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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

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