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Explained: What mysteries does Puri Jagannath’s ‘ratna bhandar’ hold?
46 years after it was last opened, Jagannath Temple's ratna bhandar, or treasury, was opened on July 14. The long wait to see what's inside is because the keys were 'missing'
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How Russia became a high-income nation while fighting a war
Russia may have risen to a high-income country in a recent World Bank report, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the Russian economy is doing better due to the war
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‘Not easy for us to pray for our son’s death daily’
The high court’s decision to dismiss a plea for passive euthanasia by the parents of a 30-year-old Delhi resident who's been confined to the bed for the past 11 years has prompted criticism of how to deal with such cases
‘If he had stopped the car, my wife would have been alive today’
Mumbai police has issued a lookout circular against Mihir Shah — son of a Shiv Sena politician — wanted in a case of hit-and-run that claimed the life of a woman in Worli on July 7
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Can Sensex touch 100,000 points and can you benefit from the rise?
Sensex surged from 70,000 to 80,000 in under seven months, hinting at a potential reach of 1 lakh by December 2025
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20 years, 2000 dead: Why tragedies strike religious events so often
At least 2,000 people have died in stampedes over the past 20 years at religious sites and celebrations across India. The reality is there’s barely any report of legal closure of any such tragedy. Will Hathras incident that claimed 121 lives spur state govts, local authorities and organisers to adopt an integrated and structured approach to crowd management?
Is India using RAW power to eliminate its enemies on foreign soil?
Western media has accused India’s spy agency of ordering hitjobs in Pakistan and Canada even as security analysts stress that RAW’s covert operations are usually restricted to South Asia
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Can India’s second-oldest party save itself from imploding?
The Akali Dal faces internal dissent as leaders question Sukhbir Singh Badal’s ability to revive the party amid shifting voter preferences, reflecting a need for reinvention and credibility
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Julian Assange pleaded guilty. So, why is he being set free?
The founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail and allow him to return home to Australia after a 14-year-long legal saga
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These developments prove India's broken exam system needs a rethink
With scores of students left in the lurch about their future, investigative agencies doubling down on an elaborate system that facilitates paper leaks, and the threat of dark web comprising the sanctity of exam system, the controversy shows how deep the rot has set in
Carrying fake Nikes, Adidas or Gucci to the US? Your item could be confiscated or destroyed
Carrying a ‘branded’ counterfeit product – could be a Nike, Puma or Adidas, perhaps even a Louis Vuitton or Gucci – can land you in trouble with US customs and border protection officials stepping up surveillance at airports
Human error or tech glitch? Why Indian trains continue to be unsafe
As the Commission of Railway Safety begins probe into the Bengal train accident that snuffed out 10 lives, experts call for extending the indigenous anti-collision system ‘Kavach’ to the entire railway network besides implementing other safety measures
From ‘hit jobs’ to ‘snooping’, has India widened its overseas spy ops?
An Australian media report claims Canberra has expelled four alleged Indian spies for trying to ‘gain access to sensitive defence technology and airport security protocols’. It also cites alleged assassination plots against two Khalistani extremists in the country
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Why Hindujas, UK's richest family, have been found guilty of exploiting domestic workers
According to Swiss prosecutors, four members of the Hinduja family spent more on their pet dog than they paid one of their servants. They were accused of making their staff work 15 to 18 hour days, seven days a week
Will Nikhil Gupta’s extradition to the US give India a new headache
The extradition coincides with US NSA Jake Sullivan’s visit to New Delhi. Sullivan has said on several occasions that Washington has been pressing India to act against the alleged RAW officer linked to the foiled plot to kill Khalistani separatist leader Pannun on American soil
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What is RSS trying to tell BJP, and are Modi and Shah listening?
RSS mouthpiece ‘Organiser’ dissects the Lok Sabha poll results and says that ‘overconfident’ BJP functionaries were happy in their bubble, enjoying the glow reflected from Modi’s aura, and didn’t listen to the voices on the streets
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How Majhi went from sleeping on footpath to CM’s house
The selection of Mohan Charan Majhi is being seen as a move aimed at reaching out to the tribal community across states
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Will Modi pay heed to RSS chief’s advice on Manipur? Oppn wants to know
Mohan Bhagwat’s remark that the unrest should be the government’s priority now has provided fresh ammunition to the Opposition, which has been raising the issue for the past year
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