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The work of the newly minted Nobel laureates lies at the heart of many of the burning debates at present. Should governments subsidise R&D in companies? Should they subsidise social welfare?

The ‘Summit for Peace’ in Sharm el-Sheikh will be attended by leaders from around the world

The court examined two key questions: whether the DoE could prevent private unaided schools from increasing fees under the Delhi School Education Act (DSEA), 1973, and the Delhi School Education Rules (DSER), 1973, and whether

Israel Palestine peace plan, Sharm El-Sheikh summit: Netanyahu has reasons to not see the peace deal work. Trump, eventually, may feel he has no reason to continue enforcing it. And Palestinians, as is often the

Trump’s toning down may not guarantee the cessation of further flare-ups with China. But it could be a cue for India, with its large domestic economy, that standing up to Trump’s bullying may be the

Why is China stockpiling so much crude, particularly when markets are expected to be well-supplied in the coming months? Here's what experts believe.

A programme that was originally meant to support sugarcane growers has attracted Rs 40,000 crore of investment and turned out more beneficial for standalone grain-based ethanol manufacturers

Gaza is in a deep humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger, vast destruction of property and most of its 2 million people displaced repeatedly in two years of war.

This is the 25th edition of China This Week, where we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we discuss rare earths, a political scandal involving the UK and more.

Pakistan Afghanistan Tension: Why are Pakistan and Afghanistan fighting again? What are the implications for India, and the region at large? We explain, in 3 points.

While the likes of MIT and Dartmouth have criticised the proposal, it is tied to significant amounts of federal funding for colleges and could shape future admissions.

The ambitious project seeks to confront the illicit trafficking of stolen items, particularly as a result of colonialism

The cheesemakers didn’t mind that their prized product was changing color, but they were curious about the cause

Experts suggest that La Niña may lead to a colder winter in several parts of India, especially in the northern region. It may result in cold waves and increased snowfall in hilly regions

China on Trump Tariffs Explained: The move follows the sweeping export controls on rare earths and associated technologies announced by China earlier this week. Here is everything to know.

Here is what to know about the latest set of agitations, their place in the long history of youth-led agitations and where they differ.

The relentless rally in AI-focused tech stocks, while stretching valuations, comes alongside genuine worries regarding the monetisation potential of AI, and concerns regarding the health of the world trade system and the US economy

In a social media post, Lecornu announced that he had accepted the responsibility 'out of duty' and promised to 'put an end to this political crisis that exasperates the French people and to this instability

Swadeshi has been one of the most influential ideas in Indian politics since the mid-19th century. But its empirical track record, as a guide for economic policy, has been wanting

Conversion therapy refers to psychological or behavioural interventions aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

The sector’s share in Gross Value Added (GVA) has doubled since the early 1950s, averaging 62.5% over the first half of this decade. Agriculture and allied activities, while still essential, now contribute to about 15%

Gold and silver rally continue, Gold Silver ETF India: Analysts expect some corrections in prices in the near term due to profit booking, but maintain a bullish outlook on gold and silver prices over the

Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Machado has long been one of the strongest advocates for democracy in the country that has long been under a repressive dictatorship.

The Bihar government has estimated it will spend just under Rs 42,000 crore as capital expenditure in 2025-26. This is only 14 per cent of its total expenditure. How is the rest of the amount

The Bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said that the couples had already begun the process before the Act came into effect, and that the new restrictions could not take away