Curfew imposed, several injured: How Aurangzeb tomb row led to violent clashes in Nagpur | Explained

Nagpur: Curfew imposed in several areas of Maharashtra’s Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb triggered violence. As per latest reports, over 12 police personnel, including three DCPs (deputy commissioners of police), were injured in the violence, which erupted on Monday evening in central Nagpur. The police have arrested 15 persons in connection … Read more

How will GE F404 engines power India’s Tejas Mk-1A? Cost, deadline and number of jets to use them | Explained

After a delay of over two years due to global supply chain disruptions, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) much-anticipated Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft programme is set to gain momentum. General Electric (GE) is all set to begin delivering 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by the end of March, with the first … Read more

What is Kunal Kamra-Eknath Shinde controversy and why did Mumbai’s Habitat Studio shut down? | Explained

Kunal Kamra-Eknath Shinde controversy: Comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked fresh controversy after allegedly calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a ‘traitor’ during a stand-up show. The remark, delivered humorously through a spoof of a Hindi song from ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, gained quick attention after being uploaded on YouTube and Instagram. The Mumbai Police have also registered … Read more

How Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 could transform Indian Railways | All you need to know

Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024: Parliament on Monday (March 10) passed a Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India. The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote on Monday, after having been passed by the Lok Sabha in December last year. The Bill seeks to repeal the … Read more

Why are Indian H-1B and F-1 Visa holders being advised against international travel? Explained

Many Indian nationals living in the United States on H-1B and F-1 visas are being advised not to travel internationally right now. Immigration experts have raised concerns about visa delays, airport checks, and possible trouble at immigration counters—especially for those planning short trips abroad.   What’s the concern? There have been multiple reports of visa … Read more