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Decoded: Best global citizenship options to secure your child's future

The index evaluates how combining premium education with additional investment-based residence and citizenship rights creates significant opportunity for the next generation

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Delimitation explained: Why Stalin wants people to have more kids in TN

MK Stalin has sparked a delimitation debate, urging Tamil Nadu couples to have kids -fearing a loss of political power due to slower population growth. What's at stake?

MK Stalin, Stalin
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

What are capital gains tax: Are they the Indian govt's 'biggest mistake'?

Decoded: What is capital gains tax, how do India's rules compare to global standards, and why is it causing investor concerns?

Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity funds increased from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent in the budget while short-term capital gains (STCG) tax increased from 15 to 20 per cent. “While the 33 per cent increase in STCG tax may seem high, it sho
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 7:13 PM IST

Trump wants Ukraine's rare minerals: What makes them so valuable?

For Ukraine, leveraging its mineral wealth could yield economic gains - but only with strategic agreements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks security guarantees in any potential deal

Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

MMRDA-Systra dispute: Payment held, contract cut, French Embassy steps in

The conflict began in early 2024 when MMRDA suspended payments to Systra for its consultancy work on Mumbai Metro projects and sent a termination notice in Jan 2025

Mumbai Metro Line 3: Aqua Line (Image by  Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited on X)
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Decoded: Why beverage giants are pushing against govt's new PET bottle rule

Beverage manufacturers in India cites capacity constraints in recycling plastic waste and cost impact ahead of peak summer demand, as govt sets April 1 deadline for the use of 30 per cent rPET bottles

bottles, softdrink
Updated On : 26 Feb 2025 | 11:36 AM IST

Decoded: What is the border tussle between Maharashtra and Karnataka?

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute dates back to the linguistic reorganisation of Indian states in 1956 and remains unresolved to date. Here's a deep dive

belagavi
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Decoded: Why Tamil Nadu is engaged in a tussle with Centre over NEP

The latest row erupted after the Centre withheld Rs 2,150 crore meant for Tamil Nadu after the MK Stalin-led government refused to implement the NEP in the state

MK Stalin, Stalin
Updated On : 23 Feb 2025 | 4:04 PM IST

Bengaluru metro row explained: Fare hike, protests, and govt blame game

Namma Metro's decision to hike fares led to widespread outcry in Bengaluru. Here's what happened

Namma Metro Bengaluru
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded

Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months

US Visa
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

Decoded: Why RBI stopped New India Co-operative Bank's operations

The RBI has barred the New India Co-operative Bank Ltd from issuing loans or permitting withdrawals for six months

RBI, Reserve Bank of India
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs and which countries will be affected?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate discussions on trade and tariff-related matters, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Donald Trump, Trump
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

President's rule in Manipur? What is it and how it affect state functions

Biren Singh resigned as CM of Manipur on February 9. What led to his decision? Is the state heading towards President's Rule? All details here

N Biren Singh, Manipur CM, Vijay Joshi
Updated On : 10 Feb 2025 | 1:39 PM IST

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: What happens in case of hung assembly?

2025 Delhi Assembly elections: Exit polls see a decisive victory for BJP, but AAP has always defied expectations

Delhi Assembly elections sees three-way contest between Congress, AAP, and BJP
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 7:47 AM IST

Indians entering US via 'Dunki' deported: What is this illegal route?

Trump administration has intensified crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly through the high-risk 'donkey route' that many Indians continue to take in pursuit of the 'American dream'

deportation
Updated On : 06 Feb 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

What's OmniHuman-1, AI that transforms a single image into lifelike video?

This AI framework is designed to generate lifelike human motion and speech from minimal input-just an image and an audio sample-solving a key challenge in AI-driven video creation

Chat GPT AI
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

JNU prof suspended in bribery scandal: What's the NAAC accreditation case?

JNU professor Rajeev Sijariya has been suspended following his arrest in a bribery case linked to NAAC. The CBI has arrested 10 people for allegedly taking bribes to grant a higher rating

Bribe
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

Trump bans China's 'de minimis' route: What it is and why it matters

Trump's new tariffs suspend China's de minimis exemption, blocking duty-free shipments under $800 - a move aimed at curbing fentanyl inflows and impacting Chinese e-commerce firms

Donald Trump, Trump
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 9:59 AM IST

Budget 2025: Who is Telugu poet Gurajada Apparao quoted by Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman used Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Apparao's famous words to emphasise the government's vision for Viksit Bharat

Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Apparao
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Chaos erupts as M23 rebels seize Goma: What's happening in DR Congo

M23 plans to govern the city of Goma - a key gateway to rich mining areas that produce valuable resources like gold, tin, and coltan - giving the armed group access to trade routes and economic power

A member of the M23 rebel group supervises the exit of mercenary troops in the streets of Goma amid conflict between them and FARDC, in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, January 29, 2025 | Photo by Arlette Bashizi on Reuters
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

PM Modi compares Arvind Kejriwal to serial killer: Who is Charles Sobhraj?

Dubbed "The Serpent" and "Bikini Killer," Charles Sobhraj's crimes have inspired multiple adaptations, including Netflix's latest drama Black Warrant

PM Modi compares Arvind Kejriwal to notorious killer Charles Sobhraj | File Photo
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

What is DeepSeek: China's open-source AI research lab which rivals OpenAI

DeepSeek launched its MIT-licenced open-source AI model, DeepSeek-R1 which competes with OpenAI in critical areas such as mathematical reasoning, code generation, and cost efficiency

DeepSeek company logo
Updated On : 27 Jan 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

Govt preps Rs 82,000 cr relief for non-telcos: Decoding the AGR dispute

Adjusted Gross Revenue is a crucial financial metric in India's telecom sector which represents the revenue telecom operators must share with the government under their licensing agreements

Telecom
Updated On : 24 Jan 2025 | 2:08 PM IST

Union Budget 2025: Understanding Revenue Budget and Capital Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha on February 1

Budget
Updated On : 22 Jan 2025 | 5:19 PM IST

Budget 2025: Food, fertiliser, direct, indirect, interest subsidies decoded

All you need to know about government subsidies and what to expect in the upcoming Union Budget 2025, scheduled to be tabled on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

subsidy
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 1:44 PM IST

Trump 2.0: What are executive orders and why do US presidents love them

President Donald Trump begins his second term with the signing of hundreds of executive orders, many aimed at reversing his predecessor Joe Biden's policies. Full list here

Donald Trump, Trump
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

UN's NZBA in trouble: Why big banks are pulling out of climate accords

After major US and Canadian banks, now European banks threaten to exit climate alliance amid concerns over net zero policies

Cop29, fossil fuel, climate change, pollution
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 4:02 PM IST

Decoded: Real vs nominal GDP - Key differences and which is more reliable

These two metrics, while similar on the surface, provide different perspectives on economic health and growth trends

GDP
Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

Explained: What is fiscal deficit and what it means for economic stability

As of January 2025, India's fiscal deficit for FY25 is projected at 4.9 per cent of GDP, amounting to approximately Rs 16.1 trillion

Fiscal deficit
Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 8:30 PM IST

Govt approves 8th Pay Commission ahead of Budget 2025: What we know so far

The current pay commission, which helps determine govt employee's salaries, allowances, and pensions, is set to end in 2026

cash money
Updated On : 17 Jan 2025 | 11:05 AM IST