Few institutions have shaped Sikh religious and political life as profoundly as the Akal Takht. Here is a look at what the Akal Takht is, how its authority evolved and why its summons carry so much weight.

The tracking mechanism will be implemented over the next two years — by July 2027 for vaccines, narcotics, and anticancer drugs, and by July 2028 for antimicrobials. Here is what this means for you.

Albania’s PM has claimed that ‘external actors’ are fuelling the protest only because the luxury hotel project involves Trump’s son-in-law.

Although flare-ups between the US and Iran persist, the outcome of the peace talks will depend on how both sides tackle unresolved nuclear, security, and energy issues that could shape the power balance in West Asia.

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. Several Chinese leaders were removed from the top legislative body this week, Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Xi Jinping, and the China-US AI race saw an important development.

Like human language, birdsong is dynamic. Every avian generation makes choices about which songs to continue singing, which to improve upon and which to drop altogether.

The circumstances of the shooting of Franz Ferdinand were unusual, but it was not seen as a particularly significant geopolitical event at the time. Here is the chain of events that transpired, leading to one of the biggest conflicts in history.

Israeli strikes have killed over 4,000 people in Lebanon since March. The agreement is being considered as a first step towards peace after months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

A terror attack. An activist sentenced. A TV channel taken off air. What the last week tells us about Pakistan.

Each food serves a distinct nutritional purpose. But from the lens of nutrition science, the egg continues to hold its place as one of the most complete and easy-to-prepare foods.

The question is whether Iran’s action qualifies the litmus test relating to a “right of transit passage” codified in the 1982 UNCLOS and the customary international law.

The wars that followed Yugoslavia’s breakup in the 1990s not only shaped its successor republics but also left a lasting impact on countries across Europe and beyond.

An advocate is bound to accept any brief in the courts or tribunals, at a fee consistent with his standing at the Bar and the nature of the case. Here is what courts have earlier ruled on such announcements.

The SIA has filed a chargesheet in the 1990 murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, naming Yasin Malik and four JKLF operatives. We recall the case

The qualification system also opens the door for both India and Pakistan to qualify. Nothing prevents both teams from featuring in the six-team tournament at the 2028 LA Olympics.

Conventional medico-legal autopsies are time-consuming, manpower-intensive, and frequently lead to delays in releasing the body. Virtual autopsies can be a comprehensive solution to these problems.

The policy aims to achieve a minimum 30% electrification of Delhi’s vehicle fleet by March 31, 2030, when the policy runs out.

The ongoing Europe heatwave has intensified the debate over air-conditioning as governments balance public health needs, rising temperatures, energy demand and long-term climate commitments.

What does it mean for an ambassador to have Union cabinet minister status? How does this set them apart from other ambassadors? A former High Commissioner to Bangladesh explains.

Former editor R. Rajagopal’s alleged passport renewal setback, after deletion from West Bengal’s electoral rolls, has reignited concerns over the wider impact of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on citizens whose appeals are still pending.

June 30 marks the anniversary of the 1855 Santal rebellion, known as the Hul. This episode of resistance is part of a larger history of two centuries of displacement that has scattered the Santals and redefined how they address questions of belonging.