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Afghanistan, Israel and Iraq have received the most US aid in last 20 years

Afghanistan, Israel and Iraq have received the most US aid in last 20 years

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The corporate-government nexus in Indian politics: An analysis of corporate backed electoral trus...

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Mapping the Rising Internet Shutdowns in India Since 2016

Mapping the Rising Internet Shutdowns in India Since 2016

According to data from Access Now, a digital rights group, between 2016 and 2021, around 931 government-enfor…

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Hindutva Pop comes of age: the rising trend of hate music in India

Hindutva Pop comes of age: the rising trend of hate music in India

With lyrics that promote communal hatred and celebrate xenophobic nationalism, Hindutva Pop has built a thriv…

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Brahmanism, socio-economic factors, rise in assertion: Why anti-Dalit violence continues to grow

Brahmanism, socio-economic factors, rise in assertion: Why anti-Dalit violence continues to grow

NCRB data points to a surge in crimes against Dalits between 2011 and 2020.

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Statsguru: Sugar tastes bitter as retail prices surge amid tighter supply

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Home / Industry / News / Statsguru: Sugar tastes bitter as retail prices surge amid tighter supply Representative image Jayant Pankaj All-India average retail sugar prices in have surged by 39 percent as on August 27 year-on-year. The government has attributed the rise to lower domestic production, weather-related crop damage, higher festive demand, and rising global prices. At the same time, India’s sugar trade surplus has narrowed.
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Datanomics: Share of flood spending declines in vulnerable states

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Home / World News / Datanomics: Share of flood spending declines in vulnerable states India's disaster count has risen over three decades, while storms are gaining pace and spending on flood and irrigation management in vulnerable states is falling Jayant Pankaj 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2026 | 9:48 PM IST The world is facing difficult ecological times, with Nepal reeling from heavy floods and India’s Assam enduring weeks of continuous flooding, although the situation has now abated.
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Datanomics: Submarine push highlights India's missed naval deadlines

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This development highlights India's long-delayed naval projects and its spending patterns on naval fleets and infrastructure. Representative Image Jayant Pankaj 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 24 2026 | 8:13 PM IST In the coming days, India is set to advance the naval Project-75I programme, aimed at building six advanced conventional submarines with assistance from Germany. This development highlights India’s long-delayed naval projects and its spending patterns on naval fleets and infrastructure.
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