Prithu’s emergence as a notable historical figure is relatively recent, and spurred by concerted efforts of the RSS. But details about his life and rule remain sketchy.

Whether it’s 'Only Murders in the Building' or Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in the 'Knives Out' universe, cosy crime — long considered the gentle cousin of the noir-soaked thriller — is having a moment.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the H-1B visa program, the most desired pathway for Indians to migrate to America, is a ‘scam’. Figures on the American Left agree, even if for different reasons. Here’s how the visa works, and how Indians have benefited from it

A latest study by researchers from King’s College, London has estimated that SBSP could supply up to 80% of Europe’s renewable energy needs by 2050.

During the first bilateral between the countries in 13 years, Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that all issues pertaining to 1971 had been settled. Dhaka bluntly rejected the claim

Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Opposition’s vice presidential election candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy (retd) of supporting Naxalism by passing a judgment that ended the practice of appointing Special Police Officers to fight the Maoists in Chhattisgarh. What was the case?

India remains a relatively low-cost milk producer. But that global price competitiveness, based mainly on cheap labour, may not be sustainable in the long run.

At his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Wang said bilateral relations had experienced “ups and downs, and the lessons learned are worth remembering”, according to China’s Foreign Ministry readout.

When can a Minister be removed from office? How does the proposed amendment in the Constitution change the existing position? What questions of law and justice are involved, and what have the top court and Law Commission said on them earlier?

Both autonomous regions are large, have unique demographics, and harsh terrain and climatic conditions that make the construction of infrastructure projects challenging. Increasing access, however, has been an important Chinese policy goal of late. The route will be close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The tussle between the Election Commission and West Bengal over action against four officials is rooted in a long-contested question: are election officials controlled by the poll panel or by the respective states?

While condemning recent hate crimes against Indians last week, Irish President Michael D Higgins noted that India and Ireland shared “the experience of paths towards independence”.

The criteria laid down to identify ‘creamy-layer’ OBCs are not comprehensive. There are anomalies that prevent the uniform application of quota benefits. The government proposes to correct this situation.

550 people have been killed in 2,800 extreme weather events in J&K from 2010-22. Disasters like the flash flood in Kishtwar have been driven by rising temperatures, changes in the nature of western disturbances

'Sitaare Zameen par' earned Rs 216 crore at the box office worldwide. Since August 1, it has been available for rent on YouTube for Rs 100 (and for half that price from August 15-17). What is the business logic for Aamir Khan’s decision?

The interim order pushes for greater transparency in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, and partially addresses the contentious issue of including Aadhaar as a valid proof of identity and residence in the process.

What do Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy want from the meeting? What are the stakes for India, and why is New Delhi hoping that the US President comes out feeling good with a ‘win’ in his mind?

The Alaska Purchase was widely criticised at the time. Newspapers famously called the deal “Seward’s Folly” and referred to the frigid Arctic territory as “Seward’s Icebox” and “Walrussia”.

The Army has always been all-powerful in Pakistan, but Munir’s rise has been helped by its weak civilian government, poor economic situation, and the fact that he seems to be in Trump’s unexpected good graces

Trump has extended his trade truce with China. Apart from its control over the rare-earth elements market, Beijing has used its power as a major agri-commodities importer to push the US to continue negotiations. Here's how

OCOs are a series of dedicated Earth remote sensing satellites that were designed specifically to observe atmospheric CO2 from space in order to better understand the characteristics of climate change.

SC has directed local authorities in Delhi-NCR to pick up and take all stray dogs to shelters. Govt policy and previous court rulings prescribe in situ management of strays through immunisation and sterilisation.

The country’s merchandise exports are flat, if not declining, while agri exports are set to touch a new high this year. A lot, however, hinges on the Trump tariffs going ahead

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is an ambitious idea that can cut shipping time by about 40%. But Israel’s war in Gaza poses a fundamental challenge