Articles by Sanskriti Falor
Explained: What is 160-year-old abortion ban upheld by Arizona Supreme Court?
The 1864 law predates the statehood of Arizona and offers no exceptions in cases of rape, incest or danger to the mother's life.
Published on Apr 10, 2024 09:49 PM IST
New Zealand tightens visa regulations, shortens work permits | Here's why
About 173,000 non-New Zealanders migrated to the country in 2023. With a population of 5.3 million, New Zealand has been seeing a surge in migration since 2022.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 07:53 PM IST
‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in 25 yrs
The earthquake, Taiwan’s worst in the past 25 years, on Wednesday, killed 10 people, injured about 1,067 individuals and trapped over 600 others.
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:24 PM IST
What is Japan's dietary supplement that killed 2, left over 100 hospitalised?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, which has been selling dietary supplements and over-the-counter drugs, recalled the product after concerns were raised.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Pakistan election 2024 in numbers: Facts that you must know
Pakistan election 2024: National assembly comprises 336 seats, out of which 266 candidates will be voted through the direct voting process.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Pakistan general elections 2024 on Feb 8: Candidates, voting process | Details
Being a parliamentary democracy, Pakistan is set to vote in the federal legislature or the House Assembly and four state legislatures.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 11:05 AM IST
What is Toshakhana corruption case in which Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi are jailed?
The verdict, issued by an anti-graft court in Islamabad, also stated that the couple would be disqualified from holding public office for the next 10 years.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 01:18 PM IST
GRAP Stage-III imposed in Delhi-NCR. What is allowed, what is banned?
The AQI at 10am persisted in the ‘very poor’ category, registering at 397. At 4pm, the AQI was in the ‘severe’ category at 409.
Published on Dec 22, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Explained: How is world's largest iceberg drifting away from Antarctica?
The recent satellite pictures showed that the Antarctic iceberg called A23a was moving beyond the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 09:45 AM IST
Israel-Hamas war ceasefire begins; 13 hostages to be released today: Top updates
Hours before the start of the four-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, officials a hospital in Gaza was bombed.
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 01:37 PM IST
Explained: Case linked to Qatar court's death sentence to Indians
The eight men were working for a private firm when they were detained by the Qatari intelligence service in Doha in August last year.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 06:19 PM IST
Why women in world's most gender-equal country are protesting for wage parity?
Tens of thousands of women refused to work on Tuesday, which was called the ‘kvennafrí’ in Icelandish or the women's day off.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 02:43 PM IST
Evening briefing: Owaisi on Israel-Hamas war; Akhilesh's 'lotus name' retort
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 06:26 PM IST
Explained: Why Greta Thunberg faces police action in London?
Greta Thurnberg, 20, was charged along with 28 other protesters in relation to Tuesday's protest, the Guardian reported.
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 05:18 PM IST
Bihar accident witness accounts; Jaishankar's security upgraded after threats
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 09:04 AM IST
Caught in deadly loan trap: How dubious lending apps caused 60 deaths
Those who took their lives due to harassment by these apps included — an award-winning musician, a young mom, a father of two daughters and four teenagers.
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 10:43 PM IST
Evening brief: Tharoor on Modi's Israel statement, Sikkim lake alarm system fail
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Oct 11, 2023 06:34 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: Congress CWC meeting; new Manipur video goes viral
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Oct 09, 2023 01:02 PM IST
What is Israel's Iron Dome, air-defence system which intercepted Hamas rockets?
Israel-Hamas war: In a recorded message, Hamas commander Mohammad Deif claimed the outfit launched 5,000 rockets into Israel.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 01:55 PM IST
Afternoon brief: IAF's 91st Founding Day; Ladakh-Kargil poll vote counting on
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Israel-Hamas conflict: Saudi Arabia calls for ‘two-state solution’ amid tensions
Hundreds of Hamas militants broke from blockaded Gaza Strip and entered Israeli towns killing over 300 people and injuring over 1,500.
Updated on Oct 08, 2023 11:59 AM IST
Hamas pummels Israel with 5,000 rockets; at least 2 killed, 100 wounded: Updates
Israel-Palestine conflict: Israeli Army warned of sirens across country's south and central areas. It also said it has declared “state of readiness for war”.
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 02:00 PM IST
Afternoon brief: NewsClick editor moves Delhi HC, ED calls Sanjay Singh's aides
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 01:19 PM IST
Eight killed, 40 injured in Goregaon building fire in Mumbai: Latest updates
Out of the 51 injured, 36 were sent to Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College (HBT) hospital, while 15 were being treated at Cooper Hospital.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 04:04 PM IST