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Karnataka has unveiled its own flag: Is it legal and why does it want one?

Many see Siddaramaiah's unveiling of a state flag as a political decision ahead of the state elections.

Today is International Women’s Day, but many Indians celebrate it on 13 February

Many Indian groups celebrate Women's Day on the birth anniversary of this remarkable woman freedom fighter instead.

PNB’s long journey from being the first swadeshi bank to the Nirav Modi fraud

The image of Punjab National Bank, whose clientele once included Nehru, Shastri and Indira Gandhi, has taken a major hit with the Nirav Modi fraud.

Dubai Police closes case, says Sridevi accidentally drowned after losing consciousness

The Dubai Public Prosecutor's office closed the investigation into Sridevi's death, confirming the forensic report findings that she died of accidental drowning.

‘Do they roam naked?’: Debunking myths about Nagas & India’s oldest separatist movement

ThePrint brings you an explainer on the people and culture of a region, which is witness to India’s oldest separatist movement.

What you should know about Bahmani empire that the BJP doesn’t want celebrated

The Bahmani sultanate, despite what the BJP believes, influenced Karnataka greatly.

The Mahadayi water war, and why it is again becoming an issue around election season

The dispute with Goa is over 40 years old, and involves Karnataka’s demand for 24 tmcft of water to be diverted from the Mahadayi for its drinking needs.

Complete rollout of world’s largest healthcare scheme to take 1.5 years

First phase may be launched on 15 August;, 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres to be set up by 2022.

The long battle to bring ex-DGP SPS Rathore to justice for molesting Ruchika Girhotra

The former Director General of Police was sentenced to six months in jail for molesting Ruchika Girhotra. That legal battle took over two decades.

जानें कैसे काम करती है सुप्रीम कोर्ट विवादों का केंद्र – उसकी रजिस्ट्री

चार असंतुष्ट जजों का कहना है कि मुख्य न्यायाधीश बेशक रोस्टर के मालिक हैं, लेकिन अपनी "पसंद की पीठों" को "चुनिंदा मामले सौंप कर" वे प्रोटोकॉल तोड़ रहे हैं.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.