In September, India imported 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude and it accounted for over 35% of the country’s total oil imports for the month, according to tanker data from commodity market analytics firm Kpler.

Over the centuries, Durga Puja has evolved from private worship to neighborhood community initiatives to 'themed' spectacles. The Adani Group’s grants to pandals mark the festival's deepening corporatisation — and a return to private patronage.

Crowd disasters usually do not have a single cause. Several weaknesses — such as excessive density, constricted movement, inadequate information, an unexpected event or poor coordination — combine until one trigger produces a sudden surge.

Even as a task force considers reforms for NTA to plug paper leaks, the Staff Selection Commission has already been using a question-bank system called “Q Vault” for the past five years, ensuring zero paper leaks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that Iran’s offer to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is still on the table. What is the proposal, and what are the points of contention?

France widening protests, social unrest: The tough measures needed to sort out France’s economic problems keep running into political problems. We explain.

China This Week regularly recaps news from and around China. This edition looks at the issues in China's trade, now being flagged by major countries, and a new bridge to North Korea.

Donald Trump has described her as 'garbage' and a 'criminal'. Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president. But why her?

The Supreme Court has recognised internet access as a fundamental right for children. It has rejected blanket bans while allowing proportionate safeguards against harmful content.

Tiger Shroff Firing Case, Lawrence, Anmol Bishnoi: The Bishnoi brothers are lodged in jails in Gujarat and Delhi, and Anmol is named as the head of the syndicate behind Baba Siddique’s murder. So why haven’t Mumbai Police questioned them?

Indian enterprises face data, security and skills challenges in scaling AI. IBM’s Sriram Raghavan says full AI sovereignty remains impractical for India in the near term.

Unlike Dussehra in most of the country, the weeklong gala in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu valley begins when celebrations elsewhere generally conclude. This year, it is to be held from October 21 to 27.

A show-cause notice for dismissing an Army Major over extramarital affairs with multiple women has highlighted how the Indian Army treats the matter.

Students in France have often protested against policies. What did they achieve, and how have the issues driving them changed over time?

People who have never voted generally fill Form 6 to enter the electoral rolls. Why is it being invoked for those whose names were dropped during SIR?

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) commenced its Martian Moons Exploration (MMx) mission today. What are they hoping to achieve? We explain.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery highlights India-US energy cooperation, Reliance’s proposed Texas refinery investment and growing strategic ties amid ongoing trade negotiations.

China has introduced restrictions on the export of tunnel boring machines, a key piece of equipment for metro rail and highway construction. India has already been facing delays in imports of the machine since 2024.

On this day 64 years back, Chinese troops invaded India from two sides and won decisively. An expert explains how the defeat's lessons remain relevant all these decades later, especially as China continues to exert pressure on the LAC.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh emerged from a period of intense political debate over nationalism and Hindu-Muslim relations. As it marks 101 years, we explain its origins and history.

Weak growth, high debt, joblessness and a welfare state that is not working out for the young: France’s problems are many and solutions are not easy.