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.

The disclosure comes amid increasing cybersecurity risks faced by institutions in critical sectors, with concerns compounded by the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to exploit security loopholes.

The approval is expected to give consumers a choice of electricity supplier and introduce competition in a sector traditionally dominated by state-owned utilities. However, it has drawn strong opposition from existing DISCOMs and their employees. Here's why.

For engineering Institutions of National Importance, the challenge is to uphold academic integrity while ensuring fairness, due process and student wellbeing.

A social media post by striker Erling Haaland has put the spotlight on mate, a caffeine-rich brew with indigenous roots. From Argentina’s national infusion to a fixture in football dressing rooms, the drink has travelled far beyond South America.

Two Bangladeshi citizens were executed in Saudi Arabia last week for an ‘indecent’ act. The Bangladesh government has now sent a note to Riyadh requesting justification for the same. Here's why their sentence might have attracted capital punishment.

The Tamil Nadu government recently granted 60 days’ parole to five life convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial bombings. The attacks, which killed 58 people, had been preceded by communal violence in which 18 Muslims were killed.

The Mecca agreement is geared more towards military capacity building than NATO-style mutual defence. It also points to Pakistan’s growing presence in West Asia as the US protective umbrella shrinks.

Delhi GRAP-1 Rules Explained: Here are the measures authorities must enforce under Stage I, the rules residents should follow, and the restrictions that do not automatically apply.

The incident has raised concerns about the broader security of the Internet, which relies on a system of trust between browsers and certification authorities to authenticate websites and secure online communications.

Who wrote Sarfaroshi ki tamanna and why is it associated with Ramprasad Bismil? Why is it still sung at protest sites across India, including PoK?

After pushback, Wakf chairperson Dr Darakshan Andrabi said nobody would be forced to deliver a prepared sermon. We explain the controversy.