Indian Express Explained

Indian Express Explained

6/7/2025, 8:18:23 AM

The inauguration of a direct rail link to the Valley is a historic milestone that is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the development, trade, and tourism of Kashmir, and its closer allround integration with the rest of the country. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/train-to-kashmir-chenab-bridge-inauguration-pm-modi-10052670/?ref=expin

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6/6/2025, 1:46:00 PM

The last such attempt to deliver aid to Gaza by sea was attacked by drones allegedly belonging to Israel. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/madleen-mission-deliver-aid-gaza-8978189-10052060/

Indian Express Explained

6/7/2025, 11:34:29 AM

On May 22, the top court provided clarity on the usage of Zudpi lands, saying they cannot be converted without prior approval from the central government, and only after complying with the conditions laid down by the court. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/vidarbha-zudpi-scrub-lands-forest-sc-ruling-10053575/?ref=expin

Indian Express Explained

6/7/2025, 9:29:27 AM

Around 76% of India’s population is currently at high to very high risk from extreme heat, according to a new study. Here is what to know. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-climate/extreme-heat-india-10052479/?ref=expin

Indian Express Explained

6/6/2025, 10:33:06 AM

This is the second failure for the Hakuto-R mission to land on the Moon. Its previous attempt in 2023 had also been unsuccessful. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/japan-moon-mission-failure-impact-private-space-10051542/

Indian Express Explained

6/7/2025, 10:19:40 AM

Ohio lawmakers last month introduced two Bills seeking to prohibit foreign nationals and certain categories of Green Card holders from buying land near military installations and critical infrastructure. Here is what to know. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/all-about-ohio-bill-seeking-to-restrict-property-rights-of-green-card-holders-10052677/?ref=expin

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6/7/2025, 12:49:59 PM

Since Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, Indian authorities have “pushed back” more than 2,500 allegedly illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across the international border. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/latest-drive-deport-illegal-bangladeshi-immigrants-10053676/?ref=expin

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6/7/2025, 12:27:52 PM

How have past international efforts to end Israel’s war in Gaza fared? How have international views on Gaza changed over time? What explains Israel’s actions? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/international-efforts-end-israel-war-gaza-10053630/?ref=expin

Indian Express Explained

6/6/2025, 10:50:10 AM

Musk’s threat to decommission the Dragon spacecraft revealed the vulnerability of NASA which is now dependent on private companies for many critical systems in the space programme. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/trump-musk-break-up-nasa-10051941/

Indian Express Explained

6/6/2025, 4:47:43 AM

How much of the Brahmaputra’s water in Assam comes from Tibet? A top water resources expert and a researcher on transboundary river systems explain. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-on-pakistan-scare-narrative-could-chinese-dams-affect-brahmaputra-flow-in-india-10050846/