The term traces its origins to the immediate aftermath of World War II. Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments come on the back of rising hostilities with China and Russia, both permanent UN Security Council members.

The ECI is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting free and fair elections in India. The recent Express investigation has led to calls for the Chief Election Commissioner to be removed.

Why were markets hit so hard? There are a range of reasons, according to analysts: Surging crude oil prices, the resultant inflationary concerns, and rising bond yield — all amid the West Asia conflict.

The High Court quashed preventive detention of a Poonch resident under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, holding that the allegations against him did not justify invoking the extraordinary power of preventive detention.

The Veer Guardian air exercise focused on interoperability and speaks to the growing scope of India-Japan defence ties amid an assertive China in the Indo-Pacific.

The plan, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, would end the conflict in West Asia ongoing since February, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin comprehensive talks about Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Passed by the West Bengal Assembly on June 29, the anti-Goonda Bill is a preventive detention statute aimed at 'goondas' and 'anti-social activities'. But the President has returned it for reconsideration. So when does a state Bill go the President?

The Odisha Assembly has seen Opposition protests for days over the Centre's mining law that limits states' powers to tax mines.

Dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the UNGA podium. But this dramatic display of dissent is far from new. Here is what UN walkouts mean and how they have been used over the years.

The largest-ever US arms sales to Taiwan could become a flashpoint in its relations with China. How does the island figure into an already complex relationship?

China's growing economic might and the US's increasingly erratic policy decisions raise questions on whether the yuan can mount a credible challenge to the dollar. But doing so requires much more than economic strength.

Poompuhar, also known as Kaveripoompattinam, features prominently in Sangam and post-Sangam literature. The port city at the Cauvery’s mouth is described as having been thronged by merchants from across India and Southeast Asia.

Ever since the Election Commission was permanently expanded from a single-member body to a three-member commission in 1993, differences have emerged between the individuals who occupy the posts.

Perhaps the most notable outcome from the US-China bilateral summit was the lack of one. On AI, there was no deal. On trade, both sides agreed to a two-month extension to their truce — something that leaves India exposed to the threat of Russian oil tariffs.

The reforms are aimed at improving consumer protection, reducing mis-selling and countering dark patterns. While this is good news for households, it will eat into the profit margins of the companies distributing these policies.

What happens to Agniveers after four years? Uttarakhand, where military service is common, is trying to address that question through its Agniveer Cell, which will help returning personnel with jobs, training and self-employment.

The emerging US-China relationship should not be confused with détente. Washington and Beijing are building mechanisms to manage their rivalry, rather than resolving its causes, writes G Venkat Raman, professor at IIM Indore.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has argued that India’s security cannot be understood only through the defence of its borders. He pointed to the evolving nature of modern-day challenges — such as drones and cyberattacks.

Arhar, chana prices are rising, but the real pinch may be felt in the rabi season, if farmers avoid sowing chana and jowar due to the lack of moisture in soil, depleted reserves

After a meeting on Saturday, the poll panel announced nine decisions that addressed several of the concerns recorded by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. But key silences remain — including on Form 6 and appeals in Bengal.

Iran's proposal, effectively a reiteration of the collapsed June MoU, opened a path to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But with Trump rejecting it, here's where each side stands and what they want to achieve.