Explainers

Why India revoked patent of Novartis’ cardiac drug and why it matters

The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has revoked the patent on Novartis' cardiac drug Entresto, sold as Vymada in India, which is used for hypertension and heart failure. It said in its order last week that the Swiss drug company’s drug lacks novelty. There is a possibility that the prices of such medicines could come down. Here’s how

‘Tinder Swindler’ arrested in Georgia: How Shimon Hayut conned women out of $10 million

Shimon Yehuda Hayut, infamously known as the 'Tinder Swindler', has been arrested in Georgia after years of international scams that defrauded women of millions. Famous for posing as diamond mogul Lev Leviev’s son, his story was chronicled in Netflix’s hit documentary

Who is Nupur Bora, the Assam bureaucrat arrested after Rs 2 crore worth cash, gold seized?

Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, was arrested on Monday after police recovered nearly Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery from her residences. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said she had been under investigation for allegedly taking money to help transfer government and Satra land into the names of suspected illegal settlers

Doom in Dehradun: Uttarakhand city goes under water after cloudburst

A cloudburst on late Monday night triggered massive flash floods in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, leaving a trail of destruction. Several restaurants, shops and homes in Tapovan have been submerged, and key routes linking the city have been washed away. There is severe waterlogging in Sahastradhara and at the IT Park. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster-struck areas, assuring support

The shocking story of UK aristocrat and her partner, jailed for 14 years for killing their newborn

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, who went on the run from authorities for months with their fifth child, Victoria, have been each sentenced to 14 years in prison in the UK. The newborn’s body was found in a rubbish bin in Brighton in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about their shocking tale

First a $100 million, now $15 billion: Trump sues NYT a second time, will he win this one?

US President Donald Trump has announced a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of defamation over a report linking him to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This latest case adds to Trump’s long history of legal battles with major media outlets, including ABC News, CBS, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal

Meet Laxmanrao Inamdar, the father-figure who shaped PM Modi’s early life

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September 17. For years, PM Modi has been dedicated to serving India. But does he have any heroes? Who inspired him to commit his life to the country? It’s RSS leader — Laxmanrao Inamdar, whom the PM first met at the young age of eight

Google Gemini’s Nano Banana: What is the viral AI saree trend? And is it safe?

Instagram is now filled with chiffon sarees, soft flowing drapes and warm golden light as millions take part in a new trend using Gemini Nano by Google, known as the ‘Nano Banana’ trend. The tool enables users to transform regular photos into portraits with smooth skin and a cartoon-like appearance. Many women are using it to create retro-style images in traditional sarees with a cinematic touch

Who is Gaganpreet Makkad, BMW driver who hit finance ministry official, leading to his death?

Gaganpreet Makkad, the driver of the BMW that killed Navjot Singh, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been arrested and sent to judicial custody in Tihar Jail. On Sunday, her speeding vehicle rammed into Singh's motorcycle, critically injuring his wife, Sandeep Kaur. She now alleges Makkad of deliberately delaying medical help

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari tours China’s military complex. Should India pay attention?

As part of his 10-day visit to China, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited the state-owned aerospace and defence giant, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), in Chengdu. This is significant, as it is the first time a foreign leader has toured the sprawling complex, where J-10C fighter jets are produced. But why is Beijing showing Zardari its secret military complex? What does this mean for India?

Did Netanyahu warn Trump before Doha strike on Hamas? 2 leaders, 2 different stories

Israel’s airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders has resulted in two narratives between allies. While Donald Trump insists he was not informed beforehand, multiple Israeli officials claim Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu alerted him minutes before the attack. The strike strained US-Qatar ties and has disrupted Gaza ceasefire talks

How American presidents have got it wrong with British royals

Keeping up with the British royal family and its various traditions can be tough. In the past, US presidents have missed a step to create an awkward situation with the royals. From Jimmy Carter's alleged kiss with the Queen Mother to Donald Trump walking ahead of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, here are some of the most awkward moments

What is ‘furry fixation’ linked to Charlie Kirk’s ‘killer’, Tyler Robinson?

Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, is being linked to a ‘furry fixation’. Reports say the 22-year-old student allegedly had an account on a website that shared unusual sexual content. The words engraved on the bullet casing that killed Kirk are also said to be linked to ‘furry’ subcultures. For those who are not chronically online, the furry subculture is a community built around anthropomorphic animal characters

Meet Brendan Lynch, the US negotiator tasked with bringing India-US trade talks back on track

India and the United States are back at the negotiating table with the arrival of a US trade delegation in New Delhi. The American team is led by Brendan Lynch, who has over a decade of experience in trade negotiations. But will he be able to convince New Delhi to agree to US demands?