The government has ordered that the fraud-reporting app Sanchar Saathi must be pre-installed on all new mobile phones and added to existing devices through software updates. But why has this directive sparked such a heated national debate?

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India is about to rewrite the tax rules for its biggest sin goods. With the GST compensation cess set to disappear, the Centre is moving fast to ensure tobacco and pan masala don’t suddenly get cheaper. Two new bills in Parliament could change how these products are taxed for years to come. 

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In a big relief to Kerala, which will go into poll for the local bodies, the Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of the electoral roll in nine states. Despite claiming that it would stick to the earlier deadline, the poll panel decided to extend the deadline to December 11. 

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In a show of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said they had a “productive” breakfast meeting. They posed for the photographs and hit all the right notes. But why did they have to put up a show of unity? Has factionalism put the Congress-led ministry in a spot of bother?

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India’s economy is showing strong momentum, posting its highest quarterly growth in six quarters. In the July-September 2025 period, real GDP expanded by 8.2 per cent, driven by robust consumer spending and manufacturing, despite global trade challenges. So what does this mean for India’s ambitions of becoming a developed nation by 2047?

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The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is planning consultations to frame new regulations for online platforms. The Supreme Court was hearing petitions linked to a controversy related to the India's Got Latent show involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina. During the hearing, the Court also suggested a few strong measures. But what exactly prompted this discussion? 

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The Supreme Court continued hearing a series of petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This revision is currently underway in several states. So, what were the arguments in court today?

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The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a Christian Army officer over his refusal to participate in a religious parade. The Court said the officer's cantankerous conduct was not permissible in a disciplined force. So, what led to his dismissal, and why did the highest court of the land use such strong words against an Army officer?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Monday after a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the G20 and IBSA meetings. His visit focused on continuing the priorities set during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 and on strengthening the voice of the Global South. The country positioned itself as a key partner committed to human-centric development and structural reform.

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The Union government has clarified that no final decision has been taken on the proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. The Centre says there is no intent to change the traditional arrangements between Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory. 

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