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.

What are the Paris Principles and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions? How does not having GANHRI accreditation affect the National Human Rights Commission?

Turbulence means a disruption of airflow over the wings of an airplane, which causes it to enter irregular vertical motion. What must passengers do when they face turbulence?

Warrants have also been sought for three Hamas leaders and Israel's Defence Minister. All five men have been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity. Does this mean Benjamin Netanyahu can now be arrested?

The wreckage of the helicopter was found on Monday after an overnight search in blizzard-like conditions.

Thotakura flew aboard a spacecraft of Blue Origin, one of the few private space companies offering a joy ride to people wanting to venture into space. The whole journey, from take off to landing lasted only about ten minutes.

Indian students can now directly apply for postgraduate courses in Canada, after completing their three-year long graduations in India. Here is why this matters.

Known as ‘AI agents’, GPT-4o and Project Astra have been touted as far superior to conventional voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. The launch of these models marks a new phase in AI — the transition from chatbots to multimodal interactive…

A retiring High Court judge has declared himself to be a lifelong member of the RSS. Is it common for a judge in India to be politically affiliated? What about judges in the US and the UK?

Rangelands cover over 50% of the world’s terrestrial area. They also support an estimated 500 million pastoralists who play a crucial role in livestock production and allied occupations.

Heatstrokes can be very dangerous — even deadly — if not treated immediately. Here is all you need to know about them.

After the BJP made history by emerging as the largest party in Lok Sabha, Atal Bihari Vajpayee became Prime Minister. But his government lasted only 13 days, and was followed by a coalition of 13 parties. Read more in part 11 of our series on the history…

After a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to hear the case, Soren’s lawyers withdrew the petition. Why was Soren’s plea denied, while Kejriwal’s was accepted?

What are El Niño and La Nina, and how do these climate patterns impact different parts of the world? Does climate change influence them? We explain.