Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, focusing on how, historically, Taiwan has mattered for US-China ties, and the situation today.

The problem arises when private vehicles become a necessity rather than one choice among several other viable options. Cities must be designed accordingly to prioritise the movement of people and not just vehicles.

What lessons do current global conflicts hold for India? How can the private sector contribute more in defence manufacturing? Experts explain.

The Iran crisis-induced supply shock in fertilisers and a below-normal monsoon may give a boost to bajra, moong and other pulses. MSP procurement by government can also help.

The government aims to meet the ‘triple test’ criteria set by the courts to legally clear the way for conducting the local body elections. Why does this matter and what is the political significance?

SMILE is designed to get answers to what happens when a stream of solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetic shield and the magnetic glitches occurring on the dark side of Earth. It will help solar physicists better understand space weather.

To address these serious challenges, the more powerful Centre needs to engage with the states through the democratic processes of wide consultation, accommodation, compromise and self-restraint.

Maj Gen (retd) Prof G G Dwivedi, a war veteran and currently a professor of strategic and international relations, explains the genesis of the India-Bangladesh border dispute and the way forward in tackling the issues involved.

Atta satta arrangements involve families ‘exchanging’ daughters — including minors — for marriage, based on a logic of mutual assurance. The court highlighted serious issues of consent and exploitation within it.

The plea in the Bombay High Court alleges that NCERT removed a map of the Maratha empire from a social science textbook under political pressure, without relying on historical evidence or expert consultation. Here’s what to know.

Different benches have taken distinct perspectives on the fraught question of whether bail restrictions under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act can prevail over constitutional safeguards.

Court delays in India continue to rise as the Supreme Court urges states and High Courts to professionalise court administration through court managers.

Selecting the right species to plant is the starting point of good restoration. One of the biggest problems of reforesting the Ridge is a poor understanding of what a 'native' tree is.

Different benches have taken distinct perspectives on the fraught question of whether bail restrictions under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act can prevail over constitutional safeguards.

Court delays in India continue to rise as the Supreme Court urges states and High Courts to professionalise court administration through court managers.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, while directing states and civic bodies to ensure its thorough implementation. We explain

The US has extended by another month its sanctions waiver for Russian crude already loaded on tankers, aiming to stabilise global oil supply amid disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis and ease pressure on crude prices.

The sustained rise in temperatures is expected to drive a further increase in electricity consumption in the coming days. Here is what to know

India Heatwave 2026: The deep reds and oranges seen in temperature maps over the Indian subcontinent represent very high land and air temperatures. How should they be understood and used to improve heat mitigation strategies?

Debates on Indian federalism can no longer be confined to Centre-state relations. Empowering cities and making their governance more accountable must be integrated into these debates as well.