This accounts for under 5% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, much lower than the overall population of Muslims in India, which stood at 14% in 2011

The test for admission to undergraduate medical courses has been mired in controversy this year. Around 2.4 million candidates took the entrance examination held on May 5 in 571 cities, 14 of which were outside India. According to the latest available data…

After Andhra Pradesh was divided in 2014, the two successor states were embroiled in several legal disputes related to the division of the assets and institutions of the erstwhile undivided state. Here's what has happened so far.

Movements in the repo rate thus have a significant impact on the EMIs you pay for your car, home, or business loan.

The man, who died on April 24, had no history of exposure to poultry or other animals, raising significant concerns about the virus's transmission. Here is a look at why the incident has raised an alarm among experts.

The JD(U), whose support will be pivotal for the BJP to form the government, has called for a review of the contentious scheme for military recruitment. Here is why Agnipath has faced stiff opposition from the very beginning

A week after the African National Congress lost its majority in South Africa’s National Assembly, President Cyrial Ramaphosa has called for a government of national unity

New research suggests that drinking alcohol on a flight before taking a nap could be more harmful to your health than you may think

A look at India’s relationship with the countries whose leaders will attend Sunday’s swearing in ceremony in New Delhi.

The Cabinet Committee on Security is a cabinet committee of the Government of India that debates and takes major decisions on matters related to national security.

Could Modi 3.0 have a non-BJP leader in one of the four key ministries in the government? What are these ministries, and why do dominant parties in coalitions want to hold on to them?

Offices of the President, Chief Ministers and judges require oath-taking ceremonies for signifying the formal assumption of power. How was the text of the oaths arrived at, and can it be changed?

Prior to 2014, oath-taking ceremonies were mostly organised inside the President’s official residence. What is the history of this venue?

Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated test data when they certified their vehicles. The revelations have echoes of the emissions scandal that rocked Volkswagen in 2015.

Birsa Munda achieved a God-like status among his followers and led one of the earliest tribal struggles against British rule. Here is a brief look at his life.

Birsa Munda achieved a God-like status among his followers and led one of the earliest tribal struggles against British rule. Here is a brief look at his life.

Horse-based mobility allowed people to move quickly over large distances, speeding up communication and trade networks and enabling exchanges and interactions among diverse cultures. Chariots and cavalry reshaped warfare.

There is an 80% chance that the world will temporarily cross the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold in the next five years. A long-term breach would accelerate and intensify the catastrophic impacts of climate change.

Amravati has not seen much development since Naidu was ousted from power in 2019. But that is not the only reason behind the decision to hold the swearing-in ceremony in Kesarapalli

Benny Gantz joined the wartime government constituted after the Hamas attacks last year, in order to bring an end to the conflict. While his resignation will not end that coalition, it could lead to a change in its approach. Here's why.