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Twists & turns in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case and its political impact

Nineteen people, including a former Bihar MLA, were Monday convicted in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. Sentencing is on 28 January.

Davos 2020 begins today — why who’s who of the world meet at this Swiss resort town annually

World Economic Forum is scheduled to be held at Davos from 21-24 January. This year marks the forum’s golden jubilee & some big names are expected to attend it.

Why Tibet’s new law making ethnic unity mandatory has led to concerns among minorities

The new law states people are responsible for safeguarding 'national reunification', 'strengthening ethnic unity' and take a 'stand against separatism'.

Coronavirus back in China — what you need to know about the virus and its deadly history

ThePrint takes a quick look at what the virus does, how it has spread in Wuhan this time, and China’s history with it.

Jallikattu begins today — the ‘barbaric sport’ that celebrates hard-working Tamil farmer

As thousands of bulls are readied for jallikattu once again, ThePrint revisits the debate around the barbaric ‘bull-taming’ sport.

Why Turkey is sending troops to a war-torn Libya ruled by two governments

Turkey’s decision comes in a bid to ‘ensure a ceasefire in Libya’. But as international criticism pours, ThePrint details the reasons behind Ankara's involvement.

First advance estimate of FY20 GDP today: Why the numbers are important

The first advance estimates of GDP numbers will be released at a time when the Indian economy has seen a sharp slowdown in growth.

Black warrant hearing in 16 December gangrape-murder case today. This is what the law says

ThePrint details what a black warrant or death warrant is, and how four convicts in 16 December gangrape-murder case could end up at the gallows.

How citizenship will be granted under new law and what role a state govt plays

Latest tiff over the Citizenship Amendment Act played out in Kerala when state assembly passed a resolution demanding the law be scrapped.

What was Pathalgadi movement, and why Hemant Soren govt withdrew cases related to it

Jharkhand's tribal population launched Pathalgadi movement to oppose BJP govt’s proposed amendments to two key Acts related to their land.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.