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What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs and which countries will be affected?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate discussions on trade and tariff-related matters, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

President's rule in Manipur? What is it and how it affect state functions

Biren Singh resigned as CM of Manipur on February 9. What led to his decision? Is the state heading towards President's Rule? All details here

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: What happens in case of hung assembly?

2025 Delhi Assembly elections: Exit polls see a decisive victory for BJP, but AAP has always defied expectations

Indians entering US via 'Dunki' deported: What is this illegal route?

Trump administration has intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly through the high-risk 'donkey route' that many Indians continue to take in pursuit of the 'American dream'

What's OmniHuman-1, AI that transforms a single image into lifelike video?

This AI framework is designed to generate lifelike human motion and speech from minimal input-just an image and an audio sample-solving a key challenge in AI-driven video creation

JNU prof suspended in bribery scandal: What's the NAAC accreditation case?

JNU professor Rajeev Sijariya has been suspended following his arrest in a bribery case linked to NAAC. The CBI has arrested 10 people for allegedly taking bribes to grant a higher rating

Trump bans China's 'de minimis' route: What it is and why it matters

Trump's new tariffs suspend China's de minimis exemption, blocking duty-free shipments under $800 - a move aimed at curbing fentanyl inflows and impacting Chinese e-commerce firms

Budget 2025: Who is Telugu poet Gurajada Apparao quoted by Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman used Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Apparao's famous words to emphasise the government's vision for Viksit Bharat

Chaos erupts as M23 rebels seize Goma: What's happening in DR Congo

M23 plans to govern the city of Goma - a key gateway to rich mining areas that produce valuable resources like gold, tin, and coltan - giving the armed group access to trade routes and economic power

PM Modi compares Arvind Kejriwal to serial killer: Who is Charles Sobhraj?

Dubbed "The Serpent" and "Bikini Killer," Charles Sobhraj's crimes have inspired multiple adaptations, including Netflix's latest drama Black Warrant

What is DeepSeek: China's open-source AI research lab which rivals OpenAI

DeepSeek launched its MIT-licenced open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1 which competes with OpenAI in critical areas such as mathematical reasoning, code generation, and cost efficiency

Govt preps Rs 82,000 cr relief for non-telcos: Decoding the AGR dispute

Adjusted Gross Revenue is a crucial financial metric in India's telecom sector which represents the revenue telecom operators must share with the government under their licensing agreements

Union Budget 2025: Understanding Revenue Budget and Capital Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha on February 1

Budget 2025: Food, fertiliser, direct, indirect, interest subsidies decoded

All you need to know about government subsidies and what to expect in the upcoming Union Budget 2025, scheduled to be tabled on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Trump 2.0: What are executive orders and why do US presidents love them

President Donald Trump begins his second term with the signing of hundreds of executive orders, many aimed at reversing his predecessor Joe Biden's policies. Full list here

UN's NZBA in trouble: Why big banks are pulling out of climate accords

After major US and Canadian banks, now European banks threaten to exit climate alliance amid concerns over net zero policies

Decoded: Real vs nominal GDP - Key differences and which is more reliable

These two metrics, while similar on the surface, provide different perspectives on economic health and growth trends

Explained: What is fiscal deficit and what it means for economic stability

As of January 2025, India's fiscal deficit for FY25 is projected at 4.9 per cent of GDP, amounting to approximately Rs 16.1 trillion

Govt approves 8th Pay Commission ahead of Budget 2025: What we know so far

The current pay commission, which helps determine govt employee's salaries, allowances, and pensions, is set to end in 2026

Firefighters' nightmare: How Palisades fire became the worst in LA history

Extreme weather, water shortages, and firefighting constraints turned the Palisades fire into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County's history