The poll panel has allotted new names and symbols for the two rival TMC factions until it makes a final decision on their dispute. Why did the EC do so? And how does it decide who gets the original name and symbol?

UK national Johal, who was arrested in 2017 over alleged involvement in targeted killings in Punjab, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court in seven cases, paving the way for his release. Here's what to know about the cases against him.

The UN is an international body with its headquarters located in New York. This week, the US approved visas for Iran’s delegation to attend the UNGA while refusing them to the Palestinians. We explain why.

The Taylor equation, introduced by economist John Taylor in 1993, prescribes how central banks should set interest rates in response to inflation and economic activity. But it also has some inherent real-world limitations.

Amid the heightened violence of war, how are certain actions deemed “war crimes” and what can be done after that assessment is made? We explain.

One case relates to the recruitment of the KPSC chief’s daughter Suma Sahukar (28) to the post of industrial extension officer in the state industries and commerce department under the OBC quota, allegedly using a fake income certificate.

A study in Uttarakhand found that Himalayan monals exposed to roads, tourists and pilgrimage traffic use higher-frequency calls. Why does this change in how the birds communicate matter?

The US already had sweeping military access to Greenland. The new deal appears to make that role permanent, while leaving Danish sovereignty intact.

Meaningfully cutting Russian oil imports is not an option for India amid the West Asia supply squeeze. Even for Trump, taking away millions of barrels of Russian oil from the market at such a time wouldn’t be prudent.

The new US sanctions law targeting Russian oil importers is designed to squeeze Moscow's revenues amid its war in Ukraine. But it also ensures that the US can continue to import from Russia a material that is crucial for its nuclear power industry.

The Health Ministry said it is looking to ensure stricter control over prescription medicines, especially habit-forming drugs. Chemists, however, have flagged concerns over the move. Here's what to know:

Under the policy, an eligible foreign worker can undertake a qualifying programme of up to six months without leaving their job or obtaining a separate study permit. It does not, however, lead directly to permanent residence.

Newly unsealed filings shed light on what OpenAI and Microsoft knew about AI training data. They also reveal concerns over AI products replacing visits to news websites.

Long before it became a multi-crore electoral spectacle, the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) began with a humble Rs 150 administrative grant just days before Independence.

The consensus for the 2026 New Delhi Declaration reflects Iranian, Russian and Chinese sensitivity to the Gulf Arab approach over Palestine, and Saudi-Emirati recognition of the need to engage Iran.

AI bosses have warned of dangers from advanced models. Others, including Donald Trump, claim this is a ‘hoax’. But the issue goes well beyond ‘doomers’ and ‘accelerationists’, raising several overlapping questions.

The recent death of a 63-year-old woman in Shimla brought the legal position of rhesus macaques into focus. We explain what a recent amendment to wildlife protection laws changed in terms of conservation and compensation.

The recently held SEMICON India event comes amid rising demand for specialised chips. Why are these chips coveted, what makes this period different from earlier tech shifts, and how is India responding?

What is antitrust? Why does a new lawsuit argue that Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google’s call for slowing down AI development flouts antitrust laws?

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition looks at the upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in the US. This will be Xi's first state visit during Trump 2.0. Here is what to know.