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  Pope Francis passes away at 88: What happens next and how will a new one be chosen?

  Explainers | April 21, 2025 16:28 IST

  The death of Pope Francis will set in motion a series of sacred, time-honoured procedures in the Vatican, rooted in traditions that have been followed for decades. These procedures unfold in distinct stages, incorporating established methods and rituals.

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  Myanmar earthquake kills over 2000: How long can trapped victims survive under rubble? Explained

  Explainers | April 01, 2025 19:01 IST

  Myanmar earthquake death count has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured. An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Myanmar on March 28, followed by a strong aftershock of magnitude 6.4.

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  What are US federal charges against Gautam Adani? What's next for business tycoon? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | November 22, 2024 15:40 IST

  The alleged hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes promised to local Indian officials caught the attention of the US Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission as Adani's companies were raising funds from US-based investors in several transactions starting in 2021.

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  What is "Cyber Slavery," a new trap for Indian migrants, and what is government doing to combat it?

  Technology | October 01, 2024 7:37 IST

  Indian migrants are now falling into a new kind of trap in the name of lucrative jobs in the Southeast Asia region. They are being coerced into persuading individuals to invest in cryptocurrency apps or fraudulent investment schemes.

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  EXPLAINED: Why there's no Ind-Pak clash in U19 WC Super Six despite both teams being in same group

  Cricket | January 28, 2024 22:53 IST

  The Indian team ended the Under-19 World Cup group stage with a 201-run win over the USA and finished at the top of the table with six points in three matches. The top three teams of Group A and Group D will be fighting out for two of semis spots but there will be no India vs Pakistan match.

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  How many wins a team needs to confirm qualification for World Cup 2023 semi-finals? | EXPLAINED

  Explainers | October 25, 2023 12:53 IST

  23 matches are done and dusted in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and the race to qualification has started heating up with six out of 10 teams in fray. India are flying high with South Africa and New Zealand breathing down their neck. Here's everything explained regarding knockouts.

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  Explained: How WI can still qualify for WC 2023 despite having zero points ahead of Super Six

  Explainers | June 30, 2023 11:33 IST

  West Indies find themselves in really dire straits with zero points ahead of the Super Six. The two-time champions not just need to win their three games but several other results go their way as well.

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  Explained: Yes Bank crisis and what it means for depositors and its impact

  Business | March 06, 2020 16:12 IST

  Yes Bank Crisis: In a rare move, the capital-starved Yes Bank was placed under a moratorium on Thursday, with the the central bank capping deposit withdrawals at Rs 50,000 per account for a month and superseding its board. Know what it mean for depositors and its impact

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  Explained | Article 370 that gave special powers to Jammu and Kashmir

  India | August 05, 2019 16:37 IST

  Article 35A of the Indian Constitution, which stemmed out of Article 370, gave powers to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to define permanent residents of the state, their special rights and privileges.

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  Chuck Hagel asked to explain exclusion of Sikhs from US military

  World | December 10, 2013 11:00 IST

  Washington: A US commission has asked the Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel to explain exclusion of Sikhs, known for their valour and pride, from the American armed forces.In a letter, the US Commission on Civil Right,

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  Shah Rukh explains why US immigration harasses him every time at airports

  Bollywood | August 09, 2013 14:07 IST

  New Delhi, Aug 9: Bollywood megastar Shahrukh Khan has  revealed the reason behind the regular harassment at the hands of US immigration every time he visits that country. Replying to queries from Rajat Sharma in

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  Pak needs to explain Osama's presence in Abbottabad: Haqqani

  World | August 23, 2012 22:53 IST

  Washington, Aug 23: Osama bin Laden's presence in Abbottabad was definitely known to “somebody” in Pakistan, Islamabad's former top diplomat in the US, Husain Haqqani, has said, arguing that his country owes an explanation to

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  It Might Take Half An Hour To Explain The Debacle, Says Dravid

  Cricket | August 22, 2011 23:11 IST

  London, Aug 22: Rahul Dravid has been known for presenting dead bat to any question that can court controversy but India's best batsman in a one line statement after the 0-4 whitewash revealed all about

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  Explain Why Sleeping People Were Lathicharged: SC Asks Delhi Police

  India | July 11, 2011 22:45 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 11: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi police to explain their behaviour and in resorting to teargas and baton-charge in the closed enclosure when people were sleeping during yoga guru

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  Let Bhushans Explain Allahabad, Noida Properties, Says Digvijay

  India | April 21, 2011 15:54 IST

  Lucknow, Apr 21: In tandem with expelled SP leader Amar Singh, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today fired fresh salvoes at the Shanti-Prashant Bhushan father-son duo, challenging them to clarify on the low stamp duty