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The Repo Rate Changed Again. Why Do Borrowers Always Feel the Impact Faster Than Savers?

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A 25-basis-point RBI rate hike may look small on paper. For a household already paying a floating-rate home loan, however, the next reset can...

Government Jobs Remain the Dream for Millions. Is the Private Sector Failing Young India?

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A government job in India can attract more applicants than a large private employer may hire in years. About 28 lakh candidates applied for SSC’s...

Why Does AI Need So Much Electricity? Data Centre Power Consumption Explained

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AI runs on physical machines. Every prompt, generated image or automated task sends work to chips inside data centres,...

India And China Hold Fresh Corps Commander-Level Talks In Arunachal Pradesh: Could The Meeting Lead To Further De-Escalation Along The LAC?

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India and China have opened a new military channel in the eastern sector of the Line of Actual Control,...

Centre Defers Census House-Listing In Manipur From September 1: Why Are Civil Groups Demanding An NRC Exercise First?

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The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.
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