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India's Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, of 1988, commonly known as the Benami Law, was enacted to combat the issue of "benami" property- property held by one person but paid for by another. The purpose of the law is to prevent individuals from avoiding taxes by acquiring assets in the name of … [Read more...] about Benami Law in India

The India-Canada diplomatic tensions escalated in 2024 after the Canadian government named the Indian diplomats as persons of interest in an investigation. Read here to learn more about the diplomatic tensions between the two countries. India-Canada diplomatic tensions have a complex and evolving … [Read more...] about India-Canada Diplomatic Tension

Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away recently. He was widely admired for his stewardship of one of the country’s largest conglomerates, his personal ethics, and his philanthropic activities. Read here to learn more about his visionary life. Ratan Tata was part of the … [Read more...] about Ratan Tata: The Visionary Industrialist and Philanthropist

Shale gas, a type of natural gas found trapped within shale formations, is increasingly being explored in India as an alternative energy source. India's growing energy needs and reliance on imported oil and natural gas have made shale gas a promising resource for reducing import dependence and … [Read more...] about Shale Gas in India: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Energy source

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE) is one of the world's largest gamma-ray telescopes, designed to study high-energy cosmic gamma-ray sources. Read here to learn more. Located near Leh in Hanle, Ladakh, India, at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, MACE detects Cherenkov … [Read more...] about Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory

Weaponization of trade refers to the strategic use of trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, and economic tools by a country to further its geopolitical or national security goals, rather than just pursuing economic benefits. Read here to learn more. This practice has gained prominence in recent … [Read more...] about Weaponization of Trade

The Chagos Archipelago has a complex and contested history, largely shaped by colonialism, geopolitics, and human rights issues. Located in the Indian Ocean, the archipelago is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), but it has been the subject of disputes between the UK, Mauritius, and … [Read more...] about Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony

The Cruise Bharat Mission is a recently launched initiative by the Indian government, aimed at boosting the cruise tourism sector in India. Read here to learn more. The Cruise Bharat Mission is part of India's broader tourism development strategy, aligning with initiatives like "Dekho Apna Desh" … [Read more...] about Cruise Bharat Mission: Boosting Cruise tourism in India

The resurgence of cholera, despite being preventable and treatable, remains a significant global health threat, particularly highlighted by the 4,000 deaths in 2023, as noted by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Read here to learn more. The global cholera burden worsened between … [Read more...] about Cholera: Is the disease resurging?