The BMC had been seeking to pull down the alleged illegal structure since 2005. In 2013, its legal department had advised against razing the temple. However, the civic body acted after proceedings in court this month.

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

The Pahalgam attack revived ghosts of the past — and a terror playbook that, security officials said, is all too familiar.

The IMF states that the “first priority should be to restore trade policy stability and forge mutually beneficial arrangements”. On that front, however, there was less actual movement and more assurances.

TRF Kashmir Pahalgam Attack: The TRF first started making headlines in 2020. Two key events had taken place before this. We explain.

From stopping water flow data to new storage rights, here’s what the abeyance of the IWT enables — and what it doesn’t.

The terror attack near Pahalgam comes at a time when Pakistan finds itself increasingly isolated on the international stage. It is an act of desperation, one which India must respond to with a cool head.

Trump Tariff Analysis: Trump dials down on firing Powell, Treasury Secretary makes telling remarks about India, World Bank and IMF. All you need to know.

Chaired by the Prime Minister, the CCS is empowered to take key defence and strategic decisions. During wartime, it can virtually function as the equivalent of a “war cabinet”.

The court observed that granting interim relief to her may have wider ‘repercussions’  and the same may lead to “commercialisation" of the procedure.

Pakistan Economic Stability Update: Pakistan's economy has been doing better by its standards after a long period of crisis, and can ill-afford further shocks. Here's a snapshot of its economy from three key reports.

Sharma's five-year rigorous imprisonment sentence will begin in 2029, after he completes another five-year sentence handed out by the Ahmedabad Sessions Court in January. Here is what to know about the former IAS officer and the cases against him.

Mayonnaise today has become an ubiquitous ingredient in global fast food cuisine. Versions made of raw eggs, however, can pose serious health risks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide potable water to rural households in his Independence Day Speech of 2019.

The first of its kind, fully air-conditioned and non-reservation train will reach Patna in just five and a half hours, compared to around eight hours via existing trains.

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Hunting down terrorists in the jungles of Jammu & Kashmir is a Herculean task. What needs to be done is to prevent them from crossing over in the first place. This requires a robust counter-infiltration grid.

IVF, egg-freezing, paid maternity leave and financial support may ensure that athletes need not choose between career and motherhood

Trump Tariff Analysis: Amid the possibility of the US de-escalating its tariffs on China, a Chinese spokesperson denied any talks or negotiations between the countries on the levies. How did the markets react to this?

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news that week from China. This week, there has been continued outreach from China to other nations while moving towards reducing its economic reliance on the United States. Here are 5 key developments.