Valentina Tereshkova ventured into space at a time when the Cold War was fueling the Space Race between the US and the USSR. NASA did not allow women astronauts back then, leading the Soviets to take a small step forward.

The US Department of Justice has accused Indian national Nik Gupta of being involved in a plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York

The verdict has preserved access to mifepristone in the US for now. The court, however, has kept the doors open to other attempts to limit the availability of the drug.

Several train accidents have occurred in India over the last decade for multiple reasons, ranging from mechanical failures to human negligence.

The Kerala Migration Survey 2023 report is out. While the total number of emigrants has gone up slightly, so has the number of returnees. Here are some key findings

Researchers have said that the findings showcase the fact that elephants have much higher intellectual capabilities than humans estimate.

The high court questioned why multiple SIM cards can be registered under one name, in light of rising cases of online fraud. What does the law say and what are the issues in linking SIM cards to security?

Senior Congress leader K Suresh, as the seniormost member of the Lok Sabha, is expected to be appointed as pro-tem Speaker when the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins. What exactly is the post? We explain.

Both Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are ostracized from much of the international community. With Putin visiting Pyongyang, the two leaders want to position themselves as powerful allies resisting the US dominance.

The proposed Rs 72,000-crore infra upgrade at the Great Nicobar Island is facing criticism from conservationists. Why does India want to develop the island, and what does the proposed project entail? We explain.

The monsoon arrived over Kerala on time, and progressed well until June 10. But it has been dry and hot over the Southern peninsula thereafter. The Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon too, has not progressed

The video of a 50-year old man displaying his Canadian study permit has gone viral. How common is such an occurrence?

Thailand has become the first country in south Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. What does the bill entail? We explain.

Celebrated on June 19 annually, Juneteenth a symbolic date representing freedom and the end of slavery for African Americans.

The two tech giants are winning the artificial intelligence race and now face intense scrutiny from US antitrust regulators. Will tougher rules hurt the entire ecosystem?

The upcoming US Presidential election is rife with concerns about EVM manipulation following the 2016 hacking scandal. We explain.

In the grip of high temperatures during the day, where seven heatwave days have been recorded in June alone (so far), a rise in night temperatures is a new worry.

Spread across 455 acres, it is located in Rajgir, roughly 100 km from Patna, and merely 12 km away from the ruins of the eponymous ancient Buddhist monastery, considered to be among the greatest centres of learning in all of Antiquity.

An MP has complained that CISF personnel misbehaved with him in the Parliament complex, resurrecting concerns that the force, which took over the duties of Parliament Security in May, is unsuitable for the job.

If produced improperly, hooch, or spurious liquor, can kill. Here is why.