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The WhatsApp hack was possible because cyber warfare is a lawless land

WhatsApp was hacked by a software developed by Israeli firm NSO, which is a small part of the unregulated environment of hackers, developers & sovereign govts.

US-China trade war: Here’s why the tariff tiff has stock markets in a fix

This week unleashed the third wave of tariff hikes in the ongoing US-China trade war, which started in January last year.

The 2003 case that SC panel cited to keep CJI Ranjan Gogoi probe report a secret

Supreme Court cites a 2003 case to say it’s not liable to disclose report in CJI Ranjan Gogoi sexual harassment probe. ThePrint looks at details of the judgment.

Why Modi-BJP are wrong about Rahul Gandhi giving offsets in Scorpene submarine deal

BJP claims Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had a hand in grant of offsets in multi-billion-dollar Scorpene submarine deal.

How Anil Ambani’s bankrupt RCom got entangled in CJI Gogoi sexual harassment controversy

ThePrint traces the RCom-Ericsson saga as the case emerges as the pivot of one of the Supreme Court's biggest crises of faith.

Arms Trade Treaty: Why Donald Trump junked UN pact that controls weapons sales

The Arms Trade Treaty is meant to regulate the international trade of conventional weapons and reduce the transfer of illicit weapons.

What China’s Belt and Road Initiative is, and why India gave it a miss again

With India’s absence at Beijing's BRI summit giving rise to speculation, ThePrint explains the massive trade project and the issues that surround it.

What’s the surgical pelvic mesh India is looking to ban, and why it’s risky

With India reviewing its stand on pelvic mesh after a US ban on the product, ThePrint explains what the implant device is and its health hazards.

US’ Iran oil waiver cancellation could impact India strategically, not economically

US has withdrawn waivers on importing oil from Iran. India says it's studying impact of US decision, but will be difficult for it to stop all imports from Iran. 

This is the Shia sect that has faced endless persecution in Pakistan & Afghanistan

Hazaras were target of a blast in Quetta on 12 April, but this only the latest such attack. ThePrint presents an overview of Hazaras, descendants of Mongol leader Genghis Khan.

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.