Both Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are ostracized from much of the international community. With Putin visiting Pyongyang, the two leaders want to position themselves as powerful allies resisting the US dominance.

The proposed Rs 72,000-crore infra upgrade at the Great Nicobar Island is facing criticism from conservationists. Why does India want to develop the island, and what does the proposed project entail? We explain.

The monsoon arrived over Kerala on time, and progressed well until June 10. But it has been dry and hot over the Southern peninsula thereafter. The Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon too, has not progressed

The video of a 50-year old man displaying his Canadian study permit has gone viral. How common is such an occurrence?

Thailand has become the first country in south Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. What does the bill entail? We explain.

Celebrated on June 19 annually, Juneteenth a symbolic date representing freedom and the end of slavery for African Americans.

The two tech giants are winning the artificial intelligence race and now face intense scrutiny from US antitrust regulators. Will tougher rules hurt the entire ecosystem?

The upcoming US Presidential election is rife with concerns about EVM manipulation following the 2016 hacking scandal. We explain.

In the grip of high temperatures during the day, where seven heatwave days have been recorded in June alone (so far), a rise in night temperatures is a new worry.

Spread across 455 acres, it is located in Rajgir, roughly 100 km from Patna, and merely 12 km away from the ruins of the eponymous ancient Buddhist monastery, considered to be among the greatest centres of learning in all of Antiquity.

An MP has complained that CISF personnel misbehaved with him in the Parliament complex, resurrecting concerns that the force, which took over the duties of Parliament Security in May, is unsuitable for the job.

If produced improperly, hooch, or spurious liquor, can kill. Here is why.

A new "gene revolution" is being heralded as a cure-all for a growing global appetite and a climate-hit food system.

Even before the recent incidents involving NEET-UG and UGC-NET, an investigation by The Indian Express had found at least 48 instances of paper leaks in 16 states over the last five years. In February, Parliament passed a tough new law to tackle the problem.

After her death penalty was upheld by Yemeni courts, there is only one avenue to save Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya: ‘blood money’. Here is what that means

The Act replaces the 125-year old Indian Post Office Act. But critics argue that it retains the most draconian provisions of the Colonial era law.

North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression, according to the landmark pact.

As the death toll rises, debate is raging over whether bad organization, weather or gate-crashing pilgrims are to blame for more than 1,000 deaths in Saudi Arabia during the annual Hajj religious gathering.

The PM and Xi will be in Astana for the SCO leaders’ summit early next month. Signals on ties over the last several weeks have been nuanced, and an Australian recalibration suggests a way for realistic engagement.

The Resolve Tibet Act passed by Congress on June 12 is a bold successor to the two acts preceding it. We explain.

While the lower court's reasoning will be known when the order comes Friday, its decision is noteworthy due to the anti-money laundering law's high bar for bail.