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World ORS Day 2024: How a simple oral solution is saving millions globally

Over the past decades, the number of children dying from diarrhoeal diseases has significantly decreased, dropping by two-thirds since 1990, with ORS playing a significant role

Sitharaman to introduce J&K Appropriation Bill in the Lok Sabha: What is it

This Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024 seeks to authorise the withdrawal of sums from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory for FY25

Supreme Court to examine plea on 'right to be forgotten': What it means?

'Right to be forgotten' also known as the 'right to erasure' deals with individual rights to have control of the use of personal data by organisations

Decoded: Adidas-Bella Hadid controversy & its link to 1972 Munich Olympics

Adidas took down an ad campaign that was launched last week to revive its iconic SL72 shoes ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, featuring supermodel Bella Hadid

U-WIN decoded: Govt's online vaccine portal for pregnant women, children

The U-WIN portal aims to create an electronic registry of routine immunisations for pregnant women and children under the Universal Immunisation Programme

SC to examine governor's immunity in molestation case: What is Article 361?

West Bengal molestation row: Raj Bhawan staff member has accused Governor CV Ananda Bose of sexual harassment, filed plea challenging immunity

Why did this isolated, uncontacted tribe come out of the Amazon forest?

The previously uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe has emerged from their isolation in Peru's Amazon forests, driven by encroachment and search for food and safety

US election 2024: What's next for Democrats if Joe Biden drops out of race?

Two dozen Democrat lawmakers in Congress have urged Joe Biden to reconsider his poll bid, citing reasons such as his health concerns and worries over his declining popularity against Donald Trump

Decoded: Why did Karnataka introduce 70% quota for locals in private jobs

The now paused bill mandated a 50 per cent quota for administrative roles and a 75 per cent quota for non-administrative roles in the private sector for the locals, triggering a massive row

Bangladesh student protest: Rally, deaths, nationwide shutdowns, and more

Explained: What is Bangladesh's new job quota and how student protests turned violent leading to nationwide school, university, and transport shutdowns

Decoded: What is Karnataka Employment Bill that seeks quota for locals

The proposed bill mandates companies to reserve 50 per cent of management jobs and 70 per cent of non-management jobs for local residents

Decoded: What is Thirty Meter Telescope? Why is it significant for India?

The Thirty Meter Telescope, featuring a 30-meter primary mirror and advanced adaptive optics, aims to explore fundamental questions about the universe

Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port welcomes first mothership: What this means?

The 'San Fernando' container ship, which is 300 metres long and 48 metres wide, will offload about 1,900 containers at the port on Friday

Decoded: Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest civilian award

Russia announced its highest civilian award for PM Modi in 2019, for 'exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India'

Decoding the 'Swift' payment system: Why it may crop up in Modi-Putin talks

Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin are set to hold key bilateral talks in Moscow today to discuss a wide range of issues as part of the 22nd India-Russia annual summit

Explained: Home prices have shot up 50% in Delhi, Mumbai in just 5 years

The COVID-19 pandemic was a boon for these two residential markets, causing demand to soar to new heights.

UK Election 2024: Key issues, candidates, and voting process explained

On July 4, voters across the United Kingdom will elect all 650 members of the House of Commons, with each member representing a local constituency

Stilt plus 4 floors in Gurgaon: What Haryana's new policy means for buyers

The Haryana government's new policy allowing stilt-plus-four floor buildings in some areas aims to increase housing supply and affordability, but may face challenges with infrastructure

Decoded: Hindenburg vs Adani saga raises more questions about short selling

The saga between Hindenburg Research and the Adani Group continues to be a complex web of accusations and investigations.

What is NTA: The testing agency facing scrutiny over NEET-UG, UGC-NET exams

The National Testing Agency was established in 2017 to oversee key entrance examinations for government and private higher education institutes, including medical, engineering, management, and more