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JN.1 detected in Kerala: All you need to know about the Covid variant

The JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19, first identified in Luxembourg and since spreading to several countries, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86)

JN.1 detected in Kerala: All you need to know about the Covid variant
Updated On : 18 Dec 2023 | 2:04 PM IST

Dry powder decoded: What it means to investors and the financial ecosystem

Dry powder refers to the cash reserves maintained by corporations, private equity funds, and individual investors for strategic investments or during an economic downturn

Dry powder decoded: What it means to investors and the financial ecosystem
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 10:39 PM IST

Israeli president says 'two-state solution' not a solution: What is it?

The two-state solution means establishing two separate states for the people of two communities, i.e., Israel for the Jewish and Palestine for the Palestinian people

Israeli president says 'two-state solution' not a solution: What is it?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 4:45 PM IST

Budget Speech: All you need to know about the FM's address to Parliament

Here is everything you need to know about what a Budget speech ahead of the Union Budget 2024, the different parts it has, Budget at a Glance, Finance Bill, and more

Budget Speech: All you need to know about the FM's address to Parliament
Updated On : 13 Dec 2023 | 4:05 PM IST

Mahadev betting app case: Everything known about the Rs 6k cr scam so far

Authorities in Dubai have detained one of the masterminds behind the scam, Ravi Uppal and will be deported to India soon

Mahadev betting app case: Everything known about the Rs 6k cr scam so far
Updated On : 13 Dec 2023 | 1:38 PM IST

Dunki explained: What is the donkey flight illegal immigration method?

The Punjabi idiom 'dunki' refers to hopping from place to place before crossing illegally into a nation. Here is a closer look into the method and what it entails

Dunki explained: What is the donkey flight illegal immigration method?
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 3:00 PM IST

Samir Shah to lead BBC: Everything you need to know about the next chairman

From Aurangabad to the UK, this 71-year-old British-Indian media veteran will take the reigns of Britain's publicly financed broadcasting system

Samir Shah to lead BBC: Everything you need to know about the next chairman
Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 2:59 PM IST

Interim Budget: All you need to know about the budgets during election year

Here is everything you need to know about the meaning of interim Budget, why and when it is presented, vote-on-account, and more

Interim Budget: All you need to know about the budgets during election year
Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 11:59 AM IST

Meet Senthil Kumar, the DMK MP whose 'gaumutra' remark stirred controversy

The DMK Parliamentarian's comments drew criticism from political figures, demanding an apology

Meet Senthil Kumar, the DMK MP whose 'gaumutra' remark stirred controversy
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 3:24 PM IST

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending: What is it, and who regulates it in India?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending: What is it, and who regulates it in India?
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 2:34 PM IST

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Who are rat hole miners and how do they work?

A mining technique that has been banned in India over safety concerns proved instrumental in rescuing the 41 trapped workers

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Who are rat hole miners and how do they work?
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 11:41 AM IST

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India's longest sea bridge project explained

With an estimated cost of Rs. 17,843 crore, the MTHL project is managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and has neared 97% completion

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India's longest sea bridge project explained
Updated On : 28 Nov 2023 | 5:08 PM IST

Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security

Masked Aadhaar cards offer a higher level of security by hiding the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number and reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and misuse

Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security
Updated On : 28 Nov 2023 | 1:15 PM IST

What are cryptocurrency exchanges and how do they work? All details here

The crypto market is expected to reach $4.94 billion by 2030, and there is an estimated more than 600 crypto exchanges worldwide

What are cryptocurrency exchanges and how do they work? All details here
Updated On : 24 Nov 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

Meet Javier Milei, Argentina's President-elect who promised radical changes

Known as 'Argentina's Trump', Milei secured a landslide victory in the presidential election and promised radical changes

Meet Javier Milei, Argentina's President-elect who promised radical changes
Updated On : 21 Nov 2023 | 5:57 PM IST

40 trapped in tunnel Collapse in Uttarakhand: Here is what we know so far

Rescue operations are ongoing for 40 trapped workers by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF)

40 trapped in tunnel Collapse in Uttarakhand: Here is what we know so far
Updated On : 15 Nov 2023 | 2:11 PM IST

Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained

The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital

Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 6:00 PM IST

Maha govt to buy the Air India building in Mumbai: All you need to know

Maharashtra govt decided to acquire the 23-storey Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore

Maha govt to buy the Air India building in Mumbai: All you need to know
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 12:48 PM IST

Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana scheme for another five years

Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained
Updated On : 06 Nov 2023 | 4:34 PM IST

Ethics Committee in Parliament: History, constitution & role | Explained

The Ethics Committee is one of 36 parliamentary panels of the Lok Sabha. Read on to find out more about its history, role and how it is related to the 'cash-for-query' case

Ethics Committee in Parliament: History, constitution & role | Explained
Updated On : 03 Nov 2023 | 5:31 PM IST