The BJP has a plan for the DDC elections and after. But the unexpected decision of the PAGD to contest has thrown a spanner in the works. The BJP’s attacks on the Congress have an objective both in J&K and in the rest of the country.

The 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a 75 feet tall Norway Spruce, 45 feet wide, and weighing 11 tonnes. Roughly 75 to 80 years old, it made a 200-mile trip into the metropolis from upstate Oneonta in New York.

At the time of reorganisation of Punjab in 1966, the city assumed the unique distinction of being the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, even as it was declared a union territory and was placed under the direct control of the Centre.

Internet Freedom Foundation on Sunday tweeted that the amendment was “a replicant of the unconstitutional Section 66A” and said it criminalises the online speech by users “under vague expressions and is liable to subjective and arbitrary application. This…

At least one person was killed in police firing, while there were 15 police personnel among the 23 other injured.

Delhi Chalo protest march: While farmers have lifted blockade from all the tracks and agreed to let all trains run in Punjab, there has been no relent in their protest against the central laws. Here's why

Delhi Chalo protest march: While farmers have lifted blockade from all the tracks and agreed to let all trains run in Punjab, there has been no relent in their protest against the central laws. Here's why

The Islamist cleric died on Friday. His ability to arm-twist govts stands out even in Pak. A look at his meteoric rise, and what next for his movement.

Covid-19 Vaccine: The last two weeks have seen a string of encouraging results from coronavirus vaccine trials. What do these findings mean, what questions remain, and what does India need for a mass vaccination exercise?

RBI’s internal report recommends allowing large corporates to start their banks but experts are unsure if that is a desirable move.

Agriculture is not the only reason for pollution but the irony of agricultural pollution is that taxpayers are essentially paying for it through a system of subsidies, write Jessica Seddon and Ashok Gulati

The new research looks to establish a molecular understanding of the membrane properties that allow viral entry, how membranes change when in contact with the virus, and what membrane modifications could inhibit the infection process.

These yellow rubber ducks had first made an appearance on Tuesday this past week, when protesters had gathered outside the police headquarters in Bangkok, on what was the day of the most violent of demonstrations.

Early in 2019, China’s Chang’e-4 probe had successfully transmitted images from the far side of the Moon, also referred to as the dark side. This was the first probe to land in this portion of the Moon.

There has been no other instance in India of TBMs being stuck for such a long period of time. Across the world, too, it is rare for a TBM to get stuck.

Cyclone Nivar: The Bay of Bengal will see its second Severe Cyclone of the year, after Super Cyclone Amphan formed in May. It is likely to hit Tamil Nadu coast by midweek.

The unearthed bodies, which appear as if frozen in time, are believed to be the remains of a man of high status aged between 30 and 40, and of an enslaved person aged 18 to 23.

On Sunday, Daniil Medvedev defeated Dominic Thiem 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 to lift the year-ending trophy, becoming the fifth player in as many years to win the tournament for the first time.

At a time when the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic and interest rates in developed markets across Europe are much lower, investors are looking for relatively better-yielding debt instruments to safeguard their interests.

A look through Blinken’s statements in the last few months gives a sense of his approach towards India.

AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine trials put efficacy at 62% when two full doses are given, and 90% when first shot is half a dose. How does it compare to other vaccines, and what does it mean for Covishield in India?