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The Netzah Yehuda is a battalion of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews. In April 2024, an opinion piece by The Haaretz described it as “a kind of an independent militia that doesn’t obey the army’s rules”.

The 8-foot 2-inch slope at Lord’s, where the third Test begins today, has been around forever, but batsmen and bowlers, in particular overseas players, take time to adjust to it. This is the story of

The PM’s July 2-9 visit, which also included stops in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Argentina, has been characterised by maintaining a delicate balance, with an element of give-and-take.

Referring to a World Bank brief, the government has claimed India is world’s ‘fourth most equal country’. What does this conclusion miss?

Palm oil is among the most affordable and versatile edible oils globally, valued for its long shelf-life and neutral taste. Most packaged foods, including potato chips, biscuits, ice cream, and chocolates use palm oil.

An Indian Air Force SEPECAT Jaguar jet with two pilots on board crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday

Europe’s carbon border tax is an import duty on a product manufactured in a country that has more lax climate rules than the EU. The ostensible purpose is to check ‘carbon leakage’, but the tax

The company had approached the HC after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) revoked Celebi Airport Services India’s security clearance on May 15

In recent years, climate negotiations have failed to achieve sufficient progress in tackling climate change and its impact. Several ideas have been proposed to reform these talks but it’s unlikely that they will be implemented

A high-stakes casino of stock markets and a financial trap that punishes ignorance and overconfidence

The order came after the Kerala government filed an admiralty suit — a legal proceeding pertaining to maritime law and disputes — in the High Court.

India and Namibia share an old relationship of trust and friendship. There is great potential for a mutually beneficial energy security and critical minerals partnership. India has important stakes in the African continent as a

Trump tariffs 14 countries explained: Which countries are the worst hit by Trump's new tariffs, and on what basis were these 14 countries chosen? What is the road ahead from here? We explain, in 3

Pope Leo’s visit to the hilltop town after 12 years has revived a 400-year-long tradition, followed by popes dating back to Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century. Here is what to know

Sustained volcanic eruptions can release large amounts of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, which could further heat the planet

Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in New York in August 2019, weeks after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. Since then, calls have been made to publicly reveal more details about the

Jail manuals typically specify the type of food to be served in prison, down to the milligram. Here is what to know.

Here is the story of the disastrous Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war which lead to the deaths of more than a 1,000 Indian soldiers and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi.

The telescope has the world's largest digital camera, which is the size of a small car, weighs 2,800 kg, and boasts a staggering resolution of 3,200 megapixels. Such components will help provide comprehensive images of

Both the Madras and Delhi High Court cases involved “preventing incitement to the commission of an offence”, which is one of the valid grounds in law for authorising phone tapping.

The latest flash floods have been far more deadly than the ones seen in recent decades. That is because of two primary reasons, the warming climate and inadequate warning systems.

This is not the first time that rumours about the Chinese President have swirled close to important events, and past experiences can help understand what such absences might mean.

According to the police, Mulayamkottil Edison was a level-four darknet vendor. What does this mean? Why is the dark web often used for crimes, and what are its other uses?

The golden visa system allows residents, foreign expatriates and their families to move to the UAE to work, live or study

Before the sackings in late June 2025, two Ministers of Defence, a Minister of Foreign Affairs and several other key figures in the Chinese state were removed, with corruption often cited as the reason. How