Mint Ahmedabad
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
If humanity had a fixed expiry date, what would become urgent and what would suddenly seem beside the point? The Lounge team considers the choices they might make, from living off the grid to learning new skills.
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Will new online shopping rules help customers?
With e-commerce driving nearly 30% of national consumer helpline complaints in 2025 and India’s online shopper base set to grow from 300 million to over 420 million by 2030, per BCG, concerns are rising over platform influence on buyer choices. The...
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Will merchant discount rate hit UPI volumes?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has reintroduced the merchant discount rate on some person-to-merchant UPI transactions, raising concerns that usage could take a hit. Mint breaks down what this means for the ecosystem. Will MDR hit...
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What lies behind Amodei’s much-discussed essay?
The backdrop is an internal event. On 8 September, Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon resigned from the company over concerns about AI firms building self-training algorithms and tools. Coxon’s primary fear was that AI could develop a version of itself...
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Why counterfeit drugs are getting harder to detect
Two major cases of counterfeit life-saving drugs uncovered in the past two weeks have raised concern among consumers. Executives say this is a growing challenge, with fake drugs becoming harder to detect. Mint explains the problem, its impact, and the...
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Petrol cars lose buyers. Why not diesel SUVs?
Petrol cars are losing ground to CNG, electric and hybrid vehicles, but diesel models have held up. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) data shows the fall in petrol’s share of passengervehicle sales was steeper than diesel cars in...
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A GRAND TOUR MINUS CLARKSON
The Grand Tour has rebooted itself with a new generation of three enthused young men. It feels fresher, younger and features very little non-car conversation—looks like we may finally be ready for Clarksonlessness.
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Can organized student housing fix the PG crisis?
The recent collapse of a paying-guest (PG) building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan has laid bare the urgency of creating organized student housing across the country. For decades, a severe demand-supply mismatch in university hubs has forced millions of...
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Volkswagen’s yet another shot at an India partner
The Volkswagen Group (VW) has signed a non-binding agreement with the JSW Group for a potential joint venture (JV) in India. After years of searching for a local partner, the German auto giant has turned to the Sajjan Jindal-led conglomerate. Mint...
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Weak monsoon is fuelling power surge, coal deficit
India’s power demand surged to 256GW in September first week, as shortage topped 20 million units. About 58 thermal plants are operating on very low coal stocks. This combination of rising demand and supply deficits stems from low monsoon rains. Mint...
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Can John Ternus fill Tim Cook’s shoes at Apple?
On 9 September, Apple’s new chief will take the stage to launch the latest version of the world’s single-most sold smartphone lineup. John Ternus, who led Apple’s hardware engineering as senior vicepresident, took over after Tim Cook quit on 31 August....
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Why the era of cheap money is coming to an end
For almost two decades, governments, businesses and households the world over benefitted from low borrowing costs. If words and actions of many central banks are anything to go by, that could well be coming to an end. Mint explains why the era of cheap...
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Why has Q1 GDP growth sparked a controversy?
The Centre on Monday released gross domestic product (GDP) data, pegging India’s June quarter economic growth at 7.8% despite the West Asia crisis and a tariff war. Opposition parties and some experts have questioned these numbers. Mint explains: Was...
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Why jewellery giants are racing to consolidate
On Monday, GRT Jewellers India decided to acquire a 74.12% stake in listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, known as TBZ The Original, from its promoters for ₹1,033.71 crore. The deal reflects a shift towards a more organized, competitive...
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How ‘local’ is India’s defence manufacturing?
On 31 August, Tata Advanced Systems signed a deal to make the US’s Javelin anti-tank missiles locally, two weeks after the release of sixth Positive Indigenization List seeking to localize over 400 items worth over ₹3,000 crore. Mint examines India’s...
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Don’t Just Follow Culture. Understand It
DEMOCRACY: WHERE TOCQUEVILLE, TAGORE AND AMBEDKAR CONVERGE HOW INDIAN TECH MAJORS SHOULD DEPLOY THEIR WAR CHESTS
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Who is liable for unsafe food sold by e-comm firms?
Karnataka’s food safety regulator earlier this week ordered the suspension of the food licences of major e-commerce platforms after officials found highly toxic datura fruits and seeds being listed and sold online as food products. Mint explains the...
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CRAFT IN A NEW AGE
For Raghavendra Rathore, Indian craft does not need rescuing—it needs opportunity. He makes the case for design, partnerships and new markets that can make traditional skills relevant while keeping regional identities.
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Sugar prices are rising. Is ethanol the sole reason?
Retail sugar prices have surged unusually fast, rising from ₹49 per kg a month ago to ₹65 on 26 August. Prices are about 41% higher than a year ago. The spike comes ahead of the festive season. Is it a result of lower production or diversion of sugar...
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Will new H-1B rules reshape IT firms’ strategy?
The US has sharply raised costs and scrutiny for H-1B and L-1 visas, which will impact Indian IT and consulting firms. This will force companies to ramp up offshore delivery models and rethink global talent strategies. Mint decodes What are the new...
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SC’s ‘industry’ ruling: What it means for labour
Last week, the Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench, by a 6:3 majority, held that pending labour disputes under the old Industrial Disputes Act will continue to be decided using “industry” definition laid down by the court in 1978. explains...
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Can India crack the smartphone brand game?
India’s IT ministry, which formally notified its ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 21 August, has proposed to offer incentives to build a homegrown smartphone brand. Is a major homegrown phone feasible in the country today? Mint...
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Why SC is pushing for front-of-pack junk food labels
On 13 August, the Supreme Court slammed India’s food regulator for delaying front-of-pack labels on junk food and asked the Centre to take a final call in a fortnight. Mint explains why the order matters for tackling childhood obesity and rising rates...
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THE PATHOS OF PARTITION
Gurvinder Singh’s feature films have been long-form dissections of the political turmoil Punjab has been subjected to. In ‘Rehmat’, he traces its turbulent past and its enduring capacity for compassion through three stories.
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How RBI’s draft loan rules could impact fintechs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently floated two draft rules that could change how fintech firms offer small loans. One sets a common loan-pricing framework, while the other would restrict lending of nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) to term...
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Sebi’s settlement revamp: what is likely to change?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a revamp of its settlement framework to make the process simpler for entities. It has suggested changes to how settlement amounts are calculated and interest on disgorgement is charged....
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Is this a serious concern for Airbus?
It is a serious event, but it is too early to say whether it represents a wider A320 problem. The A320 family is central to India’s airline fleet. India’s two largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India have over 400 of them and substantial part of the...
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Can India sustain its consumption revival in Q2?
Retail consumer sector had a mixed growth in April-June. While the period saw unprecedented raw material price hikes amid West Asia war, GST cuts managed to boost consumption. Mint explains how retailers fared in the quarter and what the next quarter...
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Fortune favours the informed.
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BEHIND TYEB MEHTA’S GENIUS
Tyeb Mehta drew from the world around him to make sense of violence, loss and labour. A new book brings together essays and images that trace the ideas, influences and experiences behind his work.
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How much are we spending on our monuments?
The Archaelogical Survey of India’s (ASI’s) spending on the upkeep of protected monuments has fluctuated over the past 5 years. It spent ₹444 crore in FY24, but only ₹377 crore in FY26. What does this say about our conservation efforts and attempts to...
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Will price hikes reduce festive season cheer?
Global chip shortages, costlier imports due to a weaker rupee and a shift in demand towards artificial intelligence (AI) chips are making consumer electronics, including laptops and smartphones, more expensive. The situation is unlikely to improve soon...
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How will new RBI measures change loan recovery?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 6 August announced its final loan recovery guidelines. The measures, aimed at preventing harassment in the pursuit of defaulters, will take effect from January 2027, three months later than the original deadline....
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Zee’s copyright cases raise red flags for brands
Zee Entertainment has sued Blinkit and Nykaa, alleging the brands used copyrighted content in social media campaigns without permission. The cases may force marketers to review the line between cultural references and copyrights. Mint explains why it...
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THE QUIET RADICAL
As Reba Hore enters her centennial year, her artistic vision is receiving wider recognition. Rooted in everyday life, her works reveal a deep humanity, shaped by politics, love, solitude, and a lifelong commitment to art.
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Why food labels are under the FSSAI scanner
Recent FSSAI bans on Dabur’s misleading claims and select United Spirits products have triggered court challenges and sent Dabur’s shares tumbling. The food safety regulator’s intensifying crackdown is increasingly pulling major FMCG brands into legal...
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Inside India’s ₹84,000-crore offshore oil bet
The Union cabinet last week approved the ₹84,000-crore Samudra Manthan scheme for five-year offshore deepwater exploration. Aimed at reviving domestic output and cutting India’s nearly 90% crude import dependency, Mint unpacks the initiative. Why is...
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Tariffs in the dock
President Donald Trump’s Section 301 tariffs face internal resistance, with 25 Democratled states challenging them in the US Court of International Trade. The coalition has argued that these re-impose the same sweeping tariffs that earlier failed...
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Why the IBC ruling is a win for homebuyers
Promoters of insolvent real estate firms can no longer use the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to fend off homebuyers’ legal action. The Supreme Court has ruled that the IBC moratorium protects only the company, not promoters or directors. Mint...
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Can India catch up in sodium-ion battery race?
China’s battery makers are commercializing economical sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). India backs it too, but commercial progress has been limited. What does China’s leap mean for India’s EV...
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PORTRAITS OF INDIA
Emily Eden’s portraits and lithographs, on view in Delhi, offer a female perspective on 19th-century India. The exhibition examines royal courts and everyday communities, serving as a visual record shaped by her travel.
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Smarter steels for people and planet
For two decades, we’ve grown by pushing steel further – safer, smarter, more sustainable. Grounded in quality. Driven by innovation and our people. Building the infrastructure, industries and icons of modern life.
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India’s monsoon challenges are far from over
The monsoon has made up ground in July. However, intense rain has also led to massive loss of life and property. Besides, a strengthening El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, forecast to be the strongest in history, means India’s weather troubles are not over...
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Why Sebi wants to revamp online dispute redressal
The markets regulator wants to speed up investor grievance redressal by shifting the administration of conciliation and arbitration from private online dispute resolution (ODR) institutions to exchanges, depositories and other market infrastructure...
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Can technology fix India’s paper leak problem?
Even as the Centre steps up efforts to stop paper leaks—from a Nandan Nilekani-led reform panel to stricter laws and heftier fines—attention has turned to technology. Can encrypted digital delivery, biometric authentication or AI surveillance secure...
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Can drugmakers weather Trump’s generics tariff?
Trump’s proposed phased tariffs on generic drugs aim to reshore manufacturing, but the plan faces scepticism over its viability. If implemented, Indian drugmakers face huge losses. Mint unpacks the stakes, the market’s importance, and mitigation...
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MYTHS ABOUT MASCULINITY
As powerful men obsess over testosterone levels or what “real” masculinity entails, women and fandoms celebrate male beauty in all its varied forms—with joy, admiration and no desire to police anyone.
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Why the green H2 journey may be a long one
Earlier this month, India joined Japan, Germany, the US and China as it flagged off a hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. This comes three years after the ₹20,000-crore National Green Hydrogen Mission’s launch. Mint examines the...
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Can India mop up $50 bn via NRI deposit scheme?
Banks have raised over $17 billion since the RBI’s 5 June special drive for foreign currency non-resident (bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits, fuelling hopes of eclipsing 2013’s ‘taper tantrum’ haul. With the window open until 30 September, can India reach $50...
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India’s private space race takes off. What’s next?
On Saturday, India’s first space unicorn Skyroot Aerospace completed its maiden orbital space mission. India now joins the US and EU as the only countries with an operating private rocket. But how far is India from building a scaled-up private space...
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Stormy start
Going by how the monsoon session of Parliament kicked off, India may be in for yet another season of stormy protests and adjournments. Monday’s proceedings offered a fore-taste, with little legislative work done. Several bills are expected to be taken...
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Why IT giants are betting big on data centres
IT services majors are tapping the asset-heavy data centre business, betting on artificial intelligence-driven demand and data localization rules. Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies see it as the new frontier, aiming to be full-stack...
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STIRRING UP THE HOT CHOCOLATE
Unlike coffee, which is largely for grown-ups, everyone loves hot chocolate. New cacao cafés have turned bean-to-bar chocolate into a craft beverage, adding new flavours and even spices to tap into nostalgia while creating something new.
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How Semicon 2.0 helps fulfil India’s chip ambitions
With a ₹1.27 trillion outlay for Semicon 2.0, the Centre is shifting focus from attracting chip factories to building a complete semiconductor ecosystem—from design and research to equipment, materials and gases central to the chip industry. Will that...
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Why we need an index to measure services output
On Tuesday, India filled a long-standing gap in its economic data with the trial launch of the Index of Services Production (ISP), a highfrequency indicator that will track activity in the country’s services sector, which accounts for more than half of...
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How Aera wants to change airport passenger fees
What has Aera proposed to change? Airports recover their investment through the user development fee (UDF), paid by flyers and through other charges, such as landing and parking fees, paid by airlines. Airlines pass these costs on to consumers in...
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Why the generic weight-loss drug surge is fading
After an initial surge, sales of semaglutide generics have begun to plateau, showed monthly sales data. Experts expect growth to moderate through the rest of the year, tempering several drugmakers’ expansion plans. Mint explains what’s behind the...
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Why are consumers angry?
With discussions gaining momentum to increase ethanol blending beyond 20% following the West Asia war-linked crude oil shock, a section of consumers has once again raised concerns regarding damage to vehicle parts and lower mileage for older cars. Full...
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HOW INDIA FAILS FOOTBALL
Sunil Chhetri’s extraordinary career mirrors the paradox of Indian football: a nation overflowing with passion for the game, yet held back by weak grassroots sports, poor governance, and decades of administrative neglect.
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Why the fuss over India’s high power Wi-Fi plan
Behind our Wi-Fi are invisible radio waves carrying internet signals. India has opened the 6GHz spectrum for licence-free Wi-Fi. Should it now allow high-power Wi-Fi in the band? Telcos see a broadband boost from it in the remote areas. So, what’s at...
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Why delivering fashion instantly hasn’t worked
While the promise of delivering trendy fashion in under an hour has attracted investors, turning that into a sustainable business has proved to be far more difficult. Is quick fashion facing structural challenges, or is the category simply too early in...
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Why India is doubling down on regional air
Jodhpur’s new Rajputana-style airport terminal went viral after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it on Saturday. But the event also saw the formal launch of UDAN’s next phase—the ₹28,840-crore Viksit UDAN. Why expand a scheme with a mixed...
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Tractor dumping puts India-China trade ties to test
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping of electric tractors from China. Mint explains why the probe matters—and why it could become a broader test of India-China business ties, with implications beyond electric...
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How no-egg meal shortchanges India’s children
Children in Kolkata’s government schools won’t get eggs in mid-day meals as the new West Bengal government has entrusted meal preparation to a religious organization that shuns non-vegetarian foods. Mint explores whether India’s children can afford the...
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FASHION IS A FEELING
From actor and musician to luxury creative director, Jaden Smith discusses his evolving career, his vision for Christian Louboutin menswear, embracing criticism, and designing shoes that inspire confidence.
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Why Indian IT is betting big on European assets
Recent acquisitions by Indian IT services companies signal a shift from their earlier reluctance to buy European assets to viewing the region as a key growth market. Several factors are driving this growing appetite for Europe. takes a look. Why do...
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Why are hybrid vehicles losing policy support?
The Delhi government’s decision to exclude hybrid vehicles from tax benefits in its electric vehicle (EV) policy is part of a growing national trend. This policy shift follows an industry debate over whether hybrid technology deserves government...
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Why Zerodha wants to be a merchant banker
Broking platform Zerodha wants to add another business to its growing financial services portfolio: investment banking. Can a discount broker carve out a niche in a business dominated by established investment banks? explains. Are merchant banking and...
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Why is India’s satellite internet policy in limbo?
India’s commercial satellite broadband service rollout remains stuck nearly four years after Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb got the first licence in 2022 and then Jio-SES and Starlink got theirs. The regulator’s spectrum norms also came a year ago. So,...
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Why is quantum computing the new global race?
Quantum computing was long seen as a technology stuck in the future with unstable qubits and high error rates. Leaps by Google, Microsoft, IBM, etc. now challenge the view and governments see it as a strategic capability with economic and security...
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SUGARCANE TIGERS
WORD OF MOUTH What food cults say about us Is the next wave of men’s tennis here already? BOOKS ‘Khabar Lahariya’ tells its own story
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Data centres and water: Is there a way out for India?
India is racing to become a global AI data centre hub, offering tax breaks to attract vast investments. However, these facilities consume vast amounts of water for cooling, raising concerns in water-stressed states. Can India strike a balance? Mint...
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Will cyberattacks hurt Tata Group’s global ambitions?
After a 2025 ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover that cost an estimated £260 million, Tata Electronics, another Tata Group company, has faced a cyberattack. Mint explains the latest attack, and what such developments could mean for Tata’s global...
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What US waiver on Iran oil sales means for India
The US has waived sanctions on Iran’s petroleum sales for 60 days as talks continue on a final peace deal, a move seen boosting global energy supplies. Given Iran’s proximity to India and its importance to major buyers such as China, Mint assesses what...
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Monsoon is tardy. So, how bad is it going to get?
The south-west monsoon has seen an unusually sluggish start. Its India journey started with a three-day lag in Kerala, only to further drag. In this El Niño year, over 450 districts have seen deficient rains. Why this delay, how unusual is it and what...
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What Telegram ruling means for digital platforms
The Delhi High Court’s ruling upholding the Centre’s temporary ban on Telegram has put India’s digital platform regulation framework under the spotlight. Experts say the ruling raises concerns about the scope of executive powers. Mint explains: Why...
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