The apple production economy in key states stands at around Rs 4,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and Rs 12,000 crore for Jammu & Kashmir. But the threats to the crop go beyond imports.

The apple production economy in key states stands at around Rs 4,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and Rs 12,000 crore for Jammu & Kashmir. But the threats to the crop go beyond imports.

The unimpressive third-quarter results come after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts of September 22. The indirect tax cuts, in conjunction with low inflation, were instrumental to analysts expecting an upbeat 2026.

While the unabated accumulation of heat-trapping greenhouse gases was the primary driver of record-breaking heat witnessed in these years, several other factors also contributed to make temperatures warm

What are the costs of giving up your deepest personal data to an AI chatbot? Can a technological solution address the social problem of loneliness? An expert explains.

AI chatbots are programmed to be agreeable companions that validate users’ feelings. But this unchecked validation can intensify suicidal behaviors and self-mutilation among vulnerable children confiding their deepest fears.

A magistrate had ordered that the trafficking victim be placed in detention as she had no family or steady source of income, and could potentially return to sex work. Last week, the High Court clarified that protective homes under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention)…

The low percentage of household participation in the securities market comes despite a multifold increase in market capitalisation and assets under management (AUM) in the last 10 years

In its new phase of reforms, the EPFO is bringing in a centralised system of operations for its core banking solution that will help members access their account at any regional office in the country

The three states were granted statehood on this day in 1972, weeks after the passage of two laws, the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act and the North-Eastern Council Act. We recall

While Canada is America's neighbour and old ally, Europe with the US shaped the post World War II liberal world order. An examination of their Davos speeches shows common themes, but also key divergences, which are worth examining.

The US President’s showstopping appearance at Davos featured characteristic bravado and bluster. From Greenland to Ukraine, the US economy to immigration, no subject was off the table

The shift, if it does take place, would be a major relief for farmers in the state’s border belt — it would clear the way for unhindered cultivation of thousands of acres of farmland currently beyond the fence.

An e-passport is essentially a regular passport book but with an RFID (radio-frequency identification) chip and antenna embedded inside it. The chip stores encrypted biometric data, including photographs and fingerprints.

Trump’s manoeuvres to take control of Greenland, citing its strategic significance to the US, find an echo in his earlier gambits and send a clear message to the rest of the world.

2016 was an inflection point, yet retained a sense of optimism. The language of 'guardrails' had not yet become a euphemism for their failure. This is why the nostalgia for that year is more than just sentimental

Voodoo, miracles, or juju, the storylines in African football have always brimmed with mischief and fantasy. Here's a brief history.

The background section of the official notification notes that Gurugram’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) envisages nearly 200 km of mass transport network by 2041.

Surendra Gadling has been judicially detained for seven years without a trial. He is accused in the 2016 Surjagarh arson case and the 2018 Elgaar Parishad case.

Set to replace the two-decade-old NEP notified in 2005, the draft policy 2026 pushes for the adoption of advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), other small-capacity reactors, and direct use of nuclear power by commercial and…

Article 5, which authorises NATO Allies to secure mutual defence in the event of an attack by an outside party on any one member, has been invoked exactly once, for the US.