Explainers

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had indicated that 'one nation, one election' and Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented if he returned to power for the third term.

INDIA

Bulldozer action: What is it, who started it & why SC frowned at the method

The practice has been criticised by some, with activists questioning how the action can be taken even before allegations against a person are proved.

INDIA

Operation Bhediya | Wolves are coming: How UP's Bahraich turned into a killing field for man-eaters

Bahraich wolf story: A pack of wolves has been frequently visiting the villages, preying on small children, often attacking them as they sleep alongside their mothers in their homes.

INDIA

All about Bengal’s Aparajita Bill that proposes death sentence for rape convicts

The Bill seeks to punish “persons committing an offence of rape and inflicting injury which causes death or causes the woman to be in a vegetative state” with the death penalty, as per official documents.

INDIA

'Easy to carry in their mouths': Why wolves are attacking children in UP's Bahraich

Since children under two years old are unable to walk or resist, they are the easiest prey. At night, wolves snatch children sleeping in the open and run away without being noticed, says expert.

INDIA

‘Film pe hi Emergency lag gayi hai’: Why Kangana Ranaut’s film landed in trouble

There is all the freedom for communists or leftists across the world for such anti-national expressions but as a nationalist no OTT platform allows us to make films that revolve around the integrity and unity of Bharat, says Ranaut.

INDIA

Lateral entry, UCC and more: Why JD(U) dropped KC Tyagi as party spokesperson

Some of KC Tyagi's remarks were seen as a departure from the JD(U)'s official stand on sensitive issues at a time when it has positioned itself as a trusted ally of the BJP at the Centre.

INDIA

Andhra floods turn Vijayawada into a lake: What's behind the heaviest rain in decades

Vijayawada flood twice as severe as 2005 disaster: What's behind the unprecedented rain and massive flooding in Andhra capital region?

INDIA

'Significant escalation': Why Manipur Police have termed Sunday's attack 'unprecedented'

While drone bombs have commonly been used in general warfares, this recent deployment of drones to deploy explosives against security forces and the civilians marks a significant escalation, Manipur police said in a statement.

INDIA

How Justin Trudeau is 'shattering' Indian students' Canadian dream: What has changed and what hasn't

With the recent slowdown in the processing of new study permits, many are left wondering how will this impact the dreams of young Indians hoping to study in Canadian universities. Let's dive into that.

EXPLAINERS

Explained: Why Himachal Pradesh is reeling under a financial crisis

The chief minister said the austerity initiative will be pivotal in beginning a culture of financial prudence in the state.

INDIA

‘Giant Killer’: How Engineer Rashid’s entry could impact Jammu and Kashmir elections

With its foray into the Assembly elections, Rashid's party is trying to leverage its Lok Sabha performance to cement its position as a political force to reckon with in the Valley.

INDIA

Gujarat floods: What's behind heavy August downpour and erratic rain patterns

Deep depressions formed over land masses (and not the sea waters) rarely get enough moisture to bring heavy rains of this scale. Here's a study of what could have led to the unsual intense rains in the region:

INDIA

India-US defence pacts: What’s SOSA and RDP Agreement?

The two nations agreed to advance priority co-production projects under the 2023 US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent visit to the USA.

INDIA

Maharashtra assembly polls: How Maratha quota activist Jarange Patil is keeping political bigwigs on the edge

Jarange Patil has been demanding the implementation of the state government's 'sage soyare' (blood relatives) notification to grant Marathas reservation under the OBC category.

INDIA

Bharat Bandh today: Why has the bandh been called and how it leaves BJP on sticky wicket  

Spearheaded by the Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, the bandh call has received the backing of several political parties and SC/ST groups.

INDIA

What is polygraph test that CBI will conduct on Kolkata murder-rape accused Sanjoy Roy?

A polygraph test popularly known as a lie detector test is conducted by using a machine that measures a person’s physiological responses when they respond to questions

INDIA

What is lateral entry and why has it become flashpoint between Congress, BJP

The first vacancies for lateral entrants were advertised in 2018, but only for Joint Secretary level positions. Posts of the rank of Director and Deputy Secretary were opened later.

INDIA

Explained: Why Karnataka govt has cut ties with SBI, PNB

The decision stems from alleged funds misappropriation involving the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.

EXPLAINERS

What is Dynamic Reference Rate? India and Russia’s strategy to streamline trade, bypass US sanctions

This new system could be modelled after the existing framework between India and the UAE, where transactions are settled in local currencies (INR or dirham) with central bank support.

WORLD

St Martin's in Bangladesh: Did this island lead to Sheikh Hasina's downfall?

Reports claim that Hasina, in her undelivered speech, mentions that the US was behind her ouster from power because she did not hand over St Martin’s Island to it.

INDIA

Centre to table bill in Lok Sabha to curb Waqf board powers: All you need to know

With 40 amendments, the Bill has proposed to revoke several clauses in the existing Waqf Act including the introduction of the 'district collector'

INDIA

New anti-conversion law: UP passes 'stricter' legislation against 'love jihad' - all you need to know

The Bill is aimed to protect certain groups of people, including minors, people with disabilities, women, and persons belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

INDIA

From ID card display to halal products: Why the upcoming Kanwar Yatra in UP has become political?

Uttarkhand police have also released a set of directives for food establishments situated along the paths of the Kanwar Yatra. According to senior police functionaries, these businesses are required to prominently display specific information about their owners.

WORLD

Bangladesh job quota protests: Why are students up against Sheikh Hasina govt

The protests erupted in the wake of a June 5 ruling by the Bangladesh High Court. The ruling reinstated the 30% quota for posts for the descendants of those who participated in the country’s 1971 liberation movement.

BUSINESS

MC Explainer | All you need to know about the new asset class proposed by Sebi

Sebi has sought feedback from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and individual asset management companies regarding the structure and asset allocation of this new category. Suggestions and feedback can be submitted till August 6.

INDIA

How will Karnataka local reservation bill help Kannadigas in state

According to the bill, speaking Kannada does not make one a Kannadiga. To qualify as a local candidate, a person must have been domiciled in the state for 15 years and pass a nodal agency’s test.

INDIA

BJP’s strength in Rajya Sabha dips to 86: Will it hinder passage of key bills?

With its current strength, the Centre must rely on non-NDA parties, including its former ally AIADMK and Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party, to pass bills.

WORLD

What a dodged bullet means for Trump & US politics?

The incident could garner the Republicans 10-15 more points than the Democrats. This lead would be difficult to compete with the Biden and Democrats bickering over the former’s mental and physical health, says experts.

INDIA

Maharashtra MLC election: Voting underway; how numbers stack up

Every MLC candidate needs 23 first-preference votes to get elected. Both MVA and Mahayuti are short of the required numbers to win the 11th seat.

INDIA

Behind Chandrababu Naidu's eagerness to revive TDP in Telangana

Political commentators feel that Naidu is emboldened by resounding comeback in Andhra Pradesh, and playing a decisive role in the continuance of the National Democratic government at the Centre.

INDIA

Why Congress no longer plans to ally with AAP for Haryana, Delhi elections

There does not appear to be much scope (for alliance) in Delhi and Haryana, Where state Congress leaders and the respective alliance parties agree, there will be an alliance, says Jairam Ramesh.

INDIA

Keir Starmer is new UK PM: What Labour Party's win means for India

Starmer has been stressing on the importance of cultivating a proper relationship with India. His manifesto included a commitment to pursue a 'new strategic' partnership with India and indicated a free trade agreement.

INDIA

Rahul Gandhi invokes abhay mudra again: Know all about its significance

In January 2017, Gandhi spoke about finding the party’s symbol in the images of Lord Shiva, Guru Nanak, Mahatma Buddha, Lord Mahavira and Hazrat Ali. He also mentioned it during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2023.

BUSINESS

Why Russia's new trade route to India is pertinent to the domestic steel industry: MC explains

Coking coal prices saw a significant increase in 2022 and peaked at approximately $670 per tonne. This rise in prices put substantial pressure on the margins of Indian steel producers, leading to higher steel prices domestically.

INDIA

Om Birla is Lok Sabha Speaker for 2nd term: What will be his role & powers

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lower House of Parliament. He or she is responsible for the conduct of affairs and for the passage of laws by the House.

BUSINESS

Partial reimbursement of exploration expenses: Who are the beneficiaries and what are the implications? MC explains

The move is expected to benefit private exploration agencies involved in the search for critical and deep-seated minerals.

BUSINESS

MC Explains | Groww case: What are the key learnings for investors?

While a repeat of the Groww case is unlikely, with the regulators filling in the gaps with regards to the payment trails and the realisation of the NAV units in the client’s account, the role of investors doesn’t stop once they have invested the money.

BUSINESS

MC Explains | Quant MF under scrutiny: What is front-running and how does it hurt investors?

Front-running is an illegal practice where intermediaries such as dealers or brokers exploit their position for profit. The practice undermines market fairness, harming the interests of the mutual fund house and its investors.

BUSINESS

MC Explains | What does VGF scheme mean for offshore wind energy projects?

The VGF support from the Centre will reduce the cost of power from offshore wind projects and make them viable for purchase by DISCOMs.

BUSINESS

Why are Indian cement companies moving South? MC explains

Southern states have the largest share in cement production (33%), followed by north (22%), east (19%), west (13%), and central (13%).

BUSINESS

Adani Group secures another cement deal in south India: What does it mean for the group? Moneycontrol Explains

Cement companies' increased focus on south India expansion comes as the region is experiencing significant infrastructure development, including highways, bridges, airports, and metro projects.

ELECTIONS

Rajya Sabha polls: NDA vs INDIA showdown likely in these two states

BJP is likely to face a stiff challenge in the polls for the vacant seats in Maharashtra and Haryana.

VIDEOS

Who is Ashok Elluswamy: The Indian-Origin Techie Behind Tesla's Autopilot Success

In a tweet that is now going viral, Ashok Elluswamy wrote a detailed post on x.com highlighting the efforts put by Elon Musk in driving AI and autonomy at Tesla. Elluswamy completed his Engineering from Chennai and is now the Director of Tesla Autopilot Software. Watch this video to find out what Elon Musk had to say about this Indian-origin engineer.

EXPLAINERS

Here's why PM Modi spoke about Friday holiday in Jharkhand rally

The PM bringing up the Friday weekly off row indictates the approach the BJP under his leadership is trying to take amid the Sangh Parivar’s traditional stand against the Christian missionaries.

ELECTIONS

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Why Congress is confident of reversing its electoral fortunes in Himachal Pradesh

The Congress state leadership is confident of emerging victorious in the bypolls. The constituencies where by-elections will be held include Lahul and Spiti, Dharamshala, SujanBarsar, Gagret, and Kutlehar.

EXPLAINERS

Mercury crosses 50°C: Why scorching heat has gripped parts of north, central India

IMD issues a 'red' alert for Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Madhya Pradesh. The agency predicts a maximum temperature of 46 degrees in Delhi while an ‘orange’ alert has been issued for severe heatwave conditions in Uttar Pradesh.

EXPLAINERS

What is biochar and how can it aid sustainable steel production?

Biochar can be blended with coke used in blast furnaces and can also be added to iron ore pellets, which are then fed into the blast furnace.

EXPLAINERS

OMCs were hit by inventory losses in Q4, but what exactly does that mean?

Indian Oil reported 49 percent drop in profit in the March quarter from a year earlier. Rivals BPCL and HPCL posted 30 percent and 25 percent declines in profits, respectively.

VIDEOS

Want to withdraw from national pension system (NPS) funds before retirement? Here’s how you can

Tapping into your retirement may not be ideal but sometimes becomes inevitable. Here are simple steps you need to keep in mind when you plan to withdraw from NPS. Can you withdraw the full amount? Is the amount taxable? Watch this video to find out