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Why Mumbai is sweating this February: Anticyclone above the sea, other factorsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2025 19:54 IST

It is technically still ‘winter’, so why is it so hot? February is a transition month that does see spikes in temperature. What atmospheric conditions have been in play since the middle of last week? When can Mumbaikars expect some relief?

Roses are red, violets are blue. Where is the phrase from? We will tell youSubscriber Only

February 17, 2025 11:51 IST

Recently, the White House posted, "Roses are red/Violets are blue/come here illegally/and we'll deport you”. The rhyme used here is a cliche, but what are its origins? How did this phrase become so popular?

PMDKY will cover 100 districts based on three broad parameters: low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters (Vishal Srivastav/File)

What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implementedSubscriber Only

February 14, 2025 17:40 IST

The scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 during her Budget speech

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Donald Trump revokes predecessor Joe Biden’s security clearance: All you need to knowSubscriber Only

February 11, 2025 09:38 IST

What is a security clearance? Who needs one? What are the different levels of security clearance? And what kind of clearance does the President have?

The security arrangements at Mantralaya have been beefed up in recent days.

Why facial recognition system has been installed in Mumbai’s MantralayaSubscriber Only

February 8, 2025 12:06 IST

Anyone who enters the Mantralaya, whether she works there or not, must get their face scanned. Here’s why.

According to Gujarat officials, the intention behind starting (and finishing) early is to begin the process of admission (to Class 11 or college) sooner, and to also give students more time to prepare for the supplementary or second exams if they have not performed well in the main exams. (Representational Express Photo)

Gujarat Board news you can use: Class 10 and 12 exams, and the ‘best of 2’ option for studentsSubscriber Only

February 5, 2025 09:10 IST

For the first time, the exams will start in February instead of March, giving students more time to prepare for competitive examinations or supplementaries, as the case may be.

After China, Mexico and Canada, why Trump hinted at using tariffs against European UnionSubscriber Only

February 4, 2025 11:44 IST

Why does Trump want to impose tariffs on the EU now? How have European countries responded? How did Trump deal with Europe in his last term? All you need to know.

Lesser and Greater flamingoes at the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary near Ahmedabad, a wetland known for migratory birds during winter.

World Wetlands Day: In Punjab, falling number of migratory birds and other threatsSubscriber Only

February 2, 2025 20:21 IST

Why do wetlands matter from an ecological perspective? What are the threats they face today? We explain.

Mahakumbh stampede: Why there was a bigger crowd than usual at PrayagrajSubscriber Only

January 30, 2025 13:40 IST

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Stampede News: What is Mauni Amavasya, and why do some days attract specially large crowds at the Kumbh Mela?

(Clockwise from top left) President Droupadi Murmu arrives at the Republic Day parade; UP tableau, Indonesian contingent marching, Tri-services tableau.

President Murmu’s buggy, first tri-services tableau: 4 highlights of the Republic Day paradeSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 13:43 IST

This year’s Republic Day parade saw some new events – such as a tableau depicting the Kumbh Mela – and the return of an old practice discontinued until recently.

National War Memorial, Republic Day, PM Modi

On Republic Day, PM Modi pays tributes at National War Memorial: 3 things you should know about the siteSubscriber Only

January 27, 2025 13:50 IST

The National War Memorial was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 25, 2019. What was the monument to commemorate departed soldiers before this? What is the message behind the architecture of the War Memorial? We explain.

Trump to invoke Alien Enemies Act of 1798: What it says, can it be used against immigrants?Subscriber Only

January 22, 2025 11:44 IST

Trump said the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 would help “eliminate the presence of all foreign gangs and criminal networks bringing devastating crime to US soil”. But its use against illegal immigrants is unprecedented. Here's what the Act is, and the 3 times it has been invoked so far.

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Trump signs more than 80 orders on Day 1: What is an executive order?Subscriber Only

January 22, 2025 12:03 IST

Through his executive orders on Monday, Trump declared a national emergency at the US border with Mexico and ended birthright citizenship. How exactly do such orders work? We explain.

Story of Punjab’s Sewa Singh Thikriwala, hero of movement against princely statesSubscriber Only

January 20, 2025 16:30 IST

Sewa Singh’s criticism of the Patiala Maharaja led authorities to imprison him. He also met Mahatma Gandhi in 1931, to discuss the problems faced by the people of Punjab.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos: Davos brings together some 3,000 participants (including paying members and selected invitees).

What is the World Economic Forum annual meeting, set to begin in Davos?Subscriber Only

January 20, 2025 09:35 IST

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will head the Indian delegation. Why is the global meeting held, and what happens as part of it? We explain.

Lighting at the US Consulate General in Mumbai to observe Pride Month.

What to expect from the new US consulate in BengaluruSubscriber Only

January 17, 2025 14:11 IST

The focus as of now will be on deepening political and economic ties between Karnataka and the US. Visa services are not expected to start immediately.

Supporters of Israeli hostages block a road as they demand a deal during a protest amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel January 13, 2025.

What’s in the draft Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?Subscriber Only

January 15, 2025 12:54 IST

The three-phase plan is based on a framework US President Joe Biden laid in June 2024. What challenges does it face?

On Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, recalling how he introduced Hindu philosophies to the WestSubscriber Only

January 12, 2025 16:33 IST

National Youth Day 2025: As part of his famous Chicago address in 1893, Vivekananda said, “Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth… Had it not been for these horrible demons, human society would be far more advanced than it is now.”

Earthquake Hits Tibet: In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses after an earthquake in Tonglai Village, Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Tibet earthquake leaves 95 dead: Why is the Himalayan zone seismically active?Subscriber Only

January 7, 2025 20:20 IST

Tibet Earthquake: The Himalayan mountain range was formed after the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collided around 50 million years ago. How does their movement continue to impact the region?

Water gushes out from underground in Rajasthan village: What is ‘artesian condition’, responsible for it?Subscriber Only

January 7, 2025 13:05 IST

Dr Narayan Das Inakhiya, Senior Hydro-Geologist at the Rajasthan State Ground Water Department, attributed the incident to an “artesian condition”. Here is what to know.

President Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

Explained: What is the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to Messi, George Soros and Hillary Clinton?Subscriber Only

January 5, 2025 18:09 IST

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the United States’ highest civilian honour, often given in recognition of a body of work over a person’s lifetime.

Hand sanitisers are generally ineffective against norovirus.

Norovirus cases rising in the US: How it spreads, what precautions can be takenSubscriber Only

December 31, 2024 18:24 IST

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred to as the ‘winter vomiting bug’.

In this photo provided by South Korea's Muan Fire Station, a passenger plane is in flames at the Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP/PTI)

South Korea Plane Crash leaves 179 people dead: How do bird strikes impact flights?Subscriber Only

December 30, 2024 11:57 IST

South Korea Plane Crash News Update: Bird strikes are being examined as a possible reason behind the recent aeroplane accident in South Korea. How do bird strikes become a safety hazard for flights? We explain.

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party lawmakers protest against National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik during the impeachment vote.

Why has South Korea impeached its president – again?Subscriber Only

December 27, 2024 21:27 IST

President Yoon was impeached on December 14 following his failed bid to impose martial law. Why has the Acting President been removed now?

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Meet Sriram Krishnan, the Elon Musk aide who will be Donald Trump’s AI adviserSubscriber Only

December 23, 2024 17:03 IST

Sriram Krishnan is a Chennai boy who made it big as a software techie in the US, and has hosted Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and many other on his podcasts.

Will go after other targets if no peace, says Trump as US strikes 3 nuclear sites in Iran

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President Donald Trump said that the United States military had struck three nuclear-related facilities in Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict and a direct American role in efforts to dismantle Tehran’s infrastructure. The strikes represent the most significant direct US military action against Iranian territory in years and come amid rising regional tensions.

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