The timing of US trade chief Jamieson Greer’s visit to India encapsulates the carrot-and-stick approach adopted by America when it comes to trade deals

The 60-day US sanctions waiver presents an opportunity for India, once a major buyer of Iranian crude. But refiners have several factors to consider, including the China angle.

The two new notifications significantly increase government oversight over how, where and for what purposes foreign contributions can be used.

Considering IDF’s presence in southern Lebanon threatens to jeopardise the ongoing US-Iran talks, Israel needs to recognise that mere territorial control will not be enough to address its core concerns.

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to climate risks such as heatwaves. As such extreme weather events become more frequent, India needs to create frameworks that can identify, reach and support vulnerable older people.

Human remains have been increasingly studied using interdisciplinary approaches. These have enabled researchers to investigate what ancient people may have looked like and to trace patterns of ancestry and migration.

Many parts of the world see temperatures crossing 40 degree C and function normally. Why have the same temperatures proved so debilitating for Europe?

With June rainfall lagging far behind normal levels, concerns are growing over a weak monsoon. A look at the factors that could help India absorb the shock better than in the past.

The assessment is based on projected demand, planned and forced outages of generating units, hydro, renewable generation profiles and present weather information available at IMD, according to Grid India’s June 10 advisory

Venezuela earthquake latest news: Venezuela was hit by two similarly strong earthquakes just 39 seconds apart. This was a rare 'seismic doublet' — earthquakes of similar magnitude that originate from distinct but closely related ruptures and occur in quick…

The consumer watchdog found that Mrs Bectors’ ‘100% Atta Bread’ and Storia's '100% coconut water' claims were misleading and fined them Rs 1 lakh each.

RBI digital fraud compensation rules will allow eligible victims of fraudulent electronic transactions to receive partial reimbursement under a new framework from 2027. We explain

WhatsApp needs to find a way to make money, especially in its biggest market. The move to appoint Shah may hint at its ambitions towards turning into a premium superapp.

Passport proof of citizenship: The current debate exposes a peculiarity of the Indian system. Unlike many countries, India does not issue a universal citizenship certificate to all citizens. So how is citizenship established?

The recent fires in Lucknow and Delhi have brought into focus the numerous fire safety gaps in India. Professor Virendra Kumar Paul, Director of the School of Planning and Architecture the measures that can be taken to make buildings safer.

One reason the controversy has gained traction is that passports are routinely used to establish nationality abroad in a practical sense.

At a time of major shifts in West Asia, the challenge for India is to engage all major regional actors. When it comes to Iran, the two countries share ties that stretch back centuries, and this link has long held relevance for Indian diplomacy.

A Pune Family Court has restored interim custody of a 10-year old child to his father, citing the mother's conduct as an issue. The question of how courts define "conduct" in the context of parenting arises here.

Poor coordination among agencies, multiplicity of departments and missing standard operating procedures are some of the key reasons why states have not built a trauma response system as directed by the Supreme Court.

Michel Mboladinga’s tribute to Patrice Lumumba at the FIFA World Cup has become a powerful symbol of national pride, sovereignty and resilience. His striking stadium presence reflects the enduring influence of Congo’s first democratically elected Prime Minister.

RBI’s revised NBFC rules could remove the biggest regulatory trigger for a Tata Sons IPO if the holding company no longer qualifies as an Upper Layer NBFC.