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Who was Mukhtar Ansari: Gangster-turned-politician laid to rest in Ghazipur

Mukhtar Ansari died of a cardiac arrest in jail on Thursday. The five-time MLA and UP gangster's funeral was attended by thousands amid tight security on Saturday

Who was Mukhtar Ansari: Gangster-turned-politician laid to rest in Ghazipur
Updated On : 30 Mar 2024 | 12:58 PM IST

Explained: What is Delhi excise policy case and why was Kejriwal arrested?

The ED has alleged that the liquor policy 'scam' was to give wholesale liquor business to private entities with a fix margin of 12%, for a 6% kickback

Explained: What is Delhi excise policy case and why was Kejriwal arrested?
Updated On : 22 Mar 2024 | 11:27 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Can a chief minister run office from behind bars?

Delhi liquor policy case: Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal is the first serving chief minister to be arrested. The AAP leader insists on running office from behind bars, but what does the law say?

Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Can a chief minister run office from behind bars?
Updated On : 22 Mar 2024 | 10:03 AM IST

Postal ballot voting: Eligibility and process for Lok Sabha elections 2024

Everything you need to know about voting by mail ahead of the 2024 general elections and state Assembly polls

Postal ballot voting: Eligibility and process for Lok Sabha elections 2024
Updated On : 21 Mar 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

Electoral bonds: Megha Engineering donates Rs 1,200 cr; 2nd highest overall

Top electoral bonds doors: Everything you need to know about Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd and its subsidiaries that made up the second largest electoral bond donor

Electoral bonds: Megha Engineering donates Rs 1,200 cr; 2nd highest overall
Updated On : 15 Mar 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Top electoral bond donor: All about Future Gaming & India's 'Lottery King'

Future Gaming emerged as the top electoral bond donor, donating Rs 1,368 crore to political parties between April 2019 and January 2024, in data released by the Election Commission

Top electoral bond donor: All about Future Gaming & India's 'Lottery King'
Updated On : 15 Mar 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

FAQs on CAA: What the govt says about application, eligibility, & more

The CAA application, made completely online requires country of origin, proof of religion, date of entry into India, and language proficiency. Here what the government's release on the CAA rules say

FAQs on CAA: What the govt says about application, eligibility, & more
Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 explained: What you need to know

The Modi government notified CAA rules on Monday. Here is everything you need to know about the citizenship law, eligibility, application process, and exemptions

Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 explained: What you need to know
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 12:11 PM IST

Citizenship Amendment Act 2019: A timeline of events, controversies

Since the CAA was passed, the Act has been mired with severe criticisms and protests from around the country. Here's a look at the history of the controversial Citizenship Act

Citizenship Amendment Act 2019: A timeline of events, controversies
Updated On : 12 Mar 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

Combating online frauds: All you need to know about 'Chakshu' and 'DIP'

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced two new initiatives, Digital Intelligence Platform and Chakshu, as measures to tackle cybercrimes

Combating online frauds: All you need to know about 'Chakshu' and 'DIP'
Updated On : 05 Mar 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

Explained: Eli Lilly's 'miracle' weight-loss drug soon to enter India

The American pharmaceutical giant is set to introduce its obesity drug, a competitor to Nova Nordisk's Ozempic, in India as early as next year

Explained: Eli Lilly's 'miracle' weight-loss drug soon to enter India
Updated On : 01 Mar 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

What is the Magic Remedies Act under which Patanjali is facing scrutiny

Everything you need to know on the false advertisement case against Patanjali and the implications of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954

What is the Magic Remedies Act under which Patanjali is facing scrutiny
Updated On : 29 Feb 2024 | 4:07 PM IST

Boomer, Gen-x, Millennial, Gen-Z, and Gen Alpha: Which one are you?

These labels correspond to distinct generations, each defined by the historical period during which its members were born

Boomer, Gen-x, Millennial, Gen-Z, and Gen Alpha: Which one are you?
Updated On : 27 Feb 2024 | 3:57 PM IST

Explained: Why Air Canada had to refund a customer misled by a chatbot

Canada's Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled that the customer was entitled to damages of $650.88 CAD as the airlines had to take accountability for its chatbot mistake

Explained: Why Air Canada had to refund a customer misled by a chatbot
Updated On : 19 Feb 2024 | 11:18 AM IST

Everything you need to know about Australia Right to Disconnect Bill

The legislation aims to prevent the exploitation of workers who are only paid for their designated work hours

Everything you need to know about Australia Right to Disconnect Bill
Updated On : 15 Feb 2024 | 5:07 PM IST

SC strikes down electoral bonds: Full timeline and scheme explained

Electoral bond scheme: What it is, why it was introduced and how the controversy played out with a complete timeline of events here

SC strikes down electoral bonds: Full timeline and scheme explained
Updated On : 15 Feb 2024 | 12:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand mosque, madrasa demolition: Understanding Nazul & Waqf lands

Nazul land belongs to the state, Waqf land constitutes properties permanently dedicated for religious purposes under Muslim law

Uttarakhand mosque, madrasa demolition: Understanding Nazul & Waqf lands
Updated On : 09 Feb 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Explained: What's working and what next for Paytm Payments Bank?

Users on the Paytm app will be able to use UPI services, recharge, pay bills as well as use Paytm QR, Soundbox, card machine, movie bookings, and financial services

Explained: What's working and what next for Paytm Payments Bank?
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 9:01 PM IST

Health insurance that is 'Cashless Everywhere': Here's how it works

This initiative, spearheaded by the General Insurance Council, aims to simplify claims processing, mitigate fraud, and bolster overall industry trust

Health insurance that is 'Cashless Everywhere': Here's how it works
Updated On : 25 Jan 2024 | 5:58 PM IST

Sony-Zee merger timeline: How leadership dispute ended the $10 bn deal

Sony Group Corp has called off its merger with Zee after nearly two years of negotiating the $10 billion deal, which was set to become India's fourth-largest media house

Sony-Zee merger timeline: How leadership dispute ended the $10 bn deal
Updated On : 22 Jan 2024 | 12:12 PM IST