Pune district had for long been a bastion of the Congress, but the party slowly lost its grip to the Sharad Pawar-led NCP after the veteran leader split the Congress.

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Ravindra Jadeja might not yet have the aura of Kapil or Imran or Botham, nor the dizzying numbers of Kallis, but he is certainly among the finest all-rounders of his era and India’s best behind Kapil. Take a look at the figures.

Why did the BBC pull its recent documentary on Gaza? And why has the broadcaster come under criticism from both pro- and anti-Israel groups in recent months?

Landing in the ocean is the preferred way to bring back astronauts from space, though some spacecraft also make a landing on a runway like an aircraft. But the latter has special requirements, needs more sophisticated systems, and is usually costlier.

The creator of detective Erast Fandorin faces a 14-year sentence in absentia for his outspoken criticism of Russia's war and Putin’s leadership

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‘Superman’ has been criticised for supposedly drawing references to the ongoing war in Gaza, and its director, James Gunn, calling the character an “immigrant”. But this is not the first time the character has been overtly political.

The scheme is designed on the lines of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) that was launched in 112 most underdeveloped districts, to transform them quickly and effectively. The 100 PMDDKY districts will be selected on the basis of three parameters…

Spousal privilege does not apply directly in divorce cases where one spouse makes allegations against the other spouse and testifies in a court of law. These allegations are supplemented by evidence such as letters, photographs or testimonies of other people

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Gurgaon monsoon flooding: What makes Gurgaon, home to nearly 2 million people and boasting the third highest per capita income among cities in India, this vulnerable to monsoon flooding?

India has had bumper harvests and good procurement of foodgrains, and FCI’s granaries are full. The reserve price of wheat has been increased by almost 11%

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News of the data breach came to light when British Defence Secretary, John Healey, informed the parliament that the gag order banning the discussion had been lifted, and that the Afghanistan Response Route had been closed.

The detection of gravitational waves from this event has generated a lot of scientific interest. It has the potential to refine the current understanding of black hole formation, the evolution of stars, and, possibly, the current models of the universe itself.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked all Indians to visit these forts and learn about the rich history of the Maratha Empire. Here’s the full list, and a short introduction to each of these magnificent monuments.

What exactly is this US sanctions threat on countries that trade with Russia, and how far can it impact India? We explain, in 3 points.

Onkareshwar Properties, the company that sold the land in Gurgaon’s Sector 83 to Vadra’s Sky Light Hospitality, has a record of links with politicians and political parties from INLD to Congress to BJP. What is the history of this long-running case?

How does the ED attach the properties of someone accused in a case, and what happens then? We explain.