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Researchers found that MHWs deep in oceans may be “significantly under-reported” and caused by ocean currents. However, they are also being impacted by global warming.

The Punjab Agricultural University’s short-duration paddy variety is at the centre of controversy in the state for its allegedly low milling out-turn. But the real culprit might be non-certified hybrids that seem to have flooded

The last Indian team to cross the border for cricket was M S Dhoni’s side that played the Asia Cup in 2008. If things ultimately work out in time for the Champions Trophy next year,

SC's majority verdict upholding Section 6A of The Citizenship Act has importance not just for Assam, where politics has long been shaped by issues of migration and demography, but also for wider issues of citizenship.

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which granted citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam on or before March 24, 1971.

Israel’s justification for its military offensive on Gaza, since the very beginning, has been to “wipe Hamas off the Earth”. To this rather vague end, Sinwar’s death is a major milestone.

Diphtheria is a highly contagious but preventable bacterial disease. Here is what to know about reports of a recent case in Punjab and why spikes have been witnessed in the number of cases in some

The lack of success at the Nobel Prizes is often seen as a reflection of the state of Indian science. But other factors are also at play. We take a look.

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty, under whose provisions Bangladesh may seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But this does not necessarily mean that she will be extradited to her home

SCO Meeting in Pakistan: The SCO meet saw some cautious movement on India-Pakistan ties, while India remained the only member to not endorse China's Belt and Road Initiative. Here is all you need to know

The United States’ Federal Trade Commission will soon implement a rule making it easier for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and memberships. Here is what you need to know

Liam Payne News: Payne had earlier spoken publicly about his struggles with substance abuse. Here is what is known so far about his death and what made the band One Direction a phenomenon.

What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act state? Why was it challenged? What does the SC verdict mean for NRC?

Nijjar murder in Canada: The case has been adjourned five times since May this year, when the accused were arrested. It is now scheduled to be taken up on November 21. Here is what has

Khalistani separatism on Canadian soil has long been Trudeau’s blind spot. More than a year after he first alleged Indian government links to the Nijjar murder, what explains this week's escalation?

North Korea has adopted a renewed aggressive stance in the face of tensions with its neighbour, South Korea. Does this signal the possibility of war between the two nations?

What US law is Israel potentially violating? How much aid does the US give to Israel, and how does it benefit the superpower? We explain.

There are roughly 600,000 Indian students in Canada right now, who comprise a significant section of the international student population of the country

A report in May 2024 by Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission named India as an actor that 'meddled with Canadian general elections in 2019 and 2021'. We explain what the report was, what it said about

What is “abetment” of suicide? Given that allegations of harassment at the workplace are not uncommon, how has the judiciary generally looked at such cases?

The latest example of the use of the test came when one of those accused of killing Baba Siddique told a court in Mumbai that he should be tried as a juvenile, claiming he was

Companies often make dubious claims about their products or services being environment- or climate-friendly. The government has now issued specific guidelines to restrain such false or misleading claims 

In Kerala, political leaders criticised the NCPCR move, but pointed out that even if implemented, the recommendations would have little impact in the state. Here is why.

Sikhs began migrating from India to Canada in the late 19th Century and today comprise around 2% of Canada’s population. How did the community come to occupy an important space in politics? We explain.

The murder of a Khalistani separatist in Canada has triggered an extraordinary dispute between the two countries. A different alleged plot to kill another separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in the US has added a significant