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Karnataka swearing-in ceremony: What is the oath leaders take, and how it was adoptedSubscriber Only

May 21, 2023 13:16 IST

The words of the oaths were arrived at after considerable discussions in the Constituent Assembly. At one point, United Provinces member Mahavir Tyagi even thundered at Dr BR Ambedkar that 'grammar should not stand in the way of God'.

Everyday Explained | Hiroshima: The world’s first city to be struck by a nuclear bomb, and venue of the G7 2023 SummitSubscriber Only

May 19, 2023 12:07 IST

The choice of Hiroshima as host city of the G7 Summit underlines PM Kishida’s commitment to put nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation prominently on the agenda of the meeting. Hiroshima was the first city in the world that was hit by a nuclear weapon on August 6, 1945.

China, Canada act against each other’s diplomats: What is persona non grata?Subscriber Only

May 10, 2023 07:51 IST

Persona non grata is a Latin phrase which means “unwelcome person.” In diplomacy, it refers to a diplomat or foreign person whose entering or remaining in a certain country has been prohibited by that country.

Govt cleared Rs 2 crore in aid for ‘firm run by conman’: What is a company limited by guaranteeSubscriber Only

April 30, 2023 12:33 IST

The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying approved a Rs 2 crore subsidy to Youth Rural Entrepreneur Foundation, allegedly run by ‘conman’ Sanjay Prakash Rai Sherpuria.

Another source said keeping an alias has been a fairly common practice among soldiers operating in J&K since the early years of militancy in the 1990s. (file)

Why Capt Bhoopendra Singh became Maj Bashir Khan: J&K court martial spotlights practice of personnel in militancy-hit areas often using aliasesSubscriber Only

March 7, 2023 22:39 IST

While the officer being referred to as “Captain Bhoopendra Singh alias Major Bashir Khan” sounds strange, military sources said it is not uncommon for officers to have unofficial made-up names while serving in sensitive locations including Jammu and Kashmir.

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Manish Sisodia sent to ‘judicial custody’ in liquor policy case: What it means, how it differs from police custodySubscriber Only

March 7, 2023 07:42 IST

Arrested on February 26, Manish Sisodia has been in custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since then. He will now be sent to judicial custody till March 20.

What is the One Nation, One Challan initiative, under which Gujarat is setting up virtual courtsSubscriber Only

March 6, 2023 07:12 IST

One Nation, One Challan is a govt initiative to bring all related agencies, such as the traffic police and the Regional Transport Office (RTO), on one platform.

What is a whip in a state Assembly or Parliament?Subscriber Only

March 2, 2023 07:56 IST

In parliamentary parlance, a whip is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way. It can also refer to a designated official authorised by a party to issue a whip.

Swara Bhasker gets married under Special Marriage Act: What is the Act, how does it work, what is the notice period?Subscriber Only

February 19, 2023 12:57 IST

The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was passed by Parliament on October 9, 1954. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.

I-T Dept ‘surveys’ BBC: What is a survey by the taxman, and how is it different from an I-T ‘raid’?Subscriber Only

February 14, 2023 15:07 IST

Broadly speaking, an I-T “search”, often called a “raid”, is a more serious proceeding than a survey, and carries bigger consequences. A survey is carried out only during working hours on business days; a search can begin on any day and continue indefinitely.

Animal rights activists have fought hard in recent decades to keep orca whales in the wild and out of captivity. (AP Photo)

Orca moms may be feeding their sons into extinction. Here’s howSubscriber Only

February 13, 2023 07:50 IST

The study took place over nearly half-a-century and followed the lives of 40 female orca whales. The researchers wanted to understand why the species was becoming increasingly endangered.

President Joe Biden, right, at the top of a meeting with congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities for the rest of the year, Nov. 29, 2022, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Joe Biden delivers State of the Union (SOTU) Address: what is this famous American institution?Subscriber Only

February 7, 2023 17:37 IST

Joe Biden State of the Union (SOTU) Address: It will be among the biggest speeches of his presidency so far, coming at a time of deep divisions in Congress and the country, and with the US facing complex foreign policy challenges especially with regard to Russia and China.

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

Paris Club likely to provide financial assurances to IMF on Sri Lanka debt: What is this grouping?Subscriber Only

February 4, 2023 13:45 IST

An informal grouping of mostly Western countries, the Paris group countries dominated bilateral lending in the last century. Its importance has receded over the last two decades or so, with the emergence of China as the world's biggest bilateral lender.

NSE puts Adani Group firms under the ‘additional surveillance mechanism’: what this meansSubscriber Only

February 3, 2023 14:42 IST

An ASM shortlisting signals to investors that the stocks have seen unusual activity. The rout in Adani Group shares continues, but SEBI is yet to announce any probe into the crash.

Who is a ‘puisne’ judge, and what does the term mean?Subscriber Only

February 3, 2023 07:43 IST

According to the dictionary, the word puisne has French origins, which means “later born” or younger.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Ministers of State Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Pankaj Chaudhary and officials comes out of the Finance Ministry at North Block, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2023-24.

Budget 2023: What is the new tax regime and will you get I-T rebate?Subscriber Only

February 2, 2023 16:06 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman said that while the new tax regime would be the default, tax payers could opt for the old one. She also announced changes to tax slabs in the new tax regime.

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Economic Survey: What is it and what to expect in 2023Subscriber Only

January 31, 2023 11:01 IST

Economic Survey 2023: Though the assessment and recommendations of the survey are not binding on the Budget, it remains the most authoritative and comprehensive analysis of the economy that is conducted from within the Union government.

IAF Sukhoi and Mirage crash: What is situational awareness in aviation, a critical component of flying safely?Subscriber Only

January 30, 2023 07:27 IST

A Court of Inquiry will examine the reasons for the tragedy that has led to the loss of two IAF jets and a fighter pilot’s life. If the aircraft clipped each other, the investigation is likely to look at the possibility of a loss of situational awareness. We explain.

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Halwa, briefcase, and other Union Budget-related factsSubscriber Only

January 31, 2023 21:32 IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1. The halwa ceremony to mark the final stage of the Budget preparation was held on January 26. What's the significance of the ceremony?

Hindenburg Research, which has accused the Adani Group of fraud, is a short seller. What is short selling?Subscriber Only

January 27, 2023 11:48 IST

Short selling or shorting is a trading strategy based on the expectation that the price of the security will fall.

What is the Railways’ AI-based project to shorten ticket waitlistsSubscriber Only

January 26, 2023 00:09 IST

The AI-driven program has, for the first time, allocated vacant berths in over 200 trains in such a way that fewer people need to turn away without a confirmed ticket.

Annual revision of electoral rolls complete: here’s how to check your name on itSubscriber Only

January 6, 2023 17:58 IST

Websites of 23 states and UTs have so far been updated with the final electoral rolls. Nine states are scheduled to go to Assembly polls this year.

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Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh election results: How are postal ballots counted?Subscriber Only

December 8, 2022 08:40 IST

As Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh await results for their state Assembly elections, we explain the rules for the casting and counting of postal ballots.

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Who exactly counts your vote? Here’s what happens after polling is overSubscriber Only

December 8, 2022 10:39 IST

As Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh wait for the results of their Assembly elections, we take a look at who are the individuals present in the counting rooms and the roles they play in the process.