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14/09/2026

The language question remained one of the most contentious issues before the Constituent Assembly. On September 14, 1949, after years of debate, it adopted the language compromise known as the Munshi–Ayyangar formula.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-history/hindi-diwas-constituent-assembly-debate-language-10877750/

14/09/2026

A Uniform Civil Code is among the BJP’s longstanding ideological objectives. Instead of bringing in one central law, why is it moving state by state?

A Uniform Civil Code is among the BJP’s longstanding ideological objectives. Instead of bringing in one central law, why is it moving state by state?

14/09/2026

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition looks at the BRICS Summit and what the Chinese media’s focus reveals.

http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-this-week-brics-xi-chinese-media-10877517/

13/09/2026

| The BRICS declaration avoided any mention of the “T” that matters the most — Trump — but it used the other two Ts, trade and tariff. Here’s what its highlights are.

Written by: Divya A, Shubhajit Roy
Design by: Abhishek ( अभिषेक )

13/09/2026

The new rules for online shopping will come into force on January 1, 2027. Here are the nine key changes and what they mean for consumers.

The new rules for online shopping will come into force on January 1, 2027. Here are the nine key changes and what they mean for consumers.

13/09/2026

The BRICS declaration avoided any mention of the “T” that matters the most — Trump — but it used the other two Ts, trade and tariff. Here's what its highlights are.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/behind-the-brics-agreement-no-ukraine-iran-uae-balance-swipe-at-us-tariffs-flagging-gaza-10875665/

13/09/2026

As the summer heat recedes, electricity demand typically begins to ease by September. So, what is driving the unusually high demand, and what challenges does this pose to the power system?

As the summer heat recedes, electricity demand typically begins to ease by September. So, what is driving the unusually high demand, and what challenges does this pose to the power system?

13/09/2026

OpenAI claims its systems cracked the Navier-Stokes problem, unsolved for decades. But the announcement was overshadowed by questions over user data and how the result was reached. We explain

OpenAI claims its systems cracked a mathematical problem that was unsolved for decades. But the announcement was overshadowed by questions over user data and how the result was reached.

13/09/2026

Dario Amodei's warnings about the risks of unchecked AI development have received backing from other AI founders, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk. What is going on, and why?

Dario Amodei's warnings about the risks of unchecked AI development have received backing from other AI founders, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk. What is going on, and why?

12/09/2026

| Australia is considering giving social media users the choice between personalised algorithmic feeds and feeds based largely on accounts they follow. The proposal would require platforms to make the choice genuine, while raising questions about digital literacy, user control and platform design.

Here’s what could change if users switch off personalised recommendations.

Written by: Anagha Jayakumar
Design by: Angshuman M