Rahul Gandhi has alleged that an Agniveer who died in January has not received compensation, an accusation the Govt and Army have denied. How much do families of Agniveers get in case of death, and under what heads?

Although the samples were collected in 2017, they were not dated until earlier this year. The painting is more than 5,000 years older than the previous oldest cave art — it was a painting of a wild pig, which was discovered in 2020 in Leang Tedongnge, Indonesia.

Keir Starmer is set to be the new prime minister of the UK, with Labour securing a historic majority. A closer look at the results, however, indicate that Starmer and his party have much to think about

The judges referred to the BNSS to decide if the cases before them should be decided using the old procedure under the CrPC, or under the new criminal law regime.

The new Prime Minister of the UK may have his work cut out for him following 14 years of Conservatives' rule. He helped the Labour party lodge a historic win, but the man has also faced his share of criticisms from a section of Labour supporters.

One of the key issues in the UK-India ties at the moment is the proposed Free Trade Agreement. A final deal is expected to result in a mutual tariff relaxation on a range of goods such as cars, clothes, alcoholic beverages, and medical instruments.

Earth reaches aphelion every July. That Earth has an aphelion is a result of its orbit being elliptical, rather than circular.

India’s current account registered a surplus in Q4 of 2023-24. But current account surpluses are not necessarily good, nor is a deficit always bad. Here’s how to read India’s Balance of Payments

Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is a pool of funds generated from telecom companies. It has been criticised earlier for not utilising the funds for projects.

Following Joe Biden’s debate performance, some have called for his replacement as the presidential candidate. Vice-President Kamala Harris has garnered buzz — some genuine, some because of online memes.

Patanjali Foods was asked to pay additional customs duty for importing edible oils in 2021. This was based on a new tariff notification, issued around 25 minutes after the company paid the amount.

While the National Rally did not emerge as the biggest party in the French Parliament, its rise has been noteworthy in French politics. Here is its story.

The onset of summer has triggered fears of the resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally, particularly the new variants FLiRT and LB.1. We explain

Modi’s Russia visit showcases the importance of India-Russia ties for India, especially in energy and defence. New Delhi will also seek to ensure that China does not become a factor in the relationship.

Joe Biden announced on Sunday (July 21) that he will be stepping aside from the presidential race. However, he is not the first Democratic incumbent to drop out. Here is the story of Lyndon B Johnson’s withdrawal from the 1968 presidential race

In July 2024, Karnataka's food safety body found carcinogenic agents (which can potentially cause cancer) and bacteria harmful to human health in the samples of pani puri and shawarma.

Japan had a law on eugenics in place between 1948 and 1996, which allowed the forced sterilisation of persons with disabilities and mental illnesses and is said to have affected thousands of people.

A cognitive test checks for problems with cognition, which includes brain functions such as thinking, learning, remembering, and using judgment and language. But is it exclusively an age-related condition?

In a case related to recruitment for a Delhi government body, the Supreme Court said a "spectrum" exists in dealing with paper leaks and other issues in selections or public recruitment.

The beleaguered airline company has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal conspiracy fraud charge tied to two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes. Why? What are the likely implications?