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  Delhi elections 2025: THESE are the key issues against Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP

  December 24, 2024 14:42 IST

  BJP alleged that AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal had deceived the people of Delhi in every area -- education, health care, transportation, and cleaning of the Yamuna. Unlike the 2015, and 2019 elections, this poll posed substantial challenges against AAP due to issues like corruption and pollution.

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  Illegal Bangladeshi migrants: Why sudden crackdown started in Delhi and what steps are being taken?

  December 24, 2024 13:35 IST

  The Delhi LG, Police, government and MCD are making efforts to identify the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, the number of whom is rapidly growing in the national capital., The steps are being taken and so far over 1,500 such persons have been identified.

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  Why controversy on Delhi tableau for R-Day erupts and how it is selected | All you need to know

  December 23, 2024 12:41 IST

  Due to time constraints, tableaux of a few states are dropped every year. After being excluded from the list of R-Day tableau, the Opposition party ruling state alleges politics which creates a row.

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  PM Modi's Kuwait visit: First by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years | What's on agenda

  December 21, 2024 11:42 IST

  PM Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Kuwait in 43 years. PM Modi will address 'Hala Modi' event at the Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Sports Complex. He will also visit a labour camp.

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  BJP, Congress engage in all-out war on Ambedkar issue, why Babasaheb matters in politics | EXPLAINED

  December 20, 2024 11:43 IST

  Ambedkar row: An unprecedented political war between the government and Congress-led Opposition is underway over the legacy of Ambedkar. Both warring sides are trading allegations of insulting the stalwart. But, the reality is that it is the vote bank politics which is at play behind the picture.

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  Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau faces calls to resign. What could happen next | READ

  December 18, 2024 18:57 IST

  Trudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.

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  One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED

  December 18, 2024 12:00 IST

  The One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Bill will be sent to the JPC for further deliberations before it is debated in either house of the Parliament.

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  Will Trudeau survive mounting pressure to resign following Finance Minister’s ouster? EXPLAINED

  December 17, 2024 18:38 IST

  Trudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.

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  Sambhal Violence: What happened in 1978 communal riots which CM Yogi mentioned in UP Assembly?

  December 17, 2024 13:08 IST

  The Sambhal communal riots in 1978 reportedly caused many Hindu families to flee from the area and shut the temples before they moved. Locals said that 25-30 Hindu families were displaced due to the riots.

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  Russia likely to allow free visa entry to Indians: Here's how it will strengthen ties with New Delhi

  December 16, 2024 14:38 IST

  While India, under PM Modi, has maintained its diplomatic autonomy in dealing with Russia, Moscow also has stood the test of time in taking the relationship forward, attaching similar importance to New Delhi.

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  Vijay Diwas: What Forced 93,000 Pakistani troops surrender before Indian Army in 1971? Explained

  December 16, 2024 13:40 IST

  Vijay Diwas is celebrated to commemorate India's victory in 1971 Indo-Pak war. On December 16, 1971, General Amir Abdullah Niazi, the chief of Pakistan’s Armed Forces surrendered along with 93,000 soldiers before the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini of Bangladesh. Know what compelled the Pak troops

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  12 years of Nirbhaya: How safe are women in India today, list of regulations to protect them

  December 16, 2024 12:53 IST

  The 2012 Delhi gang rape case led to the Criminal Law (Amendment) act 2013, usually known as the Nirbhaya Act, which introduced major reforms including stricter punishments for sexual crimes, death penalty for cases of extreme brutality.

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  Who is Santa Claus inspired by- a humble bishop or an action hero? Find out

  December 15, 2024 13:55 IST

  The image of Nicholas is different from what we have known so far in the 21st century. The story portrays Nicholas as the action hero, rather than the humble bishop of the 4th Century, the proto-Santa Claus.

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  Trump vows to eliminate 'inconvenient and costly' daylight saving time | Here's all you need to know

  December 14, 2024 15:40 IST

  Donald Trump, who will become the 47th President of the US on January 20, has called the DST "very costly and inconvenient to America". The statement gains traction as in January, the Republican party will gain control over the two Chambers of the US Congress.

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  Trump invites Xi Jinping to inauguration despite tariff rhetoric. Is it a business negotiation move?

  December 13, 2024 14:30 IST

  Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations as the White House changes hands.

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  Parliament Attack 2001: How security measures changed since 23 years? A look back at its aftermath

  December 13, 2024 12:10 IST

  Several new security measures have been included since the 2001 Parliament attack which left eight security personnel dead including a sniffer dog squad, photo identity passes and the implementation of wedge barricades among others.

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  One Nation, One Election: What are top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel? EXPLAINED

  December 12, 2024 19:37 IST

  Since coming to power in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often advocated holding all elections together, from Lok Sabha to state assemblies and local bodies. He argues that this will orient various elected bodies fully towards the development of the nation.

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  What is Places of Worship Act of 1991 and why is it not applied in Ayodhya case? | EXPLAINED

  December 12, 2024 17:18 IST

  Places of Worship Act: The 1991 provision is an act to prohibit the conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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  Bengaluru techie suicide case: Does domestic violence include mental abuse? What Indian law says

  December 12, 2024 13:01 IST

  The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru triggered a big debate over the misuse of laws such Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Atul Subhash alleged that he was mentally abused.

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  SIP Vs traditional saving: Which is better and secure financial option in India? EXPLAINED

  December 11, 2024 21:13 IST

  As financial planning takes centre stage in securing the future, investment preferences are shifting from traditional saving methods like Fixed Deposits (FDs) and savings accounts to more dynamic options such as Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).

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  Noida International Airport: How does Jewar airport impact NCR real estate sector?

  December 10, 2024 13:09 IST

  Noida International Airport made the first test flight, marking a major milestone in the development of this state-of-the-art infrastructure, setting the real estate sector in the region to witness unprecedented growth.

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  Syrian regime change: How emergence of new political set up will shape the Middle East?

  December 09, 2024 12:46 IST

  On Saturday, the opposition rebel forces arrived at Damascus as part of its 10-day offensive which led to the fall of the Assad regime. Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad fled the country and took asylum in Russia.

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  Syria Crisis: Why Damascus faces new threats after prolonged stalemate? | EXPLAINED

  December 07, 2024 16:59 IST

  Rebels have launched a sudden and strategic offensive against Assad’s regime, targeting Damascus and exploiting external pressures and internal weaknesses amid renewed civil war escalations.

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  Parliament passes 'Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak' to replace 90-year-old Aircraft Act: Check key facts

  December 06, 2024 8:36 IST

  The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 was passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. It was earlier cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 9. The bill seeks to remove redundancies and replace the Aircraft Act, 1934, which has been amended 21 times.

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  Rajya Sabha passes Boilers Bill 2024 to replace century-old Boilers Act, 1923 | All you need to know

  December 05, 2024 7:46 IST

  Parliament Winter Session 2024: The Rajya Sabha has cleared a bill to provide for the regulation of boilers, safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam-boilers and uniformity in registration.

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  South Korea martial law: What led to military rule decision that caused upheaval? EXPLAINED

  December 04, 2024 13:05 IST

  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on late Tuesday night announced martial law in the country citing an 'anti-state' plot against the government. However, after massive outrage and a bipartisan vote, he was compelled to lift the law.

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  Joe Biden's 'unconditional' pardon to son Hunter sparks row: Why is it controversial? Explained

  December 04, 2024 13:03 IST

  US President Joe Biden on Sunday granted presidential pardon to his son Hunter Biden who was convicted of federal gun charges and tax offenses.

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  Bangladesh unrest: Why is Mamata's UN peacekeeping call reasonable but impractical? Explained

  December 04, 2024 13:04 IST

  As the Central govt witnesses rising demands to take steps for ensuring peace and safety of minorities, including Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged the UN peackeeping mission deployment. How feasible and practical is that?