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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the portal an attempt to make citizens ‘first responders’ in law-and-order situations in remote areas

Noida does not have a separate municipal body that performs daily civic functions, like dealing with garbage, street lighting, sewerage and public health, among other issues.

The Army has always been all-powerful in Pakistan, but Munir’s rise has been helped by its weak civilian government, poor economic situation, and the fact that he seems to be in Trump’s unexpected good graces

Releasing dogs back after sterilisation keeps potentially ‘productive’ streets under unproductive occupation

Since at least the 1990s, nuclear power plants across the world have been forced to shut down due to jellyfish getting clogged in their cooling system. Such incidents are now on the rise as climate

Three and a half years into the war, Ukraine is well and truly on the defensive. As things stand now, accepting a ‘bad’ deal might appear to be the best option for Kyiv. Does the

New Income Tax Bill 2025 Passed, Key Changes, Refund Rules: Parliament on Tuesday passed a new income tax Bill to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The Bill is likely to come into effect

Under the provisions of the Bill, only a sports body that receives financial assistance from the state qualifies as a “public authority” under the Right to Information Act, 2005. This effectively excludes the BCCI.

Trump has extended his trade truce with China. Apart from its control over the rare-earth elements market, Beijing has used its power as a major agri-commodities importer to push the US to continue negotiations. Here's

Baloch Liberation Army FTO, US designates BLA terrorist: What is the significance of the FTO tag for the Baloch Liberation Army, and what is the India angle in this? We explain.

India has a livestock population of 530 million, and more and more Indians are keeping pets. However, the nation lacks a national regulatory framework and standardized protocols for veterinary transfusion medicine and structured blood banking

Three months after parents protested against a steep hike in private school fees in Delhi, the state government has passed a Bill to address the issue. However, it has been severely criticised by parents. Here

Open-book exams aren’t inherently easier than closed-book, memory-based exams, and the format isn’t novel to India. But, its adoption has seen some challenges.

OCOs are a series of dedicated Earth remote sensing satellites that were designed specifically to observe atmospheric CO2 from space in order to better understand the characteristics of climate change.

SC has directed local authorities in Delhi-NCR to pick up and take all stray dogs to shelters. Govt policy and previous court rulings prescribe in situ management of strays through immunisation and sterilisation.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, meanwhile, said the “stray dog menace” had assumed “gigantic proportions” and assured that her government would bring in a policy soon.

Liu, 61, has earlier been tipped to be the Foreign Minister of China. What is the context for yet another senior leader allegedly coming under the lens of the Chinese Communist Party?

To a large extent, irresponsible pet owners are to blame for the menace and misery of street dogs in India. Here’s how.

The country’s merchandise exports are flat, if not declining, while agri exports are set to touch a new high this year. A lot, however, hinges on the Trump tariffs going ahead

By speaking a language Trump understands — the language of real estate — Putin secured something he had been seeking ever since January: a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelenskyy present

Japan and some of its East Asian neighbours frequently make headlines about population concerns, even as birth rates are now low in many countries. What makes their case unique?

Operation Sindoor, S-400 missile system: What makes the S-400 missile system so valuable? What risk of US action was India facing when it made this weapons deal with Russia, and what happened after? We explain.

Over the years, the world’s richest cricket board has pushed back on being labelled a “public authority” under the RTI Act, despite recommendations from the Supreme Court, the Law Commission and the Central Information Commission.

The notification has stated that these works carry 'false narratives' and propagate secessionist ideology by 'misguiding the youth, glorifying terrorism, and inciting violence'. It also said their continued circulation could influence the youth in ways

The downing of a high-value Pakistani aircraft at unprecedented range highlights the S-400’s reach and signals a shift in the subcontinent’s air battle dynamics.