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Why homeowners are celebrating RBI’s latest order to banks on asset-related papers

Central bank has issued new rules regarding quick release of loan-related asset documents, which are expected to benefit borrowers, especially homeowners.

4th Nipah outbreak in Kerala since 2018: Origin of virus & why it strikes southern state so often

Nipah’s high mortality — 40-75 percent, according to the WHO — has sent the state and central governments rushing to limit its spread after the emergence of latest outbreak.

Lula backtracked on ‘no arrest’ assurance to Putin. What is ICC & can it arrest the Russian president

International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes. Brazil signatory to Rome Statute, which established ICC, and requires states to cooperate in prosecution.

How Ian Wilmut’s work on Dolly the sheep shaped cloning & stem cell research

British embryologist Wilmut died on 10 September at the age of 79. He led the team that created Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell.

India-US ended their last outstanding trade dispute on G20 sidelines. All about the poultry feud

The 10-year dispute was over whether India conformed with WTO rules when it banned import of poultry from US over bird flu fears. Move follows settling of 6 other issues in June.

What are Biden’s Medicare drug price negotiations & how they may influence countries like India

US govt has unveiled names of first 10 drugs whose prices will be subjected to negotiations between Medicare & manufacturers, amid massive pushback by the big pharma lobby.

How US Burning Man festival, doused by floods this yr, became a symbol of counterculture

During this annual event, people come together to make art & burn a large figurine called 'The Man'. This year, though, rainfall & floods left 72,000 stranded and panicked.

‘India, that is Bharat’ — How Constituent Assembly debated nation’s name in Article 1 of Constitution

While G20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’ has triggered row, Centre had earlier asserted in court that ‘there is no change in circumstances to consider any change in Article 1’.

What’s the significance of ASEAN-India & East Asia summits, on Modi’s itinerary just days ahead of G20

PM Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN-India Summit as well as East Asia Summit on 6-7 September in Jakarta. India is hosting G20 Summit on 9-10 September.

As countdown to G20 summit approaches 0, all about the bloc & how it works

India, which took over G20 presidency last year, will host the Heads of State and Government Summit in Delhi’s International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre on 9-10 September.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?