WORLD
Donald Trump returns to White House: What the 47th US President will do on Day 1?
“I want to close the border," he had said last year, asserting that he would roll out an immigration agenda if he returns to office.
WORLD
When is winner of US elections announced? Here's what happens after voting day
November 5 marks the beginning of a complex process that spans nearly a quarter of a year from when ballots are cast to when the next president is sworn in.
WORLD
Iran rains down hypersonic missile Fattah on Israel: How powerful is it?
Iran's hypersonic missile, the Fattah, reportedly has a range of 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) and can reach speeds of up to Mach 15 (5.1 kilometers or 3.2 miles per second) before striking its target.
WORLD
What are bunker busters? US-made bomb used by Israel to kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Bunker buster bombs are specialised weapons weighing 2,000 to 4,000 pounds, capable of penetrating hardened targets or deep underground facilities, including military bunkers, up to 30 meters of earth or six meters of reinforced concrete.
WORLD
What is Iron Dome & how does it work? All about Israel's powerful 'rocket-killer' system
Specifically designed to intercept low-tech rockets fired by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in Gaza, the Iron Dome was developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with US support and became operational in 2011.
INDIA
What is POCSO Act? All you need to know about the stringent law after Supreme Court's big ruling on child porn
Enacted in 2012, the Act was amended in 2019, with the aim to curb child pornography and implement stringent measures against individuals guilty of committing or recording sexual crimes against children.
POLITICS
Who next as Delhi CM? As Kejriwal’s shock announcement sparks speculation, here are the top contenders
Despite the speculation, AAP remains firm that Kejriwal will be their Chief Ministerial candidate in the upcoming Delhi elections.
WORLD
Kamala Harris blasts Trump over Roe v. Wade reversal: What was the landmark ruling?
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organisation, with a 6-3 decision.
WORLD
'Trump should not tell women what to do with their bodies': Harris' strong stance on abortion
Harris dismissed Trump's claim that there was broad bipartisan support for overturning Roe v. Wade, describing his policies as "Trump abortion bans" with no exceptions, even for rape or incest.
INDIA
Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report by Sep 17
During the course of the hearing, the CBI informed the top court that forensic samples collected from the postmortem of the post-graduate trainee doctor would be sent to the CFSL and AIIMS for further examination.
INDIA
'Begged cops to see our daughter': Kolkata rape-murder victim's parents level fresh allegations
The deceased doctor's mother, overcome with grief, voiced anguish, and lamented, "I wish to see all the culprits lose sleep, as I have lost mine".
INDIA
SC mentions Aruna Shaunbag during Kolkata rape case hearing: What's her heartbreaking story?
Shanbaug’s story resonates with ongoing concerns in healthcare, underscored by the recent murder of the young doctor in Kolkata, highlighting the urgent need for stronger security for healthcare workers.
WORLD
No Padma Hilsa for Bengal this year? Bangladesh crisis likely to hit import ahead of Durga Puja
From 2012 to 2018, Bangladesh had imposed a ban on Hilsa exports to West Bengal due to disputes over the Teesta River water-sharing agreement. leading to a significant drop in imports and a sharp increase in prices.
INDIA
G7 endorses IMEC, India's ambitious answer to China's Belt & Road Initiative: What is it?
Last September, India joined forces with several G20 allies to launch the IMEC in response to China's BRI initiated in 2013, criticised for its lack of transparency and sovereignty concerns.
POLITICS
Agnipath, caste census, UCC: NDA allies' stance on key issues as BJP seeks 'sabka sath'
NDA partners like TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar have often raked up several issues that the BJP can ill-afford to brush aside, even if they don't align with the party's agenda.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Special category status for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar back in focus as Naidu, Nitish emerge kingmakers
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar's long-standing demand of special status for their respective states, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, are back in focus ahead of the formation of an NDA 3.0 government at the Centre
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Elections: Can Andhra Pradesh unlock the south for NDA?
Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections: The increased number of visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to the polls has made it evident that Andhra Pradesh plays a key role in NDA’s strategy.
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why Amritpal Singh can contest elections while Arvind Kejriwal cannot vote
As Singh has not been convicted yet, he is eligible to contest the election. Kejriwal, however, cannot cast his franchisee according to Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
POLITICS
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why parties failed to reach consensus on seat-sharing in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Polls: The South Mumbai constituency has emerged as a point of contention between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena within the Mahayuti alliance. Meanwhile, Congress' Sanjay Nirupam aims to contest from Mumbai North West, a seat allocated to the Shiv Sena by the MVA.
BUSINESS
What is the Pradhan Mantri Suryoday Yojna rolled out by PM Modi: Explained in details
As of December 2023, India's overall solar capacity stands at approximately 73.31 GW, with rooftop solar capacity reaching around 11.08 GW. While Rajasthan leads in total solar capacity with 18.7 GW, Gujarat leads in rooftop solar capacity with 2.8 GW
POLITICS
Meeting 'Har Ghar Jal' deadline a key agenda for Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan CM
Rajasthan ranks second to last among states in terms of progress under the scheme, with only West Bengal trailing behind at a mere 40 percent coverage under the Mamata Banerjee government.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: How regenerative agriculture can help fight the menace of stubble burning
Delhi air pollution: The persistent problem of air pollution calls for an end to stubble burning in the National Capital Region and in adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, at a time when multinationals are eyeing to adopt sustainable practices across all operational stages to meet their net-zero goals.
BUSINESS
Chocolates turn bitter with cocoa prices at 45-year high, sugar under restrictions
In October, prices of cocoa increased by 10 percent. Meanwhile, prices of the commodity have flared up nearly 64 percent over the past year.
INDIA
Asia Cup 2023: Will India beat Sri Lanka to break its five-year trophy drought?
Rohit Sharma-led Team India is expected to aggressively fire on all guns today to lift the trophy - India last clinched the Asia Cup title in 2018 - in a run-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
