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RBI Rate Decision Explained: Why a Hike Is Likely on Oct 7
The RBI's MPC meets October 5-7. Most economists expect a 25 bps repo rate hike to 5.50%, the first since February 2023.…
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France Debt Crisis Explained: Why 119% of GDP Scares Voters
France's public debt hit a record 3.596 trillion euros (119% of GDP). Here is why it dominates the 2027 presidential election debate.
India
ISRO’s cyclone forecast and IMD’s rebuttal: what we know
ISRO's Space Applications Centre warned of an intense October-December cyclone season; IMD says it issued no such forecast.
Environment & Climate
Why data centres may use 4x more power by 2035, explained
BloombergNEF forecasts US data centres could consume a fifth of national electricity by 2035, four times today, driven by AI.
Science
Space mirrors and the fight over the night sky, explained
Reflect Orbital plans thousands of sunlight-beaming satellites, and astronomers warn a single one would outshine the full moon.
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Trump says Iran ‘ready to fold up’ as US sends third carrier
Trump predicted a quick end to the Iran war as the US ordered the USS Theodore Roosevelt and 9,000 more personnel to…
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ICC’s New Cricket Rules, Explained
The ICC has overhauled its playing conditions for series starting October 1. Here is what.
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US-Iran Escalation: What We Know So Far
The United States and Iran are locked in their most dangerous confrontation in months. Here is where things.
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Why Indian Markets Fell 8 Weeks Straight, Explained
The Nifty has fallen for eight straight weeks, its longest weekly losing streak since 2001, wiping out over Rs 26 lakh crore…
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Trump’s Section 301 tariffs: the court fight, explained
The 10-12.5% Section 301 tariffs cover 99% of US imports. Four businesses and 25 states say it's a legal workaround; a ruling…