As AI produces mathematical results at scale, researchers are debating what should count as progress in the field. Fields Medallist Terence Tao warns against optimising solely for problem-solving, while China has launched an alliance to advance AI-driven…

As AI begins generating mathematical proofs, researchers see opportunities to accelerate discovery, alongside concerns about students' training, independent thinking and future careers.

Despite some convergence on tariffs and manufacturing overcapacity, New Delhi remains concerned about the concessions Washington is seeking and the uncertainty that could persist even after a deal.

UP sweet shops must display use-by dates on loose and stored sweets from October 15, under a new food safety directive for consumer protection. Here is what to know

Four underwater explosions ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany in September 2022. A Ukrainian former army officer now faces trial in Germany over alleged involvement in the sabotage, which has strained diplomatic ties and raised…

NHAI officials said they had received complaints that only vehicles with active FASTag were being allowed into Terminal 3’s arrivals lane, while others were being diverted to the multi-level car parking facility nearby.

Sixteen Indians have been killed in attacks on merchant ships since February, more than any other nationality. India hasn’t barred its seafarers from the conflict zone. We explain the numbers, the policy and the payouts.

The global pact to phase down hydrofluorocarbons could prevent upto 0.5 degrees Celsius of warming by 2100. But, with India's cooling demand set to more than double by 2035, efficient appliances and better refrigerant management will be crucial to it's successes.

NTA, which conducts NEET, says all records and documents relating to the examination will be preserved for 90 days from the date of declaration of the result. That window is about to close – and a petitioner who is disputing her result has moved SC. What…

NITI Aayog proposes linking data centre incentives to power and water availability, environmental safeguards and measurable economic benefits. The framework calls for grid readiness checks and stricter resource-efficiency standards as India expands AI infrastructure.

The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court ruling that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class (Muslim) reservation benefits. Earlier, it ruled on Scheduled Caste protections following conversion to Christianity.

There is no provision in the Immigration and Foreigners Act that expressly says that foreigners — such as Overseas Citizens of India — cannot attend a protest. But the law still gives the government broad powers to regulate their presence and conduct in India.

The IMF has warned that rising debt and borrowing costs in advanced economies could squeeze government finances in poorer countries. It has also recommended tax reforms to support investment, employment and growth.

A cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets disrupted refrigeration systems and spoiled food worth millions. Here is how the incident happened and what it reveals about cybersecurity risks in India.

Until now, only booking railway tickets via the IRCTC website allowed passengers to opt for travel insurance. Here is what the Supreme Court has ordered now.

The skidding of bikers on a newly painted Kolkata flyover has raised questions about road surfaces. While roads can be colourful, there are specific ways to do it safely. We explain

The law requires proof of specific intent to commit an offence or intimidate, insult or annoy a person in possession of the property. Past court rulings clarify why unauthorised entry alone may not amount to criminal trespass.

Unsaved contacts will also bear a name, starting next month. What changes for customers and businesses?

Modern science is now catching up with this traditional knowledge. That is exactly what this year’s World Food Day calls for — blending science, technology and tradition. 

The US government recently proposed livestreaming an execution by firing squad, but has now reversed the call. For centuries, rulers treated executions as spectacles to demonstrate sovereignty and intimidate dissenters.