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The project was then sidelined during the SP regime, which began pressing for an international airport in Agra so as to build a connectivity with its dream project, Lucknow-Agra Expressway. The project was revived during the current BJP regime, and with the same party at the centre and the state, things could move way faster. The site clearance for the airport came in 2017. Over the past three years, various clearances, including security, environment, bidder, etc followed. It is Zurich Airport...

Explained: How women are protected by protein that lets in coronavirus The research has looked at why female COVID-19 patients face less severe disease complications and a lower risk of dying than male patients. Updated: December 20, 2020 10:34:48 am Why are men more susceptible to Covid-19 than women? (Getty Images, Representational) The human enzyme ACE2, which enables the novel coronavirus to infect the cell, is also key in protecting against cardiovascul...

Explained: Why Paris is being fined for appointing ‘too many women’ in senior positions Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo — who led the drive to bring more women into the city’s government —mocked the fine as “unfair”, “irresponsible” and “absurd” during a meeting of the city council, earlier this week. Written by Rahel Philipose , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 20, 2020 10:36:29 am A woman walks her dog on the e...

Explained: Why Facebook released ads to call out Apple’s new anti-tracking policy This is not the first time that Apple and Facebook have clashed over the issue of privacy. Apple CEO Tim Cook has in the past been critical of Facebook’s business model. Written by Shruti Dhapola , Edited by Explained Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: December 18, 2020 7:08:13 pm FILE - This combo of file photos shows the Apple and Facebook logos. Facebook is again pushin...

Explained: What start of gas production in KGD6 means for India The R cluster, along with the Satellite Cluster and MJ gas fields in the Krishna Godavari Basin are expected to produce around 30 MMSCMD of natural gas or about 15% of India’s projected demand for natural gas by 2023. Written by Karunjit Singh , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 20, 2020 10:35:09 am Production of gas from the R cluster was expected to start in May...

Explained: How does India choose its Republic Day chief guest? Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom will be the Chief Guest at the forthcoming Republic Day parade. Why is the invitation to attend India’s Republic Day a special honour? December 18, 2020 4:47:12 pm UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo by Daniel Leal-Olivas - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom will be the Chief Guest at the forthcoming Re...

Explained: Here is how R Ashwin foxed Steve Smith and other Aussie batsmen India vs Australia, Adelaide Test: The delivery that got Steve Smith on Day 2 at Adelaide was neither tossed up nor pushed through. But it had enough speed to keep Smith pushing at it from the crease. Written by Sriram Veera , Edited by Explained Desk | Mumbai | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:14:33 pm Indias Ravichandran Ashwin, left, celebrates with teammates after taking the w...

Explained: How a lockdown of public housing in Melbourne breached human rights The Victoria government refused to apologise for imposing the lockdown so suddenly, saying that it was in the best interest of the people. Written by Rahel Philipose , Edited by Explained Desk | New Delhi | Updated: December 18, 2020 9:56:28 am A playground is cordoned off with caution tape in front of a public housing tower, locked down in response to an outbreak of the co...

Explained: Who is Raja Chari, the Indian-American astronaut who will command SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission? Indian-American Raja Chari will command the SpaceX Crew 3 mission, while Tom Marshburn will serve as pilot and Matthias Maurer as a mission specialist. Updated: December 23, 2020 12:18:01 pm Raja Chari. (Twitter/@NASA_Astronauts) Raja Chari is among the three astronauts selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European ...

What was the Emergency? On June 12, 1975, the Allahabad High Court had declared the election of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as null and void. Following the court decision, Gandhi moved the Supreme Court and a vacation bench of justice Krishna Iyer stayed the high court’s decision allowing Gandhi to remain as PM while limiting her right to vote in the parliament till the appeal was decided. Following an opposition rally for the resignation of Indira Gandhi, she made a decision to impose ...