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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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?
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.
What is known about the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany, with Saudi ‘ex-Muslim’ as suspect?Subscriber Only
December 22, 2024 22:21 IST
Magdeburg blast: Prosecutors said the suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor. His X account describes him as a former Muslim, with posts focusing on anti-Islam themes and criticism of the religion.
PM Modi awarded Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer: What is this Kuwaiti honour, its significanceSubscriber Only
December 23, 2024 16:53 IST
Here's what you should know about the Wisam Mubarak al-Kabeer, and the significance of PM Modi receiving it.
What is a joint committee of Parliament, to be set-up for ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills?Subscriber Only
December 20, 2024 12:14 IST
What is a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and how is it set-up? We explain.
PM Modi recalls 1948 debate on Uniform Civil Code: What Ambedkar, KM Munshi saidSubscriber Only
December 17, 2024 13:10 IST
In the Constituent Assembly, Ambedkar and Mushi challenged some of the criticisms around UCC. However, Ambedkar also said the exercise of government power over personal laws “must reconcile to the sentiments of different communities”.
Cost of registering property in Haryana up from Dec 1: here’s what to knowSubscriber Only
December 14, 2024 14:25 IST
What are the collector rates and how are these determined? Which districts generate the most revenue for Haryana through property transactions? We explain.
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