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Egypt court orders closure of independent outlet MadaMasr; detains editor
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was fined $53,400 after being convicted of operating a website without a licence.
Sabitha
Senior Correspondent
Sabitha has a keen interest in national and international affairs. She covers major developments across India and around the world, with a focus on politics, and current affairs.
Latest Reports by Sabitha
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IndiaIndia allows E100 flex-fuel vehicles: What the new rules mean for car owners | Explained
India’s new rules allow E100-compatible flex-fuel vehicles. Here’s what the changes mean for ethanol blending, fuel availability and existing car owners.
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IndiaBrazil’s Lula wins fourth term: What it means for India, trade, and BRICS | Explained
From a $30-billion trade target to critical minerals and BRICS, here’s how Lula’s fourth term could shape India’s strategic interests.
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IndiaeMudhra internet security flaw: What smartphone and internet users need to know | Explained
A security flaw exposed eight weak digital certificates issued by eMudhra. Google, Apple, Microsoft and Mozilla blocked them as India investigates.
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World‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: The mystery behind France’s viral slogan | Explained
A suspicious Snapchat message has become a viral protest slogan in France. Here's what ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’ means and why students are using it.
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IndiaFrom Bachchans to the Khans: Why celebrities are turning to courts to protect personality rights | Explained
Kriti Sanon to Virat Kohli, Vijay Devarakonda to Kangana Ranaut, celebrities are turning to courts to protect their personality rights amid AI deepfakes, fake endorsements and unauthorised use.
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WorldRussia-Ukraine war: How Washington and Elon Musk are influencing the battlefield | Explained
US military aid, intelligence support and Elon Musk’s Starlink network influence Ukraine’s ability to fight Russia. Here’s how Washington and SpaceX is shaping Kyiv’s battlefield options.
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IndiaJantar Mantar loses protest site status: Why the three substitutes are not equal | Explained
Delhi Police has replaced Jantar Mantar with three alternative protest venues. How do Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground compare in accessibility, visibility and proximity to the political centre?
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WorldFrom punishing oil buyers to striking a deal with Putin: Trump’s Russian policy paradox | Explained
US president Trump penalised or threatened countries for buying Russian oil. Now, a US diesel deal with Putin raises questions about the consistency of Washington’s sanctions policy.
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IndiaUS suspends eight tech firms from green card programme: What does it mean for Indian workers?
The move does not cancel existing H-1B visas, but it could stall green card applications, prolong workers’ dependence on employers and complicate long-term plans for Indian professionals in the US.
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IndiaWhen the referee is questioned: Can Gyanesh Kumar be removed as CEC? | Explained
Gyanesh Kumar faces calls for his resignation and removal as CEC. But what does it take to remove India’s Chief Election Commissioner? Here’s the constitutional process explained.
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IndiaMahanadi dispute: The water-sharing fight between Odisha and Chhattisgarh | Explained
The Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh dates back decades. Here’s how the row began, what triggered it and what both states argue.
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IndiaForm 6 explained: Why the EC removed the additional SIR declaration
The EC has withdrawn the extra SIR declaration from Form 6 where the revision is over. Here’s what it was and what the change means for new voter registration.
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IndiaElection Commission row: Why the BJP has chosen to back CEC
As opposition parties and citizens question SIR and the Election Commission, why is the BJP backing the CEC when electoral rolls affect all parties?
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IndiaECINet row: Why a dispute over the Election Commission’s app matters to a voter | Explained
The disagreement within the Election Commission may appear to be an internal institutional issue. But for an ordinary Indian voter, the issue goes beyond the disagreement itself.
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IndiaWhat to do when detained in India? Here's what you should know | The Citizen's Shield
What are your rights if police detain you? Know the legal difference between detention and arrest, safeguards under the BNSS and Constitution, and what changes once you are formally arrested.
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WorldUN secretary-general selection process: How the UN chooses its next chief | Explained
From country nominations and General Assembly dialogues to Security Council straw polls and the final appointment, here’s how the UN chooses its secretary-general.
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WorldRace to replace António Guterres: Who are the seven candidates for UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is stepping down at the end of 2026. Here are the seven candidates in the race to become the UN’s 10th secretary-general and what they are proposing.
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IndiaStudent suicides in India: A decade of campus deaths, allegations and institutional responses
Sahil Wakode's death at IIT Bombay has renewed questions about student suicides, academic pressure, caste discrimination, grievance systems and campus support.
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IndiaDisha Salian case: Old questions, fresh allegations and CBI probe | Explained
The CBI launched a fresh investigation into Disha Salian's death after a Bombay High Court order.
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IndiaCan police seize your phone during a raid? Here’s what you should know | The Citizen's Shield
What happens when police take your phone during a raid? Know the rules on seizure, searches, digital data and your rights under the BNSS.
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