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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

France at crossroads: Macron's gamble with snap polls amid far-right surge

As Macron calls for early legislative elections, France faces a pivotal moment with the far-right poised for unprecedented gains, challenging the nation's political future and EU relationships

Decoded: What's fuelling the China-Philippines dispute in South China Sea?

China's claim over mostly entire South China Sea through the nine-dash line has been at the source of conflict with other island nations in the region

What is National Testing Agency, exam body slammed over UGC NET, NEET row?

UGC-NET exam row: The NTA is an autonomous body entrusted with conducting entrance examinations for admission and fellowship in higher educational institutions

'Faulty' NEET 2024 physics question made 44 students topper: Explained

NEET-UG 2024 exam controversy: Nationwide protests occurred after the NEET exam results declared an unprecedented 67 candidates as toppers because of grace marks given by the NTA

NEET-UG 2024 row explained: 6 students from same exam centre get top rank

NEET result controversy: Several candidates alleged that the inflation of marks has resulted in 67 candidates securing the top rank. Six of these candidates are from the same exam centre in Haryana

Decoded: Why does the RBI keep gold abroad and why has it got some back?

With the transfer of around 100 metric tonnes of gold from the UK last week, India's gold reserves are now evenly distributed, with 400 tonnes each in India and abroad