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Man Aman Singh ChhinaAug 12, 2022
On August 17, 1947, two days after Independence, the award of the Boundary Commissions for the partition of Punjab and Bengal was announced. What were the main objections to the awards, and what was the
Adrija RoychowdhuryAug 12, 2022
Explained: Baloch separatism, and the coercive accession of the Khanate of Kalat to Pakistan Subscriber Only
When the Indian subcontinent became independent, a majority of the 500-odd princely states ended up with India and among the few that decided to accede to Pakistan, those comprising the province of Balochistan proved most
APAug 12, 2022
Here's a look at the process for obtaining a search warrant and laws governing government records.
Sweety KumariAug 12, 2022
Explained: The West Bengal cattle smuggling racket in which top TMC leader Anubrata Mondal has been arrested Subscriber Only
According to CBI, a ring of corrupt BSF and Customs officials, along with politicians such as Anubrata Mondal, ran a smuggling racket that recirculated cattle seized at the border by buying them at dodgy auctions
Susobhan RoyAug 12, 2022
Explained: Who is Abdul Rauf Azhar, the terrorist against whom China has blocked UN sanctions? Subscriber Only
China has blocked a proposal by India and the US at the UNSC to designate Abdul Rauf Azhar deputy chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, as a “global terrorist”. Who is Azhar, and what are the sanction against
Abhinav RajputAug 12, 2022
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has alleged a Rs 6,000 crore scam in the collection of toll tax by MCD. What are his claims? How has the MCD responded?
Shubhajit RoyAug 12, 2022
India held its first political dialogue with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in December 2019. What is this alliance? Why is India's talks with NATO significant? What was revealed in the meeting? What are the
Sandeep SinghAug 12, 2022
Explained: Inflation softening, what now? Subscriber Only
US inflation cooled unexpectedly in July, boosting markets around the world. The worst may be over, but the RBI and Fed remain cautious. Investors can look at equities, but a staggered approach is advisable
Explained DeskAug 11, 2022
Russia and Turkey are often viewed as geopolitical rivals, whose tensions can be traced back by many centuries. Currently, their relationship appears to be growing strong, and experts say this could lead to retaliation from
Neha BankaAug 11, 2022
Explained: Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the group that signed a fragile truce with Israel Subscriber Only
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad is a militant faction designated as a terrorist organization by the US, Israel, and the EU. Unlike the Hamas, the group is smaller in size.
Paromita ChakrabartiAug 11, 2022
On Enid Blyton’s 125th birthday, a look at her immense popularity, controversial legacy Subscriber Only
Controversies over Enid Blyton’s work — its intellectual worth, inherent racism and problematic views on gender — have been ongoing since her lifetime.
Parthasarathi BiswasAug 11, 2022
Explained: RBI has ordered Pune’s Rupee Cooperative Bank to shut down; what happens to depositors now? Subscriber Only
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking licence of Pune-based Rupee Cooperative Bank, and directed the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to liquidate it. What does it mean for its 5 lakh depositors?
APAug 11, 2022
Outside of Africa, 98% of cases are in men who have sex with men. With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new
Explained DeskAug 11, 2022
Explained: Court orders CBI to probe Walayar sisters rape case further; here’s what happened Subscriber Only
Two minor sisters were found dead in Kerala's Wayanar in 2017, and their autopsies confirmed they had been subjected to sexual assault. A recap of the case that led to widespread public outrage.
Pallavi SmartAug 11, 2022
The daughters of a Shiv Sena rebel MLA have been named for their alleged involvement in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test scam. What is the TET scam, and how was it unearthed? What has the
APAug 11, 2022
Fifth Amendment is a constitutional right that gets high-profile exposure in settings from US Congress to TV crime shows, but there are nuances. Here's what it means to “plead (or take) the Fifth."
Manoj C.GAug 11, 2022
Explained: Will Nitish Kumar be PM face against Modi in 2024? Why that’s easier said than done Subscriber Only
Mamata Banerjee, KCR, Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal all are in the mix as well. The opposition is divided on even the need for projecting a PM face. And the post-Modi political landscape is nothing like
Express News ServiceAug 11, 2022
New research: Spiders dream like humans when they snooze Subscriber Only
The most noticeable sign of REM sleep is the movement of the eyes, but it is difficult for researchers to determine how widespread it is amongst the animal kingdom, as insects and most terrestrial arthropods
ReutersAug 10, 2022
China, US inflation data bring relief; commodities are less expensive but not for all; core inflation seems to have peaked but wages rise.
APAug 10, 2022
The Zaporizhzhia plant is in southern Ukraine, near the town of Enerhodar on the banks of the Dnieper River. It is one of the 10 biggest nuclear plants in the world. Built during the Soviet
Man Aman Singh ChhinaAug 10, 2022
Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine? Subscriber Only
Russia is likely to have deployed anti-personnel mines to deter freedom of movement along its defensive lines in the Donbas. What are these mines and what kind of damage can they afflict? Why are they
Explained DeskAug 10, 2022
Explained: The history of popular slogans raised during the Indian independence movement Subscriber Only
How did the famous slogans first come about, and where have they come from? Inspiring and controversial, we explain the history of slogans that have endured in India’s politics.
The government wants to brainstorm the possibility of ending the redundancy of having multiple chargers in every household. Who will be impacted if there is a rule for common chargers?
Soumyarendra BarikAug 10, 2022
Explained: Govt’s Open Network for Digital Commerce, and what Microsoft joining it means Subscriber Only
Microsoft has become the first big tech company to join the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce. What is this initiative, and how does it work? What challenges does it aim to address? Who else
Explained: Flying abroad, why Customs wants your PNR data Subscriber Only
Airlines have been asked to share 19 passenger data points with authorities such as date of travel, contact details, and payment and billing information. What is the objective of collecting such details? Are there norms
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