The largest post Cold War prisoner swap between Russia and the West was concluded this week. Here is how prisoners often act as pawns in international power politics, and why securing their release is not ‘easy’.

Over the years, there have been many sports and events that have disappeared from the Olympic schedule. Here is a look at five such events.

A push for direct-seeded rice and zero-tillage wheat, using a new non-GM herbicide-tolerance technology, has the potential to reduce the environmental footprint of India’s two major cereal crops.

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential race in July dramatically shook up the US presidential race. What happens now and what does this mean for India?

Ukraine is taking direct action to limit the flow of Russian oil and gas to Europe, much to the irritation of two EU member states.

Mining the valuable metals and rare earths found in the ocean floor could permanently damage fragile marine systems.

The Indian Army erected a 190-foot Bailey bridge in Wayanad and it has been crucial in facilitating the movement of heavy machinery and ambulances. The modular bridge has its origins in World War 2.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

With RBI expected to leave the repo rate steady at 6.5 per cent, all external benchmark lending rates (EBLR) that are linked to the repo rate will not increase, giving relief to borrowers as their equated monthly instalments (EMIs) will not increase.

In a string of rulings given over the last seven years, CJI Chandrachud has referred to substantive equality to stress that reservation is a facet of merit, and not an exception to the merit rule.

In January, the Delhi L-G nominated 10 aldermen, who play a crucial role in the functioning of the house through the Ward Committees. However, with the legality of the nomination challenged, key functions of the MCD came to a halt.

Why share market is falling: The fall in global markets is the result of worries about a US recession and the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. But there is nothing wrong with the Indian economy. Indians should stay invested, and bet on large caps…

Hasina has been a good friend, and New Delhi will be fearing a return to Islamist radicalism in its eastern neighbourhood. The Pakistan border is hot again, the LAC standoff with China continues, and the turmoil in Myanmar is a huge problem for India's Northeast

The army controlled politics in Bangladesh directly or indirectly for 15 years after the father of the nation was assassinated. The interference of the generals didn't stop until Sheikh Hasina, Mujib's daughter, rose to power in 2008

The current protests are believed to stem from a larger sense of dissatisfaction over Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule. Who are the other major players in Bangladesh politics? We explain.

The downfall of Sheikh Hasina ought to appear as a surprise only to those who were unwilling to see the writing on the wall. Now that she is gone, New Delhi must actively work to limit the damage, and ensure the high stakes in the relationship are protected.

Standing by friends in thick and thin is an important part of a major power’s credibility in the region and beyond. But no nation can tie its fortunes in another to one individual or party.