Indian Express Explained

Indian Express Explained

2/18/2025, 6:17:47 AM

Mostly, the tremors experienced in Delhi from time to time are from earthquakes that originate elsewhere. Monday’s magnitude 4 earthquake was located in Delhi itself. In fact, it was the strongest earthquake to have originated in Delhi in at least five years. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/explained-the-dawn-quake-in-delhi-9841653//?ref=expin

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2/18/2025, 6:20:35 AM

Ukraine becoming part of NATO has been Moscow’s declared casus belli. Though the US and its allies never committed to when Ukraine might join the alliance, the statements by Trump and Hegseth mark a shift in America’s Ukraine policy. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/as-us-position-on-ukraine-nato-shifts-a-recall-and-why-it-matters-9841663//?ref=expin

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2/17/2025, 7:37:09 AM

It is technically still ‘winter’, so why is it so hot? February is a transition month that does see spikes in temperature. What atmospheric conditions have been in play since the middle of last week? When can Mumbaikars expect some relief? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/why-mumbai-is-sweating-this-february-9840354/?ref=expin

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2/17/2025, 2:02:57 PM

To sum up what we know at this point, here’s a guide to potential Ukraine peace talks. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/possible-ukraine-deal-trump-putin-9841129/?ref=expin

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2/17/2025, 11:06:57 AM

This marks the first time a selection panel has been set up to appoint the head of the country's election watchdog. Why was the appointment process changed and what happened earlier? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-politics/new-cec-selection-today-process-9840781/?ref=expin

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2/17/2025, 6:18:48 AM

The top 5 IT firms (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL and Tech Mahindra) employ more Indians today than the Railways or the armed forces. Similarly, private sector banks have more employees compared with their state-owned counterparts. But India still has a major job challenge beyond services. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/middle-class-changing-employment-sector-in-india-and-its-one-big-challenge-9839657//?ref=expin

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2/16/2025, 11:55:40 AM

The USA's allies in Europe have publicly reacted to the Trump-Putin conversation. But what about Russia's great ally? How is China reacting, and where do Beijing's interests lie in this rapidly changing situation? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/trump-putin-phone-call-china-reaction-europe-9839162//?ref=expin

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2/16/2025, 11:46:15 AM

As is legally required, the petitioner received a recommendation from a Medical Board for termination of pregnancy. However, she could not undergo the procedure due to a lacuna in the law. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/bombay-hc-pregnancy-abortion-pvt-hospital-mtp-9839129/?ref=expin

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2/16/2025, 5:27:27 PM

Recently, the White House posted, "Roses are red/Violets are blue/come here illegally/and we'll deport you”. The rhyme used here is a cliche, but what are its origins? How did this phrase become so popular? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/roses-are-red-violets-are-blue-phrase-origin-9839621//?ref=expin

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2/17/2025, 1:24:28 PM

Lawyers in Argentina have filed fraud complaints against Javier Milei for his involvement in promoting the Libra meme coin. Here's what the case is all about https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/why-argentinas-president-is-in-a-soup-over-a-crypto-promotion-9841072//?ref=expin