The Netzah Yehuda consists of ultra Orthodox Jews. What is it accused of doing and why is the US mulling sanctions, which would mark the first time it has imposed such restrictions on Israel? We explain.

IRDAI has lifted the age ceiling of 65 years for buying a medical insurance policy, a move that widens the insurance net and provides huge relief to senior Indians. Here’s what you must know about the decision.

On March 11, a single judge Bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna had reserved its judgment on the challenges by several restaurant owners to the government’s February 7 notification.

Global leaders will gather in Canada this week to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global plastic treaty. It could be the most significant deal relating to climate-warming emissions and environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement.

The last 10 years have seen the Indian currency fall more against the dollar than during the previous 10 years. But the rupee has strengthened in 'real' terms when its exchange rate with all major global currencies is taken.

Decade-long tussle for leadership of small, prosperous community ends; what is the concept of 'nass' at the heart of the dispute?

Decade-long tussle for leadership of small, prosperous community ends; what is the concept of 'nass' at the heart of the dispute?

The UK's House of Lords has passed the Safety of Rwanda Bill to counter a challenge raised by the Supreme Court, against a controversial deportation policy. What was the policy and why was it criticised? We explain.

Asia is warming faster than the global average, according to the latest World Meteorological Organisation report. Here is a look at how bad things are in the region

When did DD's 'Eye' start out, and with what colour? Was it ever saffron earlier?

Last week, around 100 pro-Palestinian protesting students from Columbia University were arrested. What is happening, and how have campus protests over events in the Middle East become a flashpoint?

Not much data are available on the wealth ownership of social groups in India. The study, published in 2020, found that the ownership of wealth was the lowest among Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Muslims

Of India’s 969 million electors, more than 18.4 million are between the ages of 18 and 19. This is the story of elections to India’s House of the People, for the younger readers of The Indian Express.

In July 2004, the Commissionerate wrote to the government recommending 5% reservation to “Muslim Minorities in employment, educational and other fields on par with the Backward Classes in the State”.

The Bill is symbolic of the action that governments now seem open to take against Internet platforms from a country in times of soured diplomatic relations, and are becoming a key part of foreign policy jurisprudence.

While BJP has promised, mainly, to expand or strengthen the policies and programmes it is already implementing, Congress, out of power for ten years, has come up with a few interesting new ideas. Here is a look at their manifestos.

Tesla’s revenue in the March quarter fell 9% from a year ago, the first decline in more than four years. This was expected, and investors seem to be keeping their faith in the company. Will Musk finally deliver on the affordable EV?

The Supreme Court, in 2012, had prescribed that 2G spectrum can only be allocated through an auction for the interest of transparency, and fairness. Here is why the Centre has challenged this.

In addition to barring the onboarding of new customers via online channels, the RBI has also forbidden Kotak Mahindra Bank from issuing new credit cards.

Where is Diphu, and how did the demand for autonomy come about? Which party has been winning the seat in Lok Sabha elections?