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With NDA facing its 2nd ‘no-confidence’ motion in Lok Sabha, a look at what it is & how it works

Opposition hopes no-confidence motion will lead to Modi making a statement on Manipur, but with NDA having advantage of numbers in the House, the move will end up being a 'symbolic one'.

What’s the Biodiversity (Amendment) Bill passed by Lok Sabha & why it is facing criticism

The new bill not only simplifies compliance requirements that were there in the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, but also decriminalises biodiversity offences, 'for the ease of doing business'.

Israel reform that clips SC wings passed amid Oppn boycott — Here’s why it’s controversial

The reform, part of a judicial overhaul by Netanyahu govt, has been described by supporters as a check on ‘judicial interference’. Critics see it as a threat to democracy in Israel.

13A, Sri Lanka economic revival — what Wickremesinghe & Modi are likely to discuss in Delhi meet

President expected to stress on importance of India’s support in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, amid concerns over island nation's close ties with China, its biggest bilateral creditor.

Why does Yamuna overflow? Encroached floodplains & multiple barrages restricting river flow to blame

With construction of barrages & houses along Yamuna's basin having decreased width of the river & size of floodplains, the monsoonal river's no longer equipped to handle seasonal flooding.

As Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal, what it means for Ukraine, India & rest of the world

Pact allowed Ukraine to safely export grain, oil, fertiliser through its ports along Black Sea. Moscow has said it will only renew its participation once its demands are met.

NSA & SC/ST Act — all about the stringent laws invoked against MP man who urinated on tribal

SC/ST Act prioritises social justice, seeking to protect the rights of the communities. NSA is applied when someone is seen to be disturbing peace and harmony.

What is ‘GIFT Nifty’ — the new avatar of the India-Singapore joint stock exchange, now in Gujarat

The cross-border initiative connecting India & Singapore’s capital markets will now be traded from GIFT city in Gandhinagar, the country's 1st international financial services centre.

Testing capabilities, setting stage for 2025 moon mission — what’s the purpose of Chandrayaan-3 

On 14 July, ISRO’s third moon mission will be launched from Sriharikota. Merely a tech demonstrator aimed at test landing and roving capabilities, it doesn’t carry sophisticated payloads

All about Hague court that’s declared its ‘competence’ to hash out India-Pakistan Indus waters dispute

Permanent Court of Arbitration will hear proceedings initiated by Pakistan over Kishanganga & Ratle hydro projects even as India says it won't participate in the 'illegal' proceedings.

On Camera

Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.