Explainers

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

The Federal
6 March 2025 10:49 AM

The new bill introduces the concept of “virtual digital spaces” and allows officers to gain access to emails, social media, cloud storage, and even online financial accounts if they suspect tax...

Income Tax

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 5:41 AM

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 9:59 AM

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 1:16 PM

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 5:13 AM

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 12:58 AM

Advocates Amendment Bill corporate lawyers banning strikes

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

14 Feb 2025 10:32 AM

Coins

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

10 Feb 2025 7:23 AM

Chennai Pride Parade

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

5 Feb 2025 12:41 PM

US President Donald Trump

Explained | Will the freeze on USAID funding affect India?

4 Feb 2025 2:40 PM

Washington DC American airlines helicopter crash

Washington DC plane crash: Why do mid-air collisions happen?

30 Jan 2025 12:53 PM

Trump to install Iron Dome in US

Explainer: What is ‘Iron Dome’ that Trump wants to build? Who else has it?

28 Jan 2025 7:57 AM

Guillain-Barre Syndrome, GBS cases in Maharashtra

Explained: What’s Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Causes, symptoms, treatment

27 Jan 2025 9:50 AM

US visa

Explained: All about work, study and tourist visas that US offers to Indians

23 Jan 2025 1:00 AM

Burglary

Saif wasn’t safe, but you can be: What to do if a burglar breaks into your house?

The Federal
17 Jan 2025 1:11 PM

Escaping the house and dialling the police are the safest options during a home invasion scenario. Here’s how you should go about it

Donald Trump

10 things to know about Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20

12 Jan 2025 12:07 PM

Explained: Is HMPV a new pathogen? How is it different from COVID-19?

Explained: Is HMPV a new pathogen? How is it different from COVID-19?

6 Jan 2025 11:01 AM

George Soros

Explained: What’s US’ Medal of Freedom? Why has award to Soros sparked row?

5 Jan 2025 11:22 AM

Explained: ISRO’s SpaDeX and its importance for India’s future space station

Explained: ISRO’s SpaDeX and its importance for India’s future space station

31 Dec 2024 5:17 AM

Alaska air crash

Safest seats on a plane: Where to sit – front, middle, or rear?

30 Dec 2024 2:36 PM

Explained: Why are farmers on warpath again? Hows SC panel negotiating with them?

Explained: Why are farmers on warpath again? How's SC panel negotiating with them?

30 Dec 2024 11:59 AM

Jeju Air plane crash

Jeju Air plane crash | 179 of 181 passengers killed; what we know so far

29 Dec 2024 1:49 PM

Tsunami Earthquake Indonesia - The Federal

20 years of Boxing Day tsunami: Are we ready to prevent a repeat?

26 Dec 2024 1:00 AM

Explainer: Russia launches new cancer vaccine; how does it work?

Explainer: Russia launches new cancer vaccine; how does it work?

18 Dec 2024 11:14 AM

Will simultaneous elections reshape India’s political future?

Will simultaneous elections reshape India’s political future?

12 Dec 2024 5:19 PM

George Soros: The man world leaders love to hate

George Soros: The man world leaders love to hate

12 Dec 2024 4:57 PM

Cabinet clears One Nation, One Election bills; when will it actually start?

Cabinet clears One Nation, One Election bills; when will it actually start?

12 Dec 2024 1:55 PM

Explained: Why One Nation, One Election is seen as anti-federal

Explained: Why One Nation, One Election is seen as anti-federal

12 Dec 2024 12:43 PM

Explainer: What is Willow, Google’s breakthrough technology in quantum computing?

Explainer: What is Willow, Google’s breakthrough technology in quantum computing?

10 Dec 2024 12:59 PM

Explained: Why was martial law imposed, revoked in South Korea; what now?

Explained: Why was martial law imposed, revoked in South Korea; what now?

4 Dec 2024 5:29 AM