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Akshit Jindal October 22, 2026
Industry

India’s West Asia oil imports return to pre-war levels in September

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s imports of West Asian crude oil surged in September, returning to pre-war levels, while its refiners cut back purchases ‌of Russian oil amid stiff competition with China, ship tracking data showed. Refiners snapped up spot cargoes as West Asian producers and traders cranked up shipments through the […]

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Akshit Jindal Oct 21, 2026
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Garba, Theplas and Travel Shame: Why Indians Are Being Singled Out Abroad

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What Happens to Privacy in the New Age of AI

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Forest Rights Act: How MP Bureaucracy Undermines CFR Rights

On August 6, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) of Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Aggarwal, issued a letter on Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights, directing forest officials to receive CFR claims from Gram Sabhas under their divisions at meetings scheduled for August 15. CFR rights, among those recognised under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, […]

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Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or…

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Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal bags second successive gold in women’s compound

FIle photo of Indian archer Sheetal Devi. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Armless Indian…

WORLD • 05:53 IST

India rejects UN rapporteur’s ‘India-based’ label for Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company

Raghoo Puri, First Secretary, during the interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the…

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Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal, Toman clinch compound mixed team gold

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Akshit Jindal October 21, 2026
States

MCD starts demolition drive in Bhalswa colony in north-west Delhi

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on August 13 began a demolition drive in north-west Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy colony | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Tuesday (August 13, 2024) began a demolition drive in north-west Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy colony against illegal encroachments and structures. A heavy deployment of security personnel […]

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Akshit Jindal World

Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday (October 22, 2026), possibly making this the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the Iran war started on February 28. Iran’s state television reported that seven oil […]

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Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal bags second successive gold in women’s compound

FIle photo of Indian archer Sheetal Devi. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Armless Indian archer Sheetal Devi clinched her second successive Asian Para Games gold in the women’s compound individual event, overcoming a deficit to beat Singapore’s Alim Nur Syahidah in a tense final in Nagoya on Thursday (October 22, 2026). Returning to the range […]

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After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

India’s horticultural sector is set to get a hi-tech boost powered by AI for precision, as the Dutch government has embarked on a collaborative project in India to help produce pesticide-free food in state-of-the-art green houses that focus on water conservation and energy efficiency. The initiative focuses on technologies and practices that help produce food […]

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Economy Monetary Policy

Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, ‘carbon-to-stone’ technologies

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for the Energy, Environment and Climate. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Iceland is confident about the opportunities emerging in India’s evolving geothermal energy landscape and believes regulatory challenges can be overcome, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate, told The Hindu on the sidelines of his visit […]

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Budget Fiscal Architecture

Decoding the Next Union Budget’s Production-Linked Blueprint

North Block mandarins weigh targeted R&D tax credits for clean-tech components against fiscal consolidation targets.

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Rupee falls 12 paise to 94.50 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 94.50 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (October 22, 2026), weighed down by weak domestic markets and elevated crude oil prices. According to forex analysts, the rupee began trading on a flat-to-lower trajectory due to […]

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India’s West Asia oil imports return to pre-war levels in September

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s imports of West Asian crude oil surged in September, returning to pre-war levels, while its refiners cut back purchases ‌of Russian oil amid stiff competition with China, ship tracking data showed. Refiners snapped up spot cargoes as West Asian producers and traders cranked up shipments through the […]

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Circadian Rasayana: How Clinical Trials Are Validating Adaptogenic Ashwagandha & Brahmi

Modern neurobiology examines seasonal Ritucharya protocols for cortisol regulation.

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Health Preventive Care

Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

In the second week of July, a 22-year-old woman from Sidhi district in Madhya Pradesh captured national attention through social media. Leela Sahu, nine months pregnant, had done this before. The local influencer with over 2 million followers has created content since 2022, some of it addressing local issues. This time, her message carried urgency: […]

By Akshit Jindal 9 min read
Fitness Kinesiology

International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind

Surupa Sen | Photo Credit: Karthik Venkatraman “Run! Run faster and you will get there quicker!”, is all we hear and do in our lives. We are constantly surrounded by the demand to cope no matter how. On the other end of the spectrum, our ancient practices teach us to be still. Yoga and classical […]

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Food Gastronomy

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

Chettinad cotton and silk saris | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai returns this year at a spacious new venue with ample parking. Organised by the Karaikudi Nagarathar Sangam, the one-day exhibition celebrates the rich legacy of Chettinad culture through its craftsmanship, cuisine, and local enterprise. M Letchumanan, committee member of […]

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Quiet Reckoning: Queer voices find expression in a new documentary

When filmmaker Simon V Kurian, based in Australia, began researching the LGBTQIA+ community in the aftermath of the repealing of Section 377(A colonial-era law that categorised gay sex as an “unnatural offence”), Sunil Menon and his organisation, Sahodaran, were among the first names that surfaced online. Based in Chennai, Sahodaran is a community-based organisation run […]

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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Automatic: A thoughtful evolution

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From ‘Legally Blonde’ to ‘Elle’: The fashion evolution of Elle Woods

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Homes and Gardens

How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity

India’s real estate sector is entering a more mature phase of growth…
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Garba, Theplas and Travel Shame: Why Indians Are Being Singled Out Abroad

For a country whose travellers are among the most sought-after in the…
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01 • AGRI-BUSINESS

After studying India for 5 years, Dutch team offers tech for pesticide-free food production

4 min read Oct 22

Centre suspends over 4,000 fertiliser distributor licences on hoarding charges

2 min read Oct 22
Commodities & Tech View Desk
02 • AYURVEDA

Classical Panchakarma Centres in Kerala Integrate Genomic Prakriti Mapping

5 min read • AYUSH & Longevity

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03 • BUDGET

Capital Expenditure Multiplier: How Sovereign Green Bonds Are Funding Metro Rail

5 min read • Fiscal Architecture

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04 • ECONOMY

Iceland courts India for geothermal, CCUS, ‘carbon-to-stone’ technologies

3 min read Oct 21

OpenAI to watermark ChatGPT text in EU under AI Act rules

4 min read Oct 21
Macroeconomics View Desk
05 • ENTERTAINMENT

Quiet Reckoning: Queer voices find expression in a new documentary

4 min read Oct 22

Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026 brings six plays on belonging

4 min read Oct 22
Cinema & Culture View Desk
06 • FASHION

From ‘Legally Blonde’ to ‘Elle’: The fashion evolution of Elle Woods

6 min read Oct 21

Rahul Mishra brings ‘Devi’ to Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

1 min read Oct 21
Sartorial & Craft View Desk
07 • FITNESS

International Yoga Day: Odissi exponent Surupa Sen on how dance and yoga nourish the body and the mind

5 min read Oct 21

Triathlete Suresh Sam Chandy eyes sixth Ironman title after a successful stint in Brazil

3 min read Oct 21
Kinesiology & Movement View Desk
08 • FOOD

The fifth edition of Karaikudi Sandhai showcases Chettinad textiles, crafts, and cuisine

2 min read Oct 21

Step into Pongal with a village-style harvest spread

2 min read Oct 21
Gastronomy & Ferments View Desk
09 • HEALTH

Pregnant Influencer Leela Sahu and the Roadblock to Rural Healthcare

9 min read Oct 21

Loneliness Crisis Among African Youth: Causes and Solutions

5 min read Oct 21
Clinical Medicine View Desk
10 • HOMES AND GARDENS

How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity

5 min read Oct 21

From holiday homes to housing hub: ECR’s residential boom

9 min read Oct 21
Tropical Modernism View Desk
11 • INDIA

Forest Rights Act: How MP Bureaucracy Undermines CFR Rights

17 min read Oct 21

Mumbai Police Crackdown on Peaceful Protests Raises Rights Concerns

17 min read Oct 21
National Bureau View Desk
12 • INDUSTRY

India’s West Asia oil imports return to pre-war levels in September

2 min read Oct 22

HDFC Bank initiates internal probe into alleged data leak by two senior executives

3 min read Oct 21
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13 • LUXURY

Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Automatic: A thoughtful evolution

7 min read Oct 21

VinFast VF MPV 7 : The sensible electric family car India did not know it needed

6 min read Oct 21
Horology & Bespoke View Desk
14 • MARKETS

Rupee falls 12 paise to 94.50 against U.S. dollar in early trade

2 min read Oct 22

Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade as power, metal stocks drag markets lower

2 min read Oct 22
Dalal Street & Equities View Desk
15 • SPORT

Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal bags second successive gold in women’s compound

2 min read Oct 22

Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal, Toman clinch compound mixed team gold

2 min read Oct 22
High Performance & Test View Desk
16 • STATES

Rajasthan rains: Death toll rises to 22, CM visits affected areas in Jaipur

5 min read Oct 21

MCD starts demolition drive in Bhalswa colony in north-west Delhi

1 min read Oct 21
Federal & Regional View Desk
17 • TRAVEL

Garba, Theplas and Travel Shame: Why Indians Are Being Singled Out Abroad

11 min read Oct 21

Destination: Baralikadu. An eco-tourism getaway from the chaos of the city

6 min read Oct 21
Slow Journeys & Heritage View Desk
18 • WORLD

Iran says 7 oil tankers catch fire or damaged overnight in Strait of Hormuz

2 min read Oct 22

India rejects UN rapporteur’s ‘India-based’ label for Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company

3 min read Oct 22
Diplomatic & Global South View Desk
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