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What is MUDA scam in which Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces prosecution?

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah faces prosecution over alleged irregularities involving land allocations to his wife, BM Parvathi, by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) during his previous tenure

Medical education in India: Costs, seats, controversy, and safety concerns

From rising medical education costs to exam discrepancies. Here is everything you need to know about the state of medical education in India today

Who is Laxman Narasimhan and why Starbucks fired its CEO after a year?

The abrupt removal of Indian-origin Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan comes amid declining sales and mounting pressure from activist investors

How short-seller Hindenburg Research turns a profit through exposes

Explained: What is Hindenburg Research, what is short-selling and how much profit did the US firm make on its 2023 Adani Group report

Bail is the rule: Can Manish Sisodia be Delhi's deputy CM again? Explained

After 17 months, AAP leader Manish Sisodia was granted bail by the Supreme Court. What is the 'bail is the rule' principle and can Sisodia resume his post as deputy CM?

Hijab ban in Mumbai college explained: Supreme Court to hear plea on Aug 9

Chembur Trombay Education Society's N G Acharya and D K Marathe College introduced a new dress code banning religious attire and religious identifiers within the college premises

US elections: Veteran, author to Trump's bold VP choice - Who is JD Vance?

JD Vance joins Donald Trump as running mate: From his veteran background, Christian belief to 'childless cat ladies' comment, here is all you need to know about Ohio's junior senator

Meet Kandi Srinivasa Reddy: Congress leader in US H-1B visa lottery rigging

Congress leader Kandi Srinivasa Reddy, implicated in US H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation Scheme, denies any wrongdoing

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

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

Is old tax regime over? What FM Sitharaman said about old and new regimes

Union Budget 2024-25: Govt to review old tax regime. What is the current tax system and what has the Budget 2024 proposed for FY25

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

Who is Kamala Harris? US VP and Joe Biden's 2024 Presidential nominee

Joe Biden ends re-election campaign, endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential bid. Here's everything you need to know about Harris, her Indian heritage, background, and political stance

Explained: What was the RSS ban on govt servants; lifted after 58 years

Narendra Modi-led central government on July 9 passed an order lifting a ban imposed by then Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Patel, following Mahatma Gandhi's assassination

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

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

North Delhi water supply hit by Munak Canal breach, repairs in progress

Munak Canal breach updates: While water supply in most areas normalised by Thursday, Dwarka residents may face disruptions till repairs are complete by Friday evening

Laughter the best medicine in Japan: Local govt passes new health law

Explained: Japan's Yamagata prefecture's has introduced a new laughter ordinance aiming to promote better physical and mental health in the community

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

NCW demands arrest over 'lewd comment' made on Smriti Singh: What happened?

The National Commission for Women is demanding the arrest of a man who made lewd comment on late Captain Anshuman Singh's wife Smriti while she received the Kirti Chakra award on his behalf