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What is the controversy over Nrupathunga University, which was inaugurated earlier this month by Union Home Minister Amit Shah? How has the university reacted?

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has swept an election in the Philippines and will begin a six-year term as president at the end of June. Here's what to expect from a Marcos presidency

What must NGOs do to ensure they are granted FCRA clearance? On what bases are FCRA approvals withdrawn?

What is the sedition law? What are its origins? What are the legal challenges to the provision? How have other countries dealt with sedition? We explain.

On May 4, NASA's InSight lander detected a quake on Mars, the largest ever observed on another planet. What is a 'marsquake', and what causes it?

Apple is discontinuing its portable music player iPod. A look at why it was launched back in 2001, the journey is charted for the company, what led to its downfall, and what next for the

A look at the ASI rules that disallow worship at some monuments under its purview, and why religious rituals are allowed at some other sites.

The age pyramid shows India’s population is young, which, NFHS-5 notes, is typical of developing countries with low life expectancy. The pyramid also shows that fertility has decreased considerably in the last 5 years, it

The rupee fell to an all-time low on Monday, and is currently at 77.20 to the American dollar. What is the significance of this exchange rate, how is it determined, and what are the takeaways

With a team of four Indian photographers winning the Pulitzer, arguably the most coveted award for journalists, this year, we explain why the prize was established and the changes made to it over the years.

The case pertains to an alleged plot to radicalise, recruit, and despatch the youths to Pakistan via Kashmir for terrorist training.

A painting of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol was auctioned on May 9 for about $195 million, making it the most expensive piece of 20th century art ever sold. What is special about this painting?

Hungary is heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas and says the EU oil boycott would be an “atomic bomb” for its economy and destroy its “stable energy supply.”

In 2008, the BBMP stopped issuing 'A' khata to properties which were in violation of bylaws. Instead, it began maintaining a 'B' register, which came to list 'B' khata properties. We explain the efforts towards

Over 500 DMK workers, including four MLAs, were arrested over the protest in Puducherry. We explain what led to the agitation.

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade as expected, medication abortion will play a larger role, especially among women who lose access to abortion clinics.

We explain the benefits of green manure and why sowing it in Punjab is important.

The weapon recovered after the attack on the Punjab Police's Intelligence headquarters in Mohali was identified as a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG). What exactly is an RPG, what are its origins, and what damage can it

Congress' Punjab president, Amrinder Warring, was the first member of a political party to be actually slapped with a fine by the Chandigarh civic corporation under the Advertisement Control Act last month. We take a

From an all-time high last year, procurement of wheat is set to hit a 15-year low this season, falling below existing stocks for the first time. What has led to this, and will it impact

The research, led by the University of Bristol and including scientists from Bangladesh, looked at the 2020 Super Cyclone Amphan, the most costly cyclone to have made landfall in South Asia.

The latest round of excavations at the 5,000-year-old Harappan site of Rakhigarhi in Haryana's Hisar has revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and a drainage system. A look at these finds and what they

Patron has so far detected more than 200 explosives, according to Ukrainian claims, potentially saving dozens of lives and preventing serious injuries.

The UIDAI, which issues the unique Aadhaar number to residents of India, is prohibited by law from sharing any core biometric information with police.

If the Russians stake a claim over the Azovstal plant, Ukraine will lose control over an integral port city along the Sea of Azov as well as one of its largest steel mills. We take