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Has Derek O’Brien been suspended from Parliament's Monsoon Session?
Reports earlier stated Derek O'Brien has been suspended for 'unruly behaviour' for the rest of the Monsoon Session. Let's examine what happened and whether or not the Trinamool Congress MP has been suspended
The Hunt for Veerappan: A look back at notorious brigand and how he met his end
Veerappan, who hailed from Gopinatham village in Karnataka’s Kollegal taluk, belonged to an influential OBC community. He ruled over forest areas in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for over two decades before being killed in a police encounter in 2004
What is Lyme disease that is keeping supermodel Bella Hadid off the ramp?
In an emotional Instagram post, top model Bella Hadid opened up about her battle with Lyme disease. The condition is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It has a range of symptoms like headache, rashes, fatigue, fever, and varying degrees of severity
Sleep Tight: Why you should go to bed at the same time every night
Completing those eight crucial hours of sleep irrespective of what time of night you go to bed does matter. According to a study, maintaining regular bedtimes and waking hours can help lower the risk of many diseases, including heart attacks and strokes
No-confidence motion: Why did Opposition disrupt Lok Sabha over Sansad TV tickers?
The Opposition caused uproar in Lok Sabha over tickers on Sansad TV displaying the development works of the Central government during the live broadcast of the no-trust motion debate. The issue was raised by BSP MP Danish Ali, triggering a protest by other lawmakers
I-Day 2023: A look back at the gritty women who fought during the freedom struggle
Would India have attained freedom if women hadn’t participated in the freedom struggle against the British raj? From known heroes such as Annie Besant and Sarojini Naidu to forgotten names like Rani Chennamma and Accamma Cherian, here’s how they shaped the nation’s independence
Bibby Stockholm: Inside the UK barge that has begun to house asylum seekers
The UK government says Bibby Stockholm, which has been moored off the coast of Southern England for weeks, will host up to 500 asylum seekers. The move, which has already seen 15 males transferred aboard, has drawn the ire of locals and howls of protest from rights groups
Is it the death of work from home? Even Zoom calls employees back to office
Zoom is asking all of its staff to report back to work, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The tech giant has asked all its employees who live within 80 kilometres of the corporate headquarters to come in at least two days each week on a hybrid schedule
Assam Rifles removed from key checkpoint in Manipur: What is this central paramilitary force?
Assam Rifles has been replaced with civil police and CRPF at a vital check post in the Bishnupur district. This comes after Meira Paibis, Meitei women activists, held demonstrations across the Imphal valley on Monday, alleging the use of excessive force against the majority community protesters
Amazon summit in Brazil begins today: Why the rainforest is important to protect
Leaders will discuss measures to combat deforestation and organised crime at this week's discussions, the first summit of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation since 2009. They will also seek long-term development for the region
Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?
On the direction of the Karnataka High Court, the Centre has agreed to look into the matter of Havana Syndrome in the country. Havana Syndrome was first reported in India in 2021. However, cases of this mysterious illness first cropped up among US diplomats in 2016 in Cuba’s Havana
Delhi services bill: What’s the ‘forged signatures’ row involving Raghav Chadha?
Raghav Chadha has been accused of a fraud motion linked to the Delhi services bill with Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging that the AAP leader ‘forged signatures’ of five MPs. However, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party claims that no signatures are needed while proposing a select committee according
Who is Vaibhav Taneja, the new Indian-born CFO at Elon Musk's Tesla?
Tesla's Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has been replaced by Indian-origin accounting head Vaibhav Taneja. The 45-year-old, who has previous stints with accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and solar energy subsidiary SolarCity, took on the role in addition to his current responsibilities
PM Modi faces no-trust vote: A look back at first-ever such motion in Indian history
The first no-trust vote in the history of Independent India occurred in 1963 under then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Here’s what the Opposition charged and how Nehru responded
German woman rescued after being held captive by husband for 12 years: Other horrific cases
The discovery of a German woman who said she had been held prisoner for 12 years by her husband serves as a reminder of previous notorious cases of women or children being held captive in horrific conditions
How Delhi services bill will change the power dynamics in the Capital
The Delhi services bill is heading to the President to turn into law after the Rajya Sabha voted in favour of it – 131 against 102. The bill will introduce a sea change in the Capital; it gives the L-G, appointed by the Centre, control over Delhi’s bureaucrats, a move vehemently opposed by the AAP
Seeing Red: How eating a vegetarian thali has become costlier
Preparing a 'vegetarian thali' got dearer by 28 per cent in July as compared to June. A non-vegetarian thali was relatively less impacted and the price of preparing one went up by only 11 per cent
No-trust motion in Parliament: What’s Opposition’s motive if it doesn’t have the numbers?
The Narendra Modi-led government faces a no-confidence motion on Tuesday amid growing demand for a discussion on the ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur. Does the NDA need to worry?
Will Rahul Gandhi get his 12 Tughlaq Lane bungalow back?
Rahul Gandhi on 22 April vacated his official 12 Tughlaq Lane residence after being disqualified from the Lok Sabha for his conviction in a 2019 defamation case. Now, with Rahul reinstated as a Lok Sabha MP, the Congress leader will need to reapply for his bungalow
Happily Divorced: What are grey divorces on the rise in the US?
Divorces that include people older than age 50 have been dubbed 'grey divorces'. Their number is increasing despite the fact that divorce rates are steadily declining and it is expected to rise as Baby Boomers get older