Even if certain conditions are met for administering lie-detection tests, the Supreme Court has drawn distinctions between administering the test and relying on its results.

The Lok Sabha on August 11 passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, paving the way for the state to be renamed 'Keralam' in the Constitution.

More than 10 customers are paying between $60,000 and $100,000 a month for Truth API to US President Donald Trump’s media company. This could generate as much as $12 million in annualised revenue for the latter.

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed three separate Bills to establish three such private universities. These are self-financed private universities that deliver education entirely through digital, online, distance, or open modes.

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a five-year abatement fund to address harms to children and adolescents, following a $375 million civil penalty for violating the state's Unfair Practices Act. What new restrictions have been placed?…

UPI, launched 10 years ago this month, makes up 86% of all digital transactions in India. This explosive growth has also increased the financial burden on the payments industry. The key question for its next phase of growth: Can it always remain free?

A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing its normally hidden corona. Here’s why scientists at NASA and the European Space Agency are planning ahead.

Europe is set to witness a total solar eclipse after 26 years. This is also a valuable window for scientists to study solar activity. But why do scientists need to study the sun, and why is a total solar eclipse a perfect time to do so?

With Chandrasekaran’s exit, Noel Tata is now likely to wield considerable influence over the selection of the next chairman of Tata Sons.

Natarajan Chandrasekaran’s exit did not happen suddenly — it followed six months of uncertainty over his reappointment and differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata. So, what explains the breakdown between the two?

The JPCs’ value lies in forcing the government to explain, amend, clarify or reconsider parts of a Bill. How have they fared in the past in terms of changing the actual provisions in Bills, and what’s behind that record?

A recent Supreme Court verdict seeks stricter implementation of waste management rules. To do that, India needs to get waste segregation and verification consistently right.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy CM of Punjab was attacked in Maharashtra by Nihangs. This attack marks the second time Badal has been targeted by the group. Who exactly are the Nihangs and what is their history?

The Netflix show 'Operation Safed Sagar' portrays photo reconnaissance missions during the Kargil war. These missions, along with those carried out by other IAF squadrons, were key in identifying the extent of the Pakistani intrusion along the LoC.

While the Strait of Hormuz has drawn the world's attention, the Kerch Strait, impacted by the Russia Ukraine war, is emerging as the new point of worry. Here’s why

At its core, the petition argues that the existing statutory framework dilutes Buddhists’ right to manage the shrine.

The Canadian government said that those individuals whose Post-Graduation Work Permit applications have been refused and who do not have any other legal status to remain in Canada must leave the country.

For years, the Centre and the Supreme Court have clashed over the governance and independence of tribunals. While the new Bill addresses some of the top court’s concerns, it does not entirely remove the government from their administration.

How did India and Pakistan end up with different Independence Days? Who chose August 15 as the date, and why? We explain.