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A file photo of an activist being detained by police personnel during a strike against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, in Dibrugarh, on 8 January.
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Nellie Massacre – How Xenophobia, Politics Caused Assam’s Genocide

Assam witnessed its bloodiest, deadliest genocide on 18 February 1983.

What is 5G Technology & Why It’s a Challenge to Deploy It

5G is a technology that could speed up communications, but it has its own challenges.

Bodo Accord Signed: What Does the Historic MoS Mean to Assam?

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Explained: How the Azad Hind Fauj Changed India’s Freedom Struggle

How did an army comprising prisoners of war and formed on foreign soil fight for India’s freedom?
It was a landmark moment in India, revealing fissures in its secular history and uncovering a narrative of ugly violence against Christians in India.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Image for representational purposes.
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The 1975 Emergency Retold in 180 Seconds

Decoding the before, during and after of the 1975 Emergency. 

Dear Virat Kohli, Read This So You Can Understand CAA-NRC-NPR

Rohini Sen
The recently passed CAA, the proposed NRC and the NPR have raised many questions and concerns.

George Reddy to JP: How Student Protests in the 70s Shook Up India

From the early 70s up to 1977, India’s college students revolutionised politics, education and protests.

Explained: Why Does Govt Want Popular Front of India (PFI) Banned?

PFI members taking part in a rally. 
Australia’s unprecedented wildfires are supercharged thanks to climate change, the type of trees catching fire and weather, experts say.
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A representative image of an anti-smog tower.
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What is Section 144 and Why Are Many Slamming Govt For Imposing It

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been imposed in the whole state of UP and some parts of Delhi.

Uniform Civil Code: What It Is & Why It Matters

Uniform Civil Code. Image used for representational purposes only.

Explainer: Shiv Sena’s Three Generations of Thackerays

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

Kalapani Dispute: Why Indo-Nepal Ties Maybe in Troubled Waters

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Important terminology related to the LGBTQ+ community.
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The DTC needs to procure more buses to meet the capital’s transport requirements.&nbsp;
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Amid Tussle, President’s Rule in Maharashtra: What Does This Mean

What is the President’s rule and why was it imposed in Maharashtra?&nbsp;

SC Refers Sabarimala Case to 7-Judge Bench: All You Need to Know

As the gates open, the state and the people wait to see what unfolds.

Here’s How You Can Tell If Your Phone Has Pegasus Israeli Spyware

Pegasus spyware affects both Android and iOS devices.

Why Are Reliance Jio, Airtel & COAI Fighting Over Telecom Debt?

Reliance Jio is making sure that Airtel and Vodafone pay their dues.
Judgement in the Ayodhya dispute is expected before Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi’s retirement on 17 November.&nbsp;
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