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APDec 7, 2021
About 70,000 asylum-seekers have been forced to wait in Mexico for US hearings under the policy that President Donald Trump introduced in January 2019 and which Biden suspended on his first day in office.
Pavneet Singh ChadhaDec 7, 2021
Explained: What is the multi-crore theft case in Gurgaon? Subscriber Only
The case, which began as a robbery in a society in the city, has expanding to allegedly involve a Delhi Police Assistant Sub-Inspector, an IPS officer and two doctors, all brought together by a gangster.
Explained: Better.com, the mortgage company that fired over 900 employees over Zoom call Subscriber Only
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, fired more than 900 employees over a Zoom call last week. What is this company and why were its employees fired?
APDec 7, 2021
How did Beijing land the Winter Olympics, so soon after it was host to the Summer Olympics in 2008? It will become the first city in Olympic history to host both the Winter and Summer
Deeptiman TiwaryDec 7, 2021
Naga talks: What has caused the stalemate so far, and what impact can killings have? Subscriber Only
The killing of civilians in Mon district has cast a shadow on the already struggling peace talks between the Centre and NSCN(I-M). What has caused the stalemate so far, and what impact can the killings
Esha RoyDec 7, 2021
Explained: What’s at stake for Nagaland political parties Subscriber Only
The Nagaland government has been trying to contain public anger after the firing incident in Mon.
Express News ServiceDec 7, 2021
When a person infected with SARS-CoV-2 sneezes, coughs or speaks, some of the virus can be expelled and reach others. The chewing gum targets the virus in the saliva, and does so by trapping it
ReutersDec 6, 2021
Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists agreed a 12-point ceasefire deal in the capital of Belarus in September 2014.
Kabir ERDec 6, 2021
Ukraine says that Russia has amassed around 90,000 troops at the border, and US intelligence reports say that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is possible as early as next month.
Explained DeskDec 6, 2021
Explained: Why Nagaland killings have rekindled debate on AFSPA Subscriber Only
Nagaland killings: A look back at how AFSPA was enacted, why it is controversial, and how demands for its repeal have grown louder over the years.
Express News ServiceDec 6, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Monday focus on terrorism as a common threat to both countries and the region.
Divya ADec 6, 2021
Also called the “festival of festivals”, the 10-day annual programme brings all the 17 tribes of the state on a platform and facilitates the promotion of their culture to the rest of the world.
Rounak BagchiDec 6, 2021
Explained: What is the difference between a booster shot and an additional Covid-19 vaccine? Subscriber Only
While the additional Covid dose would be a “full” dose of the vaccine, booster shots being offered right now have a lesser volume, since the third dose is only supposed to increase the efficacy range.
Kaunain Sheriff MDec 6, 2021
Explained: What has CDC said about Omicron’s transmissibility, vaccine efficacy, treatment Subscriber Only
At this point, CDC says it remains unknown if Omicron spreads more easily than the Delta, which is the dominant Covid-19 variant found across the globe.
Zeeshan ShaikhDec 6, 2021
Explained: The significance of Raigad fort in Maratha history Subscriber Only
Chhatrapati Shivaji is the most revered icon in Maharashtra and there is a constant attempt by political parties of all hues to appropriate his legacy. Due to the significance of Raigad in his life, many
Explained DeskDec 6, 2021
The incitement charge stems from statements made on Facebook pages of Suu Kyi's party after she was detained by the military, following a coup that prevented her from starting a second term in office.
APDec 6, 2021
🔴 With inflation running at more than 21%, according to official figures released Friday, the prices of basic goods have soared and many people in this country of more than 83 million are struggling to
Deeptiman TiwaryDec 6, 2021
Explained: Assam Rifles’ dual control structure, and its role Subscriber Only
Assam Rifles is the only paramilitary force with a dual control structure. While the administrative control of the force is with the MHA, its operational control is with the Indian Army, which is under the
Udit MisraDec 6, 2021
ExplainSpeaking: How policymakers in UP, rest of India are underestimating the unemployment crisis Subscriber Only
Merely looking at the traditional metric of the unemployment rate is misleading. Here’s why policymakers should look at ‘employment rate’ if they want to accurately assess the scale of joblessness
Express News ServiceDec 6, 2021
🔴 With a population of roughly 3 lakh, the area inhabited by the Konyaks extends into Arunachal Pradesh, with a sizeable population in Myanmar as well.
Explained: The state of Pakistan’s economy Subscriber Only
🔴 Tweeting from a Pakistan embassy handle, a hacker recently flagged rising inflation in the country. A look at Pakistan’s current and impending economic crises, and what it has been doing to tide them over.
ReutersDec 5, 2021
Nehammer, 49, is a former soldier and communications adviser who rose through the ranks of the party, eventually becoming its chairman.
Deutsche WelleDec 5, 2021
Residents fear their city's unique identity has been lost as Beijing cracks down on critical discourse. In the face of possible legal trouble, many are self-censoring or turning to alternative forms of expression.
Khushboo NarayanDec 5, 2021
Explained: Big business families and succession via trusts Subscriber Only
Prominent business families that run empires such as the Reliance Industries Group and the Shriram Group have been in the news recently for their plans to set up trusts to ensure smooth transition of assets
ReutersDec 5, 2021
The variant has about 50 mutations not seen in combination before, including more than 30 mutations on the spike protein the coronavirus uses to attach to human cells.
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