Explainer: BJP’s Samrat Choudhary Becomes First Chief Minister in Bihar
In a significant political shift, Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the top…
Explainer: What We Know About the TCS Nashik BPO Harassment Case
A serious workplace harassment case at a Nashik-based BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services has come under investigation, with multiple complaints filed and several accused in custody. The case has…
Explainer: What Is the Women’s Reservation Bill, and Why Does India Need It?
India is once again debating one of its most significant political reforms—the implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. With the Centre introducing fresh amendments, the long-delayed rollout…
Explainer: Google Photos Gets Smarter With AI
Introduction Editing photos and watching videos just got a serious upgrade. With its latest update, Google is quietly transforming Google Photos into something far more powerful — and far more…
Fact Check: Was Pakistan the world’s most polluted country in 2025?
Claim: Pakistan was ranked the most polluted country in the world in 2025. Verdict: True What’s the story? A report cited by Reuters claims that Pakistan topped the list of…
Explainer: Iran’s attack on Qatar gas hub
What’s the story? Global energy markets have been shaken after Iran reportedly struck the Ras Laffan LNG facility in Qatar—one of the largest natural gas hubs in the world. The…
Explainer: Why India Wants to ‘Dramatically’ Deepen Ties with the European Union
Introduction India is looking to significantly strengthen its relationship with the European Union (EU) as global tensions—especially the ongoing Iran conflict—reshape geopolitical priorities. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Is Reviewing the Government’s Fact-Check Unit Rule
India’s Supreme Court has agreed to examine a controversial rule that allowed the central government to set up Fact-Check Units (FCUs) to flag allegedly fake information about the government on…
Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…
Explainer: Men Breaks Down at Bangladesh Airport
Introduction For many people in Bangladesh, working abroad represents a chance to escape poverty and support their families. But that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when fraudsters exploit…