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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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Firefighters' nightmare: How Palisades fire became the worst in LA history

Extreme weather, water shortages, and firefighting constraints turned the Palisades fire into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County's history

Why Elon Musk wants America to free UK citizens from 'tyrannical govt'

In a series of posts, Elon Musk criticised UK's Labour govt and PM Keir Stamer for not properly handling issues of child grooming, allowing the exploitation of vulnerable girls to go unchecked

Decoded: How does front-running work, and what is Ketan Parekh's role?

Front-running is a fraudulent practice where traders use advance knowledge of large client orders for personal profit, as seen in Ketan Parekh's case

After H-1B visa, Trump's Maga supporters oppose OPT programme: All we know

Supporters of Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' campaign are now lashing out at the Optional Practical Training program, often considered a precursor to H-1B visas

What was the Rotherham scandal, and why is Musk demanding accountability?

First brought into public focus by investigative journalism in 2012, the Rotherham scandal involved the systematic abuse of at least 1,400 children over 16 years in the UK

Shutdown in Katra continues: Why are locals protesting the ropeway project

Authorities detained protestors for opposing the Rs 250 crore ropeway project in Katra, triggering hunger strikes

China digs 2,000 ft to find 'ghost particles': Why it's important

JUNO is set to begin operations in late 2025 to detect around 100,000 neutrinos, including solar, atmospheric, and geoneutrinos over the span of 6 years

Decoded: Why Trump wants Panama Canal back and what it means for the world

Donald Trump criticised Panama Canal fees as a 'rip-off' and raised alarms about China's influence near the canal, sparking a renewed debate over its trade role and sovereignty

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

Denmark boosts defence spending: Why does Trump want to buy Greenland?

Denmark announced a significant boost to defence spending for Greenland following Donald Trump's remarks about purchasing the country

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

20% of India's super-rich are under 40, fuelled by start-ups, fintech, IPOs

The number of high net worth individuals (HNIs) is likely to double to 1.65 million by 2027 from the current 850,000, according to a study by real estate consultancy firm Anarock.

What is Salt Typhoon, the China-linked cyberattack shaking US telecom?

US authorities said the operation aimed to give Chinese actors persistent access to American telecom networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in devices such as routers and switches

TikTok's potential US ban explained: Can Trump save it from shutdown?

US lawmakers have called on Apple and Google to comply with the January 19 deadline by banning TikTok from their app stores unless ByteDance divests its ownership