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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.

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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

  August 17, 2026 15:55 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.