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    Eiffel Tower row: Know about BAPS, its global network, past controversies

    The Federal
    8 Sept 2026 6:00 PM IST

    From origins in Gujarat to grand temples worldwide, BAPS has built a vast global network. Here’s what to know about its leadership, practices and controversies

    Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar. Photo : Wiki Commons
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    World map
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    India may look bigger on world maps after UN resolution; here’s why

    6 Sept 2026 7:00 PM IST
    Lake Ontario
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    Lake Ontario is now Lake America on Apple, Google maps; can Trump change names?

    2 Sept 2026 3:21 PM IST
    Iran Israel US Middle East explodes
    Explainers

    Why were 4 Indian firms sanctioned by US over Iranian imports?

    26 Aug 2026 2:26 PM IST
    Federal row: Why are states unhappy with Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill?

    Federal row: Why are states unhappy with Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill?

    14 Aug 2026 5:06 PM IST
    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

    CJP Dipke's August 15 plan: What it means for rural schools

    11 Aug 2026 4:19 PM IST
    Delimitation and the MP: Does India really need more lawmakers?

    Delimitation and the MP: Does India really need more lawmakers?

    10 Aug 2026 6:00 PM IST
    DMK and Alliance

    Explained: DMK's 3 conditions that could make or break Delimitation Bill

    10 Aug 2026 6:30 AM IST
    Worker, Labour, Factory

    Import of goods produced using forced labour prohibited in India: An explainer

    15 July 2026 1:50 PM IST
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    Private puja on a train? Here's why Indian Railways says it's allowed

    13 July 2026 4:37 PM IST
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    ‘Heat dome’ effect: All about Europe’s killer heat wave and a warning for the US

    30 Jun 2026 7:00 PM IST
    Glaring errors, aid timing: Why Seychelles’ ‘hurried’ award for Modi has sparked a row

    Glaring errors, aid timing: Why Seychelles’ ‘hurried’ award for Modi has sparked a row

    29 Jun 2026 6:18 PM IST
    What is Pax Silica and why India matters - an explainer

    Pax Silica explained: How India matters to the global AI supply chain pact

    26 Jun 2026 5:04 PM IST
    Keir Starmer

    Policy moves, U-turns that drove Keir Starmer's resignation as British PM

    22 Jun 2026 6:07 PM IST
    Bottle of whiskey

    Why Karnataka introduced SC/ST quota in liquor licence auctions

    The Federal
    22 Jun 2026 4:32 PM IST

    The state government's decision marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Excise Department

    US-Iran peace deal

    US, Iran agree over peace. What changed? Which pain points still remain?

    15 Jun 2026 5:54 PM IST
    Australia social media ban

    UK unveils ‘Australia-Plus’ social media ban: What’s the ‘plus’? Did Aus model work?

    15 Jun 2026 5:19 PM IST
    Heres everything you need to know about Sukanyas recent triumph in a defamation case against Sun TV

    Explained: 30-year Sukanya-Veerappan case, and why Sun TV has to pay Rs 10 lakh

    8 Jun 2026 5:57 PM IST
    The Rajesh Exports case centres around Rajesh Mehta

    Explained: What does Rajesh Exports do? Why is SEBI alleging a scam?

    4 Jun 2026 6:17 PM IST
    What is Anthropics Olah doing in the Vatican with Pope?

    Olah and the Pope: What's Anthropic doing in the Vatican?

    26 May 2026 2:12 PM IST
    Whats the govts Samudra Manthan all about?

    Centre fast-tracks Samudra Manthan amid fuel crisis; what's this project?

    17 May 2026 3:21 PM IST
    HC says Bhojshala complex is Hindu temple; whats the row all about?

    HC says Bhojshala complex is Hindu temple; what's the row all about?

    15 May 2026 6:08 PM IST
    AI City in Bengaluru

    Bengaluru's AI City: Here is everything you need to know

    12 May 2026 8:00 PM IST
    New US H-1B salary hike rules, who pays the price?

    What is Trump’s H-1B salary hike all about? Who pays the price?

    10 May 2026 2:21 PM IST
    Guide to how votes are counted from EVMs in Indian elections

    Counting of votes on May 4: How are EVM votes counted? Who oversees this?

    3 May 2026 5:13 PM IST
    Great Nicobar islands

    Great Nicobar project: Why it matters, and why it’s controversial

    3 May 2026 4:38 PM IST
    Gerrymandering

    What is gerrymandering, and why is everyone suddenly talking about it?

    16 April 2026 2:18 PM IST
    CBSE

    Why NEP’s three-language formula has sparked a Centre-TN clash

    7 April 2026 9:36 AM IST
    Blinkit will now make deliveries at Mumbai airports T2. Know how

    Blinkit will now make deliveries at Mumbai airport's T2. Know how

    1 April 2026 4:08 PM IST
    Iranian warship IRIS Dena

    Explained: What is IRIS Dena and how the US-Iran conflict reached the Indian Ocean

    5 March 2026 11:34 AM IST
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