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As Assam heads to polls, the state government has recommended a complex new framework to grant ST status to six communities that make up a third of the state’s population. Existing groups say this will

A demonstration by shopkeepers in Tehran over the economy has spiralled into a rising wave of anger in Iran against the ruling regime. These demonstrations differ from earlier protests in terms of the trigger, but

The recent killings of people associated with kabaddi reveal that the sport has grown into a high-stakes, lucrative business, with big money, betting syndicates, rival federations and gangsters all vying for a share of the

Much of what is known about the events at Turkman Gate during the Emergency comes from memoirs, inquiry records, journalistic investigations and later oral histories. We recall

Soon after delivery workers went on strike on New Years’ Eve, arguments broke out on social media site X between defenders of the gig economy and its critics. These became a visible front in a

Trump Venezuela oil plan: While Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves, it accounts for less than 1% of global production. There are multiple hurdles in the Trump administration’s plans to expand the country’s vast

The HC Division Bench called the the apprehension of unrest 'an imaginary ghost created by them for their convenience sake and to put one community against other community under suspicion and constant mistrust.'

The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments

Two senior officers of the Delhi Traffic Police spoke to The Indian Express on why they have launched a drive to get FIRs registered — unlike the usual route of issuing challans — and how the

What is the history of the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? How have the countries attempted to manage border issues, and why does China continue to lay claims on Arunachal Pradesh? Former diplomat Ashok K

The issue pertained to whether electricity wheeled from an SEZ to the DTA could attract customs duty. While electricity imports carried a nil rate of duty, the centre sought to levy duty on electricity cleared

Last month’s relaxation of prohibition in GIFT City marks the latest chapter in the tussle between Gujarat’s decades-old law and the removal of what is seen as a deterrent to investors.

Maria Corina Machado, 58, has been one of Maduro’s staunchest opponents over the past two decades. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition

According to the 25-page indictment, since 1999, when Maduro was first elected to public office, he, his wife, Cilia Flores, his son, Nicolás Ernesto Maduro Guerra, and his fellow indicted Venezuelan leaders participated in a

Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi operate in a sector called prediction markets, or opinion trading, which allow users to wager on the outcome of future events. Here is what to know

Trump directly threatened action against Colombia and Mexico, if they failed to reduce the flow of illicit drugs into the US, while Cuba, a close ally of Venezuela, 'looks like it's ready to fall' on

The apex court has used a framework of differentiated roles of the alleged conspirators, distinguishing the 'architects' of the conspiracy and its 'facilitators'.

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at China’s relationship with Venezuela, what the US attack could mean for it, and its “ironclad” ties with Pakistan.

The accused have all been charged under terror charges in the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Arms Act and various provisions under the penal law

China is Venezuela’s largest external economic partner, and a big consumer of its oil. Many Chinese investments are now in jeopardy, but the bigger question is whether the American action potentially emboldens Beijing to take

The Supreme Court has ruled on the bail pleas of several activists accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. While the verdict offers relief to some, it reinforces a stringent stance on others

For tech companies such as X, the only real legal consequence in India is determined by the safe harbour protections that are available to them under the country’s Information Technology Act, 2000

The rebuttal marks the latest response in a year-long campaign by the US to annexe the autonomous Danish province. Trump has repeatedly expressed an interest in 'purchasing' and taking control of the Arctic island from

Since May 2025, the Assam government has taken recourse to “pushing” declared foreigners “back”, or forcing them across the international border without any discussions with the other country.

Rodríguez, 56, comes from a family well-known for its Leftist political standing. She enjoyed the confidence of Nicolas Maduro, and, curiously, US officials also reportedly had her as their pick to succeed Maduro.