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Who was Mohammed Afsan, Indian duped into joining Russian war, who has died?

Hyderabad's Mohammed Afsan, 30, was duped into joining the Russian Army after falling prey to a job scam. His death comes a week after another Indian who worked as a ‘helper’ in the Russian Army died in a Ukrainian air strike. It also comes as nearly a dozen Indians say they too were forced to join the military after falling victim to a con

What is Article 371 of Constitution? Will Ladakh get its special provisions?

Civil society groups in Ladakh have insisted that they want statehood for Ladakh as well as full implementation of the Sixth Schedule. But the Centre is instead considering giving the Union Territory special protections under Article 371. But what is it?

Super Tuesday takeaways: Biden, Trump dominate and end looks nigh for Haley

President Joe Biden and his presumptive Republican opponent Donald Trump all but confirmed their upcoming rematch in November after Super Tuesday. But both candidates have shown some glaring weaknesses. Though Nikki Haley managed to stop Trump from a clean sweep, it looks like it's just a matter of time before she calls it quits

Polluters Beware! How new satellite will monitor global methane leaks

The satellite known as MethaneSAT was launched from California on Monday via a SpaceX rocket. Built at a cost of $88 million, the washing machine-sized satellite will orbit the earth 15 times a day at an altitude of 590 kilometres and will be able to detect changes as small as three parts per billion

No true equality in even wealthiest nations: What new World Bank report on women reveals

The World Bank's 10th annual Women, Business and the Law report has shone a spotlight on several issues faced by women across 190 nations including legal protections, the gender wage gap and transparency. But how did India fare?

How did Haiti become the land of gang violence?

Haiti has witnessed an explosion of violence since the assassination of then-president Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Now, armed gangs are battling police and soldiers for control of the streets, prisoners are breaking out en masse and authorities are scrambling in vain to restore order. Experts say armed groups, which have been used by politicians for decades, are now a power unto themselves

Why is India’s first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor significant?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday witnessed history — the commencement of the ‘core loading’ in India’s indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). This is a stepping stone to the third stage of India's programme designed by Homi J Bhabha through which the country will achieve 'aatma nirbharta' in nuclear energy by using its abundant thorium reserves

Are four-day work weeks really the answer to increase productivity?

While Belgium and some Nordic countries are trying to compress the work week into four days, Spain and Portugal are trying to boost productivity by shortening working hours. But experts say managers need to look beyond simply reorganising working hours if they want to reenergise the workforce

FirstUp: Will Trump seal Nikki Haley's fate on Super Tuesday?

The United States is set to hold one of the biggest days on its election calendar with delegates in 16 states across the nation up for grabs. The Ministry of Defence will sign a deal to acquire over 200 BrahMos missiles for the Indian Navy. Here’s are today's big stories

How Houthi attacks in Red Sea could disrupt internet across the world

Four cables in the Red Sea which account for 17 per cent of the world’s internet traffic have been ‘cut.’ The Houthis have previously denied they have any intention of targeting sea cables. So what's really going on?