The Centre has reimposed the Act giving sweeping powers to the armed forces in parts of the Manipur Valley, as it struggles to control the ongoing unrest. What exactly is the law and its history in the region?

The US President-elect’s picks for his second term reflect the lessons he has learnt from his first, his determination to build an administration in his own image, and the unparalleled premium he places on personal loyalty.

Since 2014, the government has been issuing Digital Life Certificates (DLCs), or Jeevan Pramaan, so the pensioner does not have to physically appear before the pension-disbursing authorities – which include banks and post offices – or deliver a paper life certificate to them in the prescribed format.

Tulsi Gabbard is a Hindu but with no direct India connection. Despite her stated positions running contrary to those held by the US intelligence establishment, is set to oversee 18 spy agencies.

After Beijing announced its first stimulus package in late September, foreign investors offloaded Indian shares to pick up Chinese equities that were trading at much lower price-earnings multiples (making Chinese stocks more attractive from a valuation perspective).

A period of consultation on the needs of the Church of England, as well as the Anglican Communion, will be followed by an appointment of a Crown Nominations Committee.

Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases. Here are the details.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations allow human drug compounding — in which licensed pharmacists or physicians can combine, mix, or adjust the ingredients of a medication — to meet patient needs when popular branded formulations are in short supply.

The Congress once enjoyed a virtually unchallenged hold over Maharashtra. Today, multiple parties — and factions — are at play in India’s richest state which goes to polls to elect a new Assembly on November 20.

Canada has sought to restrict the entry of immigrants through various measures, including ending the SDS visa expedition program. But the non-SDS route is also viable, say experts.

SC answered two key questions regarding status of Article 31C and interpretation of Article 39B, marking a shift in how it views state’s acquisition of private property.

Trump faces two federal indictments — the January 6 case, relating to the attack on the US Capitol by his supporters as he fought to stay in power after the 2020 election; and the classified documents case

Of late, a few companies are attempting to control the buoyancy of airships — a longstanding challenge that has prevented their use for cargo transportation.

The International Solar Alliance, launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 and led by India ever since, has delivered less than its formidable promise. The offtake of solar in the Global South has remained poor

With Trump set to return to the White House, here is what Trump 1.0 looked like from New Delhi.

Essentially, the various permutations and combinations of electoral votes from the states represent the various “pathways” to 270. Here is what each candidate needs and what to watch out for.

In 1845, Congress passed a law to set a single election day for the entire country. There were two main reasons behind this.

The Ballon d’Or is the most important individual award a footballer can win. This is not just because of the immense prestige that its almost-70-year history carries, but also because of the power and (indirect) cash rewards that it brings.

With a population of approximately 5.2 million, Indian Americans are the second largest immigrant community in the United States, behind only Mexican Americans.

The post-Diwali 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 339 on Friday, which was better than 358 on the day after Diwali in 2023 (November 13), according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The discovery of the system, located about 8,000 light years away from Earth (one light year is the distance light travels in a year, 9.5 trillion kilometre), has raised questions about how black holes are formed.

More than nine years ago, the world had pledged to slash emissions drastically. It has failed miserably to do so. As a result, the ambitious target of keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees has gone for a toss

November 5 is Election Day, but early voting is ongoing in several states. Unlike in India, voters in the US may vote on ballot papers or electronic systems depending on where they reside. Three primary voting mechanisms are used.

In the US system, votes cast by the public in favour of a presidential candidate are actually meant to elect that candidate’s ‘electors’, who then vote for the President. How does this system work?