Amid Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India, former Ambassador to Japan Sujan Chinoy, Director-General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), explains key issues surrounding Japan’s defence.

India’s monsoon opened last month with a steep rainfall deficit, driven by strengthening El Niño conditions. But a lesser-known ocean phenomenon could still offer relief later in the season.

A recent petition close to Bakrid sought restrictions on cow slaughter, which led to the court imposing what the government called an “absolute and blanket ban” on the practice.

Differences over the Strait of Hormuz are not the only source of the tensions. Widening distrust and a changing post-war regional order will test the path to a final peace deal.

After videos on social media showed individuals connecting to nearby e-rickshaws through Bluetooth and disabling their battery management systems while the vehicles were in motion, the government has directed blocking of at least three apps. Here’s what to…

While cryptocurrency has emerged as one of the US President’s biggest revenue generators, his traditional businesses, particularly golf courses and resorts, continue to yield results.

Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia, but the match ended in controversy when Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser was ruled out. Here's why the goal was disallowed.

Despite its internal contradictions, a new nation that defined itself as an embodiment of freedom had taken its place on the world stage on July 4, 1776. Its struggle against British rule helped inspire global movements.

Current account and savings account (CASA) deposits have long been a reliable funding source for banks. But as these deposits slow, banks are looking to other sources of funds such as term deposits and CDs that come with their own issues.

The debate over Punjab’s new anti-sacrilege law has opened up a debate over whether the Akal Takht is interfering in the state. But the apex Sikh body claims the state’s actions had violated the precedent set by the 1959 agreement.

The UAE has launched its first intercity passenger railway connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Here's why it took decades and what it means for transport and the economy.

The Odisha government has approved a 10-year Deep Sea Fishing Mission and a new regulatory framework for white-leg shrimp culture in inland saline waters. Investments in modern fishing infrastructure, sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture expansion…

Adani’s $1.4-billion deal to sell a 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to shipping giant MSC has run into opposition from the Kerala government, which says it was not consulted despite the concession agreement requiring its approval.

Israeli military operations since 2023 have damaged several UNESCO-listed landmarks across Lebanon, Iran and Gaza, with officials reporting destruction to ancient cities, mosques, palaces and cultural monuments

At the high-altitude Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, oxygen pressure drops by about 20%, making recovery tougher. To minimise the effects of the height, England are choosing to arrive at Mexico City at the last moment. Will that gambit work?

In Medieval India, religious places held huge secular assets, and were symbols of royal authority. This played a role in deciding which temples received protection and which were attacked. An Expert Explains

Even as India’s automobile market has upshifted to premium offerings with buyers looking to combine mobility with aspirational pursuits, the promise of frugality continues to endure.

The BBC’s report follows earlier complaints against Instagram, with allegations of promoting illegal material and evading accountability.

An expert explains how scientists study birds’ ‘language’, and why it is important to do so, and why you should care about the Coller Dolittle prize winner.

The registration of multiple FIRs over the alleged diversion of subsidised agricultural urea for industrial use has raised questions about the economics behind such diversion and the implications for stakeholders.

A NASA modelling system found that summer heatwaves in the US roughly doubled in number between 1980 and 2023, increasing from an average of two to four per month.