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How Trump’s ‘America First’ policy threatens global trade Subscriber Only
Will the next US president accelerate the unraveling of global trade rules? What would that mean for smaller nations?
Explained DeskDec 21, 2024
In a six-to-one ruling, the apex court found that the plaintiffs, between ages five and 22, had a 'fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment'
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Malaysia to resume hunt for MH370: What do we know about one of aviation’s biggest mysteries Subscriber Only
The government has accepted a new proposal from US exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which would receive $70 million if substantive wreckage is found
Bijin JoseDec 21, 2024
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Dheeraj MishraDec 21, 2024
Why Roads Ministry will deploy ‘intelligent machines’ for National Highways construction Subscriber Only
The Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction (AIMC) system will expedite construction, and provide real-time data on the status of each project
Divya GoyalDec 21, 2024
How Punjab Vigilance Bureau ‘unearthed’ a Rs 2,000-crore scam, arrested former minister Ashu Subscriber Only
As per the FIR, it was alleged that Telu Ram was one of the contractors who was given tender for lifting foodgrains from mandis to godowns during Ashu's tenure as food and civil supplies minister
Amitabh SinhaDec 21, 2024
The new target for 2035 has been disclosed in the updated Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, that the US submitted to the UN Climate Change on Thursday night
Udit MisraDec 21, 2024
Why is the Indian rupee falling against the US dollar? Subscriber Only
Like any other trade in life, the relative value of one currency against another depends on which is demanded more. If Indians demand more US dollar than Americans demand the Indian rupee, the exchange rate
Alind ChauhanDec 21, 2024
Why and how did the United States eradicate ‘murder hornets’? Subscriber Only
The insect was first spotted in Washington state near the Canadian border in 2019. Efforts quickly began to track down and get rid of the invasive species which poses a threat to bees and agriculture.
Shubhajit RoyDec 21, 2024
As Dissanayake visits, takeaways from the India-SL engagement Subscriber Only
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake committed to not allowing the use of Sri Lankan territory for any anti-Indian activities.
Nayonika BoseDec 20, 2024
Explained: 3 reasons why Mumbai remains under a blanket of smog Subscriber Only
Since early this week, Mumbai has been grappling with worsening air quality as the AQI breached the 'poor' category on Tuesday at 199, followed by an overall AQI of 182 on Wednesday.
Sukrita BaruahDec 20, 2024
The buffalo and bulbul fights are part of the folk culture associated with the Assamese winter harvest festival of Magh Bihu, which takes place in January
Arun SharmaDec 20, 2024
The Katra-Sanjichhat ropeway project aims to reduce the time it takes to reach the Vaishno Devi shrine. So why have some locals protested against it?
Ajoy Sinha KarpuramDec 20, 2024
The Supreme Court held that the NIA has the power to investigate offences “connected” to the main Scheduled Offence that is already under investigation — even if the connected offence was committed by a separate
Explained DeskDec 20, 2024
The common street mongrel has grown to become a symbol for the spirit of Brazil. But these canines still have a hard time getting adopted
Explained DeskDec 20, 2024
The Captagon trade began industrialising around 2018-2019 as the Assad regime — and other armed groups in Syria -- invested in production facilities, warehouses, and trafficking networks
Anagha JayakumarDec 20, 2024
Explained: The plagiarism case against Adele, larger questions on copyright in music Subscriber Only
Other famous singers, such as Dua Lipa, Pharrell and George Harrison have also been accused of plagiarism in their songs. What is the underlying logic of copyright protection in music? We explain.
Explained DeskDec 20, 2024
Charges filed against Rahul Gandhi: Can the LoP be arrested? Subscriber Only
Here is all you need to know about the scuffle that broke out on the steps of Parliament, and the charges LoP Rahul Gandhi has been slapped with as a result.
Raakhi JaggaDec 20, 2024
From Bhagat Singh to Dallewal: 6 famous hunger strikes in Punjab Subscriber Only
Many have sat on hunger strikes in Punjab. But they have rarely succeeded, at least when it comes to their stated aims. Here are 6 famous instances
Explained DeskDec 19, 2024
Explained: The case against Dominique Pelicot, French man convicted of ‘mass rape’ of his wife Subscriber Only
Pelicot rape trial: In one of the most horrific cases of sexual abuse in recent memory, Dominique Pelicot drugged and raped his wife for around a decade, also inviting more than 70 strangers to do
Manraj Grewal SharmaDec 19, 2024
Punjab govt to restore Jahaz Haveli: The story of Todar Mal, and what he did for Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Subscriber Only
Who was Diwan Todar Mal, and how is he associated with the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the founder of the Khalsa?
Shyamlal YadavDec 19, 2024
Several decades after the RSS was formed in 1925, two major incidents came as a setback to the organisation’s foundational commitment to “unite” Hindus and set off a process of rethink.
Explained DeskDec 19, 2024
Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages. So far, however, they have been hard to produce — this new technique involving sticky tape could change that.
Arushi BhaskarDec 19, 2024
Pushpa 2’s success: What are ‘masala movies’, which Bollywood loved and seems to have lost? Subscriber Only
As Bollywood falters and movies from the south come roaring in to capture the space it once dominated, we take a look at 'masala' films. What is the genre, and why does it matter so
Amit KamathDec 19, 2024
A lot happened in the decade between Viswanathan Anand losing the World Chess Championship title and Gukesh becoming the youngest to ever win it
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