Blinkit, Swiggy and Zepto have built their brands on speed. But now, the government is asking them to slow down. So why has the Centre stepped in, and what changes are being forced on India’s biggest quick-commerce platforms?

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India’s space agency has begun 2026 with a setback. ISRO’s trusted PSLV failed to complete its mission after an anomaly during flight, leaving the fate of 16 satellites uncertain. So what exactly happened during the launch?

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The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court, accusing the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of interfering with its investigation during recent raids in Kolkata. The case is linked to an alleged coal theft scam and has now turned into a major political and legal face-off — so what exactly happened, and why has the ED gone to the top court?

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One person was killed and at least 16 injured after a speeding Audi rammed into roadside food stalls in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony area late Friday night.

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A staff member of Delhi’s Saket District Court died by suicide on Friday after jumping from the court complex building. The incident has shaken the legal community. So, what drove him to take this extreme step?

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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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