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This is the first time in 20 years that the US has seen malaria among people with no history of international travel. While major strides have been made to eliminate malaria worldwide, climate change might usher in a resurgence for the dreaded disease.

The national symbol of the United States, the bald eagle was once on course to become the dodo of the 20th century. However, today, it is hailed as one of the biggest success stories in the history of conservation.

Chandrashekar Aazad has gained immense popularity quickly, mainly because of his personal appeal and because of the Bhim Army's loud and visible raising of Dalit issues. His Aazad Samaj Party, has, however, not done well politically.

Of all the Indians aged 15 years and above, only 39.5% are even asking for a job. Among men, this proportion was 66% and among women, just 8.8%.

Housing finance company HDFC Ltd and private retail bank HDFC Bank are set to merge on July 1, creating a mega entity. How and why did the merger come about, and what will change after the two companies become one?

Launched on July 22, 2019, the Chandrayaan-2 mission’s Vikram lunar lander crashed on the Moon during the early hours of September 6. Despite the setback, the mission wasn’t a complete failure as its Orbiter part kept on working normally.

The order triggered protests by tribal groups in the hill districts on May 3, and started a cycle of ethnic violence that has plunged the state into a deep crisis.

One of the ‘five pillars’ of Islam, Hajj is the annual pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims world over, to the holy city of Mecca in present-day Saudi Arabia.

Several obstacles have turned the early stages of Ukraine's counteroffensive into a slow and bloody slog, limiting its forces to about four miles of territory gained in their farthest advance so far.

The Meira Paibis, also known as Imas or Mothers of Manipur, are Meitei women who come from all sections of society in the Imphal valley, are widely respected, and represent a powerful moral force.