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  Sonakshi-Zaheer married under Special Marriage Act | Here's all you need to know about it

  June 27, 2024 16:43 IST

  Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in an intimate ceremony on June 23, in the presence of their family members and industry colleagues after dating for seven years.

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  EXPLAINED: What led Kenyans to burn part of Parliament and call for President's resignation?

  June 27, 2024 9:37 IST

  Kenya's President came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a “hustler” and vowing relief from economic pain. But Tuesday's deadly chaos in the capital, Nairobi, shows how far support for him has turned.

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  What is Adaptive Thermal? How will it act as protective 'shield' for smartphones | Explained

  June 21, 2024 18:30 IST

  Google will soon introduce a new Adaptive Thermal feature for its millions of Android users. This feature will act as a shield for smartphones. Here's all you need to know about this feature.

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  UGC-NET 2024: Why did Education Ministry cancel the exam? Explained

  June 20, 2024 13:33 IST

  To ensure transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education has decided to cancel the NET UG 2024 exam. As per the new update, the exam will be conducted again.

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  How Kavach anti-collision system could have prevented Kanchanjunga Express accident | Explained

  June 17, 2024 18:46 IST

  Kavach is an automated situational awareness system that provides automated train protection as well as collision prevention capabilities for trains. Here's all you need to know about this system.

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  How have India-Italy relations strengthened under PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni? Explained

  June 14, 2024 19:54 IST

  PM Modi is currently in Italy, in his first foreign visit since his re-election, to attend the highly-anticipated G7 Summit. Bilateral relations between India and Italy have witnessed an upswing under the leadership of PM Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.

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  What is NEET UG 2024 Results controversy and why is the matter in Supreme Court? | Explained

  June 13, 2024 15:37 IST

  The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the decision to grant grace marks to over 1,500 candidates has been revoked. These candidates will now have the option to appear in the re-exam, which is scheduled to take place on June 23.

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  Why Starship is made of stainless steel instead of carbon fibre? Elon Musk explains

  June 10, 2024 20:13 IST

  Elon Musk recently explained why SpaceX chose stainless steel over carbon fiber for its Starship rocket. Although carbon fiber is known for its high strength and light weight, SpaceX found stainless steel to be more feasible and advantageous for their spacecraft.

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  What is 'Special Category Status' and how does a state get it? Know benefits

  June 06, 2024 15:07 IST

  NDA is going to form next government under the leadership of PM Modi, however, this time its going to be a coalition government as BJP has fallen short of absolute majority on its own. In such a scenario, its allies JDU, TDP may demand Special Category Status. Let's take a look at what is SCS.

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  Donald Trump convicted in historic criminal trial: Can he still run for US president? | EXPLAINED

  May 31, 2024 8:15 IST

  Donald Trump became the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes. The court's decision came after the jurors deliberated for 9.5 hours over two days. After his conviction in the criminal case, can Donald Trump still run for the US president later this year?

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  Why did Supreme Court abolish first EVM-based election in India? What was SC's reasoning | READ

  May 30, 2024 11:15 IST

  What were the reasons behind the Supreme Court invalidating India's first EVM-based election? Read to know the court's perspective on this matter.

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  'All Eyes on Rafah': What does it mean and why millions are sharing the viral pic I EXPLAINED

  May 30, 2024 10:43 IST

  In Rafah, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have led to the tragic loss of life, claiming the lives of at least 45 Palestinians, among them many innocent children. Consequently, a wave of condemnation against Israel surged across various social media platforms with the hashtag- "All eyes on Rafah".

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  Why is India developing new research station in Antarctica? EXPLAINED

  May 29, 2024 13:23 IST

  India has two active research stations -- Maitri and Bharti -- in Antarctica. The first research station, Dakshin Gangotri was set up in 1983. It had to be abandoned after it sank in the snow.

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  What are AI agents and how do they pose a risk to privacy? | Explained

  May 28, 2024 18:33 IST

  After the introduction of AI agents, many of our tasks can be simplified. These agents can understand multiple languages like humans, but they also raise significant privacy concerns.

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  Wet Bulb Temperature Explained: Know how much hot is too much hot

  May 28, 2024 16:00 IST

  Wet bulb temperature is a crucial factor in determining how hot it is outside and how our bodies respond to the heat. It is essential to pay attention to this measure and take necessary precautions during hot weather to avoid heat-related illnesses.

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  Fire at Delhi hospital, Rajkot game zone: What are safety rules in India, compliance challenges?

  May 27, 2024 13:35 IST

  More than 40 people, including several children, have recently died in multiple fire incidents across the country. According to NCRB data, an average of 35 people per day lost their lives due to fires between 2016 and 2020.

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  RBI approves highest-ever dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to govt: How does Central Bank earn profit?

  May 27, 2024 8:22 IST

  The decision to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government was taken at the 608th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India held under the chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das.

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  What to know about UK's general election on July 4: Candidates, impact on FTA with India

  May 24, 2024 17:21 IST

  Rishi Sunak made a surprise announcement by declaring early elections on July 4, much before he completed three years in office. Opinion polls have predicted a record drubbing of the Conservatives to the opposition Labour, ending 14 years of Tory rule in the UK.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What is Form 17C and controversy linked with voter turnout data?

  May 24, 2024 16:35 IST

  The poll panel has said that there is no legal mandate to provide Form 17C to any person other than the candidate or his agent.

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  YouTuber tests sex of his unborn child in Dubai and reveals it in India. Is it illegal in Dubai?

  May 22, 2024 23:48 IST

  A prominent YouTuber has found himself in legal hot water in India after disclosing the gender of his soon-to-be-born child in videos shared on his YouTube channel. What are the regulations concerning gender determination in both India and Dubai?

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  India, France hold 7th edition of 'Shakti': What is it, when did it start? Know about all editions

  May 22, 2024 14:03 IST

  Exercise Shakti: The joint exercise facilitates developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between armed forces personnel of the two countries. This also enhances the level of defence cooperation, further fostering bilateral relations between India and France.

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  Pune porsche accident: How can a 'juvenile' be tried as an 'adult' in Indian court? | EXPLAINED

  May 22, 2024 12:16 IST

  The Pune Police filed an application in the Juvenile Justice Board seeking the review of its earlier order granting bail to the minor in the Porsche accident case and trial of the boy as an adult. Know how a Juvenile can be tried as an adult in the JJB.

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  Why is the US upset with India's Chabahar port deal with Iran? Explainer

  May 21, 2024 13:02 IST

  The United States threatening to impose sanctions on India is leading to speculation regarding potential political and economic impacts faced by the U.S due to the Chabahar Port deal with Iran. A variety of complex geopolitical issues surface underneath the maritime initiative.

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  How Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash could reverberate across Middle East I EXPLAINED

  May 20, 2024 22:22 IST

  The helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the nation's foreign minister, and other officials is poised to have significant repercussions throughout the Middle East.

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  What is UK Graduate Route visa and how does it impact Indian students? EXPLAINED

  May 20, 2024 20:03 IST

  Rishi Sunak's decision to curb migration by denouncing student graduate visas has earned criticism from international students, universities and his own parliament members. Here's how Sunak's latest action could impact Indian students.

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  What does Vladimir Putin's visit to China mean for both US and India? Know here

  May 17, 2024 0:00 IST

  China has offered robust diplomatic support to Moscow after it invaded Ukraine and has emerged as a top export market for Russian oil and gas, helping fill the Kremlin’s war coffers. Russia also has relied on China as the main source of high-tech imports to keep military machines running.

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  India signs 10-year-deal with Iran to manage Chabahar Port: What is its significance?

  May 13, 2024 17:26 IST

  India has signed a significant deal with Iran to take long-term operational control over a part of the Chabahar Port, which is very important to India's strategic and economic ambitions in Central Asia. This is the first time India will take over management of an overseas port.

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  What if advanced AI goes into wrong hands? Potential risks and researchers' concerns explained

  May 10, 2024 11:34 IST

  Scientists around the world are currently concerned about advanced AI. They believe that if it falls into the wrong hands, it can cause immense devastation. With the help of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, everything from spreading rumors to biological attacks can be carried out.