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  Israel-Palestine conflict: Why do terror groups like Hamas take people hostage? Explained

  October 17, 2023 23:19 IST

  Hamas has taken nearly 200 people hostages since the recent war that broke out on October 7, the highest in the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has now reportedly demanded the release of 6,000 Palestinian prisoners lodged in Israeli jails.

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  Explained: How to play Lacrosse? Sport recently added to Los Angeles Olympics 2028

  October 17, 2023 19:06 IST

  Lacrosse is one among five sporting disciplines to be recently added to Los Angeles Olympics 2028. The decision was taken at the 141st International Olympic Session held in Mumbai this month. Apart from Lacrosse, Cricket, Squash, Flag football and baseball will be played at the Olympics in 2028.

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  SC's Nithari case verdict raises serious questions on UP Police investigation process | EXPLAINED

  October 17, 2023 11:58 IST

  The judgement in the case brought back memories of the chilling crime targeting young girls that came to light with skeletal remains being found behind a Noida bungalow. However, the SC ruling now may only see the accused walking out of jail.

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  RCS Messaging Explained: Understanding its features and operations

  October 12, 2023 17:52 IST

  For quite a while now, Apple's absence of RCS support has been a subject of jest from various companies, including Samsung and Google. Just recently, Samsung took another playful jab at Apple. This might leave many users wondering: what exactly is RCS support? Let's delve into it.

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  From Operation Ajay to Sankat Mochan to Raahat, HERE is a list of India's rescue missions: EXPLAINED

  October 12, 2023 16:00 IST

  Be it rescuing Indians from war-torn Ukraine, Sudan or Afghanistan to lending help to Nepal during the disastrous earthquake in 2015, India through its rescue missions has always stepped up not just for its nations but also for foreign nationals.

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  India-Israel relations: How did they go from acrimonious ties to strategic partnership? EXPLAINED

  October 10, 2023 20:36 IST

  Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had opposed the bifurcation of Palestine and maintained informal relations with Israel. Over the years, bilateral ties between India and Israel have flourished, particularly under PM Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

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  What is Hamas? How did it overwhelm Israel's robust intelligence agencies in its deadliest attack?

  October 10, 2023 13:11 IST

  Hamas-- a militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories which governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip-- infiltrated Israel and carried out an unprecedented aggression against impeccable citizens. This raised several questions about Israel’s intelligence prowess.

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  Asian Games: Is China advertently trying to rob India of medals in Hangzhou? | Explained

  October 06, 2023 17:37 IST

  While the 19th edition of the Asian Games will go down in history as one to remember for the Indian contingent because of several record-shattering performances, the glory that has come India's way in Hangzhou has also brought a fair share of controversy with itself.

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  Bihar caste survey: What are its findings and how will it impact poll outcome in 2024? EXPLAINED

  October 02, 2023 20:24 IST

  Bihar's caste census has come with less than a year to go before the Lok Sabha polls. Now that caste equations are out in the open, how will the revelations of the data impact the 2024 Lok Sabha polls? How does the political pitch change with the biggest political contest just months away? EXPLAINED

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  Explained: Why Jyothi Yarraji's medal was upgraded to Silver in women's 100m hurdle event

  October 02, 2023 6:08 IST

  India added 15 medals to their kitty on Sunday, October 15 out of which three were Gold, 7 Silver and five Bronze. However, it could have been six silver and six bronze as India's Jyothi Yarraji was upgraded in a very late call as she ensured a podium finish in the women's 100m hurdle finals.

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  EXPLAINED: What is Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

  September 30, 2023 12:47 IST

  Cauvery water dispute: Cauvery is an interstate basin that originates in Karnataka and passes through Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry before draining into the Bay of Bengal. The total watershed of the Kaveri basin is 81,155 sq km, of which the river’s catchment area is about 34,273 sq km in Karnataka.

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  What is Nakhchivan and is this the next crisis for Azerbaijan and Armenia? Know here

  September 30, 2023 1:04 IST

  It accounts for about 6% of Azerbaijan’s territory, with a swath of Armenia about 40 kilometers (25 miles) wide between the exclave and Azerbaijan. It also borders Azerbaijan’s close ally Turkey and Iran. It’s population is about 460,000 people, overwhelmingly Azeris but also some ethnic Russians.

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  Nijjar's killing in Canada reveals how Pakistan's ISI involved LeT, Babbar Khalsa against India

  September 28, 2023 19:24 IST

  The sources claimed that ISI, with the help of the Khalistani group in Canada, has been operating multiple drug nexus in Punjab-- which is considered the main source of funding for orchestrating anti-India activities on foreign soil.

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  Rajasthan Assembly Election: Why is BJP's dilemma over Vasundhara Raje not ending? Explained

  September 26, 2023 23:33 IST

  Rajasthan Assembly Election: BJP's dilemma over Vasundhara Raje deepened after PM Modi's statement in Jaipur that BJP's symbol itself is the face of the party.

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  BJP includes Tomar, Patel and Vijayvargiya in MP second list: Is it a message to Shivraj Chouhan?

  September 26, 2023 13:33 IST

  The BJP has released its second list of candidates including Lok Sabha members, union ministers, and other key leaders for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.

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  DUSU election 2023 results OUT on September 23: All you need to know about the high-stakes battle

  September 27, 2023 13:16 IST

  As per DUSU election 2023 results which was declared on September 23, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won three seats including president, secretary, joint secretary. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) won the vice president post in the DUSU elections.

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  Why is govt linking census, delimitation with Women's Reservation Bill implementation? Explained

  September 21, 2023 18:23 IST

  Women's Reservation Bill: Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Wednesday that census and delimitation will begin soon after the Lok Sabha elections 2024.

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  What will be the impact of India-Canada rift on Indian students in Canada?

  September 21, 2023 17:32 IST

  Amid tension between two countries, the students willing to migrate to study in Canada may face some consequences. Check details here.

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  Special Session: What other bills apart from Women's Reservation to be introduced? | EXPLAINED

  September 21, 2023 14:32 IST

  Parliament Special Session: The Special Session of the Parliament began on September 18 (Monday) and it will continue till September 22 (Friday).

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  Explained: What is WC 'golden ticket' given to Indian celebrities and who all have gotten it so far?

  September 20, 2023 19:24 IST

  A golden ticket has been presented by the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah to a number of Indian celebrities and icons for the ICC Cricket World Cup. What is a golden ticket and who has gotten it so far - here's all you need to know-

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  Women's Reservation Bill: Why did SP, JDU and BSP, parties that opposed 13 years ago, back it now?

  September 20, 2023 18:51 IST

  Women's Reservation Bill: From vehement protest to offering support, regional parties changed their stand on the bill drastically.

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  Women's Reservation Bill: History of female representation in Parliament over the years | EXPLAINED

  September 20, 2023 10:01 IST

  Women's Reservation Bill: The history of women's representation in the Lok Sabha shows that the percentage remained around 5 until the 1970s, and it was only in 2009 that it could reach a double-digit figure.

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  How India-Canada relations have soured with the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

  September 19, 2023 16:10 IST

  Trudeau's explosive allegations on the role of Indian government behind the killing of wanted Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was followed by expulsion of diplomats from both countries.

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  Asian Games: Why Indian women's team is not playing cricket today despite event starting on Septembe

  September 19, 2023 12:11 IST

  Asian Games: India women will kick start their campaign in cricket on September 21, despite the sport getting underway on September 19. The team will be led by Smriti Mandhana as Harmanpreet Kaur faces a two-match ban. Here's why India are not playing cricket on September 19.

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  How is India preparing to boost its naval capacity by 2035? | Explained

  September 18, 2023 20:31 IST

  The Ministry of Defence recently approved plans to acquire 26 Rafale M fighter jets by Dassault Aviation for the Indian Navy.

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  Women's Reservation Bill: Why is this quota needed? Know about benefits and challenges | EXPLAINED

  September 18, 2023 17:32 IST

  The demand for the Women's Reservation Bill is renewed with the strong pitch made by the Congress and other regional parties for the passage of the bill in parliament.

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  Why is Hindi Diwas celebrated on September 14 every year? Know here

  September 14, 2023 19:06 IST

  Even if number of Hindi speaking people is high and the mother tongue of the country is Hindi, it could not get the status of national language.

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  Arunachal Pradesh: Why is Nechiphu Tunnel strategically crucial for Indian forces? Know all about it

  September 13, 2023 14:31 IST

  The newly-built 500-metre Nechiphu tunnel is being termed strategically crucial for the Armed Forces as it will provide all-weather connectivity to the strategic Tawang region along the Line of Actual Control.