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Explained: What is DKRO, the covert and most-feared spy agency of Russia?

With around 2,000 elite officers, the DKRO enjoys generous pay, bonuses, and perks like low-cost mortgages, ensuring their loyalty to the Kremlin

A life dedicated to music: Who was tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain?

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso passed away on Dec 15 in the US at the age of 73. Here is a look at his illustrious six-decade-long career

Switzerland suspends MFN: What is the clause and its meaning for India?

Explained: What is the most favoured nation clause and why did Switzerland suspended it for India after the Nestle's 2023 Supreme Court ruling

Trai's new message norms: Your OTPs safe, but spam may have a hard time

Trai's new message traceability norms go live from Dec 11 and aim to protect users by ensuring OTPs and essential messages are delivered seamlessly, while tackling spam and fraudulent communication

Who is George Soros, the man at the centre of political debate in India?

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Congress president Sonia Gandhi of links to an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which supports the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation

What is MuleHunter.AI? RBI's latest tool against financial fraud explained

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub has launched MuleHunter.AI, an advanced AI tool designed to identify and flag mule accounts, aiming to combat financial fraud and money laundering

France's oldest prime minister serves shortest term: What happened?

French lawmakers oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote just three months into his tenure, plunging the country into political uncertainty

Martial law explained: Meaning, global cases, and the S Korean controversy

What is martial law and how has it been implemented across the globe during times of emergencies? Let's find out

Decoded: Why are UP farmers protesting and planning a march to Delhi?

Protests against Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA authorities continue as farmers demand fair compensation and land allocation, with plans to escalate if their demands aren't met

Explained: Rs 6.5 cr prize challenge to create digital jobs for 1 mn women

Two Bengaluru -based companies, The Nudge Institute and Mphasis, have announced a 'Digital Naukri Challenge,' on Monday to create digital work opportunities for 1 million women by 2030.

Ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Badal begins penance with plaque around neck. Here's why

The punishment was handed down after the Akal Takht held Badal accountable for favouring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2015 sacrilege case involving the Guru Granth Sahib

Bangladesh labels Iskcon fundamentalist: A look at its beliefs and history

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest, was arrested on Monday, sparking demonstrations across the Hindu community in Bangladesh

Decoded: Flat buyers can't be penalized for builder's failures, rules HC

The housing society's application for "deemed conveyance" should not be rejected due to the builder's mistakes.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire after 14-month clash: All you need to know

The US and France have managed to mediate a 60-day ceasefire between Israel-Hezbollah. Here's all you need to know about the conflict, casualties, and terms

Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan's third wife, leading protest in Pakistan

Once shy of public appearances, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's third wife, Bushra Bibi has now become the face of nationwide protests demanding his release from jail

PAN 2.0 explained: How India is digitising its tax identification system?

The govt has allocated Rs 1,435 crore for technological upgrades to create a fully digitised and seamless ecosystem under PAN 2.0

Govt approves 'One Nation One Subscription': All you need to know about it

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme, granting government higher education institutions access to 13,000 global journals with Rs 6,000 crore funding

What is the International Criminal Court that issued Netanyahu's warrant?

International Criminal Court issued warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity related to the 13-month war in Gaza

Gautam Adani charged by US in $265 million bribery case: Top things we know

Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar, and Cyril Cabanes, a former board member of Azure Power, charged by the US SEC in a bribery and fraud scheme

SEC charges Adani in $265 mn bribery scandal: Here are the key allegations

The case alleged that Gautam Adani and others conspired to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian govt officials to secure energy contracts for Adani Green. To understand the allegations, read: