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Explained: What is the Olympics refugee team and how is it funded?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) formed the Olympics refugee team in 2016 and consists of 37 athletes from 11 countries competing in 12 sports at the Paris Games

India's e-lifestyle market to triple by 2028, reach $45 billion in value

The penetration of e-commerce within the lifestyle sector is expected to rise from the current 13 per cent to 18-22 per cent by 2028, according to a report

Mob violence grips Bangladesh; lynching and vandalism become common sights

Following the resignation and escape of Sheikh Hasina, the violence in Bangladesh has intensified with multiple reports emerging of attacks targeting pro-Awami League supporters and minorities

Bangladesh: From Sheikh Hasina to Assange, when celebrities sought asylum

India has provided asylum to leaders, such as the Dalai Lama, who was granted asylum on March 30, 1959, under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

Bangladesh unrest: A look at other government overthrows by mass protests

Mass protests led Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign and flee in 2022 like Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina, while Egypt also saw mass protests and overthrow of the government in 2011

Rise of Muhammad Yunus, from Nobel Prize to Bangladesh's chief adviser

Muhammad Yunus is a distinguished social entrepreneur, banker, economist, and civil society leader, credited to be the 'banker to the poor' for establishing Grameen Bank

IOC cancels green hydrogen tender again after bidders' disinterest

Only two parties submitted bids for company's tender to construct India's inaugural green hydrogen plant in Panipat

Know all about Bangladesh's violent past, coups amid Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Bangladesh, which emerged from the 1971 war, has a tumultuous history of frequent regime changes, political assassinations - including that of Sheikh Hasina's family - and military coups

Google illegally maintains monopoly, rules US court: Here's what it means

A US court ruled that Google violated the country's antitrust laws with its search business by illegally holding a monopoly over search and text advertising

Mumbai: BMC plans to deploy smart sensors to avoid manhole cover thefts

791 manhole covers were stolen in Mumbai in 2023, compared to 836 in 2022, a stark increase from previous years where 564 cases in 2021, 458 in 2020, and 386 in 2019 were reported stolen

Google Pay, PhonePe, and Amazon Pay seek entry into RBI's digital rupee

These payment firms are collaborating with the RBI and the NPCI and are anticipated to introduce e-rupee access within the next three to four months, according to a Reuters report

SC orders Mamata Banerjee-govt to justify OBC status for 77 communities

The Supreme Court has asked the West Bengal government to present verifiable data on the social and economic disadvantages for those in the OBC list, which was cancelled in May

FAME-III scheme implementation in final stages, timeline remains unknown

Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy shared that preparations for FAME III are almost finalised and ministries have proposed recommendations on how to effectively implement the programme

Decoded: How is a Waqf created, and what are the powers of Waqf Board?

A waqf can be established through a deed or instrument, or a property can be considered a waqf if it has been used for religious or charitable purposes over a long period

What are the key amendments in Waqf Act Amendment Bill? Key details

The Bill will allow for mandatory verification for all property claims by the Waqf Boards and change the composition and functioning of the boards, incorporating representation for women

High-risk security alert issued for Apple devices: All you need to know

CERT-In has warned that these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to access sensitive data, execute arbitrary code, bypass security measures, cause denial of service, and perform spoofing attacks

40 brands chasing Manu Bhaker after her purple patch at Paris Olympics 2024

After securing twin Bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, over 40 brands have approached Manu Bhaker for endorsements, fee increases from Rs 20 lakh to crores

Global ocean freight market faces high costs, Red Sea conflict disruptions

The detour around Africa has increased both shipping costs and delivery times, exacerbating the challenges faced by global trade, which is still recovering from a host of geopolitical issues

Ghatkopar reminder: Thane hoarding collapse injures three amid new rules

A billboard fell in the Kalyan area of Thane district of Maharashtra amid heavy rainfall, three months after a similar incident claimed the lives of 17 in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Air India cancels all flights to Israel till Aug 8 amid fear of conflict

Air India, which operates four weekly flights from Delhi to Israel had earlier cancelled a flight to Tel Aviv as tensions grip West Asia after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran