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Why all funds deposited by Indians in Swiss banks are not black money

As India has ranked 74th in terms of money stashed by its residents in Swiss banks, ThePrint takes a look at the different legitimate ways of transferring funds overseas.

Why UK failed to make the most of its ties with a ‘booming’ India

A British Parliamentary report said the UK failed to adjust to India’s growing influence. ThePrint takes a look at the reasons behind the failure.

The Andhra capital battle — why Jagan demolished Naidu’s Rs 9 crore building in Amaravati

The building, Praja Vedika, was meant to serve as a 'people's grievance cell', a venue where Chandrababu Naidu would hear complaints of the public.

All about Russian S-400 missiles, India’s biggest defence against Pakistan and China

As India resists US pressure to stall missile deal with Russia, ThePrint takes a look at capabilities of the S-400 and the law US could use to oppose pact.

How the US and Iran arrived on the brink of war

ThePrint takes a look at how tensions built up between US and Iran, the oil politics and the stand of European Union in this crisis.

All about Telangana’s Kaleshwaram, one of the world’s biggest irrigation projects

The Kaleshwaram project was inaugurated Friday by the CMs of Telangana, Maharashtra & Andhra. It will provide irrigation & drinking water to millions of people.

Why Modi govt’s instant triple talaq bill—a ‘law for women’s rights’—has divided Parliament

The Modi govt insists the triple talaq bill is necessary for gender equality and justice, but some Muslim groups see it as an assault on the community.

Insolvency plea against Jet Airways — here’s what lies ahead for the airline

NCLT, which will hear insolvency plea against Jet Airways today, was approached by consortium of lenders to recover their dues of over Rs 8,500 crore.

Modi wants simultaneous polls — here’s why ‘one nation, one election’ works & why it doesn’t

As PM Modi gets ready to discuss simultaneous elections with all parties today, ThePrint brings you pros and cons of such polls & long-term ramifications for Indian democracy.

Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s ‘Arab Spring president’ who held out hope, but just for a year

Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's first democratically-elected president, was a member of Muslim Brotherhood that was formed in 1928.

On Camera

How a fading Benares dynasty commissioned North India’s greatest Ramayana paintings

In an India that was post-Mughal but pre-British Raj, diplomacy, popular religion, and a constellation of genius painters created the most spectacular Ramayana adaptation ever.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.