NITI Aayog proposes linking data centre incentives to power and water availability, environmental safeguards and measurable economic benefits. The framework calls for grid readiness checks and stricter resource-efficiency standards as India expands AI infrastructure.

The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court ruling that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class (Muslim) reservation benefits. Earlier, it ruled on Scheduled Caste protections following conversion to Christianity.

There is no provision in the Immigration and Foreigners Act that expressly says that foreigners — such as Overseas Citizens of India — cannot attend a protest. But the law still gives the government broad powers to regulate their presence and conduct in India.

The IMF has warned that rising debt and borrowing costs in advanced economies could squeeze government finances in poorer countries. It has also recommended tax reforms to support investment, employment and growth.

A cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets disrupted refrigeration systems and spoiled food worth millions. Here is how the incident happened and what it reveals about cybersecurity risks in India.

Until now, only booking railway tickets via the IRCTC website allowed passengers to opt for travel insurance. Here is what the Supreme Court has ordered now.

The skidding of bikers on a newly painted Kolkata flyover has raised questions about road surfaces. While roads can be colourful, there are specific ways to do it safely. We explain

The law requires proof of specific intent to commit an offence or intimidate, insult or annoy a person in possession of the property. Past court rulings clarify why unauthorised entry alone may not amount to criminal trespass.

Unsaved contacts will also bear a name, starting next month. What changes for customers and businesses?

Modern science is now catching up with this traditional knowledge. That is exactly what this year’s World Food Day calls for — blending science, technology and tradition. 

The US government recently proposed livestreaming an execution by firing squad, but has now reversed the call. For centuries, rulers treated executions as spectacles to demonstrate sovereignty and intimidate dissenters.

In what could be the first known instances of AI agents going “rogue” and accessing the cyber infrastructure of India-based entities, CERT-In said none of the affected organisations had detected the breaches themselves.

With this deal, the Centre will meet this fiscal’s disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore. But in nine of the last 12 years, it received more money as dividend from its shareholdings than by selling shares in its enterprises.

The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule for the SSR — an annual exercise it skipped in 2026 — for 17 states and Union Territories, including the five states where Assembly polls are due in early 2027.

The Supreme Court has upheld Madras High Court’s decision to strike down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed people converting from Hinduism to Islam to claim Backward Class (Muslim) quota.

Globally, yields are going up because inflation rates are rising and investors are demanding better returns for the money they lend. China's inflation story, however, is very different. Here's why.

The Allahabad High Court has ordered that panchayat polls be completed in 3 months. With 12.58 crore voters, Uttar Pradesh faces a massive electoral exercise ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.

The ECI has directed another voter revision process, known as the Special Summary Revision (SSR). The Congress party has drawn attention to what the directive says about providing copies of draft and final voter lists to political parties.

Amid Ukraine's strikes on Russia's energy facilities, Trump has effectively paused the law that gave him the power to impose up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Moscow's energy, including India.

Once a thriving community of around 2,400, Keralam’s Jews now number only a handful in the state. Here’s a look at their origins, distinct communities and centuries-old legacy.

Trump has paused the law providing for 100% tariffs on major importers of Russian energy, easing the immediate risk of penalties for India. However, Washington could still pressure New Delhi on the issue in the future.