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The allegations in the ‘classroom scam’ include financial misappropriation, irregular tendering processes, inflated construction costs, and non-adherence to standard procedures

Caste Census India: Which list of OBCs will be used? How much preparation is needed before enumeration can begin? And what challenges—both during the data collection and after the publication of results—could lie ahead?

Along with a rise in bad loans, the demand for a farm loan waiver is also rising. Here's what ails the farm sector in Maharashtra.

This is the first set of hard data that has shown that the world’s largest economy is not doing as well under President Donald Trump as it was doing under President Joe Biden

The eclipse of Jagmeet Singh, who once turned his turban into a TikTok sensation and wore his political confidence on the spotless sleeves of his bespoke suits, removes a key impediment to the reset in

The government has decided to hold a caste census along with the upcoming Census. Data collected by the Census will impact boundaries of constituencies, reservation for women in elected bodies, and give a fillip to

The basket-hilt sword has a European-style single-edged blade, which is slightly curved, and two fullers — grooves or channels that run the length of the sword

Estimates suggest that currently, there are 3 million people, including many children, in Vietnam who are still suffering from serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange

Caste Census India 2025, Political debate on caste data: The decision has come at a time when the Opposition — particularly Congress leader Rahul Gandhi — has adopted caste census as a key issue.

What is Akshay Tritiya, and why is buying gold on this day considered auspicious? What are the other reasons that make this day important, in Hinduism and in Jainism?

Trump first 100 days report card: There is a growing divergence between soft data (read opinion surveys etc.) and the hard data (actual observed numbers) in the US. While the hard data is better than

At the beginning of the year, the Liberals were all but certain to be defeated. Then came Donald Trump. And a stunning reversal

Today, Africa, Australia, and Russia are some of the key players in the diamond industry. Yet, the appeal and romance of Golconda diamonds endure. Here's their story.

Why is the induction of the Rafale M important in the context of the Indian Navy? Why does India need aircraft carriers, and advanced fighter jets for these great battleships?

Mark Carney Election Victory: With his reputation of sober efficiency, Carney has led the Liberals to victory. Here's what to know about the new PM, from his stance on Trump to India.

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

International Dance Day 2025, Ballet history significance: The day celebrates the spontaneity of movement and expression that the art form is capable of. The French ballet dancer Noverre pioneered a more emotive, story-driven approach to

The DBSE, launched in 2021, and hailed as a flagship programme of the AAP government, claimed to follow an "inquiry-based approach, context-based learning and experiential learning", and uses an “evolving curriculum”. Here is what to

In case of no major objections, the draft “Uttar Pradesh Building Construction and Development Byelaws 2025” would soon come into force across the state.

Confusion arising out of AIFF not updating their portal on a player's suspension has cascaded into all-round embarrassment for all parties involved.

Canada Election Results 2025: The Liberals, down and out at the beginning of this year, will form another government in Canada. The man most responsible is the President of the United States, whose words and

A UK-EU trade deal would be a turnaround for the two economic regions after the fractures of Brexit in 2016 and is yet another way that Trump’s tariffs are re-shaping the global economy.

What do the Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, say? Why are they needed, and how will these targets help India’s carbon credit trading market?

Every day, 500 words on a word (or expression) that has appeared in The Indian Express

Trump's three months in office have seen break-neck action on a range of issues, including tariffs and immigration. What do Americans feel about his moves? Here are three interesting snapshots from a poll.