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The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor is an ambitious idea that can cut shipping time by about 40%. But Israel’s war in Gaza poses a fundamental challenge

Much like a powerful bull in a slaughterhouse, Tyeb Mehta believed that human potential could not be fully realised because of surrounding circumstances.

With PM Modi expected to travel to China for the SCO summit in Tianjin – likely to be a venue for his meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping – the IAF Chief’s comments are

mRNA vaccines helped save millions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have the potential to tackle future pandemics. However, the Trump administration has cut funds to mRNA vaccine research. But why?

The Punjab government recently gave nod to a Bill that would make the sale of spurious seeds a non-bailable offence. The government said this would ensure that high-quality seeds were sold in the state. However,

The Bill has broadened the definition of ragging, and prohibited any form of ragging committed through the Internet or in any digital mode. Here is a look at other provisions of the Bill

Not all cloudburst-like events result in a flash flood or a disaster. And not all flash floods are triggered by an intense spell of rain. The Uttarkashi incident demonstrates the rising risk of disasters in

Despite being banned, bull fights, known locally as ‘dhirio’, continue to be clandestinely held in Goa

Over the past few weeks, civic authorities have cracked down on the feeding of pigeons in public places in Mumbai, such as the Dadar kabutarkhana, acting on directives issued by the state government and the

Amid controversy about a map in the new NCERT Class 8 textbook showing Jaisalmer to be a part of the Maratha empire in 1759, here’s a brief history lesson

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week saw China comment on India’s ties with the Philippines, and on the possible first visit by the Prime Minister to the country in

The impact of the upcoming judgment may be felt across Google’s other markets, including India. Here is what to know.

Michel argued that he has already spent seven years, the maximum sentence for his stipulated offence, in prison and was thus entitled to be released under Section 436-A of the CrPC

The project was delayed due to a host of issues ranging from land acquisition delays to rolling stock production problems compounded by the India-China border conflict in 2020.

Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed Intel’s CEO in March, has been asked by President Donald Trump to resign. The development has raised concerns among several industry experts, who see it as an abuse of executive

The Dharali flash flood in Uttarkashi could have been caused by a phenomenon known as GLOF. Five years ago, a document prepared by the NDMA had identified this risk in the Himalayas, and laid down

What are the concerns specific to the three primary agricultural producer-stakeholders that have hindered the finalisation of the India-US bilateral trade agreement?

The two Presidents could meet as early as next week. ARJUN SENGUPTA spoke to one of India’s foremost experts on Russia on the state of the war, what the Trump-Putin meeting could achieve, and what

Experts suggest that the 50% tariffs could result in India’s GDP falling by more than half a percentage point. But, Trump is not singling out India, and India should not impose retaliatory tariffs. Here's why.

India is one of the first few countries to have kick-started talks with the US on a trade agreement.

What kind of work did the consultancy firm BCG do on Gaza, and why did it later disavow it? We explain.

India promised Portugal at the time of the gangster’s extradition in 2005 that he would not be sentenced for longer than 25 years. But when do these 25 years begin? Salem has been writing to

Gerrymandering Texas 2025, Democrat lawmakers flee Texas: What is gerrymandering, and why has it turned into a political flashpoint in Texas? We explain the saga, in 8 points.

If Apple chooses to go deeper on manufacturing in the US, New Delhi could feel some of its effects. Here's how

The ED action concerns several Reliance companies. It came some days after the State Bank of India classified the loan account of one of his companies as fraudulent, and Sebi issued an order detailing a