From US to India, political power increasingly revolves around individual leaders, media ecosystems, and polarising issues rather than ideology. But are political parties irrelevant?

At the centre of the controversy are two books — ‘Personalities and Legends of Jammu and Kashmir’ and ‘Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir’ —  that allegedly glorified separatist leaders and were procured by many school libraries.

A modified version of the Russia sanctions bill proposes tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, raising concerns over India's energy security, crude imports and ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Here is what to know

Gujarat’s new data centre policy aims to attract Rs 6 lakh crore in investments, build 7.5 GW capacity and promote green AI-ready infrastructure.

Here’s how the Janata Party was formed, how it came to power, and how it collapsed under the weight of its contradictions.

On Wednesday, the India-UK Free Trade Agreement came into effect. Negotiated over four years, this is India's first comprehensive deal with a developed country and laid the groundwork for India's negotiations with the EU

Indus Waters Treaty explained: India says the 1960 pact requires renegotiation to address climate change, evolving water management needs and contemporary security concerns.

Ladakh's plan to create seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils has sparked opposition from ABL and KDA amid Article 371 talks. Here's why the move is contentious.

The push to build an Indian smartphone brand also signals that the government’s ambition for the electronics sector is moving beyond simply attracting factories and boosting assembly.

Outbreaks of viruses like ebola, hantavirus, and nipah are becoming part of a recurring pattern. A disease that begins in a forest village or ship can create cross-border concern within days. The response, therefore, must be built in advance.

A court plea claims that silver offerings to the Vaishno Devi shrine may have been adulterated, either before purchase or after receipt. As questions swirl, here's a look at the shrine's elaborate security protocols for handling gold and silver — from donation…

A record US outbreak has put the spotlight on Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause weeks-long illness, weight loss and repeated relapses if left untreated

FIFA rules prohibit political gestures before, during and after matches in and around the venue, but the world champions have a history in raking up the Falklands Islands dispute on the football pitch. Here's what the dispute is and why it lingers.

Only 41 theatres across the globe can project ‘The Odyssey’ in its native 15/70mm format. India doesn’t have any such commercial theatre. Here’s what to know.

The leaked dataset comprises 18,997 files spanning 14.3 GB, all related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

The hit to domestic production from El Niño could result in India importing record quantities of vegetable oils, pulses and cotton.

India's June inflation data showed higher CPI, WPI and PPI, but core inflation stayed subdued. Here's what rising food prices, fuel costs and weak consumption mean.

The once-daily pill, now approved by the FDA, can lower ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL) by up to 60%. An AIIMS cardiologist explains how it will help high-risk patients for whom statins, the first-choice drugs, are insufficient.

After the Orissa High Court halted the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath', the Supreme Court allowed it to be screened after the Rath Yatra. This came after the producer questioned the scope of the HC’s order and whether it can overrule the…

Until now, certain categories of visa holders (including students) could extend their stay in the US if they had yet to complete their degree or were enrolled in another course. This will now change.