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Monsoon 2026: What a 13% Deficit Means for India
The 2026 monsoon season ended on September 30 with rainfall at 87 per cent of the long-period average, a 13 per cent…
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Wheat MSP Raised to ₹2,610: What It Means for Farmers
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday raised the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to ₹2,610 per quintal for the 2026-27 rabi marketing…
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What the Zscaler ransomware surge means for you
Zscaler reports ransomware data theft up 275%. What double extortion means, how the Teams helpdesk scam works, and three basics to protect…
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The Bennu asteroid discovery, explained
What the Bennu discovery means: ETH Zurich found the asteroid formed at the solar system's water-ice line, mixing inner and outer system…
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Why the UP rains turned so deadly, explained
Why did UP's monsoon turn so deadly? 775% excess rain, stalled weather systems, overflowing rivers and fragile housing combined into disaster.
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What is the SIR of electoral rolls? The row explained
What is the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, why the opposition alleges wrongful deletions, and what the EC says. The row…
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Compound archery at LA28 Olympics: everything explained
Compound archery debuts at LA28 with a mixed-team event. Here's the schedule, format, venue and why India is a gold favourite.
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Monsoon withdrawal begins: what it means for India, explained
The monsoon began withdrawing on Sept 19. Here's the retreat line, which districts are deficient, and what the IMD forecasts for Oct-Dec.
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US Senate passes Protect College Sports Act: explained
The US Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22. Here's what the bill does for college athlete pay and what happens…
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France’s under-15 social media ban struck down: explained
France's Constitutional Council struck down the under-15 social media ban. Here's what the law proposed, why it was blocked and what comes…