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Ravi Dutta MishraMar 12, 2026
USTR said that it formally initiated the investigations on March 11 and on May 5, the Section 301 Committee will convene public hearings. Fresh tariffs could be imposed on India and other countries after May
Sunanda MehtaMar 12, 2026
When the going gets tough, many commercial ship owners simply abandon their vessels and crew. Indians are the worst affected by this.
Anonna DuttMar 12, 2026
Active euthanasia is a process in which a physician may prescribe a lethal drug or injection to relieve the suffering of a person with no hope of recovery. It is legal in countries such as
Anonna DuttMar 12, 2026
Active euthanasia is a process in which a physician may prescribe a lethal drug or injection to relieve the suffering of a person with no hope of recovery. It is legal in countries such as
Amaal SheikhMar 12, 2026
India has no law governing passive euthanasia. The Supreme Court’s order allowing the withdrawal of Rana’s treatment is the first application of its passive euthanasia framework, shaped largely by rulings on end-of-life decisions.
When oil infrastructure burns, the damage doesn't stop at the battlefield — here's what the science and history tell us.
Explained DeskMar 11, 2026
The order by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) identifies four categories of priority for the receipt of natural gas — subject to their availability — based on their average gas consumption levels
A recent event saw protesters from Sikh and Leftist student outfits denounce it as promoting RSS and BJP ideology on campus.
Soumyarendra BarikMar 11, 2026
In a statement to The Indian Express, a Flipkart spokesperson said that sales of induction cooktops have quadrupled in the last few days, with demand coming from cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Uttar Pradesh.
Toxic 'black rain' in Tehran has raised alarm after Israeli strikes on oil storage sites released toxic pollutants that mixed with rainfall and are now posing respiratory and environmental risks, which may last "forever".
Amaal SheikhMar 11, 2026
The court allowed the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a persistent vegetative state for over 13 years after suffering head injuries from a fall in 2013.
The larger question behind these policy debates is who ultimately bears responsibility for protecting young users online.
According to Trump, the Brownsville refinery, the first new refinery in the US in five decades, entails a $300-billon deal. What is behind the figure? What is Reliance's role? We explain.
Vineet BhallaMar 11, 2026
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act defines victims of acid attacks in terms of the substance being thrown at them, which excludes victims of forced ingestion.
Moinuddin AhmadMar 11, 2026
Following a doctrine established by the late Omani ruler Sultan Qaboos — “Friend to all, enemy to none” — the country’s neutrality in a high-voltage neighbourhood is a matter of strategic choice.
Explained DeskMar 10, 2026
While there is no official confirmation about who is responsible for the widespread jamming, Iran has been suspected of causing disruption to vessels.
Sadaf ModakMar 10, 2026
Several women near Mumbai were forced to donate eggs, even as protection from commercial exploitation in IVF and other technologies has long been flagged as a concern.
Bashir Ali AbbasMar 10, 2026
Statements by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the IRGC not only seek to clarify Iran’s anti-US focus but to also ensure that the war does not escalate horizontally.
Iran war: Ripple effects are being seen across sectors like textiles, mining, and steelmaking as several commodities linked to petrochemicals and gases see massive spikes.
Vineet BhallaMar 10, 2026
How does an Indian High Court have the jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute involving a Sri Lankan national? The contention relies on ethical considerations, as well as Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Explained DeskMar 10, 2026
In a statement on Tuesday, the board said that some sets of the Math question paper featured the QR codes, and verified that the question papers were genuine
Rinku GhoshMar 10, 2026
Although the fashion label failed to credit Indian craftsmanship, traditional cultural expressions like jhumkas, bandhani, chikankankari, or kolhapuris often fall into a grey area in IP law.
Damini NathMar 10, 2026
The 2023 Act pertaining to appointment of EC officials says: “The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the
Anjali MararMar 10, 2026
North India Heatwave: While a similar situation was witnessed in February three years ago, such an early arrival of heat is rare.
Arav ShahMar 9, 2026
Today marks the 250th anniversary since the publication of Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations'. Despite the shift in the study of Economics over the last century and a half, Wealth of Nations remains a seminal
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