With ongoing debates around the language used to criticise political leaders, how does the law treat cases of obscenity, public mischief and insult? And what is the recent case over remarks against PM Modi?

As Johnson & Johnson agrees to a multibillion-dollar settlement over talc lawsuits, cancer specialists and dermatologists explain the scientific evidence about ovarian cancer risk, asbestos contamination and whether regular users should be worried.

The analysis of the data shows that five states account for almost 49% of the total user fee collection in FY26.

July experienced extreme wet conditions resulting in flooding and landslides in Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, and Odisha to hot and dry conditions resulting in heatwaves — a rare phenomenon for the month. We explain.

This spike comes at a time when most observers suggest that India’s growth in the current year will slow down. As such, the IIP data presents a contrasting picture.

Europe clocked record high temperatures this year in the summer. Why is this the first step towards magnifying such occurrences? We explain.

The UK Prime Minister has frequently referenced the concept as his key guiding political philosophy, describing it as business-friendly socialism and a model of regional devolution that leads to growth.

Can Punjab provide better work conditions for clinic staff without creating a financial burden for the state? Why are Aam Aadmi Clinics so important for the Punjab government at this stage?

Students have been protesting near the city’s Saddletowne area and elsewhere. Some have also begun a hunger strike, demanding clarity and reconsideration of their cases. We explain.

While the markets have picked up over the last month, with the Nifty 50 gaining over 2% in July, most market participants feel it’s too early to upgrade earnings estimates based on better-than-expected earnings of a single quarter.

SEBI action against ZEEL found the company's Hyderabad land was pledged without board approval to secure promoter-linked loans, resulting in market bans and monetary penalties.

ISRO is seeing unprecedented failures, a slowdown of top-billed projects and competition from startups. Its latest challenge, likely a consequence of these interlinked developments, has been a number of exits. Here's a deep dive into the road ahead for India's…

All that debate about Christopher Nolan's interpretation of the 3,000-year-old epic has reignited interest in Homer. Universities are holding events, scholars are comparing the film with the poem, and book sales are surging.

Social media accounts have shared videos and photos of a number of women at the Jantar Mantar protests, and made public their personal details. Despite its severe real-world consequences, doxxing is not penalised as a criminal offence under Indian law.

What are climate whiplash and fire clouds, and why are they making Europe's wildfires more dangerous?

Kerala's Western Ghats are naturally prone to landslides, but heavy monsoon rain and human interventions have increased the frequency and impact of slope failures.

PE investment in India’s real estate sector rose 25% year-on-year to $2 billion in April-June, with data centres receiving 38% of it. This surpassed the traditional frontrunner segment of office-led investments, as per a report.

Success in the end may not be with the strongest candidate in terms of multilateral and diplomatic qualifications, but one who can surmount the biggest hurdle — a certain acceptability with all of the P5.

A three-phase election in PoK is underway amid a bloody crackdown. Here is all that is unusual about these polls.

Contrary to fears, no significant shortages of fertilisers have been reported in the ongoing kharif season. But while the urea supply situation is comfortable, it’s not so with di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and complex fertilisers.