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Explained: What to look at before investing in ESG funds Subscriber Only
🔴 With policy frameworks changing, experts say socially responsible investing will bring good returns. But there are some areas of concern to address.
Explained DeskDec 23, 2021
The Haryana government’s reasoning for bringing down the age to 21 is that “many of the other states have prescribed lower age limits.”
ReutersDec 23, 2021
The 8-metre (26-foot)-tall sculpture, which was taken away in parts, remembered the victims of China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests at Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
Aanchal MagazineDec 23, 2021
🔴 So far, show cause notices were issued first and then the recovery process initiated in cases of mismatch in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
APDec 23, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into a handful of reports of heart inflammation, mostly mild and brief, among 5- to 11-year-olds since vaccinations of that age group began.
Kaunain Sheriff MDec 23, 2021
Explained: What is the process for Pfizer’s Covid oral drug Paxlovid to come to India? Subscriber Only
Pfizer's Covid-19 antiviral drug Paxlovid has received emergency use authorisation in the United States. Several Indian drug manufacturers are already planning to manufacture the generic version on it.
Kiran ParasharDec 23, 2021
The Karnataka legislative Assembly has passed The Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, commonly referred to as the anti-conversion Bill. What does the Bill propose?
Pranav MukulDec 23, 2021
Amazon is set to acquire the stake of Catamaran Ventures in Prione Business Services Pvt Ltd, the, the company which houses Cloudtail. What does this mean? Will Cloudtail shut down as a seller?
New York TimesDec 23, 2021
Explained: What are the symptoms of Omicron? Subscriber Only
It’s likely that the symptoms of omicron will resemble delta’s more than they differ from them.
Amitabh SinhaDec 23, 2021
Explained: Omicron rising, but Delta still dominant Subscriber Only
Omicron has now spread to 106 countries, the WHO has reported. In the week between December 13 and 19, more than 41.77 lakh new cases were detected across the world, of which over 26.11 lakh
Apurva VishwanathDec 23, 2021
Explained: Personal laws in marriage Subscriber Only
🔴 A Bill amending the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act clears the decks for the application of the law across religions, notwithstanding their customs. What issues does this raise; how have courts ruled on this?
ReutersDec 22, 2021
🔴 A ruling by a judge at the High Court detailed an order to Dubai ruler to provide more than 554 million pounds ($733 million) to settle a long-running custody battle with his ex-wife, Jordan's
Vishnu VarmaDec 22, 2021
🔴 Protests are taking place in Kerala against SilverLine, a semi high-speed railway project. What is this project, and why is it needed? What are its features? Why are there protests?
Amitabh SinhaDec 22, 2021
Omicron tracker: AstraZeneca works on specific vaccine; WHO says variant in 106 countries Subscriber Only
The newly-discovered fast-spreading Omicron variant has been behind the rapid surge in cases in Europe, Africa and the United States in the last one month. The variant has now spread to 106 countries, WHO reported.
Yogesh NaikDec 22, 2021
Mumbai water taxi services: Here’s everything you need to know Subscriber Only
Sources in Mumbai Port Trust and state government said that the water taxi service is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the first week on January 2022.
Anisha DuttaDec 22, 2021
The newly passed Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 enables this linkage, which the government says will help check multiple registrations of the same voter. What are Opposition parties objecting to this?
Express News ServiceDec 22, 2021
NASA says Webb is not Hubble's replacement — rather, its successor whose science goals were motivated by the results from Hubble.
Manraj Grewal SharmaDec 21, 2021
Shiromani Akali Dal turns 100: its journey so far, and Punjab’s Subscriber Only
Formed as a volunteer group on December 14, 1920, to free gurdwaras from the control of mahants, the Akali Dal has evolved through many movements. A look at these movements, and where SAD stands as
Kaunain Sheriff MDec 21, 2021
🔴 The Centre has asked the states for the imposition of night curfew, strict regulation of large gatherings, curtailing numbers in marriages and funerals, restricting numbers in offices, industries and public transport.
Explained DeskDec 21, 2021
Apart from James’ civil investigation, a criminal investigation is being run into Donald Trump and his family business by Manhattan’s district attorney in which her office is also participating.
APDec 21, 2021
Omicron now is the dominant variant in the U.S., federal health officials said Monday, accounting for about three-quarters of new infections last week.
Johnson T.A.Dec 21, 2021
Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka Subscriber Only
The latest flashpoint is following a series of minor incidents over the last week that have inflamed pro-Kannada and pro-Marathi passions on the two sides of the border.
Shiny VargheseDec 21, 2021
Explained: British architect Richard Rogers and his contributions to world architecture Subscriber Only
British architect-urbanist Richard Rogers, 88, designer of the iconic Pompidou Centre in Paris, passed away on December 18. What were his contributions to 20thcentury world architecture and why is he called the shaper of city
Pranav MukulDec 21, 2021
Zepto has raised $100 million in Series C funding, valuing the 10-minute grocery delivery firm at $570 million. Who has invested in the quick commerce startup and where will the funds be utilised?
Amitabh SinhaDec 21, 2021
Covid-19 Numbers Explained: Omicron cases in US less than 1,500 but infections could be over six lakh Subscriber Only
In its new assessment of the spread of the Omicron variant, the CDC has said that up to 73 per cent of all cases detected between December 12 and 18 could be because of this
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