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  Why are truck drivers protesting against new 'hit-and-run' law? All you need to know about it

  January 02, 2024 14:13 IST

  Truckers held protests against the provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run law road accident cases in various parts of the country affecting the movement of trucks and private bus operators.

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  Who approves the Republic Day parade tableaux and how are they selected? Know all details

  December 28, 2023 21:53 IST

  All States and Union Territories every year sent their tableaux proposals to the government for the Republic Day parade. The selection process is based on various parameters. Let's take a look.

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  Melbourne to Centurion, life comes full circle for KL Rahul from one Boxing Day Test to another

  December 28, 2023 17:16 IST

  KL Rahul's transformation from an opening batter to a middle-order enforcer was completed on the second day of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against South Africa. After having a smashing World Cup as wicketkeeper batter at No.6, Rahul smashed a ton on his debut as a keeper in Tests.

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  Amrit Bharat Express to launch with Push-Pull technology and other exciting features | DETAILS

  December 27, 2023 20:37 IST

  Amrit Bharat Express comes with the new push-pull technology, which works on both the engines- front and rear. Although the front engine pulls the train, the rear engine will simultaneously push the train, leading to improved acceleration.

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  Why did Sports Ministry suspend Sanjay Singh-led WFI? | EXPLAINED

  December 25, 2023 6:12 IST

  Sanjay Singh, a close confidante of former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was elected as the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India on Thursday, December 21.

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  Explained | What is new European Super League that has split major football clubs?

  December 22, 2023 19:07 IST

  In a historic verdict, the European Court of Justice ruled in favour of the new Super League idea on December 21 which resulted in a major shuffle and split in top football clubs. Real Madrid and Barcelona are among the top clubs in favour of Super League but face stern opposition from EPL teams.

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  Covid sub-variant cases on the rise: Is JN.1 more infectious and causing pneumonia? Explained

  December 21, 2023 15:19 IST

  The rise of JN.1 sub-variant cases is a reminder that the pandemic is far from over. While there is currently limited data on JN.1, it is important to continue monitoring its spread and meanwhile, we must all continue to do our part in preventing the spread.

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  The Wanderers to turn pink for South Africa vs India 1st ODI | EXPLAINED

  December 17, 2023 15:01 IST

  Cricket South Africa (CSA) started the tradition to put a curb to the number of lives lost due to breast cancer every year in the Rainbow Nation. Aiden Markram and his men will don pink jerseys on the momentous occasion.

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  Why Mumbai Indians are investing in Hardik Pandya as captain ahead of IPL 2024?

  December 16, 2023 20:23 IST

  Hardik Pandya burst onto the scene and grabbed eyeballs with his captivating all-round performances for Mumbai Indians. His stellar displays at Mumbai saw him earn his maiden India call-up.

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  Israel-Hamas War: Is there a growing rift between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu? Explained

  December 15, 2023 19:01 IST

  Biden recently made unusually sharp remarks towards the Netanyahu administration - saying that the country was losing international support due to indiscriminate bombing in Gaza. Israel is facing mounting pressure for a ceasefire as the death count of Palestinians crossed 19,000.

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  Unraveling the constitutional evolution of Article 370: A comprehensive overview

  December 11, 2023 13:11 IST

  As Article 370 undergoes significant shifts, the constitutional history of Jammu and Kashmir unfolds, revealing a complex interplay of legal frameworks, political necessities, and challenges.

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  After abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir, Modi-government presents two Bills | EXPLAINED

  December 07, 2023 14:43 IST

  After the removal of Article 370, the Narendra Modi government at the Center is again going to make a major change in the state. In this regard, the government presented two bills in the Lok Sabha on December 5, which were passed after a long discussion on Wednesday 6 December.

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  Explained | What are the rules and regulations related to organ transplant?

  December 06, 2023 15:41 IST

  Organ transplant is a medical procedure under which the damaged organs of a patient are replaced with donor organs and the patient's life can be saved. Organ transplant cases are continuously increasing in the country and thousands of patients have availed medical facilities.

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  Indian Navy Day: All you need to know about its significance, how it is celebrated

  December 04, 2023 13:57 IST

  Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year with different themes. This year's theme is 'Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the Navy Day programme at Sindhudurg in Maharashtra today.

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  Nagaland statehood day: All you need to know about ‘land of festivals’

  December 01, 2023 14:16 IST

  Nagaland is one of the eight north eastern states and is located on India’s farthest east side. It was formally inaugurated on December 1, 1963, as the 16th state of the Indian Union. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people of the state on statehood day.

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  Henry Kissinger dies: How the controversial foreign policy figure failed to 'scare' India in 1971

  November 30, 2023 15:40 IST

  Kissinger and Nixon did not hide their dislike of India and its leaders, even calling ex-PM Indira Gandhi a "b**ch* and accusing her of "starting a war" before the 1971 conflict. Kissinger attempted to scare India during the 1971 India-Pakistan war by convincing the Chinese to intervene.

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  Uttarakashi tunnel collapse: What went wrong with 41 workers who got trapped inside Sikyara tunnel?

  November 28, 2023 18:12 IST

  A collapse on November 12 led to the crisis, sparking theories of a landslide or construction-related blast. Despite controversies surrounding potential safety lapses, the rescue operation is nearing success, prompting a closer examination of project safety measures and environmental considerations.

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  What is 'Rythu Bandhu scheme' and why did EC stop Telangana govt's project? EXPLAINED

  November 27, 2023 19:29 IST

  Under the 'Rythu Bandhu scheme', the farmers in Telangana get Rs 5,000 each per season, with a total of Rs 10,000 per acre annually. The EC put the scheme on pause after a state minister violated the code of conduct by announcing the disbursements to farmers.

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  EXPLAINED | What is IPL Trade Window? What are the rules? All you need to know

  November 25, 2023 14:10 IST

  The 10 franchises have to submit a retention list of players ahead of the IPL auctions by November 26. Some of them are currently involved in a trade market. What is the IPL trade window? Here is all you need to know about it.

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  Explained | Why does Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu want Indian security personnel out?

  November 24, 2023 10:28 IST

  Muizzu formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the country during a meeting with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. India and the Maldives agreed to discuss 'workable solutions' to continue the use of Indian military platforms, said government sources.

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  Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?

  November 22, 2023 21:49 IST

  Since the war broke out, China has been repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and even offered to mediate peace talks based on the 'two-state solution'. Moreover, China has refrained from condemning the Hamas attack and doesn't consider it a terrorist organisation.

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  Israel, Hamas agree to temporary ceasefire in exchange for 50 hostages. What does it mean?

  November 22, 2023 20:07 IST

  Israel has agreed to a short pause in fighting in exchange for the release of 50 hostages, while it will release 150 Palestinian prisoners in return. The heavy bombardment and intense ground operations in Gaza have killed tens and thousands of Palestinians and created a humanitarian crisis.

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  Explained: What is National Herald case in which ED has attached properties worth Rs 752 crore

  November 22, 2023 14:10 IST

  The matter involving the National Herald concerns the alleged misuse of assets over Rs 2,000 crore during an equity transaction. The Congress party has categorically denied all allegations related to the case.

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  What is Halal Certification? Know complete controversy around it | EXPLAINED

  November 21, 2023 16:00 IST

  Entities such as Halal India Private Limited Chennai, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust Delhi, Halal Council of India Mumbai, Jamiat Ulama Maharashtra, and others have exploited religious sentiments to boost sales by providing halal certificates to customers of a specific religion. Know about the case

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  IND vs AUS: What went wrong in India's march towards World Cup glory? EXPLAINED

  November 20, 2023 13:08 IST

  IND vs AUS: India's winning streak was brought to an end by Australia in the World Cup 2023 final as the Aussies lifted their 6th World Cup crown. The Indians fought hard but ended up as runners-up for the second time. What went wrong for India in a tournament they were bossing?

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  What happens if IND vs AUS final gets tied? Will boundary count come into picture? Explained

  November 18, 2023 14:41 IST

  World Cup: India and Australia will take on each other in the final of World Cup 2023. While India defeated New Zealand in the first semifinal, the Aussies got the better of South Africa in the second semifinal. But what if the IND vs AUS final ends in a tie?

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  'Cheerleader' Kohli goes a step ahead of Master in endless addition of new chapters in ODI textbook

  November 17, 2023 10:05 IST

  Virat Kohli is rewriting ODI history. Sachin Tendulkar was up on his feet seeing Kohli breeze past his 49 ODI century record as the white-ball myth continued to tear up the ODI cricket pages and add new ones as he now has 50 hundreds, yes you read that right - half-century of tons in one-dayers.

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  Lung Cancer Awareness Month: 5 risk factors that cause the deadly disease | EXPLAINED

  November 16, 2023 18:31 IST

  As we observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month, let us remember that this disease does not discriminate and can affect anyone. By understanding the various risk factors and taking proactive steps towards prevention, we can work towards reducing the impact of lung cancer on individuals worldwide.