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GST rollout: What is GST Act 2017?
June 30, 2017 16:26 IST
The GST's introduction will ensure that all central, state level taxes and levies on all goods and services are subsumed within an integrated tax having two components – central GST and a state GST. Thus there will be a comprehensive and continuous mechanism of tax credits.
What is Amit Jethva murder case
June 29, 2017 18:12 IST
Amit was slain outside the Gujarat High Court in 2010. The case's investigation was first handled by Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch and later it was handed over to the CBI. The CBI after arresting Dinu Solanki chargesheeted him for hatching a conspiracy and murder.
What is the ‘Not In My Name’ protest?
June 28, 2017 13:23 IST
Not in my name protest: Event organisers said they sought to question the pattern of the attacks on the minorities in the country and the silence of the government over the killings and cases of lynching of Muslims and Dalits.
What is Global Entry Programme?
June 27, 2017 19:47 IST
Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows speedy clearance for low-risk travellers upon their arrival in the US. On landing at the selected airports in the United States, the approved applicants can make their way ahead through automatic kiosks instead of standing in the immigration lines.
What is H1N1? Preventive measures you should take
June 26, 2017 11:24 IST
The death toll in Mumbai from H1N1 virus has reached 10 since January 2017. According to a statement by BMC, a total of 285 confirmed cases of the disease have been recorded in the city. Here is everything you need to know about H1N1 virus
Salma Dam attacked by Taliban: Here is all you need to know about the dam
June 25, 2017 17:42 IST
The attack on Salma dam took place ahead of President Ashraf Ghani's Eid al-Fitr address where he reiterated his call for the Taliban to return to peace talks.
What is the Jewar airport project in Greater Noida?
June 24, 2017 15:21 IST
Jewar airport project: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has notified 3,000 hectares of land for a world-class international airport in Jewar, Aviation minister said.
What is the predator drone?
June 23, 2017 13:11 IST
Currently the aircraft has been employed by Italian, French and Spanish Air Force apart from several US agencies including US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security and NASA. UK's Royal Air Force, has also acquired the drones.
ISRO PSLV-C38 launched: What is Cartosat-2 series satellite?
June 23, 2017 13:11 IST
Cartosat-2E series satellite is an earth observation satellite that provides high-resolution scene-specific spot imagery providing data in various scales. It weighs about 714 kg. It is operated and maintained by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Summer Solstice 2017: Here’s all you need to know
June 23, 2017 13:13 IST
Summer Solstice 2017: This phenomenon occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degrees north latitude.
What is Kochi water metro?
June 23, 2017 13:13 IST
Here is everything you need to know about Kochi's boat feeder services
What is Kochi One Card?
June 23, 2017 13:14 IST
Kochi One is a prepaid smart card. To begin with, it can be used only to travel in metro trains.
1993 Mumbai serial blasts verdict today: What is the case?
June 16, 2017 17:47 IST
1993 Mumbai blasts verdict: The seven are being tried separately as they were caught towards the end of the previous trial. They face charges including criminal conspiracy, waging war against the Government of India and murder.
What is Dengue fever?
June 23, 2017 13:15 IST
Dengue is transmitted by female Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue has some flu-like symptoms but it shouldn't be confused with flu. According to WHO, hundreds of millions of people are infected by the virus each year.
What is Oath; Verizon’s new venture combining Yahoo, AOL
June 14, 2017 20:11 IST
Oath, on combining the media and technology resources of Yahoo and AOL, boasts of being able to reach nearly a billion people worldwide.
What is the status of fire safety in your residential building? Here’s what the law saysSubscriber Only
June 23, 2017 13:17 IST
The National Building Code 2016 describes what a residential building, high rise buildings, industrial buildings and education buildings should have in order to protect oneself from fire.
What is the protest by Opposition leaders in Russia all about?
June 23, 2017 13:18 IST
The protests are the second mass action since March, called by Alexei Navalany to overcome the problem of corruption and political stagnation in Russia. He may contest the polls next year and Monday's protest was seen as his latest move in the political battle with the government.
Farmers protests: What is Swaminathan Commission Report and how is its implementation relevant?
June 8, 2017 19:12 IST
Madhya Pradesh farmers protests: NCF’s Swaminathan Commission Report aimed at working out a system for food and nutrition security, sustainability in farming system, enhancing quality and cost competitiveness of farm commodities.
What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit?
June 8, 2017 11:28 IST
All you need to know about the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on June 8 and 9 in Astana, Kazakhstan
What is the CBI’s jurisdiction, when can it conduct raids?Subscriber Only
June 7, 2017 17:28 IST
CBI issued a press release clarifying its stand and explained how the raid on NDTV promoters was in consonance with the law and done with prior approvals. The provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 are applicable to the officials of private banks.
What is the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini?
June 7, 2017 16:05 IST
Every year on the anniversary of the Ayatollah’s death on June 4, thousands of mourners visit the mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini.
What is Operation Blue Star?
June 6, 2017 15:43 IST
The operation resulted in the death of Bhindranwale and a high casualty figure among the army, civilians and militants. The assault on Golden Temple was heavily criticised by Sikhs worldwide and had led to several Sikhs resigning from administrative positions.
What is the Muslim Brotherhood?Subscriber Only
June 5, 2017 17:34 IST
The Muslim Brotherhood began as a movement in Egypt back in 1928, as the means of booting out the British and purge the country from foreign imperialism. Hassan Al-Banna, an Egyptian schoolteacher and imam, sought to unify the Egyptians through religion.
What is the Paris climate agreement or Paris climate accord?
June 2, 2017 11:17 IST
While poor countries and island states had requested a lower goal considering threats of droughts and sea-level rise, climate experts have said maintaining a 2 degrees increase will be a challenge in itself. The agreement came into force in November 2016.
What is ISRO’s ‘fat boy’ GSLV Mk III? Everything you need to know
November 14, 2018 17:58 IST
ISRO's 'fat boy' GSLV Mk III satellite will use an indigenous Cryogenic rocket stage. Here's more about it.
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