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The recent case of a chartered flight with Indian passengers from the UAE flying to Nicaragua has raised questions about illegal immigration. What's behind the attempts to travel to the Central American nation, which has not traditionally been a destination for Indians going abroad?

The Gujarat Prohibition Act was recently relaxed in the limits of GIFT City in Gandhinagar. However, people living in other parts can also get a liquor permit under various rules. Here's what they say.

A Qatari appelate court has ‘reduced’ the death sentence of the eight sailors arrested last year on charges of espionage, the MEA said. Here is a timeline of how things unfolded.

Which country has the most number of Indians in jail? What steps can the govt take to help them? We explain.

On October 26, the former Navy men were given the death sentence in Qatar. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar then met their family members. What has happened since then, and why is it significant?

Apart from Donald Trump, Nikki Haley is the only candidate who has been steadily rising in the national polls since July. In Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, she has seen a rise in popularity. But can she beat Trump? We take a look.

Tal Mitnik will spend 30 days in prison for refusing to join the Israeli military. We take a look at the concept of a conscientious objector, laws and debates surrounding it, and some famous examples from the past, notably, boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

The ED has filed a prosecution complaint against CC Thampi, Vadra's alleged aide, and a Delhi court has taken cognisance of it. Here is what the case is about.

US President Joe Biden once referred to Saudi Arabia as a pariah, and reintroduced the US weapons ban in the first few months of his term. What has changed now?

Who are PVTGs? What challenges have govt schemes for their development faced so far? How does the PM JANMAN aim to be different? Two senior officials explain