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  Maharashtra rain havoc: Why does Mumbai keep struggling with waterlogging year after year? EXPLAINED

  July 27, 2024 0:00 IST

  Mumbai faces sever waterlogging every year. Despite efforts at the BMC and state government level, the situation becomes grim every year. Here are some of the reasons why the city struggles with flood-type situations every year.

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  Why is Japan's population declining for 15 consecutive years? EXPLAINED in numbers

  July 25, 2024 14:48 IST

  Japan's population has been declining since it reached 127 million in 2009, with births reaching a record low last year. The number of births in 2023 reached a record low at 730,000, while deaths in Japan also reached a record high at 1.58 million.

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  Union Budget 2024: What is climate finance taxonomy announced by Nirmala Sitharaman? EXPLAINED

  July 25, 2024 13:42 IST

  Climate Finance Taxonomy: As global temperatures continue to rise and the adverse effects of climate change become more pronounced, the urgency for countries to transition to a net-zero economy has never been greater. In such a context, the role of taxonomy becomes of paramount importance.

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  What is Karnataka’s MUDA scam? | All you need to know about controversy linked to CM Siddaramaiah

  July 25, 2024 12:06 IST

  MUDA scam: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has categorically dismissed the allegations by the opposition BJP stating that the MUDA formed a layout on the land belonging to his wife Parvathi without their knowledge.

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  What is Karnataka’s Job Reservation Bill in private sector for Kannadigas? EXPLAINED

  July 18, 2024 19:56 IST

  Karnataka government's reservation bill in the private sector for Kannadigas revived a debate on locals vs outsiders in terms of employment. Politicians often bring quota bill which suits their political agendas contrary to India's federal structure which gives equal job opportunities to everyone.

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  Puja Khedkar controversy: A look at rules governing IAS officers and trainees | EXPLAINED

  July 18, 2024 13:31 IST

  Puja Khedkar, a 2023-batch IASA officer, came into the limelight after reports surfaced about her alleged demands for a separate office and official car, as well as the unauthorised use of a beacon in her private car.

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  Five states yet to sign MoU on PM-SHRI scheme: Know its key features and other details

  July 17, 2024 22:17 IST

  So far, 30 states and Union Territories (UTs) along with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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  PTI's own version of 'Qudrat ka Nizam': Why Pakistan govt wants to ban Imran Khan's party? EXPLAINED

  July 17, 2024 15:44 IST

  The bold statement made by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar that "PTI and Pakistan cannot co-exist" signals the government's desperate moves to crush the opposition party. The unexpected move to ban the PTI has been met with widespread backlash from many political parties.

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  Govt reconstitutes NITI Aayog under PM Modi's chairmanship | What are its role and functions?

  July 17, 2024 13:35 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the chairperson and economist Suman K Bery will continue to be the vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog.

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  More guns than people in America! How is US grappling with rising gun violence? EXPLAINED

  July 16, 2024 15:10 IST

  A recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump shook American politics and brought the spotlight on the controversial gun laws in the United States. Despite US President Biden's promises to impose stricter gun laws to curb mass violence, firearm-related violence remains rampant in the US.

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  Who is KP Sharma Oli and how his upcoming government will impact India-Nepal ties?

  July 13, 2024 15:46 IST

  Oli is set to return to power for the fourth time after striking a late-night coalition deal with the Nepali Congress to oust Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' from power. Prachanda lost his vote of confidence in the Parliament on Friday, gaining only 63 votes in the 275-member House.

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  Muslim women entitled to maintenance after divorce: What's the provision under Section 125 of CrPC?

  July 12, 2024 14:08 IST

  The contentious issue of Muslim women getting maintenance under secular provision of section 125 of CrPC had taken centrestage of political discourse in 1985 when a constitution bench in Mohd Ahmed Khan versus Shah Bano Begum case had ruled that Muslim women were also entitled to maintenance.

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  List of states where proficiency of 'local language' is mandatory for government jobs | EXPLAINED

  July 11, 2024 13:54 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 10 said that the state government has made aptitude of local language mandatory for selection which will protect the rights and interests of the local people.

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  Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED

  July 10, 2024 19:55 IST

  Assam faces the wrath of floods every year. More than 2 million people were affected by floods this year. Even the animals in Kaziranga National Park died due to floods. Why has flood become a common phenomenon in Assam? Know details.

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  PM Modi in Vienna: How have India-Austria ties developed over the years? EXPLAINED

  July 13, 2024 9:35 IST

  PM Modi's historic visit to Austria in the first by any Indian leader in 41 years after Indira Gandhi, as New Delhi and Vienna are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. PM Modi said the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the basis of India-Austria relations.

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  Once CM Modi was captured standing behind Russian President, now standing staunchly with Putin. How?

  July 09, 2024 15:09 IST

  In 2019, PM Modi warmly reminisced about the occasion, recalling it as his inaugural encounter with Putin. He reflected on how President Putin, despite his humble beginnings and recent entry into global affairs, extended profound respect, laying the foundation for an enduring friendship between them

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  How newly-elected British PM Keir Starmer changed Labour Party's stance on Kashmir? EXPLAINED

  July 06, 2024 18:11 IST

  The Labour swept 412 seats in the 650-member Parliament in a historic victory, sweeping Conservatives from power after 14 years. Keir Starmer, 61, took the reins of the country as PM as all eyes would be on his administration's plans to boost strategic partnership with India.

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  SCO Summit: What's in it for India to expand country's global influence? EXPLAINED

  July 06, 2024 11:25 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India in Kazakhstan’s Astana at the SCO Summit 2024 and delivered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to the grouping.

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  Bihar bridges collapse: 10 such incidents in 15 days, what are possible reasons behind it? EXPLAINED

  July 05, 2024 14:37 IST

  The recent collapse of bridges in Bihar has raised significant alarm and concern. A petition has also been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to issue direction to the Bihar Government to conduct the highest level structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges in the state.

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  Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid to take oath: Can jailed MPs attend Parliament? | Here are details

  July 05, 2024 14:35 IST

  A day after the radical Sikh preacher won the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab, his lawyer Rajdeo Singh Khalsa said that all necessary legal steps were being taken to ensure the release of Amritpal Singh from jail.

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  Cabinet Committees under Modi 3.0 announced: All you need to know about high-profile committees

  July 04, 2024 14:23 IST

  ​Cabinet Committee 2024: The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs comprises Rajnath Singh, Shah, JP Nadda, Nirmala Sitharaman, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Naidu, Kiren Rijiju, Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil.

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  What is US Presidential immunity and what does it mean for Trump? EXPLAINED

  July 03, 2024 23:08 IST

  Former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case, which was scheduled for July 11, has now been postponed till September after the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that he had some immunity from criminal conviction as a former President.

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  What is the India-US extradition treaty, applicable to 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana? EXPLAINED

  July 03, 2024 14:46 IST

  Rana faces charges for his role in the Mumbai attacks in 2008 and is considered to be a close friend of David Headley, one of the co-conspirators for the attack. He was detained in the US in 2020 and his extradition was approved before a US court stayed the order in 2023.

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  Hathras stampede kills over 120: Why are religious events in India prone to such tragedies?

  July 03, 2024 8:46 IST

  Stampedes at religious gatherings in India are unfortunately not uncommon occurrences. These incidents usually happen during large congregations, pilgrimages or festivals where huge crowds gather in relatively confined spaces.

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  Beryl: Confused about difference between tornadoes and hurricanes? Know here

  July 02, 2024 17:25 IST

  NASA highlights the significant contrast between tornadoes and hurricanes primarily in their size: hurricanes cover a horizontal scale approximately a thousand times greater than tornadoes. Furthermore, they develop under unique conditions and have distinct influences on the atmosphere.

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  What Hemant Soren's release from jail means for JMM ahead of assembly elections? Explained

  July 01, 2024 22:16 IST

  After getting released on bail in an alleged land scam case, Hemant Soren has been vehemently attacking the BJP. He has asserted to wipe out the BJP from Jharkhand in the upcoming assembly elections.

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  France Parliamentary Elections: Who are the top contenders in fray against Macron's centrist party

  June 30, 2024 15:45 IST

  France elections: The outcome of the two-round election, which will wrap up July 7, could impact European financial markets, Western support for Ukraine, and how France’s nuclear arsenal and global military force are managed.

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  Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: Role, powers, responsibilities and list of Deputy Speakers

  June 27, 2024 18:30 IST

  Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha in India: The Deputy Speaker occupies the 10th place in the order of precedence along with the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Ministers of State of Union and members of the Planning Commission.