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Dugongs, or sea cows, are believed to have inspired ancient seafaring tales of mermaids. Now, the species is vulnerable to extinction due to fishing and pollution

Madvi Hidma Killed, Who was Madvi Hidma?: After eliminating a host of senior leaders, the central security forces had turned their attention to Hidma. He was last known to have been holed up in Dandakaranya

Epstein files Act, Trump Epstein link: The files relating to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have hung over Trump’s second term like a dark cloud, with a collection of emails released last week referencing

China has made strides in reducing the level of certain pollutants in major cities in just a few years. Can India learn from its experience?

Sentinel-6B is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency; it is the latest in a series of satellites launched since the 1990s, mainly by NASA, to measure

During the 2008 general election, Hasina pledged to try “war criminals” who collaborated with Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War. After coming to power with two-thirds majority, Hasina established the ICT in 2009.

Mamdani has said he will boycott Starbucks amid recent protests for fairer working conditions and wages. What was the trigger for the baristas to strike right before the holiday season? We explain.

The conservative majority US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the legality of Trump’s tariffs – including on India. Here’s what’s at stake.

Sheikh Hasina Verdict: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for “crimes against humanity” for her role in repressing the anti-government protests last year. What happens now?

In two rulings this year, the SC clarified that registration of a sale deed does not necessarily mean ownership of property under the current laws, even suggesting reforms to a ‘structurally fragile’ system. Here's a

The Nowgam police station blast, which killed nine, was set off by the explosives seized as part of the Red Fort blast probe. We spoke to two experts to understand how seized explosives should be

Once one of Trump’s most reliable allies on Capitol Hill, the Georgia Republican has increasingly broken ranks with him, most notably by calling for the release of the Justice Department’s files about convicted sex offender

While trading in cryptocurrencies is not illegal in India, they are not recognised as legal tender, and their use is largely restricted to investment instruments.

National Board for Wildlife’s panel has recommended reinstating Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Veteran primatologist Mewa Singh, one of those who campaigned for this, explains why

Lifting of restrictions, monsoon-aided production rebound and diversification of markets beyond the US have helped agriculture exports to post impressive growth this fiscal.

This is the 30th edition of China This Week, where we recap highlights of the news from China every week. The past few days saw a diplomatic row between China and Japan, and China protesting

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has claimed that the demonstrations in various cities were funded by right-wing leaders who oppose her party. What are the protesters saying?

The Centre has approved revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium. Why do they matter? In what backdrop have these changes come?

The Senkaku Islands (called the Diaoyu Islands by China) have long been disputed between China and Japan despite the fact that they are uninhabited and cover a relatively small region. We explain.

A NITI Aayog report found that the government's quality control norms have impacted the competitiveness of export-intensive and employment-oriented sectors, such as footwear and electronics, which employ around 4.5 million people.

COP30 Indigenous protests, Brazil Indigenous protest COP30: Dozens of Indigenous people on Tuesday (November 12) forced their way into the event after hundreds of demonstrators arrived at the venue

The material that exploded on Friday night had been seized during raids on the Red Fort blast-linked JeM terror module

These measures are expected to ease short-term liquidity pressures and help exporters meet any payment obligations

This week, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu announced the crucial Ferozepur-Patti Rail Link in Punjab, a 26 km line linking Jalandhar-Ferozepur and Patti-Khemkaran rail line. However, the route is strewn with the

Red Fort blast analysis, IED components explained: Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) come in many shapes and forms. Their improvised nature, and the fact that their components are often available off-the-shelf, make them weapons of choice