Citing unnamed officials, The NYT reported last week that the new plane lacked several of the defence capabilities found on older Air Force One planes. That report has become the subject of the leak investigation by the Justice Department.

Improved counting of births and deaths could transform demographic and public-health planning, but the system and data still raise questions.

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt vessel movements, fuel oil price gains and revive concerns over global energy security.

One of the deaths and eight other positive cases were from Andhra's Kadapa district. But officials say these are sporadic cases that should not be considered a fresh outbreak.

The Supreme Court this week sent 27 cases back for adjudication before their respective foreigners’ tribunals. We recall how B R Ambedkar addressed Assam’s migration concerns during the Constituent Assembly debates in 1949.

Donald Trump has proposed a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz under US protection. Here’s what it means for India, global shipping and energy markets.

Behind the renewed demand now is the debate sparked by the film Satluj over the number of people killed in alleged fake encounters by the police during Punjab's insurgency years, and those killed by militants.

Several high-profile decisions have convinced some football fans that Argentina is getting an unfair advantage. What does the rulebook say about the decisions?

The dispute arose from a 2003 Archaeological Survey of India order that allowed Hindu worship on Tuesdays and during Basant Panchami, and Muslim prayers on Fridays. The HC then ordered the ASI to conduct a fresh scientific survey.

India’s historic win at Lord's has revived interest in women's Test cricket, but the format still faces major structural and financial challenges.

The Dalit community argues that Ravidassia has evolved into a distinct religious identity with its own places of worship, scripture, symbols and religious practices.

The Supreme Court awarded up to Rs 65 lakh to three families, explaining why motor accident claims are decided on the preponderance of probabilities, not criminal proof standards.

Delhi High Court lawyers are on strike over a proposal to raise district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction, triggering a dispute over case transfers, infrastructure, and access to justice. We explain

From US to India, political power increasingly revolves around individual leaders, media ecosystems, and polarising issues rather than ideology. But are political parties irrelevant?

At the centre of the controversy are two books — ‘Personalities and Legends of Jammu and Kashmir’ and ‘Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir’ —  that allegedly glorified separatist leaders and were procured by many school libraries.

A modified version of the Russia sanctions bill proposes tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, raising concerns over India's energy security, crude imports and ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Here is what to know

Gujarat’s new data centre policy aims to attract Rs 6 lakh crore in investments, build 7.5 GW capacity and promote green AI-ready infrastructure.

Here’s how the Janata Party was formed, how it came to power, and how it collapsed under the weight of its contradictions.

On Wednesday, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement came into effect. Negotiated over four years, this is India's first comprehensive deal with a developed country and laid the groundwork for India's negotiations with the EU

Indus Waters Treaty explained: India says the 1960 pact requires renegotiation to address climate change, evolving water management needs and contemporary security concerns.

Ladakh's plan to create seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils has sparked opposition from ABL and KDA amid Article 371 talks. Here's why the move is contentious.