• 

  Why did India abstain from voting against the Taliban at UNGA? Explained

  July 09, 2025 9:12 IST

  India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, in the explanation of vote, said that any coherent policy to address a post-conflict situation must combine a mix of policy instruments – incentivising positive behaviour and disincentivising harmful actions.

• 

  UAE's 23 lakh Golden Visa for Indians explained: Why China and Pakistan are left out

  July 08, 2025 18:04 IST

  The UAE has launched a nomination only Golden Visa pilot for Indians and Bangladeshis, offering lifetime residency for AED 100,000 without real estate investment. Pakistan and China are excluded, signalling a strategic shift in immigration policy based on trust, talent and geopolitical alignment.

• 

  Australia national innovation visa: Is it a new gateway to citizenship for global talent? Explained

  July 07, 2025 12:50 IST

  Australia’s national innovation visa offers a pathway to citizenship for high-performing professionals, researchers, artists and athletes who meet strict eligibility criteria.

• 

  Musk can't run for presidency: Why he launched America Party and what he can achieve | Explained

  July 07, 2025 13:49 IST

  Elon Musk, the largest individual donor to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, was a close adviser to Trump until recently. He has indicated that he wants a party that is fiscally conservative and reins in spending but has not offered other details about the party.

• 

  What Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' means for millions of Indian-Americans and families back home

  July 04, 2025 13:18 IST

  President Donald Trump is set to sign the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law, a tax-and-spending package that includes a 1 per cent tax on cash-based remittances. This revised tax, down from the originally proposed 5 per cent, applies to non-citizen residents, including millions of Indians in the US.

• 

  Is Xi Jinping losing control? What it could mean for China and India: Explained

  July 03, 2025 17:16 IST

  Between May 21 and June 5, 2025, Xi Jinping was nowhere to be seen. Not on state media. Not in official readouts. Not in diplomatic engagements. It was the longest unexplained absence of his presidency.

• 

  Why is PM Modi visiting Ghana? Key agendas behind Indian PM's first-ever visit in over 30 years

  July 01, 2025 17:59 IST

  Ghana is one of West Africa's fastest-growing economies; its relationship with India is marked by robust and expanding trade and investment. India is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports; gold accounts for more than 70 per cent of India's imports from Ghana.

• 

  From Ghana to Brazil: PM Modi’s 5-nation tour to focus on Op Sindoor, Global South ties

  July 01, 2025 10:34 IST

  The leaders’ declaration at the BRICS Summit in Brazil is likely to strongly condemn the Pahalgam attack and emphasise the need for unified global action against terrorism.

• 

  Explained: What is Fatwa and why has Iran issued one against Trump, Netanyahu?

  June 30, 2025 16:03 IST

  Iran's top Shia cleric has issued a fatwa against Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them "enemies of Allah" after alleged attacks on Iranian soil. While impactful in some Islamic nations, such fatwas hold no legal weight in secular countries like India.

• 

  Why 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added to the Preamble: History, context and controversy

  June 27, 2025 17:22 IST

  The current Preamble defines India as a "Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic". The original text simply read "Sovereign Democratic Republic". The terms "socialist" and "secular" were added via the 42nd Amendment during Indira Gandhi's Emergency rule in 1976.

• 

  Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart: Why Indo-China need clear border demarcation beyond disengagement

  June 27, 2025 15:22 IST

  Rajnath Singh's message was unequivocal. Peace can't be built on tenuous arrangements alone. It needs permanent frameworks backed by clear lines, accountability, and sustained political will.

• 

  Why is NATO raising defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP? Explained

  June 25, 2025 23:58 IST

  At a summit in The Hague, NATO members pledged to raise defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, a major increase from the previous 2 per cent goal. The decision aims to counter growing threats from Russia, modernise military capabilities, and lessen reliance on the US.

• 

  From ally to adversary: US once fuelled Iran's nuclear dream, now aims to end it

  September 03, 2025 13:00 IST

  The Tehran Research Reactor, a small nuclear facility used for peaceful scientific purposes, was originally supplied to Iran by the United States in the 1960s as part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s "Atoms for Peace" initiative.

• 

  Iran unleashes Khorramshahr-4 missile in retaliatory strike on Israel following US bombing

  June 22, 2025 19:21 IST

  Khorramshahr-4 missile: Iranian officials claim the Khorramshahr-4 missile has a range of 2,000 kilometers and can carry multiple warheads with a combined payload of up to 1,800 kilograms.

• 

  Why Air India flights are facing delays and disruptions: Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains

  June 20, 2025 23:54 IST

  Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed flight disruptions post-AI-171 crash, reaffirming safety commitments, ongoing fleet audits, passenger support, and long-term aid for victims’ families.

• 

  Iran's missiles vs Israel's interceptors: How numbers may determine dominance in the ongoing war

  June 20, 2025 13:56 IST

  Israel-Iran war: As the conflict enters its second week, a critical factor influencing its duration is the balance between Israel’s supply of missile interceptors and Iran’s long-range missile stockpile.

• 

  US has toppled an Iranian regime in the past: Here's what happened then and how it backfired

  June 19, 2025 11:01 IST

  The 1953 Iranian coup backed by the US and UK that overthrew Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. His move to nationalise Iran’s oil was seen as a threat to Western interests, leading to a CIA- and MI6-led operation that reinstalled the Shah.

• 

  Iran’s Fattah missile challenges Israel’s Iron Dome with hypersonic precision | Know all about it

  June 18, 2025 23:50 IST

  Amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, Tehran has deployed its newly-inducted Fattah hypersonic ballistic missile, capable of evading Israel’s advanced air defence systems, including the Iron Dome. Here's all you need to know about this advanced military weapon system.

• 

  From allies to adversaries: The tumultuous history of Iran–Israel relations

  June 17, 2025 16:30 IST

  Iran and Israel have developed tacit military, economic, and intelligence cooperation based on shared geopolitical interests, notably the fear of Soviet communism, but also Pan-Arabism.

• 

  Air India plane crash: Complete process for families to receive victims’ bodies | Explained

  June 14, 2025 23:58 IST

  Air India plane crash: The British High Commission in India has set up a reception centre in the Ummed Hotel near Ahmedabad airport to provide support and advice for the families and friends of British nationals following the Air India plane crash in Gujarat.

• 

  What exactly is 'Vibe Coding,' and why is it causing a stir within the IT sector?

  June 11, 2025 13:10 IST

  This innovative approach to software programming has sparked considerable discussion in the IT sector. Many professionals are embracing this new coding method, while others express concerns that it may lead to challenges in the future.

• 

  Explained: How Hinduism held steady as the world's religious landscape shifted in past decade

  June 11, 2025 7:38 IST

  Over the past decade, Hinduism grew steadily, Christianity declined mainly due to disaffiliation, and Islam saw strong growth driven by youthful, high-fertility populations. These trends were shaped primarily by demographics and religious switching.

• 

  Why can't India count how many die in its heatwaves each year and why does it matter?

  June 11, 2025 13:09 IST

  India is experiencing increasingly severe heatwaves, but there is no accurate count of how many people are dying due to extreme heat. A PTI investigation reveals that many deaths, especially among the poor and undocumented, go unrecorded or are misclassified.

• 

  Bengaluru stampede: What led to chaos outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations?

  June 04, 2025 19:56 IST

  Bengaluru stampede: Eye-witnesses said a stampede-like situation emerged as fans thronged the venue of felicitation. The massive crowd further triggered the stampede at several entry points, prompting police to use lathi-charge to control the surge.

• 

  Know significance of Kheer Bhawani Temple in Kashmir: Why top J-K leaders are visiting shrine?

  June 03, 2025 21:01 IST

  The Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla is a revered spiritual and cultural landmark, symbolising faith, resilience, and unity for the Kashmiri Pandit community.

• 

  Why did Russia fail to stop Ukraine's biggest drone strike? How did defence systems like S-400 fail?

  June 03, 2025 13:51 IST

  On June 1, Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on five deep Russian airbases, destroying over 40 fighter jets. The attack bypassed Russia's S-400 defences by using low-altitude drones launched from within Russian territory.

• 

  What is Operation Shield and what will happen during mock drill in border states? Explained

  May 30, 2025 14:48 IST

  The mock drill will include the activation of centrally controlled air raid sirens, blackout protocols in civilian areas, and mock evacuation of families from military stations in the event of a drone strike. The mock drills will further involve the deployment of medical teams, transportati

• 

  Operation Sindoor has exposed Pakistan, gave befitting reply to terrorists: PM Modi

  May 29, 2025 11:14 IST

  PM Modi said Sikkim, rich in biodiversity, has set examples in nature conservation and added that Sevoke-Rangpo project will link Sikkim with rail network.