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    Explainers

    Ahmedabad plane crash: Pilot issued Mayday call; what is it?

    The Federal
    12 Jun 2025 6:35 PM IST

    Mayday call is an internationally recognised distress signal given by pilots and mariners in an emergency to request immediate aid and attention

    Ahmedabad plane crash
    Gujarat
    rare earth minerals rare earth elements rare earth magnets
    Explainers

    Why do rare earth elements matter? Why does China have a hold on these?

    11 Jun 2025 6:24 PM IST
    Trump government stops Harvard grants
    Explainers

    What does Trump's crackdown on Harvard University mean for foreign students?

    23 May 2025 11:44 AM IST
    Trump
    Explainers

    What is Golden Dome, Donald Trump's new-age missile defence shield?

    21 May 2025 12:29 PM IST
    Indus water treaty

    All about India's canal expansion strategy to reduce Indus water flow to Pakistan

    17 May 2025 6:51 PM IST
    Explained: What blackouts achieve during conflict in era of GPS, precision weapons

    Explained: What blackouts achieve during conflict in era of GPS, precision weapons

    10 May 2025 4:32 PM IST
    Scalp missile

    Operation Sindoor: What use of SCALP, HAMMER shows about India’s intent

    7 May 2025 2:04 PM IST
    Vikram Misri (Left), Sofiya Qureshi (Centre) and Vyomika Singh (Right). File Photo

    Op Sindoor: Who are Vikram Misri, Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh, who briefed media?

    7 May 2025 1:46 PM IST
    Bhagwant Mann

    Explained: Why water row between Punjab and Haryana has escalated

    2 May 2025 2:07 PM IST
    May Day

    May Day 2025: Why is May 1 celebrated as Labour Day?

    1 May 2025 6:30 AM IST
    BBC, income-tax raids, searches, survey, transfer pricing, arms length policy

    What explains Indian government's long-term discontent with BBC?

    28 April 2025 5:06 PM IST
    Indus River

    Can India really stop Indus water from flowing into Pakistan?

    26 April 2025 5:41 PM IST
    Abir Gulaal poster

    Know about ‘Abir Gulaal’, film with Pakistani actor that won't be released in India

    24 April 2025 6:21 PM IST
    Indus River

    Explained: What is Indus Waters Treaty? How will its suspension hit Pakistan?

    24 April 2025 1:41 PM IST
    Mehul Choksi

    Is extradition imminent for Mehul Choksi? What India-Belgium treaty says

    The Federal
    14 April 2025 6:23 PM IST

    With Choksi’s lawyer planning to fight extradition on political and health grounds, the final call rests with the Belgian government

    Wholesale price inflation

    How a Rs 2 hike in excise duty on petrol and diesel may impact you

    7 April 2025 5:06 PM IST
    US President Donald Trump

    Why is Trump calling April 2 ‘Liberation Day’? What does he want that day?

    2 April 2025 5:05 PM IST
    Why Hyderabad Univ students are clashing with police over Kancha Gachibowli land?

    Why Hyderabad Univ students are clashing with police over Kancha Gachibowli land

    2 April 2025 1:47 PM IST
    How to send money in UPI without Internet

    UPI payments: How to send money instantly without internet

    28 March 2025 2:06 PM IST
    Immigration Bill discussion in the parliament

    Immigration Bill 2025: Everything you need to know

    12 March 2025 9:45 PM IST
    Tahawwur Rana, extradition, 26/11 Mumbai terror attack

    Extradition from US: The 'conduct' vs 'elements' factor that worked against Rana

    8 March 2025 5:34 PM IST
    Income Tax

    Explained: Why income tax officials may soon access your mail, social media accounts

    6 March 2025 4:19 PM IST
    The Passport Rules of 1980 came into effect on December 11 in 1980 which was the date of their publication in the Official Gazette

    New passport rule explained: Birth certificates must for these applicants

    2 March 2025 11:11 AM IST
    The primary cause of death in an avalanche is ‘asphyxia’ which is a condition when the body does not receive sufficient oxygen and begins to shut down

    What is an avalanche? A list of the deadliest avalanches in the world

    28 Feb 2025 3:29 PM IST
    Explained: Why did 4.0-magnitude Delhi earthquake cause such panic?

    Explained: Why did 4.0-magnitude Delhi earthquake cause such panic?

    17 Feb 2025 6:46 PM IST
    F-35 stealth fighter whats the problem with it

    Why stealth fighter F-35 can become a $2 trillion problem for India

    17 Feb 2025 10:43 AM IST
    Trump offers mighty F-35 aircraft for India. Should we take it?

    Trump offers mighty F-35 aircraft for India. Should we take it?

    15 Feb 2025 6:28 AM IST
    Advocates Amendment Bill corporate lawyers banning strikes

    Explained: Legal practitioner status for corporate lawyers, other changes in Advocates Bill

    14 Feb 2025 4:02 PM IST
    Coins

    Trump says minting coins is a loss to exchequer; is he right?

    10 Feb 2025 12:53 PM IST
    Chennai Pride Parade

    Explained | India’s first Pride Fund, its objectives, initial promoters

    5 Feb 2025 6:11 PM IST
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