The Katchatheevu controversy is being viewed as a political brownie-point-scoring exercise by the BJP against the DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu. But it has sparked disquiet in the strategic community both in New Delhi and Colombo. Here’s why.

Essentially, the question before the apex court is whether states can regulate industrial alcohol or whether the Centre exercises exclusive control on the subject.

The central bank has retained the GDP growth at 7 per cent and retail inflation at 4.5 per cent for fiscal 2024-25.

A recent survey has shown more German companies see Japan as a stable choice for production in Asia, amid geopolitical tension and uncertainties over trade restrictions involving China.

For the first time in many years, the I-T Department has opened return filing utilities on the first day of the new financial year. Some 23,000 taxpayers filed their ITRs between April1 and April 3. But tax experts suggest waiting until updated AIS and Form…

For the first time in many years, the I-T Department has opened return filing utilities on the first day of the new financial year. Some 23,000 taxpayers filed their ITRs between April1 and April 3. But tax experts suggest waiting until updated AIS and Form…

Eight accused, including prominent activists, lawyers, and academics, have now been given bail. Two of them are yet to be released from custody. The case dates back to the beginning of 2018, but the trial is yet to commence

Unlike the West Coast areas, like California, the East Coast, which includes New York, doesn’t sit near the edges of tectonic plates.

With 32 member-states – the most NATO has ever had – the grouping faces significant challenges. Its expansion is believed to be a key factor behind Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the continued conflict.

Dr T V Ramachandra, Coordinator, Energy and Wetlands Research Group in Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science, was asked about this comparison in a recent interview with The Indian Express.

The Govt has announced a scheme to support efforts to test the viability of green hydrogen as a fuel for cars and heavy vehicles. Green hydrogen presents both a big opportunity and some major challenges.

There are a total of 16,513 recognised and 8,449 unrecognised madrasas in the state, catering to approximately 27 lakh students.

In a recent interview, actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut claimed that Subhas Chandra Bose, not Jawaharlal Nehru, was India’s first prime minister. What did she mean?

Botswana has an elephant problem — there are simply too many of them. That is why, when Germany proposed to enact stricter limits on import of hunted trophies, Botswana’s president clapped back.

Botswana has an elephant problem — there are simply too many of them. That is why, when Germany proposed to enact stricter limits on import of hunted trophies, Botswana’s president clapped back.

While there can be between two and five solar eclipses every year, total eclipses only happen about once every 18 months or so. A particular spot on Earth witnesses a total solar eclipse only once in 400 years.

Botswana has an elephant problem — there are simply too many of them. That is why, when Germany proposed to enact stricter limits on import of hunted trophies, Botswana’s president clapped back.

While there can be between two and five solar eclipses every year, total eclipses only happen about once every 18 months or so. A particular spot on Earth witnesses a total solar eclipse only once in 400 years.

Ecuador police entered the Mexican embassy on Friday to arrest an Ecuadorian politician who sought refuge there. What happened, and what do diplomatic conventions say about the safety of embassies?

Easing global prices that make imports feasible and a likely La Niña should allow the RBI to slash interest rates in the coming months. That would also be good for the government taking over after the Lok Sabha elections.

The need for introspection and meditative contemplation has been stressed for millennia. But why exactly is this, and what are some criticisms of this view? We explain. Quotes related to philosophy and by notable figures also form an important component of…