worth of properties linked to gangster Iqbal Mirchi's family
The proceeds were laundered through the acquisition of properties in India and abroad in the names of family members, associates and entities controlled by Iqba NEW DELHI: The Enf...
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Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police cracks two GST fraud cases
The Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police has cracked two separate cases of GST fraud. A network of shell companies involved in layering funds through multiple accounts has been...
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University Grants Commission (UGC) pushes forensic-focused legal education under BNS reforms
UGC has asked law colleges to integrate forensic reforms under BNS, BNSS and BSA, strengthening legal education with scientific investigation training To strengthen forensic-based...
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Swift Justice: Police Crack Down on Crime in Bihar
Police in Bihar arrested three criminals after brief encounters in Patna and Siwan. Sandeep, alias Badal, was caught in Patna following a search operation. Both sustained injuries...
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Business News | Rooted in Pune, Scaling Across Borders: NJ Wealth MFDs and Their Growth Journeys
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. New Delhi [India], May 30: In India's rapidly evolving financial services landscape, the journey of a successful mutual fu...
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Sensex opens higher as US-Iran truce hopes cool crude oil pressure
Sensex and Nifty opened higher on 29 May as US-Iran truce hopes lowered crude oil pressure and supported the rupee.
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Supreme Court seeks Centre and RBI response on banks' real estate exposure
The Supreme Court sought responses from the government, RBI and others on a plea for review of banks' exposure to real estate projects.
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Sensex slips 142 points as oil uncertainty keeps market cautious
Sensex fell 142 points and Nifty ended nearly flat on May 27 as oil uncertainty and cautious global cues weighed on Indian equities.
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BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act: Central Information Commission
The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday ruled that the BCCI is not a “public authority” under the RTI Act, saying the cricket board is neither owned, controlled nor sub...
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Cricket Australia chief downplays fears Indian investment in BBL could lead to loss of control
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier Le...
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No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really cost
As FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the 2022 tournament, local broadcasters are...
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FIFA World Cup India Rights: Price Dispute Stalls $35M Deal
FIFA's bid to sell 2026 World Cup broadcast rights in India stalls as bidders offer around $20 million, far below FIFA's $35 million target amid a tough market. FIFA's high revenu...
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EXCLUSIVE: Vikram Malhotra believes India is more open to AI adoption than the West; says the new-age technology will become “as accessible as electricity”
EXCLUSIVE: Vikram Malhotra believes India is more open to AI adoption than the West; says the new-age technology will become “as accessible as electricity” Bollywood News: Latest....
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Bollywood reshuffles release calendar as big-banner films avoid box office clash
Bollywood studios continued reshaping their release strategies this weekend as producers focused on maximising theatrical collections in an Mumbai, May 18 : Bollywood studios cont...
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Cannes cameras did not snub Alia Bhatt. The Indian internet did
Alia Bhatt's Cannes red carpet appearance triggered online claims that photographers ignored her. The reaction shifted attention from the event to a wider fixation on foreign vali...
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Watch these 7 movie remakes better than the originals — Kabir Singh, Hera Pheri, Simmba and more
Cinema across Hollywood and Bollywood has a long history of remaking successful films from other languages and eras, often reimagining them for wider audiences with updated storyt...
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Odisha semiconductor pact puts advanced chip packaging in focus
Odisha's semiconductor MoU with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions focuses on advanced glass-core substrate manufacturing and chip packaging.
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Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers. India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with the Dutch technology giant ASML...
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Indian science ministry outlines AI and quantum technology priorities
The RDI fund aims to boost private sector research investment for impressive projects. India’s Ministry of Science and Technology has outlined a strategy placing AI and quantum so...
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Starbucks to Open First Corporate Technology Office in India
Starbucks plans to build its technology workforce in India through a new corporate office expected to open in fiscal year 2027. Starbucks is planning to open its first corporate o...
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Retail pharmacy associations decline to participate in 1-day strike proposed by AIOCD
Bodies from Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala and other states decline to support bandh. Sources in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) have indicated that several r...
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Why Bangladesh-India relations keep resetting without settling
Bangladesh India Relations Analysis: Bangladesh-India ties are stabilising through trade and security cooperation, despite mistrust, border tensions, and water disputes. In a repe...
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ZTE Showcases at GSMA M360 LATAM 2026, Driving Future Business Model Restructuring -- AI & Network Two-Way Integration
Mexico City [Mexico], May 18: ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, participated in GS...
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VGU Engages with Industry Leaders at BNI India National Conference 2026
New Delhi [India], May 18: Vivekananda Global University (VGU) participated in the BNI India National Conference 2026, held on 16-17 May 2026 at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre a...
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Meet Shubham Kumar from IIT Delhi Zone, who secured AIR 1 in JEE Advanced 2026 with 330 marks
The topper list reflects the highest scores obtained in this year’s examination, which serves as the gateway for admission to undergraduate programmes at the Indian Institutes of...
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Union minister Raksha Khadse reviews National Sports University campus progress in Imphal
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited the National Sports University (NSU) in Imphal on Monday to assess the progress
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FYJC first merit list gives seats to nearly 65 percent applicants
The FYJC 2026 first merit list allotted seats to 5.74 lakh students, nearly 65 percent of CAP Round 1 applicants in Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra task force to review NEP rollout in higher education
Maharashtra has formed a task force to review NEP 2020 implementation in higher education and frame practical guidelines for universities.
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NFHS-6 flags sharp rise in obesity and high blood sugar across India
NFHS-6 shows India's obesity and high blood sugar burden rising, with overweight or obesity up to 30.7 percent among women and 27.3 percent among men.
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Government health spending rises as out-of-pocket share declines
National Health Accounts 2022-23 show government health expenditure rising threefold since 2013-14 and the out-of-pocket share falling to 43.4 percent.
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Supreme Court says trauma care is part of right to life, orders 112 helpline push
The Supreme Court recognised trauma care as part of Article 21 and ordered states to move emergency response systems toward a unified 112 helpline.
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WHO says vaccine recovery now depends on trust, equity and zero-dose children
WHO and member states reaffirmed the Immunization Agenda 2030, warning that vaccine coverage recovery depends on trust, equity and reaching zero-dose children.
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In France, a Billionaire’s Media Shopping Spree Raises Concerns for Democracy
The reclusive mogul Vincent Bolloré is on an ideological mission to reshape France’s media ecosystem in a right-wing mold.
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The End of the “American Century” and a Multipolar World
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Beyond realpolitik: Why the world needs meta-diplomacy - Academia
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World leaders’ visits put China in the limelight, but what can Beijing actually deliver?
The recent influx of international leaders to China may instead be a reflection of growing uncertainty in the global order.
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