Explainers

Andhra 'people's capital': What Amaravati will become after Rs 65,000 cr transformation

The vision for Amaravati is to create a "people's capital" that is not only administratively efficient but also environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced.

Hyderabad blasts: How terror team worked - Yasin and Riyaz plotted, Waqas made bombs, Aijaz forged IDs

The terror team relied on forged identities to book travel tickets, rent accommodations and withdraw funds.

Dera chief Ram Rahim released again: 21-day furlough takes his time out of jail to 326 days since 2020

His lawyer Jitender Khurana stated that under prison rules, inmates are entitled to up to 70 days of parole and 21 days of furlough per year.

As Sensex, Nifty track global selloff on Trump tariffs, these are the five biggest domestic crashes on Dalal Street

US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs triggered trade wars and recessionary fears, which has rattled global markets.

Rameswaram's new Pamban bridge to open on Ram Navami: Unique vertical lift, faster trains - Know more

The inauguration date of the bridge, April 6, coincides with Ram Navami, which is celebrated at a wide scale in Rameswaram.

'Kancha Gachibowli belongs to...': Why are Hyderabad university students protesting

The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has issued a statement defending the government’s legal claim over the land.

Explained: All you need to know about the US-India nuclear deal

After 17 years, the 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement between the US and India will finally come into force with the US Department of Energy's latest decision and once India amends the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.

Here’s how much income tax you will pay from April 1

Salaried individuals with income of up to Rs 12.75 lakh will pay no income tax under the new tax regime

Annamalai softens stance on AIADMK alliance after Shah-EPS meet: 'Won't stand in the way'

While Palaniswami denied that the meeting in Delhi had anything to do with a renewed alliance between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — its former ally — Amit Shah's social media post after the meeting hinted otherwise.

Finance Bill 2025 removes indirect investment tracking for offshore funds, boosts India's appeal for global fund managers

The Finance Bill 2025 has amended the rules so that only direct investments by Indian residents will be considered within the 5 percent safe harbour threshold.

India Scraps 6% ‘Google Tax’ | How It Impacts Advertisers & Tech Giants | MC Explains

India is removing the 6% ‘Google Tax’ on foreign digital services starting April 1, 2025. Why was it introduced? Why is it being scrapped now? And how will businesses be affected? Watch this explainer for all the details!

Matsya 6000: All you need to know about India’s first crewed deep-sea submersible 

The submersible is set to take three Indians into deep sea in 2026

What's behind dispute between Puri Jagannath temple and ISKON over Rath Yatras

The latest Rath Yatra was planned by ISKCON in Houston in the US in November, 2024.

CCI crackdown on ad giants: What is price-fixing in advertising?

In simple terms, price-fixing occurs when multiple companies collude to set prices at an agreed level, rather than allowing the market to determine them through competition.

Amid tariff concerns, why Tulsi Gabbard's exposition of 'America first policy' should calm frayed nerves in Delhi

Addressing a session in Raisina Diagolue, Gabbard eloquently laid out the details of Trump's "America First" policy.

'54% of Delhi households ...': Surge in swine flu, Influenza B cases; symptoms mirror coronavirus

These symptoms, which closely resemble those of coronavirus, have raised concerns among the public.

Explained: Behind Amit Shah's aggressive Sita temple pitch ahead of Bihar polls

In the lead-up to the parliamentary polls, Union Home Minister Amit shah claimed that if voted to power for the third straight term, the saffron party would construct a Sita temple in Bihar's Sitamarhi.

Explained: Why the NC-Cong government in J&K is in a bind amid growing clamour for liquor ban

With several political parties backing the call for a liquor ban in Jammu and Kashmir, the demand for making J&K a dry state is growing in the Valley.

Why Gulmarg fashion show has triggered widespread uproar among J&K's political class

The severe backlash prompted Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah to seek a report on Sunday, while the state assembly saw intense exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches over the event on Monday.

Telangana tunnel tragedy: Report alerted about fault zone 5 years ago; red flags ignored?

The rescue operations have had to be intermittently stopped because the tunnel keeps flooding, and search and rescue operations are going on after 13.5 km into the tunnel.

Andhra's prehistoric rock shelters: 'Even North Indians regularly visited Lankamala' – Why ASI calls it a landmark discovery

Lankamala was a major Shaivite pilgrim centre regularly visited by devotees from north India.

Yamuna Tourist Cruise: AC comfort, bio-toilets - know more about ferry services, speed & stations

The project is anticipated to improve river cruise tourism once it is up and running.

What's behind fresh tensions in North Goa? A 200-year-old tree, a temple and NH-66 six-laning

Some locals in the area objected to the idol being moved, due to which there was some tension. Two people were detained for obstructing the police

Attention!! New Rules from 1st March 2025: Know How it will Affect Your Pocket

The start of March will bring about several significant changes that will affect numerous aspects of daily life. Updates to the regulations about nominations, LPG cylinder prices, FD rates, UPI payments these are among the modifications that will take effect on March 1, 2025. Here's a breakdown of the key changes. Watch here