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For every point on Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, there are two Zero Shadow Days a year. Here is a brief explanation of the phenomenon.

The census prepares a database of water bodies, providing information about ponds, tanks, lakes and reservoirs in India. Conducted in 2018-19, the census is the first exercise of its kind in the country.

What exactly was done to the Armenians before World War I? What is the official definition of genocide, and what is the debate around whether or not the Armenian massacre can be called one?

The Stalin government will meet representatives of trade unions to build consensus on an amendment to the Factories Act that the Assembly has passed.

Countries around the world are spending record amounts of money on their militaries. Inflation, Russia's war on Ukraine and US efforts to outpace China are major factors.

The Wagner Group provides mercenaries to different governments, often in return for access to gold and diamond mines.

President Yoon Suk Yeol is making the first state visit to the United States by a South Korean leader since 2011.

Waris Punjab De, which translates to 'the heirs of Punjab', is an organisation floated by lawyer-actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu in 2021. It is now headed by Amritpal Singh, a self-proclaimed follower of pro-Khalistan slain militant Bhindranwale.

The 29-year-old calls Bhindranwale his inspiration, dresses like him and even copies his mannerisms. He has been booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and faces over half-a-dozen charges such as attempt to murder, abduction and extortion.

The younger rivals who challenged him in 2020, Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris, have been co-opted into his administration.