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New Parliament building explained: Costs, construction, design & more

Built at a cost of Rs 971 crore, the new Parliamentary building may be used for the first time during the Special Parliamentary session called by the Centre between September 18 and 22

New Parliament building explained: Costs, construction, design & more
Updated On : 19 Sep 2023 | 1:17 PM IST

The long journey of the Women's Reservation Bill in India explained

Since 1996 nearly every government has attempted to pass the Bill in Parliament but has failed to find consensus

The long journey of the Women's Reservation Bill in India explained
Updated On : 19 Sep 2023 | 1:02 PM IST

Understanding UNESCO World Heritage List, selection and global impact

With the addition of Santiniketan, India now has 41 official world heritage sites. Italy has the highest number of heritage sites at 58

Understanding UNESCO World Heritage List, selection and global impact
Updated On : 18 Sep 2023 | 2:13 PM IST

Matsya 6000: All you need to know about India's first manned submersible

After a successful mission to the Moon, India is now all set to dive 6,000 metres underwater. Read on to get all the details about India's first manned submersible

Matsya 6000: All you need to know about India's first manned submersible
Updated On : 18 Sep 2023 | 10:28 AM IST

Supreme Court joins National Judicial Data Grid: Here's how it works

National Judicial Data Grid is a national portal that holds real-time information and data on all cases, pending and disposed, by courts across the country

Supreme Court joins National Judicial Data Grid: Here's how it works
Updated On : 14 Sep 2023 | 5:33 PM IST

Special session of Parliament: All about the agenda, history and overview

Just a month after the Monsoon Session of Parliament ended, the Centre has called for a special session of Parliament from September 18 to September 12

Special session of Parliament: All about the agenda, history and overview
Updated On : 13 Sep 2023 | 4:02 PM IST

Women Reservation Bill: What is it, and what is the political history?

Under the Women's Reservation Bill, 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies will be reserved for women

Women Reservation Bill: What is it, and what is the political history?
Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 4:08 PM IST

G20 Summit New Delhi: What is the African Union, newest member of the G20?

Headquartered in Addis Ababa, the African Union (AU) is a continental union of 55 member states from the African continent

G20 Summit New Delhi: What is the African Union, newest member of the G20?
Updated On : 09 Sep 2023 | 5:04 PM IST

From Bikaneri bhujia to India's top snack empire: The Haldiram's story

From a small chawl in Bikaner to being one of the most recognisable brands in India, here's the story of Haldiram's

From Bikaneri bhujia to India's top snack empire: The Haldiram's story
Updated On : 07 Sep 2023 | 6:10 PM IST

MAHARISHI initiative decoded: Strengthening millets research collaboration

This initiative aims to bolster research and awareness concerning agro-biodiversity, food security, and nutrition

MAHARISHI initiative decoded: Strengthening millets research collaboration
Updated On : 07 Sep 2023 | 2:49 PM IST

What is OCCRP that has levelled allegations against Adani and Vedanta?

A report published by OCCRP has accused Adani Group of routing investments in its publicly traded stocks through "opaque" Mauritius funds. But what is OCCRP, and why is it accusing the Adani Group

What is OCCRP that has levelled allegations against Adani and Vedanta?
Updated On : 01 Sep 2023 | 2:47 PM IST

All you need to know about Aditya L-1, Isro's mission to study the Sun

Isro's head S Somanath said that the Aditya-L1 mission, which is all about studying the Sun, is all set to begin its voyage next on September 2

All you need to know about Aditya L-1, Isro's mission to study the Sun
Updated On : 28 Aug 2023 | 4:51 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 landing site called Shiv Shakti: Who names sites on the Moon?

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the touchdown point of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon as Shivshakti Point, we explain how these spots are termed and who names them

Chandrayaan-3 landing site called Shiv Shakti: Who names sites on the Moon?
Updated On : 28 Aug 2023 | 4:31 PM IST

After quiet quitting & quiet firing, are companies now quiet cutting?

Quiet cutting is a move by companies where they remove positions but do not fire any employees

After quiet quitting & quiet firing, are companies now quiet cutting?
Updated On : 28 Aug 2023 | 3:52 PM IST

G20 explained: Details on the global bloc, its history & India's presidency

G20 nations account for about 85% of the global GDP, 75% of global exports and around 60% of the global population

G20 explained: Details on the global bloc, its history & India's presidency
Updated On : 25 Aug 2023 | 3:48 PM IST

Not so BIMARU now: Amit Shah says MP has shed the tag. What does it mean?

Amit Shah said that the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh brought the state out of the BIMARU tag and put it on the path of development by implementing various welfare schemes

Not so BIMARU now: Amit Shah says MP has shed the tag. What does it mean?
Updated On : 23 Aug 2023 | 1:25 PM IST

Japan to release treated radioactive water starting August 24; details here

Japan has said the radioactive wastewater release is safe, which has been backed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Japan to release treated radioactive water starting August 24; details here
Updated On : 22 Aug 2023 | 4:37 PM IST

3D printed building: All you need to know about the future of construction

India has inaugurated its first 3D printed public building, constructed by L&T in Bengaluru on Friday

3D printed building: All you need to know about the future of construction
Updated On : 21 Aug 2023 | 2:41 PM IST

Parliamentary privilege: What it is and what happens if it is breached?

Here is everything you need to know about parliamentary privilege and what happens when it is breached

Parliamentary privilege: What it is and what happens if it is breached?
Updated On : 15 Aug 2023 | 3:08 PM IST

As both houses pass IIM (Amendment) Bill, here's a look at major changes

The Bill grants the President the role of Visitor to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), bestowing upon the office powers to audit their functioning, order investigations

As both houses pass IIM (Amendment) Bill, here's a look at major changes
Updated On : 09 Aug 2023 | 12:33 PM IST