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With recent World Athletics Championships, breaking down the science of the javelin
While emerging talent Sachin Yadav impressed with a fourth place finish, back issues prevented Neeraj Chopra from replicating his peak form during the recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. What does it take to throw a javelin over long distances?
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Arindam GoswamiJun 20, 2025
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US attacks on Iran nuclear sites: Where are the US military bases in the Middle East? Subscriber Only
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Assembly by-elections: 5 reasons why the AAP won Ludhiana West despite anti-incumbency Subscriber Only
Ludhiana West by-election 2025: The polls were necessitated after the AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, 57, died in January after a bullet injury to his head from his licensed pistol.
Express News ServiceJun 23, 2025
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Why these two agri industries are wary about India-US trade deal Subscriber Only
Given the US’s high stakes in corn, ethanol and soyabean and the imperative to find a big alternative market to China, there’s pressure on India to remove restrictions on their imports. But opening up could
C. Raja MohanJun 23, 2025
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Why so many Indian students — especially from Kashmir — go to Iran for higher education Subscriber Only
As Indian citizens are evacuated from Iran, one question is in the spotlight again: why do so many Indians go abroad to study medicine? And for Kashmiri students, what is Iran's appeal? We explain
YasheeJun 22, 2025
Iran moves to block Strait of Hormuz: What this will mean for India, Tehran, world, in 4 points Subscriber Only
Iran blocks Hormuz 2025: Iran has never blocked the Strait, amid any war or conflict. What could finally push it to this? What makes blocking the Strait of Hormuz such a potent threat? We explain
Shubhajit RoyJun 22, 2025
Explained: 10 takeaways from the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, for India and the world Subscriber Only
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Anamni GuptaJun 22, 2025
US Strikes Iran Explained: Why has the US attacked Iran now? What have they hit, and what bombs did they use? How has Iran reacted? What has Israel said? All you need to know.
‘Bunker-buster’ MOP and B-2: Why US bomb, stealth bomber were Israel’s best chance at destroying Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility Subscriber Only
America has entered Israel’s war with Iran, attacking a major underground nuclear facility that Israel does not have the capability to penetrate. Here’s what happened, and the bomb that was used
Alind ChauhanJun 22, 2025
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Anagha JayakumarJun 21, 2025
The US Federal Reserve this week held interest rates steady for the fourth time in a row. On Friday, the Hong Kong dollar breached the lower end of its exchange rate peg with the US
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What new Registration Bill says, why it was introduced Subscriber Only
The draft Registration Bill aims to digitise registration of property documents and increase transparency. But a few concerns remain
Jay MazoomdaarJun 21, 2025
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is keen on “reintroducing” king cobras in Madhya Pradesh as an antidote to spiralling snakebite deaths. He also wants snakes in the state counted in order to assess numbers of the
Bashir Ali AbbasJun 21, 2025
Expert Explains: Understanding Pakistan’s balancing act on Iran Subscriber Only
Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, Islamabad is playing a delicate, deliberate balancing act informed by a complicated bilateral relationship with Tehran, need for American patronage, and anxieties about India
Rishika SinghJun 20, 2025
China This Week | China’s messaging on Iran-Israel, Taiwan restricts Chinese firms, and Labubu dolls Subscriber Only
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, China stuck to its messaging on the Middle East while criticising Israel, and Taiwan restricted Chinese tech companies from doing business with it.
Amitabh SinhaJun 20, 2025
How India ‘added’ more than 3,500 km to its coastline Subscriber Only
The length of India’s coastline used to be 7,516 km, something that was ascertained in the 1970s. But this coastline has now been measured to be 11,098 km
New York TimesJun 20, 2025
Are Israel’s airstrikes on Iran within legal bounds? Subscriber Only
Some experts say that if Israel is launching airstrikes on Iran solely to prevent a possible future attack, it would probably be illegal
Harikishan SharmaJun 20, 2025
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Mira PatelJun 20, 2025
Who is the cleric who leads the Islamic Republic? What does he believe in? And what does Iran look like under his rule?
Rishika SinghJun 19, 2025
Signed in 1968 and entered into force in 1970, the international treaty is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. India, Pakistan and Israel are not parties to it. What is its
Omkar GokhaleJun 19, 2025
Why Bombay HC upheld arbitral awards directing BCCI to pay over Rs 538 crore to Kochi Tuskers Kerala owners Subscriber Only
The Bombay HC passed a verdict on two pleas filed by BCCI challenging arbitral awards passed on June 22, 2015. Here is what the case about Kochi Tuskers Kerala is.
Damini NathJun 19, 2025
Why ECI has issued new rules for checking, verification of EVMs in case of a challenge by losing candidates Subscriber Only
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