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The US President's $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal over an alleged Jeffrey Epstein letter signals a dramatic rift in a decades-old alliance between two 'good friends'. Here is what to know

Paul Mackenzie, a pastor from Kenya, was at the centre of one of the all-time worst cult-related incidents, which came to light in 2023. Here is what to know.

Canada Palestine state recognition 2025: Canada PM Mark Carney announced that his country will recognise the state of Palestine in the UN General Assembly in September, joining countries like France and the UK. What could

The broader message is captured by the title of the report — “Global Economy: Tenuous Resilience amid Persistent Uncertainty”. However, it hides considerable variation in the economic prospects of different countries.

The accused in the Malegaon attack of 2008 were arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) within weeks of the bombing. One of these individuals was released from prison on bail in 2011; the other

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a national coalition of several farmers’ organisations, claims that the NCP 2025 is against the federal structure of the Constitution, and facilitates a back door entry of corporations into agriculture

The order comes amid ongoing debates about bail jurisprudence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, a stringent legal provision which specifically deals with sexual offences against minors (those under the age of

With a magnitude of 8.8, the earthquake in Russia’s far-eastern corner is one of the strongest on record. Its epicentre lies on the Circum-Pacific seismic belt, more popularly known as the ‘Ring of Fire’, which

CTE is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated brain trauma. It can lead to debilitating symptoms such as depression, memory loss, aggression, impared judgment, erratic behaviour, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, and dizziness.

Trump tariffs India impact: Indications are that the outer limit for a deal, currently pegged at around October from New Delhi’s perspective, might need to be brought forward.

Indus Waters Treaty Explained: What is the rationale behind the claim that 'Pakistan got 80% of water' under the Indus Waters Treaty? What exactly did Nehru say in the speech Jaishankar cited? We explain.

Director Aanand L Rai said he cannot 'wrap his head around' the re-release, but cannot pursue legal action. This clash between artistic and commercial ownership has sparked broader questions about creative control, technological intervention, and

There are several factors that are involved in the generation of tsunamis. These include location, depth, type of fault and magnitude of the earthquake

The law, enacted in 1958, has allowed many tenants of properties in major Delhi market areas such as Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and Chandni Chowk to continue to pay rents that are sometimes as low

Kamchatka Earthquake News: The July 30 earthquake occurred due to tensions along the subduction faultline between the Pacific and the Okhotsk tectonic plates. The area is part of the Ring of Fire, a zone of

Google users were less likely to click on result links when visiting search pages with an AI summary compared with those without one.

What exactly is matcha, and why can’t more of it be produced to match the current surge in its demand?

Six people were killed after a bomb planted on a motorcycle went off. Former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit are among the accused. The NIA, which took over the investigation

Nehru 1962 war Assam speech explained: What exactly did Nehru say in his radio address during the India China war, and did he bid 'bye bye' to Assam? What was his remark about not a

Once deployed, NISAR will be the most powerful Earth observation satellite in space, producing data and high-resolution images that will facilitate research in a variety of fields

Flash floods lead to the death of more than 5,000 people annually in India. With soaring global temperatures, they are expected to increase in frequency and become more intense. A study has put the spotlight

The areas in which this critically endangered bird lives are also crucial for the expansion of India’s wind and solar energy capacity. The top court has been seized of a petition that seeks to protect

Having hosted big ticket events including the FIFA World Cup, Qatar joins the race even as India makes an impressive pitch to stage the event in Ahmedabad.

A few reforms proposed in school and higher education have made their way into classrooms. Others are stuck in Centre-state tussles & institutional delays

The clashes followed months of tensions over a century-old border dispute between the Southeast Asian neighbours. What is the history of this dispute, and what happens now?