Earshot

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Seema Haider: Gadar 2 or I spy? 19.07.2023 14:15

The case of Seema Ghulam Haider, a Pakistani woman who illegally entered India to be with her alleged lover Sachin Meena, has caused a rage in both India and Pakistan. But is this a love story at all? Explained.

Can opposition stand as one? 17.07.2023 18:06

24 opposition parties are set to attend a two-day conclave in Bengaluru, starting today. They will discuss issues like seat sharing and greater coordination and communication among the parties. But can they stand as one? Explained.

Chandrayaan 3: Launch of Indian hope 14.07.2023 10:49

The Chandrayaan 3 mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation, i.e. ISRO, successfully lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2:35 pm (IST). Tune in to know more as India creates history through this lunar mission’s launch.

Violence, sham of democracy in West Bengal 12.07.2023 12:56

West Bengal is making headlines again for poll-related violence. More than 40 people have lost their lives. Who is behind this political violence? Explained.

Delhi drowning 10.07.2023 18:20

Continuous rainfall in Delhi over the last two days has flooded the city. What leads to the woes of waterlogging every year? Explained.

Fukushima water release: How safe? 07.07.2023 12:51

With IAEA’s approval, Japan is preparing to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster into the ocean. But how safe is this water release? Are other nations concerned? Explained.

SCO: Modi embraces alternate power bloc too 04.07.2023 14:52

India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit virtually today. What was on the table for the SCO Summit 2023? How crucial it is for India to remain in this bloc? Explained.

Ajit 'Power': Defection politics in Maharashtra 03.07.2023 12:46

On 2nd July 2023, several NCP leaders led by Ajit Pawar joined the Shiv Sena-BJP coalition government in Maharashtra. This development has rendered the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi even weaker than what it was when its government fell. Politics of Maharashtra explained.

MP: A tight fight for BJP 30.06.2023 13:58

It is election season in Madhya Pradesh. The tenure of the MP legislative assembly is planned to end on 6th January 2024, and the state will soon undergo assembly elections. What are the issues and challenges the BJP faces in upcoming MP elections? Explained.

Race-based affirmative action abolished by US SC 30.06.2023 15:05

On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict striking down the policy of ‘affirmative action.’ What are the implications of this verdict? Explained.