The scientists have said much more research would be required before metformin can be approved as an anti-ageing compound in humans.

The rapper, better known as Diddy, was arrested on Monday evening in New York following a grand jury indictment. If convicted, he faces decades in prison on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution

This is not the first time that India has issued such a notice to Pakistan. In January 2023, New Delhi sought review of the IWT due to Islamabad’s continued 'intransigence' in implementing the treaty

Addressing the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said simultaneous polls would be held in two phases — the first will cover Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, and the second, which will be held within 100 days of the first, will cover local body elections

'Pulsar' Suni, the prime accused in the Kerala actress assault case, was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Tuesday citing delays. Who is he, and what is his alleged role in orchestrating this heinous crime?

Pagers were the first generation of hand-held mobile communication devices, extremely limited in functionality compared to mobile phones that emerged years later.

How will the simultaneous election project, cleared by the Union Cabinet, be implemented? What steps have been proposed by the Kovind panel? What constitutional amendments will be required?

The treaty between India and Pakistan was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then Pakistan President Mohammed Ayub Khan after nine years of negotiations arranged by the World Bank.

What are Madrasas and how are they funded? Who recognises such bodies in India? We explain.

The Vikrant Massey-starrer film is unofficially based on a series of murders in Noida that first came to light in 2006. Here is a recall of the case and what happened to those accused.

Mini-moons are asteroids that fail to escape Earth’s gravity and end up orbiting the planet for some time. Why are they significant for scientists to study?

A recent lawsuit from some participants in the upcoming reality game show ‘Beast Games’ has alleged workplace exploitation and sexual harassment.

In its submissions to the Law Commission and Kovind panel, the Election Commission flagged the need for the large numbers of additional EVMs and VVPATs that will be required, along with the requirements of time and money. In the recent past, the ECI has been…

The signature Tiru laddu, which now has a GI tag, has been offered to Lord Venkateswara and distributed to devotees since 1715. Pure, aromatic, high-quality ghee is one of 10 ingredients that go into the laddu.

A cut in interest rate typically incentivises economic activity, promotes growth, and increases job creation by making it cheaper for people to borrow money. The RBI, India’s central bank, is already under growing pressure to cut interest rates.

The deadly attacks on Hezbollah leaders and cadre in Lebanon mark a new phase of Israel’s war against its regional adversaries. West Asia could be on the brink of a wider conflict that could draw in Iran and the US.

Gallup’s report found that despite the political salience of issues such as environment protection and abortion laws for over two decades, only in the past few years has young women’s identification as "politically liberal" taken off.

As Sri Lanka heads to its first elections since the massive protests of 2022 and the crippling economic crisis that has brought it to its knees, here is how the field is placed — and why India is watching the race closely.

On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Pune’s Yerawada Jail in protest against the award of separate electorates for Scheduled Castes

The inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar replaces the large number of scientific honours given by various government departments. What is the process of choosing awardees, and why have doubts been raised about it?

Some 5,000 tonnes of ghee are required annually for Lord Venkateswara's laddu prasadam in Tirupati. It is tough to procure pure ghee in such large quantities — more so at the unrealistic price of Rs 320/ kg.