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The first COP since the US’ exit from the Paris Agreement earlier this year, COP31 isn’t expected to produce a landmark treaty text. The real fight is over mobilising finance, measuring progress, and accelerating the energy shift.
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Delhi’s AQI is 370, but some platforms show 1,000: Why do readings differ?India's official air quality index stops at 500, but some private platforms report much higher figures. What explains the discrepancy, and what do these numbers tell us about the air we breathe?
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More explainersSoumyarendra BarikNov 10, 2026
How worker deaths at Tata plant underline Apple’s India troubles Subscriber OnlyIndia now accounts for roughly 25% of global iPhone production, with its manufacturing ecosystem increasingly handling more sophisticated models. But Apple's path has not been smooth sailing.
Amaal SheikhNov 10, 2026
A seven-judge Constitution Bench has closed a decades-old reference on whether states can impose a surcharge calculated on sales tax payable by dealers. What was the legal dispute, and how have previous Supreme Court rulings
Anagha JayakumarNov 10, 2026
The US House voted to refer eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth to a committee, effectively stalling the effort. What were the charges against the Defence Secretary, and could he still be removed?
Anil SasiNov 10, 2026
The controversy surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has raised questions about the company's dependence on his leadership, even as the AI industry faces a broader market sell-off. What is ‘key-man risk’, and why does it
Amitabh SinhaNov 10, 2026
As the world struggles to meet its climate targets, COP31 is unlikely to deliver a breakthrough. Yet the annual climate negotiations remain vital for sustaining action and holding developed countries accountable.
Arav ShahNov 10, 2026
Despite losing control of Congress in the midterms, Republicans have seven weeks to push through key legislation before Democrats take over. What can the outgoing Congress achieve, and what powers does it retain?
Amaal SheikhNov 10, 2026
The India chapter of the UK-based organisation Women’s Declaration International has filed a plea challenging provisions of the Transgender Persons Act, which allows a person seeking a change in gender certificate.
Sukalp SharmaNov 9, 2026
There is no domestic precedent for moving flights from a major metropolitan airport to a secondary airport or temporarily suspending slots. Connecting passengers could face difficulties.
Amaal SheikhNov 9, 2026
The reopening of assessments involving share sales and a property purchase, done by sons of a former Chief Justice of India, has brought the spotlight on the legal grounds for the I-T Department's actions.
George MathewNov 9, 2026
10 years after demonetisation, cash remains king despite India’s digital payments boom Subscriber OnlyA decade after demonetisation, currency held by the public has more than doubled, even as digital payments have surged. What does RBI data tell us about India's continuing dependence on cash?
New York TimesNov 8, 2026
Eisenkot's failure to form a government could send Israel to another round of elections. It would leave Netanyahu in his job in the meantime. And the opposition would be unlikely to perform as well as
Ritu SharmaNov 8, 2026
Khushbu Darjada, only the second Indian judoka to win a Youth Olympics medal, looks somewhat African. She is Siddi, a Gujarati people whose ancestors came to India from that continent. What’s the story of the
Amid China’s proposed export curbs, the government is stepping up efforts to boost domestic production of critical intermediates and capital goods across sectors
Anil SasiNov 8, 2026
Physical AI refers to autonomous systems that operate in the physical world. The push for its deployment attempts to tackle what has been the AI sector’s biggest bugbear: monetisation.
Rishika SinghNov 8, 2026
This Diwali, as fireworks are set off in India amid debates touching upon pollution and culture, we recall the story of Liuyang, said to be the birthplace of fireworks. China, too, has seen tussles over
Arav ShahNov 7, 2026
The workers have asked for increased wages, citing the rising cost of living. The government and manufacturers have, however, termed it an unfeasible request. We explain why the textile sector is integral to Bangladesh’s economy.
Soumyarendra BarikNov 7, 2026
Safe harbour is among the most consequential legal protections underpinning the modern internet. Without it, platforms could potentially face action over millions of posts made by users. Will they continue enjoying this protection in India?
Dheeraj MishraNov 7, 2026
Used vehicle transactions are often cumbersome, with lengthy procedures and hidden costs. A new report finds that while some states make the process easier than others, all face structural challenges.
Akash MandalNov 7, 2026
Indian stock markets have been on a winning streak in recent days. While the special session on the occasion of Diwali usually ends on a positive note, is there any room for further gains during
Shyamlal YadavNov 7, 2026
Salary or income alone cannot be used to determine creamy-layer status in the case of candidates whose parents work in PSUs, private-sector establishments, schools and other institutions.
Amaal SheikhNov 6, 2026
Those included in the “creamy layer” are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits. In March 2026, the Supreme Court had ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion to decide the OBC creamy layer.
Anagha JayakumarNov 6, 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to form a government. But deep divisions among his prospective allies could prolong the political deadlock, allowing Netanyahu to remain in power.
Explained DeskNov 6, 2026
As Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman's work in Ramayana is released, here’s how film music is created, from the first conversation with a director to the final recording. Hollywood and Bollywood differ, but have overlaps.
Amaal SheikhNov 6, 2026
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Javed v. State of Haryana (2003) upheld the disqualification of people with more than two children from contesting panchayat elections. The top court has now referred it to a larger
Indians are on track to invest a record $4 billion in foreign stocks and debt in FY27 through the LRS route. Meanwhile, Indian companies’ direct investments abroad have also shot up.
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