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Denmark boosts defence spending: Why does Trump want to buy Greenland?

Denmark announced a significant boost to defence spending for Greenland following Donald Trump's remarks about purchasing the country

Google fights back on DOJ antitrust remedies: What is the monopoly lawsuit?

The US Department of Justice recommended various steps including the sale of web browse Chrome to settle antitrust case against Google: Lawsuit explained

20% of India's super-rich are under 40, fuelled by start-ups, fintech, IPOs

The number of high net worth individuals (HNIs) is likely to double to 1.65 million by 2027 from the current 850,000, according to a study by real estate consultancy firm Anarock.

What is Salt Typhoon, the China-linked cyberattack shaking US telecom?

US authorities said the operation aimed to give Chinese actors persistent access to American telecom networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in devices such as routers and switches

TikTok's potential US ban explained: Can Trump save it from shutdown?

US lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to comply with the January 19 deadline by banning TikTok from their app stores unless ByteDance divests its ownership

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