This marks the fourth instance in eight months when the AAP government had to retract or scrap a major policy decision. The Rules had proposed sweeping relaxation of building regulations.

The sticking point in the latest proposal was very likely Iran’s nuclear programme and potential to develop nuclear weapons, a point Trump has repeatedly rallied against. We explain.

The hippos are an invasive species in Colombia. Their growing population is believed to be a ticking time bomb that will seriously harm indigenous flora and fauna.

While a complete rupture in UAE-Saudi ties remains unlikely, the gradual divergence of their regional and global perspectives, and their drift toward competing regional arrangements, are early signs of a full-blown crisis.

On the artist’s 178th birth anniversary, here’s a look at why his legacy endures, his textured journey and the ecosystem that both celebrated and criticised his talent.

Why were Indian passengers of the ship Komagata Maru not allowed to disembark in Canada? How did the incident affect India's freedom struggle?

Saudi Arabia-led OPEC has enforced strict production quotas to maintain oil prices. The UAE wants to break free of that system and ramp up output. This may be a good thing for large buyers like India.

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea alleging malpractices in brain death certification to facilitate 'organ harvesting'. Here's a look at how doctors declare a person brain dead and why the certification process faces a challenge in India

UAE and other OPEC members, particularly Saudi Arabia, have long disagreed over curtailment of production to keep oil prices up. These tensions have deepened over time, says Ajay Singh, an energy and shipping industry executive

The IT Ministry said that despite being banned in India, prediction markets are accessible in the country over a VPN connection, rendering the website blocking meaningless, and defeating the whole purpose of the ban

The findings have particular significance for India, where hundreds of millions of people depend on the summer monsoon for their agricultural livelihoods and water supplies. Here is what to know.

The right to travel abroad is a recognised fundamental right under the right to life as enshrined under Article 21, subject to reasonable restrictions. Because LOC is an administrative tool that restricts this liberty, its use has to remain constitutionally…

Hate speech has no statutory definition. The court was expected to step in where Parliament had not, and lay down a framework to address the lack of legislation. Instead, it pointed to existing related provisions reframed the problem itself.

GenAI tools can work as 24×7 tutors at students’ fingertips, but can still end up worsening academic pressure. Why, and what is the way forward?

Comprising a series of bridges and tunnels, the Missing Link offers an alternative to the 19.8 km-long Ghat section, which has a history of accidents and traffic jams due to its sharp curves and steep inclines.

While the SC refused to entertain the plea in this case, courts have declined to allow the termination of pregnancy in other cases in the past, allowing the Centre’s stand.

The extended train will depart from Jammu Tawi railway station 6.20 am and reach Srinagar at 11.10 am, covering a distance of around 266 km.

The Rome Statute recognises four serious crimes: genocide; crimes against humanity; war crimes; aggression. In a belligerent world, should ‘ecocide’ be the fifth?

Statewide drive from today combines licence and permit verification with basic Marathi assessment, while targeting illegal taxi and rickshaw operations

The rupee hit a new all-time low against the dollar this week. Its recent slide is reminiscent of 2013, when it lost 12% of its value against the dollar in a few months. What were the drivers then, and how does it compare with the situation today?

Days before the counting of votes in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed they received reports of manipulation concerning the storage of EVMs.