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As Yogi govt plans to add 17 OBCs to Scheduled Castes list, here’s how it can be done

UP govt told district magistrates, commissioners to issue caste certificates to 17 OBC communities. But union minister has said move not in accordance with Constitution.

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.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.