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Iran blocks Hormuz 2025: Iran has never blocked the Strait, amid any war or conflict. What could finally push it to this? What makes blocking the Strait of Hormuz such a potent threat? We explain

US Iran nuclear strike impact: From US President Donald Trump’s shift in policy to India’s stakes in the Middle East, here is why the recent attacks matter.

Nuclear facilities, by their very nature, store a lot of radioactive substances. These substances are stored in carefully designed containers and the facilities are constructed in ways to minimise the risk of leaks. An attack

US Strikes Iran Explained: Why has the US attacked Iran now? What have they hit, and what bombs did they use? How has Iran reacted? What has Israel said? All you need to know.

America has entered Israel’s war with Iran, attacking a major underground nuclear facility that Israel does not have the capability to penetrate. Here’s what happened, and the bomb that was used

More people are bitten by humans in New York than by sharks in the entire world. Sharks’ perception as bloodthirsty monsters, a product of their portrayal in Jaws, has driven their population to the brink

The US Federal Reserve this week held interest rates steady for the fourth time in a row. On Friday, the Hong Kong dollar breached the lower end of its exchange rate peg with the US

Yoga is undoubtedly of ancient provenance. But being specific about its genesis is an impossible task

The draft Registration Bill aims to digitise registration of property documents and increase transparency. But a few concerns remain

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is keen on “reintroducing” king cobras in Madhya Pradesh as an antidote to spiralling snakebite deaths. He also wants snakes in the state counted in order to assess numbers of the

Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, Islamabad is playing a delicate, deliberate balancing act informed by a complicated bilateral relationship with Tehran, need for American patronage, and anxieties about India

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, China stuck to its messaging on the Middle East while criticising Israel, and Taiwan restricted Chinese tech companies from doing business with it.

The length of India’s coastline used to be 7,516 km, something that was ascertained in the 1970s. But this coastline has now been measured to be 11,098 km

Some experts say that if Israel is launching airstrikes on Iran solely to prevent a possible future attack, it would probably be illegal

Substandard work under the scheme has been previously flagged through existing mechanisms. However, there was no system specifically for citizens’ feedback.

Who is the cleric who leads the Islamic Republic? What does he believe in? And what does Iran look like under his rule?

Signed in 1968 and entered into force in 1970, the international treaty is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. India, Pakistan and Israel are not parties to it. What is its

The Bombay HC passed a verdict on two pleas filed by BCCI challenging arbitral awards passed on June 22, 2015. Here is what the case about Kochi Tuskers Kerala is.

Under what circumstances were the revised SOPs published, and what do they say? How did the matter reach the Supreme Court in the first place?

The Green India Mission document was revised to account for on-ground climate impacts and feedback received from implementing partner states and scientific institutions, environment ministry officials told The Indian Express.

PM Modi Croatia visit significance: Strategically located on the Adriatic Sea coastline, Croatia acts as a significant gateway to Europe. Boosting ties with the country can have multiple benefits for India. We explain.

FASTag Annual Pass scheme: It will allow free passage of private car, jeep or van at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas for a given duration, without per-trip user fee charges. Here is

The Navy is set to induct 16 indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft class of ships, starting with INS Arnala. Here's how these ships will boost India's coastal defence.

Which are the sites of Iran’s nuclear programme? And how have Israeli airstrikes impacted production at each location?

For the first time ever, no fixtures have been listed for December 26, but the organisers have kept the door open for future changes.