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Medical education in India: Costs, seats, controversy, and safety concerns

From rising medical education costs to exam discrepancies. Here is everything you need to know about the state of medical education in India today

PM Modi bats for Uniform Civil Code in I-day speech. What is UCC? Explained

In his speech from the Red Fort on India's 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the existing civil code is divisive and needs to be done away with

Who is Laxman Narasimhan and why Starbucks fired its CEO after a year?

The abrupt removal of Indian-origin Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan comes amid declining sales and mounting pressure from activist investors

How short-seller Hindenburg Research turns a profit through exposes

Explained: What is Hindenburg Research, what is short-selling and how much profit did the US firm make on its 2023 Adani Group report

Bail is the rule: Can Manish Sisodia be Delhi's deputy CM again? Explained

After 17 months, AAP leader Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court. What is the 'bail is the rule' principle and can Sisodia resume his post as deputy CM?

Explained: New Broadcasting Bill 2024 and its impact on digital creators

With concerns around the new Broadcasting Bill and its potential to limit digital content by introducing regulatory compliances, here is all you need to know about the Bill

Vinesh Phogat gained 2 kg, failed to cut it overnight: 24 hour timeline explained

Vinesh Phogat competed in the 50-kg weight category wrestling at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, a shift from her previous categories of 53 kg and 55 kg

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

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

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

Israel war may enter 'new phase' today if Iran-Hezbollah strike: Explained

Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah have vowed 'severe revenge' in response to top Hamas leader Ismail Haniye's killing on July 31

Global stock market sell-off: Chris Wood of Jefferies decodes impact

Indian stock market is much more resilient in the face of a US downturn and related Wall Street sell-off than the likes of Japan, Wood said

H-1B visa scam explained: How a Congress leader played the US visa lottery

What is the H-1B visa lottery and what loophole did Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy exploit to 'scam' the system? Find out here

Decoded: What's 'creamy layer' proposed by SC Judges for SC/ST quotas

While upholding that states have the authority to further subdivide groups within reserved categories, 4 out of the 7 judge bench advocated for exclusion of the 'creamy layer' among SC/STs

Decoded: What is 'Dark Tourism' and why has Kerala Police warned against it

Kerala authorities are advising the public to steer clear of the affected areas, warning that 'dark tourism' could impede vital rescue efforts

Tougher tax rules for property owners but rollover relief offers solace

The rollover benefits aim to soften the blow for those reinvesting their proceeds in other residential properties.

Income Tax Return deadline ends today: Consequences for late filers decoded

One can also file a belated return, but there are several consequences. Firstly, a late filing fee ranging from 1k-5k may be imposed under Section 234F of the Income Tax Act

Decoded: Why was the media confined to glass enclosures in Parliament?

Media personnel were stopped from proceeding to the main entrance of the Parliament, the 'Makar Dwar,' on Monday. In response, they boycotted interviews with any of the MPs

Decoded: Olympics 2024 opening ceremony backlash over 'Last Supper' parody

Olympics 2024: According to the ceremony's artistic director, Thomas Jolly, the scene was designed to reference pagan gods, aimed at celebrating community tolerance

When flights couldn't take off in Leh because air was too thin: Explained

The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, one of the highest in the world, faces challenges due to mountain winds that necessitate flights taking off or landing in the morning hours