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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.

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  Explained: How 8 teams will benefit from Mumbai Indians' win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024

  May 06, 2024 15:15 IST

  Mumbai Indians will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial clash in the ongoing season of the IPL. The tournament might be all but over for the Mumbai Indians but they will be playing for their point and the clash is important from the perspective of the other eight teams.

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  Feroze Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi: Rae Bareli's tryst with Gandhi family in Lok Sabha polls | Explained

  May 03, 2024 13:17 IST

  Rae Bareli constituency has long been synonymous with the Congress party and the indomitable Gandhi family's influence in Indian politics. The seat has witnessed the rise and resilience of the Gandhi family's political dynasty, making it a focal point of attention during each Lok Sabha election.

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  What is Digital House Arrest and how to avoid it? | Explained

  May 02, 2024 14:47 IST

  Many people have reported incidents where cybercriminals have claimed that they are speaking from an investigating agency and hold the victim hostage at home and defraud them. Here’s how this works.

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  Why is US acquiring 81 'obsolete' Soviet-era combat aircraft from key Russian ally Kazakhstan?

  April 30, 2024 15:09 IST

  Kazakhstan auctioned 117 combat aircraft in October, including MiG-31 interceptors, MiG-27 bombers, MiG-29 fighters and Su-24 bombers. These aircraft were deemed unusable and their modernisation was deemed economically impractical, raising questions over the US purchase.

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  Getting unknown calls on new number? Here's what is Recycled Mobile Number, how this policy works

  April 26, 2024 15:14 IST

  Telecom companies release more than 10 million recycle numbers every month, which are again allocated to new customers. If you purchased a new SIM and getting calls from unknown numbers, read to know about Recycled Mobile Number and how to stop unknown calls.

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  What is end-to-end encryption and why is WhatsApp against breaking it? | Explained

  April 26, 2024 15:20 IST

  WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, which means only senders and receivers can read the messages. It prevents others from prying on the messages and tempering them. Here’s all you need to know about end-to-end encryption and why WhatsApp is opposing new IT rules.

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  Why is Karnataka government at centre of controversy over Muslim reservation in OBC quota? Know here

  April 25, 2024 17:56 IST

  The NCBC said the blanket categorisation of Muslims as a backward caste undermines the principles of social justice, particularly for the marginalised Muslim castes and communities identified as socially and educationally backward.

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  What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained

  April 23, 2024 22:48 IST

  The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.

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  Muizzu's party wins Maldives polls despite geopolitical turbulence: What does this mean for India?

  April 22, 2024 15:04 IST

  Maldives voters handed President Mohamed Muizzu's party a landslide win at parliamentary elections, an outcome set to shift the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to China and away from traditional partner India.

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  Imbalance between bat and ball? 3 reasons why impact player rule has overstayed its welcome

  April 22, 2024 8:21 IST

  The BCCI introduced the impact player rule in IPL 2023 to encourage more participation of Indian players and to reduce the difference between the two sides. The matches have become close but the lack of opportunities for Indian all-rounders has been one of the three major issues with it.

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  Iran and Israel: How the two countries went from allies to arch-enemies? History EXPLAINED

  April 17, 2024 23:57 IST

  Iran's direct attack has sparked concerns of an all-out war breaking in the Middle East after decades of shadow war between the two adversaries. However, their relations were not so adversarial as Iran and Israel once shared close relations after the latter's formation in 1948.

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  What are Israeli PM Netanyahu's options after Iran's unprecedented direct attack? Explained

  April 17, 2024 23:08 IST

  The suspected Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria and Tehran's subsequent retaliation have sparked global alarm over a possible all-out war in the Middle East. Israel has warned that Iran's missile and drone attacks will be met with a response and Tehran has threatened a harsher response.

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  Is 'dry promotion' in jobs just a resume builder? Know what it is and why it is trending | EXPLAINED

  April 17, 2024 11:22 IST

  Normally, a promotion comes with a salary hike, however, the concept of 'dry promotion' has hit the market and is being used by some companies.

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  Why is India sending military attaches to African, other countries including Armenia, Philippines?

  April 17, 2024 11:17 IST

  For the first time, India will post defence attaches in several countries including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia and Poland in line with its broader policy initiative to expand strategic ties with key regions, a move that comes amid renewed geopolitical rivalries.

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  Middle East on edge over Iran's possible retaliation against Israel: How it would impact oil prices?

  April 12, 2024 17:31 IST

  A suspected Israeli attack on Iran's embassy in Syria, killing 12, has dramatically raised the stakes in the Middle East as nations prepare for Iran's retaliation. This can result in an expansion of the war in the region and would have repercussions in the oil market, including India.

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  Darjeeling, Bardhaman-Durgapur and Asansol: The curious case of BJP's SS Ahluwalia

  April 10, 2024 20:36 IST

  With over 30 years of parliamentary experience, Ahluwalia has established himself as a seasoned figure in Indian politics. Hailing from Asansol, he has not only served as a minister in the Central Government but also enjoyed a lengthy tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP.

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  In 2024, at least 11 Indian students either killed or died mysteriously in US I Here's a full list

  April 09, 2024 14:28 IST

  It is worth mentioning attacks on Indians, especially on students, have soared tremendously in recent months. As of April 9, a total of 11 students, who went to pursue higher studies, were either killed or died mysteriously.