There is a growing sense that the Indian government has been over-taxing its citizens. But is that so? We explain.

At present, there is only one British-era bridge on the Teesta linking West Bengal and Sikkim. Why is this route important, what is the Centre's plan, and why has the new bridge been held up for so long?

Allama Iqbal who wrote the Tarana-e-Hindi, better known as ‘Saare Jahan se Achha’, is regarded today as the ideological father of Pakistan. In recent years, the recitation of some of his poems has attracted controversy.

Uttarakhand UCC: What is a live-in relationship? Who can enter into one? How does one register a live-in relationship? What documents are required at the time of registration? What happens if one does not register?

If the pilot project is successful, Himachal Pradesh will become the fourth state to allow controlled cannabis cultivation in India.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Stampede News: The NDMA, the apex body on formulating disaster mitigation policies in the country, had in 2014 published a report on crowd management at big events and prevention of stampedes. Here are its key takeaways.

The Chinese use a lunisolar calendar that combines lunar and solar calendars to indicate both the phase of the Moon and the position of the Sun in the sky

The Supreme Court cleared 40-year-old Chandrabhan Sanap of all charges, including the rape and murder of a 23-year-old software engineer in 2014. He had been sentenced to death by a Mumbai sessions court, which the Bombay High Court had upheld

Nathuram Godse and Narayan Apte were hanged. The rest — Gopal Godse, Vishnu Karkare, and Madanlal Pahwa — received prison sentences. Here’s what you need to know

The findings of a new study could help design naturally-sourced coatings that could reduce current dependence on PFAs. Here is why this matters.

With the changes introduced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last week, international students can now apply for a SOWP alongside their study permit application. We explain.

The court held that a ‘mere insult or intimidation with a view to humiliate’ does not comprise an offence. While the incident ‘need not be in a public place, it has to be in public view’, the court said

How are the Sundarbans tackling natural and manmade threats, and can they keep doing this? How did the study arrive at its results? What does the study tell us about the functioning of mangroves?

In 2024, Marathas were allotted 10% reservation in public education at higher levels and employment. Why has the deadline for submitting CVCs been extended?

Energy efficiency initiatives have delivered massive savings for India over the last two decades. A lot more needs to be done – see how the math works out with a small subsidy for energy-efficient fans

Born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on October 10, 1985, Shuka is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune. He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter wing in June 2006

For 37 years, from 1956 to 1993, Delhi did not have a legislative Assembly. The national capital nonetheless has had a colourful political history with its eight Chief Ministers coming from three political parties — Congress, BJP, and AAP

Some people claimed that the CCTV footage available in the media did not seem similar to the arrested man’s photograph. How is facial recognition done in such cases?

The reasons lie in the quality of the soil and construction, as well as the lax enforcement of regulations. Here’s what experts suggest for a safer city going forward.

C&D waste refers to the concrete, dust, building material, debris and rubble generated from the construction, repair and demolition of any structure