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The Nagorno-Karabakh territory has been a subject of dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan for years. Why is Aremnian PM Nikol Pashinyan now facing heat over it in his country? We explain the past and the

What is retinoblastoma? What are its symptoms and how is it detected? How is it managed?

It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. An outbreak was reported in Malawi earlier this year.

WARDEC will be a first-of-its-kind simulation-based training centre in India that will use artificial intelligence to design virtual reality wargames. How will this help the Army? Do other countries use such wargaming drills?

Australians are voting today to elect their next Prime Minister and to decide which political party comes to power. What is the poll process, the main candidates, and issues in the elections?

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a new kind of trade agreement that the US is seeking to push among countries of the region. What's in it, and where does India stand?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first 5G testbed on May 17 and also set a target for India to roll out 6G services by the end of this decade.

Domestic cotton prices have doubled compared to last year. But does that justify a ban on shipment similar to that on wheat, especially ahead of the new planting season?

The Navy recently tested an indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile (Short Range) or NASM-SR. A look at its efficacy and the significant role it can play in modern naval warfare.

The feeding and caring for stray dogs is a hugely divisive issue in urban neighbourhoods across India, with arguments and disputes breaking out frequently between dog lovers and those who feel scared or intimidated by

The Centre has said that the decision does not bring any change to the already existing framework. But some Opposition-ruled states have stated that it would give them greater space to take decisions in the

Earlier this month, at a collegiate meet, the LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge, Erriyon Knighton ran the fourth fastest-ever 200 metres. With 19.49 seconds, he bettered his own world Under-20 record and not for the

The site in Mathura where Lord Krishna is said to have been born, and where a mosque stands today, is back under litigation. A look at the history of the site, the litigation, and a

Spain's government has passed a draft bill with changes to its rules on abortion, menstrual and maternity leave. What's in the new bill? Why is the country considering new regulations?

To counter the shortage of baby formula in the US, President Joe Biden has invoked the Defence Production Act and announced mission 'Operation Fly Formula'. What are these measures? How long is the baby formula

Finland and Sweden have applied for membership of NATO. What has been their stand on the alliance over the years, what obstacles do they face, and what would their joining mean for geopolitics around Russia?

The study is the first to examine RSV disease burden in narrow age brackets. For example, there were over 45,000 deaths in infants under six months old in 2019, with one in five of the

The depreciation of the rupee expected to impact the economy in general and various segments such as imports, mainly fuel prices, and push up inflation.

On what basis has the Supreme Court cleared local body elections in Madhya Pradesh? What is the legal position in the case of Maharashtra now? Why are states so keen to hold these elections —

The Union Cabinet has advanced by five years its target for achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol. What does advancing the blending target mean? Is the new target achievable? What are the roadblocks ahead?

A NIA court in Delhi has convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a case related to alleged terrorism and secessionist activities in the Kashmir Valley in 2016-17. What was the case against Malik, and

The first administrative step for the proposed unification of the MCDs would be to nullify their boundaries, which could be the "easiest task" in this process.

In a stark warning to virtual private network (VPN) service providers, the government Wednesday asked them to adhere to the cybersecurity rules released by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) or wrap up operations

This is the second round of layoffs the firm has carried out in May after having handed pink slips to 200 academicians and assistant teachers — both contractual and full time — citing performance issues,

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared he cannot allow Sweden and Finland to join NATO due to their alleged support of Kurdish militants and other groups that Ankara says threaten its national security. A