India has lost a scientist who spent a lifetime warning that nature would one day strike back. Madhav Gadgil mapped the dangers long before floods and landslides made headlines. As tributes pour in, a question lingers: why was one of India’s clearest environmental voices so often ignored? 

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A late-night demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi turned violent after rumours spread that the place of worship was being razed. Five police personnel were injured, arrests were made, and the incident has once again put the spotlight on bulldozer politics in the capital. So what exactly triggered the clash?

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On January 6, the Madras High Court gave a clear verdict on the Thiruparankundram hill issue. The court said a ceremonial lamp can be lit on top of the hill near the dargah. It rejected the Tamil Nadu government’s objections and criticised officials for exaggerating law and order fears. The judges said there was no proof that lighting the lamp would hurt peace or religious practice. So what exactly is this issue, and why has it sparked such a long dispute?

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The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. The court said there was a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. While some co-accused were granted bail, why did the top court refuse relief to Khalid and Imam?

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At least two people died after rocks collapsed at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. 

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The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades?

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The Election Commission has flagged a worrying trend in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Officials say the collection of enumeration forms in urban areas is much lower than in rural regions across nine states and three Union Territories. So, why are city voters falling behind in returning their forms?

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India will impose a new excise duty on cigarettes from February 1. The Finance Ministry has notified a duty ranging from ₹2,050 to ₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, depending on cigarette length, over and above the existing GST. With this move, cigarette prices are set to rise after years of stable taxation. So, what exactly is changing, and what should smokers expect now?

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Food delivery apps Zomato and Swiggy are rolling out higher incentives for delivery partners ahead of New Year’s Eve, a move they say is standard during festive periods. At the same time, gig worker unions have called for a nationwide strike on December 31st, demanding better pay and working conditions. With lakhs of workers threatening to log off on one of the busiest nights of the year, how serious is the disruption likely to be?

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Moscow has accused Ukraine of attempting to strike a presidential residence in northern Russia. Kyiv has strongly denied the charge, calling it a fabricated excuse to prolong the war.

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