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Topic: Mysore Palace

Which elephant will lead Mysuru Dasara procession—torture vs tradition clash in Karnataka

The state has no record of the number of elephants killed during capture operations. Now, the govt wants to revive khedda, an older and more brutal practice of taming wild elephants.

Meet Arjuna, the 5,650-kg showstopper of Mysuru Dussehra

The 58-year-old jumbo will lead the procession of elephants at the famous 10-day festivities in Mysuru but is racing against time to gain weight. 

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.