China's trade surplus hit a record $1.2 trillion in 2025. Trump had always prefaced his tariffs by pointing to China's trade surplus, but his actions have not only failed to reduce that figure but also resulted in the country gaining greater global dominance

Belatedly brought into Pax Silica almost as an afterthought, exactly like it happened in the case of MSP, could be a reminder that India needs to be seen as bringing something to the table if it has to be a natural partner in any US-led strategic initiative.

Musk is facing a global backlash. In the UK, the law is set to change to criminalise the creation of such images. Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok and are pursuing legal action

Planning for this lab began in mid-2022, and its foundation stone was laid more than three years later, on Tuesday. The facility will comprise BSL-4, BSL-3, BSL-2, as well as ABSL-4 and ABSL-3 laboratory modules, along with advanced utilities and supporting…

Karnataka's Kodagu district has a unique system of land ownership called Jamma Bane where the land records contain the names of original grantees even when bequeathed to new generations. The absence of officially recognised land ownership documents has created…

With more and more farmers preferring paddy, the Union government has been focusing on crop diversification. It is not only looking at farm income and nutritional security, but also conservation of water resources.

Completed in four years at a cost of Rs 36,230 crore, the Ganga Expressway is set to reduce the travel time from Meerut to Prayagraj from about 12 hours to 6-8 hours. Here's why the BJP's hopes are riding high on it.

Besides long being the go-to for research, Wikipedia peppers everyday routines — settling dinner‑table disputes, guiding sports commentary or sending readers down late‑night rabbit holes.

Iran accounted for $753.20 million out of India's total basmati exports of $5,944.49 million in 2024-25, next only to the $1,203.67 million of Saudi Arabia and $850.08 million of Iraq.

According to estimates, the waiver could shave up to millions a year in costs not only for Indian travellers, but also American and Canadian NRIs and Indian employers whose staff pass through German hubs.

The NDA’s motto is believed to have been inspired and extracted from the Bhagavad Gita verse Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana — “Your duty is action with no eye on the fruits it will bring”.

Could the events in Caracas provide cues for a similar operation in Taiwan, the island that China claims? How could it influence China’s view of its own position globally and within Asia? A research analyst on China provides some perspective.

This landmark decision, which was being closely followed by foreign investors, comes at a time when funding for Indian startups is drying up. The ruling could shape the future of cross-border deals.

Instances of the Nobel Prize being refused or transferred are rare. Machado’s actions are being viewed in light of the recent US military action in Venezuela, and Trump’s frequent complaints about him deserving the prize.

The Supreme Court’s observation highlights a growing judicial discomfort with the criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between minors.

A recent legal notice alleged that the summoning of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal’s nephew raised a serious apprehension about the investigators working with a preconceived notion and looking to blame the pilots. This allegation is not new.

In the latest edition of his weekly column, GDP (Graphs, Data and Perspectives), Udit Misra examines how India's exports to the US, as well as the rest of the world, have been impacted by Donald Trump's exorbitant tariffs.

Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected

The Rs 6,950-crore Kaziranga corridor will be part of a major existing highway connecting the national park and Eastern Assam to the state capital, Guwahati, and its aim is to enable safer passage for animals to cross.

The simple need for a spectacle, to show US threats are credible, could still lead to an American attack followed by limited Iranian retaliation