The murder of a Khalistani separatist in Canada has triggered an extraordinary dispute between the two countries. A different alleged plot to kill another separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in the US has added a significant subplot to the controversy.

Sikhs began migrating from India to Canada in the late 19th Century and today comprise around 2% of Canada’s population. How did the community come to occupy an important space in politics? We explain.

In Kerala, political leaders criticised the NCPCR move, but pointed out that even if implemented, the recommendations would have little impact in the state. Here is why.

In Kerala, political leaders criticised the NCPCR move, but pointed out that even if implemented, the recommendations would have little impact in the state. Here is why.

The latest example of the use of the test came when one of those accused of killing Baba Siddique told a court in Mumbai that he should be tried as a juvenile, claiming he was 17 years old.

What is “abetment” of suicide? Given that allegations of harassment at the workplace are not uncommon, how has the judiciary generally looked at such cases?

A report in May 2024 by Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission named India as an actor that 'meddled with Canadian general elections in 2019 and 2021'. We explain what the report was, what it said about India.

There are roughly 600,000 Indian students in Canada right now, who comprise a significant section of the international student population of the country

What US law is Israel potentially violating? How much aid does the US give to Israel, and how does it benefit the superpower? We explain.

North Korea has adopted a renewed aggressive stance in the face of tensions with its neighbour, South Korea. Does this signal the possibility of war between the two nations?

Khalistani separatism on Canadian soil has long been Trudeau’s blind spot. More than a year after he first alleged Indian government links to the Nijjar murder, what explains this week's escalation?

Nijjar murder in Canada: The case has been adjourned five times since May this year, when the accused were arrested. It is now scheduled to be taken up on November 21. Here is what has happened so far.

What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act state? Why was it challenged? What does the SC verdict mean for NRC?

Liam Payne News: Payne had earlier spoken publicly about his struggles with substance abuse. Here is what is known so far about his death and what made the band One Direction a phenomenon.

The United States’ Federal Trade Commission will soon implement a rule making it easier for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and memberships. Here is what you need to know

SCO Meeting in Pakistan: The SCO meet saw some cautious movement on India-Pakistan ties, while India remained the only member to not endorse China's Belt and Road Initiative. Here is all you need to know about what happened at the meeting.

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty, under whose provisions Bangladesh may seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But this does not necessarily mean that she will be extradited to her home country. Here is why

The lack of success at the Nobel Prizes is often seen as a reflection of the state of Indian science. But other factors are also at play. We take a look.

Diphtheria is a highly contagious but preventable bacterial disease. Here is what to know about reports of a recent case in Punjab and why spikes have been witnessed in the number of cases in some years