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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
