#TrendingExplainer | Vaishno Devi To Jagannath And Siddhivinayak: How India's Richest Temples Keep Your Donation Safe
The donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has done more than trigger a criminal investigation; it has sparked a larger debate over how India’s temples protect the crores of rupees donated by devotees every year.
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The donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has done more than trigger a criminal investigation; it has sparked a larger debate over how India’s temples protect the crores of rupees donated by devotees every year.
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Vaishno Devi To Jagannath And Siddhivinayak: How India's Richest Temples Keep Your Donation Safe
Unlike many of India’s older temples, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust does not function under a dedicated state law
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#TrendingExplainer | Punjab Insurgency Explained: The Historical Events Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj
The historical events behind Dosanjh's film are rooted in the Punjab insurgency (1984-1995), a decade of violent militancy and heavy-handed state counter-insurgency operations.
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The historical events behind Dosanjh's film are rooted in the Punjab insurgency (1984-1995), a decade of violent militancy and heavy-handed state counter-insurgency operations.
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Punjab Insurgency Explained: The Historical Events Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj
The historical events behind Dosanjh's film are rooted in the Punjab insurgency (1984-1995), a decade of violent militancy and heavy-handed state counter-insurgency operations
#TrendingExplainer | Prambanan Temple: Inside Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Shiva shrine that India will restore
During his Indonesia visit, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide assistance in restoring the iconic Prambanan Temple, calling it an example of shared heritage between the two countries. A Unesco World Heritage site, it is the largest Hindu temple in the country and has beautiful carvings of the Ramayana etched on its walls
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During his Indonesia visit, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide assistance in restoring the iconic Prambanan Temple, calling it an example of shared heritage between the two countries. A Unesco World Heritage site, it is the largest Hindu temple in the country and has beautiful carvings of the Ramayana etched on its walls
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Prambanan Temple: Inside Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Shiva shrine that India will restore
During his Indonesia visit, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide assistance in restoring the iconic Prambanan Temple, calling it an example of shared heritage between the two countries. A Unesco World Heritage site, it is the largest Hindu temple…
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#TrendingExplainer | Mumbai monsoon: Why the city is seeing record rain amid El Niño
As rain batters Mumbai, scientists say El Niño and heavy monsoon are not a contradiction. While El Niño continues to affect the onset and strength of the monsoon, global warming is increasingly changing how rainfall occurs.
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/mumbai-monsoon-why-the-city-is-seeing-record-rain-amid-el-nino-14029847.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
As rain batters Mumbai, scientists say El Niño and heavy monsoon are not a contradiction. While El Niño continues to affect the onset and strength of the monsoon, global warming is increasingly changing how rainfall occurs.
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Mumbai monsoon: Why the city is seeing record rain amid El Niño
As rain batters Mumbai, scientists say El Niño and heavy monsoon are not a contradiction. While El Niño continues to affect the onset and strength of the monsoon, global warming is increasingly changing how rainfall occurs. Once the weather system is active…
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#TrendingExplainer | Kudankulam data leak: What hackers stole, how they got in and why nuclear reactors are safe
Thousands of files linked to India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project surfaced on the dark web after a breach at a private contractor’s cloud server. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) insists nuclear safety systems were not compromised. The leaked files were related to conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) facilities
https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/kudankulam-data-leak-what-hackers-stole-how-they-got-in-and-why-nuclear-reactors-are-safe-14031757.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
Thousands of files linked to India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project surfaced on the dark web after a breach at a private contractor’s cloud server. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) insists nuclear safety systems were not compromised. The leaked files were related to conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) facilities
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Kudankulam data leak: What hackers stole, how they got in and why nuclear reactors are safe
Thousands of files linked to India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project surfaced on the dark web after a breach at a private contractor’s cloud server. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) insists nuclear safety systems were not compromised. The…
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#TrendingExplainer | 70 Kg Silver Offered, Only 3 Kg Found To Be Real: Inside Vaishno Devi's Rs 500 Crore Donation Row
Tests on the melted batch from Vaishno Devi showed that much of what was recorded and handled as “silver” was in fact adulterated or non-silver material
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Tests on the melted batch from Vaishno Devi showed that much of what was recorded and handled as “silver” was in fact adulterated or non-silver material
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70 Kg Silver Offered, Only 3 Kg Found To Be Real: Inside Vaishno Devi's Rs 500 Crore Donation Row
Tests on the melted batch from Vaishno Devi showed that much of what was recorded and handled as “silver” was in fact adulterated or non-silver material
#TrendingExplainer | Vikram-1’s ‘Sky-Route’ Paves Way For 400+ Startups: The Future After Successful ‘Aagaman’ Explained
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket under 'Mission Aagaman' on Saturday. What does it mean for private startups aiming for commercial missions?
https://www.news18.com/explainers/decoding-the-skyroot-effect-how-vikram-1s-success-paves-the-way-for-more-commercial-missions-ws-l-10222683.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket under 'Mission Aagaman' on Saturday. What does it mean for private startups aiming for commercial missions?
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Vikram-1’s ‘Sky-Route’ Paves Way For 400+ Startups: The Future After Successful ‘Aagaman’ Explained
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket under 'Mission Aagaman' on Saturday. What does it mean for private startups aiming for commercial missions?
#TrendingExplainer | E20, E30, E85, Flex Fuel Explained: Decoding The Alphabet Soup Of Ethanol Blending
For now, the government's position is unambiguous, E20 remains India's highest approved ethanol blend, and there is no decision to introduce E30 or higher blends.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/e20-e30-e85-flex-fuel-explained-decoding-the-alphabet-soup-of-ethanol-blending-ws-l-10224457.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
For now, the government's position is unambiguous, E20 remains India's highest approved ethanol blend, and there is no decision to introduce E30 or higher blends.
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E20, E30, E85, Flex Fuel Explained: Decoding The Alphabet Soup Of Ethanol Blending
For now, the government's position is unambiguous, E20 remains India's highest approved ethanol blend, and there is no decision to introduce E30 or higher blends.
#TrendingExplainer | No Internet, No Problem: Soon, You'll Be Able To Tap And Pay Offline Using UPI
Imagine paying for your coffee on a flight or buying a snack on the Delhi Metro even when there’s no internet. That could soon become a reality.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/no-internet-no-problem-soon-youll-be-able-to-tap-and-pay-offline-using-upi-ws-l-10224469.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
Imagine paying for your coffee on a flight or buying a snack on the Delhi Metro even when there’s no internet. That could soon become a reality.
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No Internet, No Problem: Soon, You'll Be Able To Tap And Pay Offline Using UPI
This technology is intended to work in locations that lack Internet connectivity or have intermittent connectivity, such as airplanes, underground Metro stations and rural areas
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#TrendingExplainer | World’s First Solar-Powered Ambulance Is Here: Built By 23 Students, How Will Stella Juva Work? Explained
The Stella Juva ambulance, the world’s first fully solar-powered ambulance, was officially unveiled and showcased at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/worlds-first-solar-powered-ambulance-is-here-built-by-23-students-how-will-stella-juva-work-explained-ws-l-10227641.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
The Stella Juva ambulance, the world’s first fully solar-powered ambulance, was officially unveiled and showcased at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands.
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World’s First Solar-Powered Ambulance Is Here: Built By 23 Students, How Will Stella Juva Work? Explained
Solar energy can help in driving the ambulance, power onboard diagnostics, and store electricity for night or cloud-cover operations.
#TrendingExplainer | Who is Sandeep Lamba, the Delhi cop removed from protest site duty after slapping female protester?
Sandeep Lamba, an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North East District), was seen slapping a female CJP protester in a video on July 20. Lamba has now been removed from the protest site and sent back to his original station. In 2021, Lamba was awarded the Union Home Minister’s medal for excellent investigation.
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Sandeep Lamba, an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North East District), was seen slapping a female CJP protester in a video on July 20. Lamba has now been removed from the protest site and sent back to his original station. In 2021, Lamba was awarded the Union Home Minister’s medal for excellent investigation.
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Who is Sandeep Lamba, the Delhi cop removed from protest site duty after slapping female protester?
Sandeep Lamba, an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North East District), was seen slapping a female CJP protester in a video on July 20. Lamba has now been removed from the protest site and sent back to his original station. In 2021, Lamba…
#TrendingExplainer | Shootout in Lyari: How Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother was shot in ambush
The shooting of Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, has triggered a security alert across Karachi amid fears of renewed gang violence in Lyari. The attack comes as interest in the Baloch family surges following the blockbuster success of Bollywood movie ‘Dhurandhar’
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The shooting of Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, has triggered a security alert across Karachi amid fears of renewed gang violence in Lyari. The attack comes as interest in the Baloch family surges following the blockbuster success of Bollywood movie ‘Dhurandhar’
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Shootout in Lyari: How Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother was shot in ambush
The shooting of Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, has triggered a security alert across Karachi amid fears of renewed gang violence in Lyari. The attack comes as interest in the Baloch family surges following the blockbuster success…
#TrendingExplainer | Kerala Drowns, 15 Dead, 7,600 Displaced: Did IMD Fail To Warn About Cloudburst-Like Rain Event?
The Kerala floods have resulted in 15 confirmed deaths, with over 7,600 people displaced to relief camps following an intense, cloudburst-like rain event that struck the state.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/kerala-floods-drowns-11-dead-7600-displaced-did-imd-fail-to-warn-about-cloudburst-like-rain-event-in-time-ws-l-10249156.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
The Kerala floods have resulted in 15 confirmed deaths, with over 7,600 people displaced to relief camps following an intense, cloudburst-like rain event that struck the state.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/kerala-floods-drowns-11-dead-7600-displaced-did-imd-fail-to-warn-about-cloudburst-like-rain-event-in-time-ws-l-10249156.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
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Kerala Drowns, 11 Dead, 7,600 Displaced: Did IMD Fail To Warn About Cloudburst-Like Rain Event?
Kerala floods: Critics and opposition leaders allege gap in disaster preparedness, stating IMD did not issue a preventive Red Alert; IMD denies lapse or failure in its protocol
#TrendingExplainer | The Fortress Falls: How Prashant Kishor Broke Nitin Nabin’s 35-Year Stronghold In Bankipur
Prashant Kishor’s victory in the Bankipur by-election is not merely a first electoral success. In Bihar’s political language, it is the capture of a fortress.
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Prashant Kishor’s victory in the Bankipur by-election is not merely a first electoral success. In Bihar’s political language, it is the capture of a fortress.
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The Fortress Falls: How Prashant Kishor Broke Nitin Nabin’s 35-Year Stronghold In Bankipur
For nearly two decades, Bankipur was inseparable from Nitin Nabin, who is the now the BJP National President.
#TrendingExplainer | 'Digital India's Analogue Paneer Problem': How Fake Cottage Cheese Can Fool You Even As States Are Banning It
In a major move to protect public health and curb consumer deception, several Indian states—such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat—have imposed strict bans on the manufacture, distribution, and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer.
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In a major move to protect public health and curb consumer deception, several Indian states—such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat—have imposed strict bans on the manufacture, distribution, and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer.
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'Digital India's Analogue Paneer Problem': How Fake Cottage Cheese Can Fool You Even As States Are Banning It
Analogue paneer, an artificial substitute crafted from cheap vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers, and synthetic additives, has quietly infiltrated commercial kitchens
#TrendingExplainer | Justice Varma Had Already Resigned, Then Why Does The ‘Guilty’ Verdict In Cash-At-Home Scandal Still Matter?
A three-member Lok Sabha inquiry panel on Wednesday officially indicted former High Court judge Yashwant Varma, ruling that all corruption charges against him in the “cash-at-home" scandal stand proved.
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A three-member Lok Sabha inquiry panel on Wednesday officially indicted former High Court judge Yashwant Varma, ruling that all corruption charges against him in the “cash-at-home" scandal stand proved.
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Justice Varma Had Already Resigned, Then Why Does The ‘Guilty’ Verdict In Cash-At-Home Scandal Still Matter?
Justice Yashwant Varma can no longer be impeached, but the verdict still matters and means 3 things for him. News18 explains
#TrendingExplainer | Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Deliver In Minutes. But Who Checks The Hygiene Of Their Dark Stores?
India’s dark stores are multiplying fast, but experts say inspection capacity and food-safety oversight have not evolved at the same pace.
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India’s dark stores are multiplying fast, but experts say inspection capacity and food-safety oversight have not evolved at the same pace.
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Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Deliver In Minutes. But Who Checks The Hygiene Of Their Dark Stores?
India’s dark stores are multiplying fast, but experts say inspection capacity and food-safety oversight have not evolved at the same pace.
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#TrendingExplainer | China Builds Where Nature Says No: From Brahmaputra To Baihetan Dam, 6 Projects That Raised Red Flags
The devastation unfolding along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River has put a fresh spotlight on the risk that some of China’s mega projects could be posing to Asian ecology.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/nepal-flash-floods-china-builds-where-nature-says-no-from-brahmaputra-to-baihetan-dam-6-projects-that-raised-red-flags-ws-l-10295775.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
The devastation unfolding along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River has put a fresh spotlight on the risk that some of China’s mega projects could be posing to Asian ecology.
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China Builds Where Nature Says No: From Brahmaputra To Baihetan Dam, 6 Projects That Raised Red Flags
The Nepal floods offer a stark reminder of the risks of building enormous infrastructure in ecologically sensitive terrain, and China has undertaken multiple such projects.
#TrendingExplainer | What Makes Kosi So Dangerous? Bihar's 'River Of Sorrow' Doesn't Just Flood, It Changes Course
The immediate flood threat from Nepal may have eased in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, with the water level in the Gandak River falling rapidly, but the wider Himalayan river system remains a recurring source of concern for Bihar during the monsoon
https://www.news18.com/explainers/from-ravaging-nepal-to-threatening-bihar-what-makes-the-kosi-river-system-so-flood-prone-10295540.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
The immediate flood threat from Nepal may have eased in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, with the water level in the Gandak River falling rapidly, but the wider Himalayan river system remains a recurring source of concern for Bihar during the monsoon
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What Makes Kosi So Dangerous? Bihar's 'River Of Sorrow' Doesn't Just Flood, It Changes Course
Over past two centuries, Kosi has shifted its course by more than 100 km. The 2008 disaster was a dramatic example, when the river entered an old channel after an embankment breach
#TrendingExplainer | Inside The Cockpit: How Captain Smit Machchhar Opened The Door After Being Stabbed On Flydubai Flight
At the centre of the ordeal was Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot who, according to accounts from Israeli officials and passengers, was stabbed by his co-pilot and seriously injured.
https://www.news18.com/explainers/flydubai-hijack-inside-the-cockpit-how-captain-smit-machchhar-opened-the-door-after-being-stabbed-ws-l-10361831.html?utm_source=network18trending&utm_medium=social
At the centre of the ordeal was Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot who, according to accounts from Israeli officials and passengers, was stabbed by his co-pilot and seriously injured.
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Inside The Cockpit: How Captain Smit Machchhar Opened The Door After Being Stabbed On Flydubai Flight
Machchhar was taken to hospital and was reported stable by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday.