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BJP MP’s remarks expunged, restored: What is expunging, how the process works
August 10, 2023 17:11 IST
When can remarks or words spoken in Parliament be expunged, and what is the process to do so? How relevant is expunging in the age of instant videos and social media?
Centre to look into ‘Havana Syndrome’: What it means and the term’s history
August 8, 2023 18:08 IST
The Central govt has told the Karnataka High Court that it will look into the matter of ‘Havana Syndrome’ in India, in response to a Bengaluru resident’s recent petition.
What is a Privilege Motion and how does the Committee of Privileges in Parliament examine it?
August 4, 2023 17:58 IST
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar has referred complaints against Raghav Chadha, Derek O'Brien to the Privileges Committee. When can this be done and what are the committee's powers?
Ancient Peruvian whale may be most massive creature recorded
August 4, 2023 17:11 IST
Researchers have identified a gigantic species of extinct whale from bones excavated more than a decade ago. Perucetus colossus may have been heavier than even the largest blue whales.
New IPCC assessment cycle begins: What this means
August 1, 2023 15:39 IST
Established in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organisation and the UN Environment Programme, the IPCC produces comprehensive assessment reports that are considered the most authoritative source of scientific knowledge on climate change.
RPF man held for killing 4 on train: What is this force, and how is it different from the GRP?
August 1, 2023 10:30 IST
The RPF is an armed force under the operational and administrative control of the Union Ministry of Railways, which is tasked with protecting and securing railway property, the passenger areas, and the passengers themselves.
What will happen if I have missed the deadline to file my Income Tax return?
August 1, 2023 11:23 IST
July 31 was the last date for filing Income Tax returns. Who needs to file the return, how can it be done and what happens if someone misses the deadline?
Conjunctivitis cases on the rise: what is this infection
August 1, 2023 16:07 IST
Conjunctivitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or allergens, and in some cases can be highly infectious.
What is a stapled visa, and why does China issue these to Indians from Arunachal and J&K?
July 28, 2023 13:01 IST
The issuing of such visas related to the fact that China disputes India’s unequivocal and internationally accepted sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh.
Ex-intelligence officer testifies in US Congress on UFOs: Sightings, name changes, and explanations over the years
July 28, 2023 11:11 IST
Objects in the distant sky have attracted human fascination for long, drawing feverish speculation about their nature and origins. How did the modern-day sightings of UFOs first come about?
What is a no confidence motion?
July 28, 2023 09:50 IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted a no confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the government on July 26. The motion was brought amidst the Opposition’s ongoing protests demanding a statement on the situation in Manipur from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
National Broadcasting Day 2023: How the radio came to India
July 24, 2023 09:59 IST
National Broadcasting Day in India is marked on July 23 as symbolic of the Radio Club of Bombay (established by some businessmen) making the first-ever broadcast in the country in June 1923.
What is an adjournment motion, moved by Congress MPs in Parliament?
July 23, 2023 12:51 IST
The adjournment motion is introduced in the Parliament to draw the attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered
July 24, 2023 12:04 IST
When a police station receives a complaint regarding an alleged offence that has been committed in the jurisdiction of another police station, it registers an FIR and then transfers it to the relevant police station for further investigation. This is called a Zero FIR.
In Rahul Gandhi case, Justice Gavai mentions Cong links: When do judges recuse themselves?
July 21, 2023 19:18 IST
Justice Gavai told the parties of his father's long time association with the Congress and asked them to decide whether he should hear the matter or not. But Sr Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the complainant, said that he had no objection.
What is Section 69 (A), under which Govt has asked social media platforms to take down Manipur video
July 21, 2023 17:17 IST
Manipur video causes outrage: “Some links have been shared with social media companies to take down the video as it could further disrupt the law and order situation in the state,” a government official said.
Did small mammals hunt dinosaurs? What a new study says
July 19, 2023 13:14 IST
A fossil found in northeastern China suggests that mammals may have preyed on dinosaurs several times their size.
S Jaishankar attends BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ meet: What is the grouping?
July 18, 2023 19:03 IST
Despite having been in existence for many years, the grouping had been largely ignored until India gave it a renewed push in October 2016, a month after the terrorist attack in Uri.
What is the Black Sea grain deal, which Russia has pulled out of
July 20, 2023 15:28 IST
What is the Black Sea grain deal, why is it important, and why has Russia withdrawn from it? We explain.
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour: France’s highest decoration, mark of its greatest honour, for PM Modi
July 14, 2023 12:35 IST
The National Order of the Legion of Honour, or simply The Legion of Honour is the highest French decoration, both civil and military, and is one of the most famous national honours in the world.
PM Modi in France: What is Bastille Day, whose celebrations he will attend?
July 16, 2023 17:50 IST
Bastille Day: While July 14 is popularly associated with the storming of the Bastille in 1789, it is also the anniversary of an event held in 1790 to celebrate the unity of the French people. So what exactly is the French national day the anniversary of, and why was the storming of the Bastille so significant?
Why has Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in flood-prone areas of the city?
July 13, 2023 10:04 IST
After heavy rains, the Yamuna has risen to an unprecedented level in Delhi, causing flood-like conditions along the low-lying areas on its banks.
Iran in the SCO: The background, context, and relevance
July 4, 2023 17:12 IST
The case for Iran's full membership of the SCO has been made for several years. Prior to Iran’s joining, the SCO consisted of eight member countries: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and the four Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: A look at the post, its history
July 3, 2023 10:04 IST
Eleven other states in the country currently have Deputy CMs, a post that is not mentioned in the Constitution.
What are flash floods, which have also led to landslides in parts of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana?
June 27, 2023 10:51 IST
Flash floods refers to a flood situation, but one that occurs in a much shorter span of time, under six hours, and is a highly localised phenomenon.
