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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

What factors determine fair alimony? Latest SC ruling on divorce explained

The Supreme Court's recent ruling in the Rajnesh vs Neha case outlines eight key factors that determine alimony, focusing on financial capacity, standard of living, and the welfare of children.

One Nation, One Election bill to be introduced in Parl: What we know so far

One Nation, One Election bill, has sparked significant debate, particularly from Opposition leaders about the feasibility of holding Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections within the same year

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

Curious case of Travis Timmerman: American citizen found in Syrian prison

How the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria led to the discovery of a missing US citizen 29-year-old Travis Timmerman

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

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

President-elect Trump seeks to end Birthright Citizenship: What is it?

Trump also plans to deport all individuals who entered the US illegally, aiming to achieve this over his four-year term. However, undocumented immigrants who arrived as children may be allowed to stay

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

From cricket hero to Pakistan's ousted PM: Imran Khan's tumultuous journey

From captaining Pakistan's national team to its first World Cup victory in 1992 to leading protests and facing legal battles, here's a look at Imran Khan's career

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

PAN 2.0 explained: How India is digitising its tax identification system?

The govt has allocated Rs 1,435 crore for technological upgrades to create a fully digitised and seamless ecosystem under PAN 2.0

Govt approves 'One Nation One Subscription': All you need to know about it

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme, granting government higher education institutions access to 13,000 global journals with Rs 6,000 crore funding

Hemant Soren's political saga: Will JMM chief finally get a full CM term?

Jharkhand Assembly elections: JMM Chief Hemant Soren, whose political career has been marked by many ups and downs, seeks comeback as chief minister for a fourth term in the state

Who is 'tiger' Jairam Mahato? What does his new party mean for Jharkhand?

JKLM fielded candidates in 73 of Jharkhand's 81 constituencies. Jairam Mahato is contesting from two key seats: Dumri and Bermo

What is the International Criminal Court that issued Netanyahu's warrant?

International Criminal Court issued warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity related to the 13-month war in Gaza

Why did Trump choice Matt Gaetz withdraw from Attorney General race?

President-elect Donald Trump selected Matt Gaetz for the role of Attorney General in early November 2024, a move that surprised even his followers: Here's why

Cyril Cabanes faces US SEC charges: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act explained

Cyril Cabanese is charged alongside Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, in connection to a bribery scheme that misled US investors in a September 2021 bond offering that raised $175 million