Early on, the UN was engaged in resolving some pressing international disputes, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Korean War. We recall.

World Athletics has ruled that shoes worn by competitors – except for in road events – cannot have soles more than 20mm thick, in a bid to rein in the advancement of technology and protect the credibility of the sport

A months-long agitation by disgruntled students led to the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Student organisations have now hit the streets again, this time calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Here is why

There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility. Some promising new products are out there, but in many cases there is insufficient funding.

What are the laws on withholding and withdrawing life support in terminally ill patients? Does this mean giving up on the patient, and are doctors expected to decide whether someone lives or dies?

Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, and it is the most common cause of dementia.

Dr Gareth Thomas, head of research innovation at NHM, told The Guardian, that the study’s findings should be “a wake-up call” to policymakers and enforcers of the legislation that it was not enough just to designate an area as protected.

A cybersecurity and tech policy expert, Ramaswami was born to Tamil parents in a wealthy Atlanta suburb. He has notably taught classes for high schoolers about Hindu philosophy.

Justice Khanna, the seniormost judge in the apex court, will succeed CJI Chandrachud a day after the latter’s retirement on November 10. Here is how the process works.

Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs typical of estuarine and intertidal regions, meaning they grow in areas where freshwater and saltwater meet.

Some 87,000 enumerators will collect data for the 21st livestock census between October 2024 and February 2025. Here is why the exercise matters

Israel Iran War: Israel's attack on Iran appears to have been restrained enough to serve as warning but not outright provocation. Here is all you need to know.

A group of Chinese hackers called Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach of major telecommunication companies in the US. Here is what to know.

Infantry Day, observed on October 27, commemorates the first military action by an Indian regiment against external aggression. We recall the landmark events that transpired on this day in 1947

Foreign interference, especially from Russia, has been a contentious issue in US elections. However, the United Kingdom had not been named in such concerns. Why has the complaint been raised and have UK political volunteers participated in US elections earlier?

What is the Hasdeo Arand, and why are villagers and environment activists protesting for its 'protection'? What has been the stand of successive BJP and Congress govts over coal mining in this green belt?

Rufus Wainwright has joined a long list of musicians, including Celine Dion, Abba, and Beyonce, who have protested the Trump campaign's use of their songs. Why are they objecting, and what are their rights here?

In its analysis of trends seen from January to April 2024, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre found that Indians lost Rs 120.30 crore because of digital arrest scams. Here is what to know.

The apex court on Thursday ruled that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth, drawing on an earlier judgement where it described Aadhaar as proof of identity, and High Court judgements. Here is what to know.

The findings could one day be harnessed to help protect astronauts from radiation during space missions, clean up nuclear pollution or improve cancer treatment, according to a report in Nature.