The stock markets are usually shut on Saturdays. But today they conducted live trading sessions. Here is why.

The prospective move comes amidst the Tory government’s attempts to curb migration into the UK. If it does come through, Indians will be among the most affected.

Scholars have long wondered how ancient Egyptians moved multi-ton blocks of stone through the desert to build the pyramids. A new study has come up with an answer.

The Supreme Court has allowed for the review of its own 2022 judgment on ‘shamlat deh’ land, essentially land contributed to by multiple landowners to serve the “common purposes” of village’s people. Here is why

What is a civil nuclear cooperation agreement? Why does Saudi Arabia want one with the US? How would the US benefit from such a deal? What are some likely hurdles to it?

Venezuela has likely become the first country — it certainly won’t be the last — in modern history to lose all its glaciers. Scientists expected the Humboldt glacier to last another decade. However, it melted at a faster rate than expected.

Governments face increased borrowing, taxes and public sector cuts to finance their soaring military budgets. European NATO members are set to spend a record $380 billion on defense this year — a tough sell to voters.

A red alert refers to an extreme heat warning. It means that a severe heatwave has persisted for more than two days. What are the criteria for heatwaves, and what precautions should you observe?

As the planet warms, severe storms of all kinds are likely to deliver even bigger payloads of rain. However, just because the ingredients are in place for a powerful storm doesn’t mean a powerful storm always materializes.

Can the concepts of social justice and economic development be exclusive to each other? A quote in this regard, part of the UPSC CSE, said: “There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless”.

SC has been trying to stop illegal mining in and around Sariska tiger reserve since 1991. It has been thwarted for reasons that include uncertainty about the reserve’s borders. A new order presents another opportunity.

Iran President helicopter crash: The Middle East is poised on a knife’s edge, and Iran is one of the biggest players in the region. What happens now in Tehran is of critical importance to the region and the world.

The recent Blue Origin journey was a sub-orbital space flight, meaning it did not get into an orbit around the Earth. However, plans are afoot for having deeper space trips in the future, potentially to destinations around the Moon, other planets or asteroids.

The inquiry report is set to be released on May 20, with large compensation payouts likely. What happened, and how?

The law applies retrospectively, reverses the burden of proof, and was passed without seeking Presidential assent. What did the petitioners argue, and what did the HC say?

Julian Assange founded the online platform WikiLeaks, which later leaked confidential information related to the US government and military. Why does the US government want him to face trial?

India and Iran share a millennia-long history of interactions and have maintained contemporary relations. India will be watching and its diplomatic corps will be looking at the intense lobbying within the Iranian system for the top positions.

The President’s position is very important in Iran, even if the Supreme Leader’s word is final. But no political or policy shocks are expected as a result of Raisi’s death. For Iran, this is a tragedy, not a political crisis.

During the Kochi meet, India will also officially table its plan to construct Maitri II before the members. Any new construction or initiative in Antarctica requires the ATCM’s approval.

Biodiversity loss, which refers to the loss of plant or animal species at a local or worldwide scale, has the biggest impact, according to the study. It was followed by climate change and introduction of non-native species.

Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare brain infection that is caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Here is what you need to know about the rare yet deadly disease.