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Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' back on shelves: Why India banned it

After 37 years, author Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' returns to Indian shelves following a court ruling in November that deemed original ban void

Decoded: Canada to remove job offer points in Express Entry for PR in 2025

Candidates who previously relied on job offers to boost their CRS scores may need to strengthen other areas of their profiles, such as education, work experience, or language proficiency.

Google fights back on DOJ antitrust remedies: What is the monopoly lawsuit?

The US Department of Justice recommended various steps including the sale of web browse Chrome to settle antitrust case against Google: Lawsuit explained

Do you need to pay 18% GST on 'loss margin' of EV resale? Explained

GST on resale of used vehicles by businesses has been raised to 18% from 12%, bringing the used EV market at par with other petrol and diesel vehicles

ITAT ruling: Cryptocurrencies now recognised as capital assets for taxation

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that cryptocurrencies are considered capital assets, clarifying how profits from crypto sales should be taxed. The ruling applies to transactions before 2022.

How Priyanka Gandhi's Palestine bag reignited Israel-Gaza debate in India

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faces criticism and praise after carrying a Palestine bag, sparking renewed discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflict

Explained: YouTube influencer fined Rs 9.5 cr for illegal investment advice

The company marketed high returns based on the credentials of Ravindra Balu Bharti, a financial influencer running two YouTube channels with 10.8 lakh and 8.33 lakh subscribers, respectively.

A life dedicated to music: Who was tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain?

Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso passed away on Dec 15 in the US at the age of 73. Here is a look at his illustrious six-decade-long career

What factors determine fair alimony? Latest SC ruling on divorce explained

The Supreme Court's recent ruling in the Rajnesh vs Neha case outlines eight key factors that determine alimony, focusing on financial capacity, standard of living, and the welfare of children.

One Nation, One Election bill to be introduced in Parl: What we know so far

One Nation, One Election bill, has sparked significant debate, particularly from Opposition leaders about the feasibility of holding Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections within the same year

Switzerland suspends MFN: What is the clause and its meaning for India?

Explained: What is the most favoured nation clause and why did Switzerland suspended it for India after the Nestle's 2023 Supreme Court ruling

Curious case of Travis Timmerman: American citizen found in Syrian prison

How the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria led to the discovery of a missing US citizen 29-year-old Travis Timmerman

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

Trai's new message norms: Your OTPs safe, but spam may have a hard time

Trai's new message traceability norms go live from Dec 11 and aim to protect users by ensuring OTPs and essential messages are delivered seamlessly, while tackling spam and fraudulent communication

President-elect Trump seeks to end Birthright Citizenship: What is it?

Trump also plans to deport all individuals who entered the US illegally, aiming to achieve this over his four-year term. However, undocumented immigrants who arrived as children may be allowed to stay

What is MuleHunter.AI? RBI's latest tool against financial fraud explained

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub has launched MuleHunter.AI, an advanced AI tool designed to identify and flag mule accounts, aiming to combat financial fraud and money laundering

France's oldest prime minister serves shortest term: What happened?

French lawmakers oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote just three months into his tenure, plunging the country into political uncertainty

Martial law explained: Meaning, global cases, and the S Korean controversy

What is martial law and how has it been implemented across the globe during times of emergencies? Let's find out

From cricket hero to Pakistan's ousted PM: Imran Khan's tumultuous journey

From captaining Pakistan's national team to its first World Cup victory in 1992 to leading protests and facing legal battles, here's a look at Imran Khan's career

Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan's third wife, leading protest in Pakistan

Once shy of public appearances, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's third wife, Bushra Bibi has now become the face of nationwide protests demanding his release from jail