The botched Operation Eagle Claw highlighted deficiencies in planning and inter-service coordination, and transformed the way the US conducted special operations by creating a unified command.

Iran’s oil earnings have risen thanks to higher global prices, and despite military losses, the regime has endured against much stronger adversaries.

What is so distinctive about Iran's strategy in meeting US-Israel's high-impact campaign? Is the war heading to a 'managed stalemate'? An expert explains.

The energy supply and price shock from the ongoing conflict is reminiscent of the 1970s, which saw low growth along with high inflation.

Globally, a lot has changed since the RBI announced its last policy in February 2026. The crisis in the Middle East has become a point of concern

Ranjit Rae, former Ambassador to Nepal, speaks to The Indian Express about the new Nepal government, led by the charismatic Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah, the recent political arrests, and how India can best leverage the generational change in Nepali politics

The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it

Recent comments from Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal, a retired IPS officer, are part of a larger debate that began when CSAT was first introduced in 2011.

Last week, the UK chaired a virtual meeting of over 40 countries to discuss efforts to open the Strait. The plan is to use coordinated diplomacy and international pressure to force Iran to allow unimpeded and secure movement.

While the military outcome remains uncertain, Manama has successfully positioned itself as the diplomatic guardian of the Gulf, urging the international community to confront the inescapable perils of a closed Strait of Hormuz

Although the 2023 Act aimed to improve ease of doing business, the present Bill amends laws across sectors including industry, infrastructure, municipal governance, as well as colonial-era legislations.

Once commissioned, India will be second country after Russia to have a commercial operating FBR

Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, ECoR is the Railways’ largest freight-loading and revenue-generating zone, and is often referred to as the Railways’ 'blue-chip' zone. Thus, the political parties in the state have opposed the reduction in its area

A nuclear triad refers to a country’s ability to launch nuclear missiles from platforms in the air, land, and at sea. We explain what INS Aridaman means for India’s deterrence capabilities.

The new BTS album comes amid recent debates on what constitutes K-pop. With the title referring to a Korean folk song, the group has chosen to include several overt references to Korean history and culture.

The company's latest announcement is a reversal, which, along with other candy brands, has reformulated some products amid rising cocoa prices, swapping expensive cocoa butter with other fats

What has Iran proposed in its own 10-point plan after rejecting the earlier ceasefire proposal? What are the main sticking points? What is Netanyahu doing? We explain.

Oak holds immense social and ecological importance in the Indian Himalayan regions. It ensures conservation of soil, water, and native flora and fauna, and serves as a lifeline for local communities.

Artemis II has travelled 252,756 miles away from Earth, but setting this record is not the mission's main objective.

After 39 days of war, the US and Iran have agreed to a temporary truce period during which the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. While this will come as a relief to the world, the negotiations over Iran's maximalist peace proposals will be the ultimate test of…

The decision also highlights a broader dilemma confronting the AI sector: the same systems that can strengthen digital defences can also become powerful tools for hackers