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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

Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details

Tata Motors secured an arbitral award of Rs 766 crore, with 11 per cent interest in the Singur plant case against the West Bengal government

Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details
Updated On : 03 Nov 2023 | 1:54 PM IST

RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained

The Reserve Bank of India has directed private sector banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to have at least two whole-time directors in addition to the MD and CEO

RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained
Updated On : 31 Oct 2023 | 5:48 PM IST

Rohini Commission decoded: Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs

The commission, tasked to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and propose steps for their improvement in 2017

Rohini Commission decoded: Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs
Updated On : 26 Oct 2023 | 4:42 PM IST

Explained: What is GRAP, and how does it combat air pollution in Delhi NCR

Here is a closer look at Delhi's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), what it entails, and measures citizens can take to help improve air quality in the national capital

Explained: What is GRAP, and how does it combat air pollution in Delhi NCR
Updated On : 25 Oct 2023 | 12:57 PM IST

OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised

The Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used to classify castes which are educationally or socially backward

OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised
Updated On : 20 Oct 2023 | 3:35 PM IST

The Mandal Commission decoded: How OBC reservation came into effect

The Mandal Commission, named after its chairman, B P Mandal, played a vital role in recognising backward classes in India and framing affirmative action policies

The Mandal Commission decoded: How OBC reservation came into effect
Updated On : 20 Oct 2023 | 1:48 PM IST