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TJ Joseph hand chopping case: Prime accused to face trial after 16 years; case details, timeline | Explained
On July 4, 2010, a group of assailants armed with axe, swords and knives intercepted Joseph’s vehicle near his house in Muvattupuzha.
LIFESTYLE
Why can’t we stop laughing? The surprising science behind helpless laughter
Researchers have identified two distinct brain networks linked to laughter: one associated with spontaneous, joyful reactions and another involved in voluntary laughter during conversation.
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BUSINESS
Tesla’s Roadster can fly and flip. But can it hit the road?
A car that launches into the air and flips mid-flight sounds like a James Bond fantasy. Tesla says its new Roadster can do just that, but will this flying car ever make it onto public roads?
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INDIA
Missed the PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline? Here’s how to link them now | Explained
If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it can become inoperative with linkage being mandatory in India under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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INDIA
India vs China over Ladakh: The territorial dispute and its history | Explained
Beijing has also reiterated its long-standing position that it does not recognise Ladakh as a Union Territory of India.
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INDIA
INDIA bloc’s petition in Supreme Court against SIR irregularities: Key demands | Explained
The Election Commission of India (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have been named as respondents.
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WORLD
From Jantar Mantar, New Delhi to Hyde Park, London: Iconic protest sites at the heart of cities
As Delhi’s Jantar Mantar loses its status as a protest site, public squares and designated free-speech zones worldwide offer examples of demonstrations in city centres.
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INDIA
Jantar Mantar loses protest site status: Why the three substitutes are not equal | Explained
Delhi Police has replaced Jantar Mantar with three alternative protest venues. How do Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground compare in accessibility, visibility and proximity to the political centre?
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WORLD
From punishing oil buyers to striking a deal with Putin: Trump’s Russian policy paradox | Explained
US president Trump penalised or threatened countries for buying Russian oil. Now, a US diesel deal with Putin raises questions about the consistency of Washington’s sanctions policy.
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INDIA
CJP’s Jantar Mantar 2.0: Police restrictions and 'Right to Protest' in India | Explained
Every citizen of India has the right to protest in the country as the Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
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INDIA
US suspends eight tech firms from green card programme: What does it mean for Indian workers?
The move does not cancel existing H-1B visas, but it could stall green card applications, prolong workers’ dependence on employers and complicate long-term plans for Indian professionals in the US.
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BUSINESS
How will RBI’s new repo rate of 5.5% impact common people? Explained
Financial expert Nikhil Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Pentad Securities, explains how the changed repo rates affect the common people of this country.
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INDIA
How Jantar Mantar became India’s protest hub? The rules and history | Explained
From advance police permission and crowd limits to the Supreme Court's intervention in 2018, here is how protests are regulated at Jantar Mantar, and why the stretch of road near Delhi's power centre became a prominent site of dissent.
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WORLD
Christa Pike case: What happens after a failed execution?
Pike survived two attempts at execution by a lethal injection, making her case unprecedented according to modern medical records.
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INDIA
Why is CJP holding a ‘chappal protest’ in Bengaluru on Oct 8? All you need to know
The protest is being organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) along with youth and civil-society groups.
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INDIA
When the referee is questioned: Can Gyanesh Kumar be removed as CEC? | Explained
Gyanesh Kumar faces calls for his resignation and removal as CEC. But what does it take to remove India’s Chief Election Commissioner? Here’s the constitutional process explained.
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