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Cost of registering property in Haryana up from Dec 1: here’s what to knowSubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 14:25 IST
What are the collector rates and how are these determined? Which districts generate the most revenue for Haryana through property transactions? We explain.
14 days that changed Syria: A timeline of how Assad’s government fellSubscriber Only
December 10, 2024 12:14 IST
Here is how after nearly 14 years of the Syrian civil war, it took less than 14 days for rebels to seize power.
What is the ‘anti-sabotage’ check during which cash was found at the seat of Abhishek Manu Singhvi of the Congress?Subscriber Only
December 6, 2024 20:57 IST
Who carries out these checks in Parliament, and why? What happens during these checks, and what do the security personnel look for?
Cyclone Fengal makes landfall over Puducherry: What are tropical cyclones?Subscriber Only
December 1, 2024 12:54 IST
Cyclone Fengal is a tropical storm. The National Disaster Management Authority classifies cyclones broadly into two categories: extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones.
Explained: Significance of Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days in the USSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 17:50 IST
Black Friday: In the 1980s, Black Friday was described as the day stores began to turn a profit for the year and as the biggest shopping day in the United States.
Why November 26 is being observed as Constitution Day since 2015Subscriber Only
November 26, 2024 14:06 IST
While January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day, since 2015, November 26 is annually observed as the Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas. Here is what to know about the history and politics associated with the day.
Why satellite space junk may be bad news for the environmentSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 16:50 IST
While pollution from burnt-up satellites high up in the atmosphere is seemingly a distant concern for humans, it might lead to ripple effects that will change the chemistry of the atmosphere. This is not good news.
ICC issues arrest warrant against Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant: What this means, what happens nextSubscriber Only
November 24, 2024 13:06 IST
On what charges has ICC issued the warrant against Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant? Who complained to the ICC against Israel? We explain.
Arrest warrant issued against Gautam Adani in New York for alleged bribery: What this means, what happens next
November 22, 2024 05:28 IST
The warrant against Adani was issued after an indictment. What is an indictment in the US legal system and what does it mean for Adani and his alleged conspirators? We explain.
Model Code violation alleged against BJP’s Vinod Tawde: What this meansSubscriber Only
November 20, 2024 12:01 IST
Along with demands for a probe into the allegations of cash distribution, other political parties also objected to Vinod Tawde's presence in the constituency, citing violations of the Model Code of Conduct. We explain why.
Telangana’s new EV policy: what are its featuresSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 18:38 IST
Under the new policy for electric vehicles in Telangana, two-wheelers can save up to Rs 15,000 and four-wheelers can save up to Rs 3 lakh in taxes and fees. Here are the details.
Why GRAP stage IV has been announced now, what is allowed under itSubscriber Only
November 20, 2024 11:48 IST
Why has the highest stage of pollution-related restrictions been announced now for Delhi-NCR and what is banned under it? Is the AQI expected to improve in the next few days? We explain.
Why BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers have been banned in Delhi-NCRSubscriber Only
November 17, 2024 18:09 IST
The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued challans of Rs 20,000 each to 514 vehicles for flouting the ban. What is the categorisation and the rationale for the ban?
With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weaponSubscriber Only
November 18, 2024 05:29 IST
The achievement puts India in the group of select nations with hypersonic capabilities, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Musk, Indian-origin Ramaswamy to head body to trim US govt: What is DOGESubscriber Only
November 14, 2024 11:03 IST
Trump has announced the setting up of a Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. What exactly will this 'department' do?
11/11: How a day for ‘singles’ in China became the biggest shopping day in the worldSubscriber Only
November 12, 2024 19:47 IST
Chinese college students are believed to have originated Singles' Day in the '90s. Over time, companies began offering sales and discounts on the day and raked up billions in revenue. Here is its story.
National Education Day: 3 things to know about Maulana Azad, a ‘proud Indian and Musalman’Subscriber Only
November 12, 2024 11:19 IST
What role did Maulana Azad play in building India's educational institutions? Why did Jinnah call him 'a Muslim showboy' of the Congress? We explain.
3 things to know about Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President-elect JD VanceSubscriber Only
November 11, 2024 20:53 IST
Usha Vance's parents emigrated from Andhra Pradesh to the US around 1980. Here are three things to know about her, from her background to how she met her husband.
Know AMU: 10 things about one of India’s premier universitiesSubscriber Only
November 8, 2024 15:27 IST
Founded in 1875, the Aligarh Muslim University has over 37,000 students on its rolls today.
What is AQI — and how is the air quality in Delhi after Diwali this year?Subscriber Only
November 1, 2024 19:02 IST
Launched by the central government in 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat campaign, the AQI was to help simplify the common understanding of pollution.
US sanctions Indian firms, people amid Russia Ukraine war: Why, what exactly are sanctionsSubscriber Only
November 1, 2024 12:41 IST
Which Indian firms have been sanctioned by the US, and why? Also, what does it mean to 'sanction' a firm or a country? We explain.
Who is Naim Qassem, the new leader of Hezbollah after Hassan Nasrallah’s killingSubscriber Only
October 29, 2024 18:24 IST
Who is Naim Qassem: What is the significance of Qassem’s appointment at this juncture of the Israel-Palestine conflict, in which Hezbollah has been involved? We explain.
What to know about 4 online scams targeted towards Indians in recent monthsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2024 13:05 IST
Online scams involve people gaining the trust of their potential victims and then manipulating them into parting with their money.
Cyclone Dana nears Odisha, West Bengal coasts: What is the landfall of a cyclone?Subscriber Only
October 25, 2024 07:29 IST
Odisha has already evacuated over a million people from areas likely to be affected by cyclone Dana. What exactly does a landfall mean and how long does its impact usually last? We explain.
PM Modi attends BRICS Summit in Russia: What is the group, its significance for IndiaSubscriber Only
October 24, 2024 11:34 IST
What is the BRICS? How important is the grouping amid an increasingly tense world? What does an expanded BRICS mean for India? We explain.
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