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What are the roots of the Kashmir conflict? Why did accession of Kashmir become a contentious issue?
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Brahmaputra, Climate Change & Politics: Why Assam Floods Annually

For Assam, the annual flooding is a natural phenomenon. The problem arises, when the floods become a disaster. 

What is the RSS’ Swadeshi Jagran Manch & How Influential Is It?

Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener of SJM

Explained: How & Why BCCI Agreed to Fully Comply With NADA Norms

How BCCI agreeing to fully comply with NADA norms affects Indian cricket and cricketers.

A Princely State & A New Country: What’s the History of Kashmir?

What are the roots of the Kashmir conflict? Why did accession of Kashmir become a contentious issue?
The Batla House encounter took place on 19 September 2008 in which two Indian Mujahideen terrorists were killed. 
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What is Article 35A,Article 370: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti has warned that any attempt to remove Article 35A will mean there will be no one to shoulder the Indian flag in the Valley. 
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In Focus: The Simla Agreement, 1972 & The Lahore Declaration, 1999

The terms ‘bilateral resolution of conflict’, ‘Lahore Declaration’ and ‘Simla Agreement’ have recently come into focus in context of the India-Pakistan relationship.

From Banglar Rasogolla to Odisha Rasagola: A Guide to GI Tags 

What is the Geographical Indication tag?

Why Article 15 of Constitution is More Than Just a Film Title

Article 15 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

World Test Championship: Everything on ICC’s Test ‘World Cup’

ICC World Test Championship 2019-21
Fishermen protest against the Coastal Road project.
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Here’s a low-down on the latest buzzword in town – stem cell therapy.
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Why Farmers Are Happy World Bank Dropped the Amaravati Project

World Bank has dropped $300 million for Amaravati Sustainable Infrastructure & Institutional Development Project. 

Black July: How A Bloody Massacre Set Off the Sri Lankan Civil War

Over 4,000 Sri Lankan Tamils were killed and several hundreds were displaced in the riots that gripped the nation.

Parliament Considering 3 Laws That Impact Your Fundamental Rights

A number of bills which are up for discussion in the Parliament could have a severe impact on our fundamental freedoms.

Explained: How Islamic Banking is Used in Scams Like IMA Jewels

The RBI had first issued an alert against IMA Jewels and Mansoor Khan in 2015.
Anand Singh has submitted his resignation over the JSW land deal. 
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Facebook is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency in 2020.
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Explainer: Shiv Sena’s Three Generations of Thackerays

The Shiv Sena was formed on 16 June 1966. (Graphic: <b>The Quint</b>)

After J&K Move, Delimitation Is the Buzzword: What’s It All About?

Let’s take a look at what delimitation means, who oversees it and how it has been implemented over the years &nbsp;

Zomato Logout: Why Are Restaurants Protesting Against Discounts?

Zomato Gold Discounts and Offers

What’s at Stake in the ICJ’s Kulbhushan Jadhav Verdict Today

What’s at Stake in the ICJ’s Kulbhushan Jadhav Verdict Today
Explained: The Stand-Off Between AIFF & I-League Clubs Over ISL
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