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  The Jat factor in Uttar Pradesh: Why the agrarian community remains crucial to winning elections

  September 15, 2026 7:28 IST

  Jats account for 2 per cent of the total population in Uttar Pradesh, and around 99 per cent of them are concentrated in 26 districts of the western part of the state. However, they have strong influence in 35 to 40 assembly constituencies, and can swing the electoral outcome there.

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  Digital infrastructure, pharma and a pitch to Global South: Understanding what India brings to BRICS

  September 12, 2026 20:29 IST

  India's digital public infrastructure has given New Delhi an edge among BRICS members. Further, the affordable medicines and health infrastructure of India has provided the country an opportunity to boost cooperation among the grouping's members and the Global South.

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  Decoding the Delhi Declaration: Global South at core, what BRICS wants and how it plans to get there

  September 12, 2026 19:55 IST

  With the New Delhi Declaration, BRICS is not creating a new world order all of a sudden, but rather it is gradually building more economic, financial, technological and political room for countries outside the traditional centres of power.

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  BRICS beyond Dollar: How India is leading the bloc into avenues of AI, digital payment, quantum tech

  September 12, 2026 18:36 IST

  Under India’s chairship, BRICS is seeking to deepen cooperation in digital payments, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, quantum technology, semiconductors, startups and other emerging technologies.

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  BRICS' internal fault lines: Can the bloc overcome diverging interests to become one global power?

  September 12, 2026 19:53 IST

  The BRICS is a grouping of 11 countries, and many in the West view it as a counterweight to the US and its allies. However, the bloc has reiterated that it is not against anyone.

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  From 'P' for 'Pichhda' to 'Pandits': Decoding Akhilesh Yadav's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls

  September 07, 2026 23:54 IST

  It was not as though Akhilesh replacing the 'P' in 'PDA' from 'Pichhda' to 'Pandits' was an out-of-place move; rather, it was a calculated political step. In UP's electoral politics, there is a longstanding belief that Brahmins can play a decisive role in determining which party forms government.

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  IndiGo plane nose hits pole at Srinagar airport: From radar to navigation, what the nose houses

  September 04, 2026 14:44 IST

  IndiGo flight 6E 225 suffered damage after it hit a parking pole at the Srinagar airport on Friday. The aircraft's nose was hit in the incident.

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  Why USS Abraham Lincoln's arrival in Thailand has led to raids on sex workers in Pattaya | EXPLAINED

  September 02, 2026 9:41 IST

  The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in eastern Thailand with more than 5,000 US service members after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Many sailors are expected to visit Pattaya, with local officials hoping their stay could generate up to 100 million Thai baht ($3 million) revenue.

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  DNA samples, airtight bags and more: How Nepal plans to identify buried flash flood victims

  August 30, 2026 14:54 IST

  Nepal will bury the bodies of those who have not been identified yet. Their DNA samples have been collected, though, for a future identification. Till now, more than 700 people have lost their lives in the Himalayan country following the tragedy on Wednesday.

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  Why the US has paused visa interviews globally and what is Trump's immigration plan | EXPLAINED

  August 26, 2026 9:34 IST

  US visa applicants who had already scheduled interviews have been notified that their appointments have been cancelled or rescheduled, with new dates to be communicated later. The State Department has not yet provided a timeline for when regular visa interviews will resume.

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  Iran invited to join Saudi-Pak-Turkey defence pact. A new geopolitical equation in Middle East?

  August 24, 2026 7:42 IST

  An Iranian official has claimed that Tehran has received a proposal to join the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' that was signed between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan on August 7. Though there is no official confirmation, a report has claimed that Iran is considering the proposal.

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  'Strongest El Nino in a century' could drive global temperatures higher: How will it impact India?

  August 22, 2026 9:20 IST

  This year's El Nino will make 2027 likely the "warmest year on record", a report by the Met Office of the UK has warned. This could have a significant impact on India, which is already dealing with a "well below normal rainfall".

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  Why does Congress not want to sing the full version of Vande Mataram? Explained

  August 20, 2026 23:48 IST

  The Congress has decided to continue singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its party events, citing a 1937 resolution adopted amid concerns over religious imagery in the later verses. Scroll down to read why the controversy has erupted over the matter.

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  Sextortion, cyberbullying, exploitation: How Meta targeted the young as trial begins in US

  August 19, 2026 9:42 IST

  The advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse in Oakland, California with banners having names children and young adults who have died from social media related harms, including deaths by suicide after bouts of cyberbullying or sextortion.

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  Air India pilot's dope test raises safety questions: What checks must pilots clear before flying?

  August 12, 2026 16:02 IST

  Pilots in India face stringent checks covering alcohol, psychoactive substances, medical fitness and fatigue before they can operate flights. DGCA rules provide for strict action against violations, including licence suspension and cancellation in repeated cases.

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  Saudi, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday: How it could reset dynamics in Mideast

  August 07, 2026 7:22 IST

  The trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will be signed in Friday in Jeddah. The defence pact is likely to reset the regional dynamics in the Middle East, as it could potentially provide Saudi Arabia and Türkiye the nuclear umbrella of Pakistan.

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  Why planes shake mid-air: What is turbulence, why does it happen and how does it affect flights?

  August 04, 2026 14:15 IST

  After Air India flight AI2379 experienced a turbulence-related event, here's everything you need to know about in-flight turbulence, what causes it, whether it can bring down a plane, safety tips for passengers, and major turbulence incidents involving Indian flights.

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  Inside BJP's Bankipur setback: Factors behind Prashant Kishor's big win | EXPLAINED

  August 03, 2026 23:58 IST

  BJP's defeat in Bankipur is a huge setback for the party. There have been multiple factors behind Jan Suraaj's big win, with BJP's overconfidence being the foremost of them. Kishor has now targeted BJP and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and said Bihar deserves to be governed by a "good leader".

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  How the Spain-Morocco Ceuta border crisis has led to tension among EU nations; 67 dead so far

  August 01, 2026 22:14 IST

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended Spain's handling of the crisis, rejected calls by some EU leaders to suspend the country from the Schengen zone as being "driven by prejudice, fake news, ignorance, or political interest," and called for an emergency meeting of EU interior ministers.

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  Lok Sabha clears Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill: How it will amend the current law

  July 31, 2026 19:53 IST

  The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was cleared by the Lok Sabha on Friday. The bill, which will amend provisions of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, will now be tabled in the Rajya Sabha.

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  Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' scheme for oil, gas exploration: How it will be a game-changer

  July 31, 2026 17:24 IST

  The government has said that the Rs 84,000 crore 'Samudra Manthan' scheme will be a 'major game-changer', as oil and gas demand continues to increase in the world. It said the scheme will help make India's oil and natural gas sector 'atmanirbhar'.

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  Trump links Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords: Why it matters for India's Middle East strategy

  July 24, 2026 16:28 IST

  Trump said the US-Saudi nuclear deal will proceed only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises ties with Israel, adding a condition that was not part of the original agreement announced a day earlier.

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  Over 100 scientists from Gaganyaan, key projects quit, Centre steps in: What's happening at ISRO?

  July 16, 2026 17:52 IST

  The Department of Space has issued a memorandum to ISRO, directing that resignations or voluntary retirement requests from scientists working on critical projects shall not be processed routinely. This comed amid reports of mass-level resignations at the agency in recent months.

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  Why could Trump’s proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz raise fuel prices in India? Explained

  July 14, 2026 16:43 IST

  India’s location makes it highly dependent on seaborne energy flows; thus, any disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will cause problems for the nation.

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  Nepal's Gen Z protests return: Why PM Balen Shah is facing backlash | EXPLAINED

  July 13, 2026 23:52 IST

  Major protests erupted in Nepal's Kathmandu on July 13 against the government’s eviction of squatters and a case of self-immolation. The Gen-Z population lead these protests and demand the resignation of PM Balen Shah.

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  Bengaluru's water story: Why India's tech capital depends more on Cauvery than its own reservoirs

  July 12, 2026 23:44 IST

  Bengaluru overwhelmingly depends on the Cauvery River for its water requirements; although the Karnataka capital has two historic reservoirs: Hesaraghatta Lake and Thippagondanahalli (TG Halli) Reservoir. Thus, a good rainfall is crucial for Bengaluru in helping carter to its water needs.

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  How Mumbai monsoon and city's seven reservoirs collectively determine water supply through the year

  July 12, 2026 17:08 IST

  Mumbai's drinking water is sourced from seven reservoirs: Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Tansa, Modak Sagar, Vehar and Tulsi. Bhatsa is the largest, with a live storage capacity of 717,037 million litres, accounting for nearly half of the city's total reservoir storage capacity.

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  BJP's Datia dilemma: Narottam Mishra camp revolts over ticket denial, but party firm on candidate

  July 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  The Datia assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh was considered to be a bastion of Narottam Mishra, who has won three state elections from this seat. However, the BJP hasn't Mishra for the byelection slated for July 30 and instead, nominated Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate.