Trump has extended his trade truce with China. Apart from its control over the rare-earth elements market, Beijing has used its power as a major agri-commodities importer to push the US to continue negotiations. Here's how

Under the provisions of the Bill, only a sports body that receives financial assistance from the state qualifies as a “public authority” under the Right to Information Act, 2005. This effectively excludes the BCCI.

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Passed, Key Changes, Refund Rules: Parliament on Tuesday passed a new income tax Bill to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The Bill is likely to come into effect from April 1, 2026. Here's all you need to know

Three and a half years into the war, Ukraine is well and truly on the defensive. As things stand now, accepting a ‘bad’ deal might appear to be the best option for Kyiv. Does the future hold out hopes of any other outcome?

Since at least the 1990s, nuclear power plants across the world have been forced to shut down due to jellyfish getting clogged in their cooling system. Such incidents are now on the rise as climate change and marine pollution have increased the jellyfish…

Releasing dogs back after sterilisation keeps potentially ‘productive’ streets under unproductive occupation

The Army has always been all-powerful in Pakistan, but Munir’s rise has been helped by its weak civilian government, poor economic situation, and the fact that he seems to be in Trump’s unexpected good graces

Noida does not have a separate municipal body that performs daily civic functions, like dealing with garbage, street lighting, sewerage and public health, among other issues.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the portal an attempt to make citizens ‘first responders’ in law-and-order situations in remote areas

Perplexity’s move is significant as it is targeted at one of Google’s prized assets even as the US government pushes to break up the big tech company. But why are AI companies eyeing web browsers?

Beijing has officially welcomed PM Modi to attend the SCO summit this month-end. However, “fence sitter” India could make a 180-degree turn to strike a deal with US President Trump and skip the SCO, some in China say.

PM Modi speech: The Red Fort in Delhi has been the venue for the Prime Minister’s Independence Day address since 1947.

Bihar SIR: This line of questioning from the bench concluded with the EC’s counsel, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, agreeing to publish a list of voters who could potentially be deleted from the rolls.

Owens has rallied against most progressive positions, calling feminism "toxic", for instance. US President Donald Trump called her a "very smart thinker" in 2018. Here is what to know about her rapid rise to popularity.

The Supreme Court has recently intervened in two instances in which High Courts allowed criminal proceedings to continue in civil disputes. The distinction between civil and criminal law is fundamental in India’s legal system

Talks failed after it became clear that fundamental divisions over the scope, ambition, and legally binding measures against plastic pollution remained unresolved

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at why a tariff settlement matters to both China and the US, a semiconductor deal that drew criticism, and possible India-China direct flight resumption.

Ahead of his much anticipated meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has repeatedly spoken about Ukraine and Russia swapping land to end the war

'Sitaare Zameen par' earned Rs 216 crore at the box office worldwide. Since August 1, it has been available for rent on YouTube for Rs 100 (and for half that price from August 15-17). What is the business logic for Aamir Khan’s decision?

550 people have been killed in 2,800 extreme weather events in J&K from 2010-22. Disasters like the flash flood in Kishtwar have been driven by rising temperatures, changes in the nature of western disturbances