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Here's all you need to know about the polls, about Greenland's complicated bid for independence, and if the election results can help Trump's plans.

For a long time, tool technology was seen as a uniquely human trait, associated with the genus ‘Homo’. Now we know tools go much further back in history.

Tropic, the UK-based biotech company which has developed these bananas, claims that their fruit remains fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled. Here is why this matters.

PM Modi is visiting Mauritius for its National Day, which, like much else in the country, has an Indian connection. Its location in the Indian Ocean also makes Mauritius strategically important.

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

Carney’s ascent as the Canadian PM comes at a trying time for the country as it battles an unprecedented trade war with its longtime ally the United States, under its President Donald Trump.

While urging for peace, China has often criticised the US approach on Ukraine and Gaza. Here is how its state-backed media has reported on Trump’s recent dealings with the conflicts.

Lalit Modi Vanuatu Passport: What is Vanuatu's citizenship programme, and why has it tightened scrutiny over who gets its passport? We explain.

The recent ruling comes as a part of the SC’s ongoing effort to limit the broad powers of prosecuting agencies under stringent laws such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Case, Bhupesh Baghel ED Raid: The ED has named Congress leaders and former IAS officers in the alleged liquor scam. What is the case? What is the related matter the SC had

Precarious stock levels and production uncertainties have made the last mile of disinflation most challenging in the two commodities.

Trudeau's resignation automatically triggered a leadership race. The new head of the Liberal Party will become the new prime minister.

Mufti Shah Mir was reportedly involved in the kidnapping of former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been lodged in a Pakistan jail since 2016 over allegations of spying and terrorism.

Punjab's farm unions have been in news ever since they launched a protest against three farm laws enacted by the Centre in August 2020. However, Punjab has a long history of farmer movements. We explain

In December, Syria's long-time leader Bashar al-Assad was unseated by rebel groups. The violence coming months after has cast a shadow on the hopes of a stable future for Syria. We explain what is happening.

BAPS has a network of around 1,550 temples globally. PM Modi inaugurated its temple in Abu Dhabi in 2023 and has spoken about his connection to BAPS leaders earlier.

Donald Trump was single-handedly responsible for killing the nuclear deal with Iran in 2018. In 2025, however, he is faced with a very different challenge in the Middle East

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

Donald Trump hosts a cryptocurrency summit at the White House on Friday amid much anticipation about his plans for a national stockpile of digital currencies. Buying bitcoin at all-time highs could be a costly move

If and when Rana does land in India, his trial can begin in earnest. An NIA team is waiting for a final go-ahead to fly to the US to take custody of Rana.

The decision to quarantine the lioness follows protocol in line with human-animal conflicts, and will depend on the medical test results of the wild cat.

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

Clara Zetkin was a German leader who engaged with the question of women within the socialist movement. Here is how her activism led to International Women’s Day.

Here is all you need to know about Vanuatu’s geography, demography, history and economy

“Butterflies have been declining the last 20 years,” said study co-author Nick Haddad, an entomologist at Michigan State University. “And we don’t see any sign that that’s going to end.”