Electorally, the Left in India at its lowest ebb. The CPM faces political extinction everywhere except Kerala, which remains its last stronghold. It has in effect ceased to be a force in 27 of India's 28 states.

XE variant of coronavirus: Suspected to have infected a patient in Mumbai, it is a sub-variant of Omicron. So far, there is no indication that it is more dangerous that other variants.

Facing an uncertain future are important pieces from prestigious collections, including works from the significant Morozov Collection that were exhibited at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France, and exhibits from Russian museums on view at the Victoria…

The National Medical Commission has released a set of three draft regulations on the registration of doctors to the National Medical Register. What does it propose?

The UNGA will vote today on a draft resolution that will decide to suspend Russia’s rights of membership in the Human Rights Council.

Effective immediately, all shops and establishments in Mumbai should use signboards in Marathi. Why has this new rule come about? What was the need for it? How have traders reacted?

There are issues of data-matching, errors in authentication, and shortfall in archiving, the CAG has said in its 108-page audit report on the functioning of the UIDAI.

The US has rolled out fresh sanctions targetting Russian banks, government officials and Putin’s daughters in coordination with the Group of 7 and the European Union. What prompted this?

The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world.

Koo has launched voluntary self-verification for users, allowing them to add their Aadhaar details to authenticate their accounts on the platform. How does this work? What does it mean for users?

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on family members of Russian President Vladimir Putin, including his two daughters. Here's what we know about Maria and Katerina

Before Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana have faced battles over a number of issues. A look back at the efforts to resolve the several disputes

Before Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana have faced battles over a number of issues. A look back at the efforts to resolve the several disputes

Nearly 10,000 government doctors have been on strike in Gujarat since April 4. What are they protesting? How has this affected medical services?

The Gujarat Assembly has unanimously passed The Gujarat Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022, paving way for eleven private universities in the state. What is the Act, and which are the universities? What has the Opposition said?

INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, was scrapped in November 2014. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had launched a money collection drive to save the ship. Here is why he and his son Neil have been booked now.

INS Vikrant, the first aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, was scrapped in November 2014. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had launched a money collection drive to save the ship. Here is why he and his son Neil have been booked now.

Even in the abstention, New Delhi walked the tightrope. It questioned the process by which the move to suspend Russia took place given that it happened before the international probe into the massacre.

The Federal Open Market Committee is set to reduce the size of its balance sheet at the fastest pace of $95 billion a month from May. What impact is this likely to have on equity markets and FPI flows?

The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. What explains this situation, and what are the implications for India?

The policy panel slashed the GDP growth to 7.2 per cent and hiked the inflation forecast at 5.7 per cent for the fiscal 2022-23. These are the key takeaways from the MPC meeting.