Antonio Oliveira Salazar ruled Portugal from 1932 to 1968, but the regime lasted for a another six years under his successor Marcelo Caetano, finally crumbling on April 25, 1974.

The VVPAT machine is attached to the ballot unit of the EVM, and provides visual verification for the vote cast by a voter by printing a slip of paper with the voter’s choice on it. Why has the EC argued that it would not be possible to count all VVPAT slips…

While the apex court’s judgment does not change anything for voters, candidates will be allowed to seek verification of 5% EVMs post polls

The New York Court of Appeals concluded that the judge in an earlier trial prejudiced Harvey Weinstein with improper rulings. What was the case about, and what does it mean for Weinstein?

A global plastics treaty is urgently required to limit plastic's contribution to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. But this will not be easy to arrive at.

Conservatives have largely dropped their fiercely-held opposition to a woman assuming Japan's throne, but critics say their proposals could still rule out a female head of the world's oldest hereditary monarchy.

In 1986, Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, causing one of the worst nuclear disasters of all time. Till date, scholars debate around who exactly was to blame.

In separate but concurring opinions, the Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta reiterated the court’s confidence in EVMs and the protocols to ensure they cannot be manipulated.

Symbol Loading Units ensure EVMs can be used for voting. Underlining the sanctity of the election process, the SC has tightened norms for their use.

This is the latest among a clutch of studies on glacial lakes that have highlighted the risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and their impact on infrastructure and settlements downstream of such lakes.

A voting machine was first used at the Parur Assembly constituency in Kerala. The SC set later aside the election and ordered a repoll in 50 of the 85 polling stations. However, by the 2004 Lok Sabha election, EVMs had completely replaced ballot papers at…

In separate but concurring opinions, the Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta reiterated the court’s confidence in EVMs and the protocols to ensure they cannot be manipulated.

Symbol Loading Units ensure EVMs can be used for voting. Underlining the sanctity of the election process, the SC has tightened norms for their use.

This is the latest among a clutch of studies on glacial lakes that have highlighted the risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and their impact on infrastructure and settlements downstream of such lakes.

A voting machine was first used at the Parur Assembly constituency in Kerala. The SC set later aside the election and ordered a repoll in 50 of the 85 polling stations. However, by the 2004 Lok Sabha election, EVMs had completely replaced ballot papers at…

Canada has introduced many obstacles for international students wishing to study in the country. Yet, it still continues to be the most preferred international destination for Indian students, especially those from Punjab. Here is why.

Bambi Bucket is a specialised aerial firefighting tool which has been in use since the 1980s.

Although it is not usual for the normal electoral process to be disrupted, the detailed provisions in the electoral framework ensure that each vote is counted accurately, and that elections reflect the true will of the people.

The United States has long spoken about China’s role in the supply of fentanyl, a potent opioid.

Zara and H&M sell items produced with Brazilian cotton linked to deforestation and land grabbing, says a new report.

Higher forest fire incidents are reported in India during March, April and May, due to the ample availability of dry biomass following the end of winter and the prevailing summer season.