The collapse of a railway station canopy that killed 16 people spurred a student movement in Serbia that lasted for two years. Here is how it successfully gained political power, and what might change in the region.

Jio Platforms debuted with a market capitalisation of Rs 12.53 lakh crore, second only to RIL. The listing pushed Reliance ahead of the Tata and Adani groups, but what does it mean for the Ambanis’ wealth?

The cyclone intensified rapidly over the Bay of Bengal before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast. What role did El Niño play in its strength and track?

Jio Platforms’ listing puts a market value on the Ambani family’s indirect stake in the company. But analysts warn that adding this to their Reliance holdings could inflate estimates of their wealth.

Over Gandhi’s 2018 remark describing then BJP president Amit Shah as a “murder accused”, the court held that the complainant, a BJP party worker, had failed to establish how the statement affected or harmed his reputation.

Parts of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh have been ravaged by the first officially named storm of the year, Cyclone Arnab. Who names cyclones and how are they decided?

When will Israel know its next PM? What do right wing and left wing mean in Israeli politics? In what way can an Eisenkot govt be different from Netanyahu’s? We explain.

From November 1, people living within 20 km of a national highway toll plaza will be eligible for an annual pass allowing unlimited travel through that plaza. How much will it cost? Can it be used at multiple toll plazas? Here’s all you need to know.

Experts say that despite Airtel being a strong competitor, Jio is seen as a technology-led company. This distinction carries wider implications. Why is that? We explain.

The dearness allowance for employees and pensioners is estimated on the basis of the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers, which is released by the Labour Bureau every month.

The case involving the 17-year-old, the son of an additional district judge, has brought into focus the issue of fixing the culpability of the guardian or the vehicle owner in juvenile driving cases. We explain.

Flávio Bolsonaro fled Brazil after losing the presidential election to Lula and missing a court deadline to surrender his passports. He faces investigations into film financing, alleged financial links to a lawyer and possible foreign interference in his…

Drugs are emerging as the major poll issue in Punjab. Over the years, the state has tried several approaches to tackle the scrouge, with little success. How did Punjab reach this point?

The Supreme Court-appointed panel has flagged serious gaps in environmental protection in Himachal Pradesh. Its recommendations cover tourism, road construction, hydropower projects and compensatory afforestation.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) provides for preventive security proceedings to maintain public order. Experts explain how these preventive proceedings work, and how they differ from an FIR or prohibitory orders. 

Haryana approved, then halted, its plans for a private power distributor in Gurugram and Nuh districts. The move comes as the Union government pushes for a framework allowing multiple electricity distribution licensees to operate in the same area.

Srinagar Airport airlift in 1947 enabled the Indian Army to deploy troops and supplies rapidly, helping defend the Kashmir Valley against advancing tribal raiders.

Three operations in FY2025 challenging Indian maritime claims is the highest number recorded against India in a single year since 1991. This, however, didn’t get public attention or a publicised diplomatic response from New Delhi.

Most elections to Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zilla Parishads are held through ballot papers. MLC and Rajya Sabha elections are also held using the same method.

Netanyahu is the ultimate political survivor. Here’s how he has managed to build coalitions that keep him in power; and the costs of his strategy.