🔍Expert Explains | On repolls, voided polls, adjournments: What EC can do in case normal polling process is disrupted

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Expert Explains | On repolls, voided polls, adjournments: What EC can do in case normal polling process is disrupted

Although it is not usual for the normal electoral process to be disrupted, the detailed provisions in the electoral framework ensure that each vote is counted accurately, and that elections reflect the true will of the people.

🔍What is a Bambi Bucket, being used by an IAF helicopter to fight Nainital forest fires?

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What is a Bambi Bucket, being used by an IAF helicopter to fight Nainital forest fires?

Bambi Bucket is a specialised aerial firefighting tool which has been in use since the 1980s.

🔍Despite challenges, why is Canada still the top preference for Indians wishing to study abroad?

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Despite challenges, why is Canada still top preference for Indians wishing to study abroad?

Canada has introduced many obstacles for international students wishing to study in the country. Yet, it still continues to be the most preferred international destination for Indian students, especially those from Punjab. Here is why.

🔍What legislations, judicial reforms have parties promised in their manifestos

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What legislations, judicial reforms have parties promised in their manifestos

As polling for the Lok Sabha elections begins, here is a breakdown of the election manifestos of five major parties — BJP, Congress, CPI(M), DMK, and TMC — in terms of the legislations and judicial reforms promised.

🔍Russia-Ukraine war: Have tanks become obsolete in modern warfare?

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Russia-Ukraine war: Have tanks become obsolete in modern warfare?

In the Russia-Ukraine war, drones have emerged as the inexpensive yet effective tank killer. But countries continue to manufacture and use them. Here is why.

🔍Attack and retaliation, anger and restraint: Connecting the dots in the Iran-Israel hostility

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Attack and retaliation, anger and restraint: Connecting the dots in the Iran-Israel hostility

The muted response by both sides after the Israeli attack of April 19 reflects the desire to not raise the rhetoric at this time. The Americans are likely restraining Netanyahu, but their influence has its limits. Could India have a role to play in this situation?

🔍Why Bombay HC termed arrest of Chanda Kochhar and husband ‘abuse of power’

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Why Bombay HC termed arrest of Chanda Kochhar and husband ‘abuse of power’

The Bombay HC said the Kochhars' arrest violated Section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code. What is this Section, and why did the court say so? What are former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband accused of?

🔍Round 4 of talks: What has the Government offered the protesting farmers from Punjab?

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Round 4 of talks: What has the Government offered the protesting farmers from Punjab?

The proposed new formula is for NCCF, NAFED, and CCI to buy at a contracted MSP for five years. How will this arrangement work, and what have the farmers said?

🔍SC orders fresh counting of votes: What exactly happened during the Chandigarh mayor elections

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SC orders fresh counting of votes: What exactly happened during the Chandigarh mayor elections

Hearing the case, the Supreme Court had said it would 'not allow democracy to be murdered'. Here's why the Chandigarh mayor poll, won by the BJP, ran into controversy.

🔍Why India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun

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Why India wants to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellite vehicles, powered by the Sun

For India, HAPS is another technology area where it is entering the race at a relatively early stage. The kind of jobs that HAPS are meant to do are currently done by UAVs and satellites, but both have certain limitations.