Under what conditions are you allowed to own ivory items? Since Mohanlal has state-issued certificates for the tusks, why is he still in legal trouble? We explain.

What is the decades-old conflict in Nigeria about, and why is Trump suddenly talking about going there to 'wipe out Islamic terrorists'? We explain.

Consumption of the highly subsidised price-controlled fertiliser is growing much faster than domestic production, calling for deft demand-supply management.

Nearly every automaker in the country saw a significant jump in sales, compared to the mixed bag in September 2025, when the full effects of the GST revision, compounded by the festive season, were not realised

The wet start to the month is indicative of more showers on the cards for the region. While no warnings have been sounded, the IMD — in its forecast bulletin — has indicated that light to moderate showers will continue in Mumbai as well as Thane, Palghar…

Ramman is a festival celebrated annually in late April during Baisakhi at the twin villages of Saloor-Dungra in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli. It is dedicated to the tutelary god, Bhumiyal Devta, a local divinity whose temple houses most of the festivities

Karpoori thakur biography, Bihar 11th chief minister: Karpoori Thakur came to the CM's chair twice, never completing a full term. But amid instability and coalition push-and-pull, he managed to plant the seeds of transformative affirmative action for backward…

Pandey became the CM of Bihar after an era of great instability, when the Congress secured a mandate that showed the people were tired of constant power-grabbing attempts. However, his fate came to resemble that of his predecessors.

Vi is among the three privately-owned telecom operators in the country, with the government seemingly intent on keeping India’s telecom ecosystem a three-horse race. However, Vi’s precarious financial situation raises concerns about its longevity in the market

Data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways show that barring some improvements, the overall annual numbers for 2024 show rising road accidents and fatalities in India.

The outcome of the case could have significant consequences for multiple ad hoc trade deals inked by the US since early this year, as well as for India, which is currently the hardest-hit country due to 50 per cent US tariffs

The Argentina midterm was in many ways a referendum on his policy that saw him generously slash public spending in a bid to revive the laggard South American economy. Here is everything to know.

Progressive Zohran Mamdani and centrist Abigail Spanberger are being portrayed as embodying dichotomous visions of the future of the Democratic Party. Such a framing is reductive, and misses crucial similarities in their campaigns

Government surveys tell us how much Indians and residents of different states spend. Now, a novel study has produced data on district-level consumption expenditure data for Uttar Pradesh. This can inform policy decisions.

The EC takes the decision to schedule the elections - when and in how many phases - after taking into account several factors, including the logistics, the weather and other elections that may be due

Shah Bano case 1985, Yami Gautam Haq film: In addition to its legal significance, the Shah Bano case also impacted the dispute regarding the Babri Masjid, and national politics. Here's what it was all about.

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in the state, this is the thirteenth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar

Limiting emissions and temperature rise is one way of managing the climate change crisis. Gates has argued for adaptation and building resilience, which has immediate benefits for developing countries.

In the lead up to the Assembly elections in the state, this is the fourteenth part of a new series on the chief ministers of Bihar, from Shri Krishna Sinha to Nitish Kumar

NYC mayor election 2025, Zohran Mamdani New York mayor: The New York mayor enjoys tremendous powers, supervising a staff of over 300,000 people, a budget exceeding $120 billion, and a GDP of $1.3 trillion. Here's what Zohran Mamdani will now be in charge…