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The race to build AI systems that rival human intelligence has led to several claims of mathematical breakthroughs, but this week provided a clearer sign of progress.

On Tuesday, the US president agreed on trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, and issued a statement detailing the terms of the trade deal with Indonesia. His 'Liberation Day' tariffs will become effective August

Less than 22 per cent of India’s total energy consumption is done in the form of electricity. The rest happens through direct burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas

The law allows 14 days for filing nominations by candidates, followed by one day for scrutiny and a two-day window for withdrawal of candidatures.

Polyandry and polygamy are outlawed by the Special Marriages Act, the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and criminalised under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The government has invoked provisions under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Animal Husbandry Practices and Procedures) Rules, 2023. What do the rules say, and what is the situation in Kerala?

Perplexity’s new browser, Comet, is built for agentic AI tasks. From summarising videos to replying to emails all within your tabs, here’s what sets it apart

King was killed on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. James Earl Ray was convicted of the assassination after he pleaded guilty. However, Ray later renounced that plea

The prosecution had claimed that the 7/11 conspiracy mastermind was a Pakistani national, Azam Cheema, associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Ten more Pakistani men allegedly entered India and played a role in the blasts. What is

Graham is sponsoring a tough sanctions bill on Russia, which, if passed by Congress, would impose 500% tariffs on countries that purchase Russian oil, like China and India.

Indian Air Force MiG-21 retirement: The MiG-21s have for long been the backbone of the Indian Air Force, but have earned the dubious label of 'the flying coffin' due to several fatal accidents. Here's how

The success of the Sanseito party could reshape Japan’s domestic and foreign policy. It also aligns Japan with political trends in many other parts of the world.

A look at the constitutional process, electoral math, and interim arrangements.

Jihadist-turned-President Ahmed al-Sharaa wants to unify Syria after its 14-year civil war. But domestic and external pressures pose a significant challenge

To illustrate the discrepancies in the prosecution, the court flagged statements by two prosecution witnesses, Deputy Commissioners of Police Brijesh Singh and D M Phadtare, recorded on two different dates, at different places and time.

Desperate for social media clips, these stuntmen put themselves and snakes at risk

How many Indians are known to be in the country, and what is the prevailing political situation there? We explain.

According to UNHCR, over 1.57 million Afghans have returned from Iran since the beginning of 2025, with 60% of the total being deportations. Who are they, and why is this happening?

2006 Mumbai train blasts accused: The Bombay HC held that among the aspects the prosecution failed to establish are the trustworthiness of the witnesses and the validity of the confessions. Here's why.

2006 Mumbai Local Train Blasts Explained: What were the charges against the accused, and what delayed the hearings?

A second successive good monsoon, combined with the government allowing imports of pulses and edible oils at zero/low duties, is likely to keep a lid on prices going ahead

Biostimulants can help enhance the yield from a harvest, but are officially treated as distinct from fertilisers and insecticides. Their market is estimated to grow in the next few years.

While the feathered headdresses, metallic body armour, or gravity-defying silhouettes gracing the Paris Haute Couture runways may never find their way to a customer's wardrobe, their purpose transcends wearability. We explain.

Trump and Epstein largely went separate ways after 2004, taking drastically different paths — one toward jail and suicide, the other toward further celebrity and the White House. Why did they fall out, and what

Rarely static, Husain’s horses are powerful creatures that exude immense grace, drawing inspiration from history and religion. His very last series, meant to be an ode to diversity and pluralism in India, also featured horses,