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  India-UK FTA: From chocolates to scotch to cars, what gets cheaper under the trade deal?

  July 24, 2025 17:01 IST

  India-UK FTA: Agriculture and allied sectors are set to emerge as major winners under the trade pact, with expanded market access for Indian farmers to export high-value products such as fruits, vegetables, basmati rice, cereals, animal products, beverages, oilseeds, and dairy.

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  Bihar voter list row: Can elections be held if Opposition boycotts the polls? What does our law say?

  July 24, 2025 12:59 IST

  The biggest question now is what happens if all parties in the "Mahagathbandhan" decide to boycott the elections? Will elections still be held? To understand this, one needs to refer to the Indian Constitution.

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  Trump withdraws US from UNESCO again: What you need to know about organisation

  July 23, 2025 14:38 IST

  The United States on Tuesday withdrew from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), stating that it believes that the country's continued involvement in UNESCO is not in its national interest.

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  Khalistani threat, extradition of fugitives, FTA: Here’s what's on agenda for PM Modi's UK visit

  July 23, 2025 13:17 IST

  PM Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, covering trade, defense, climate, innovation, and education. He will also meet King Charles III.

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  Why Rajya Sabha may not get a new Chairman before Parliament Monsoon Session ends? Explained

  July 23, 2025 13:32 IST

  Given the time-consuming procedural requirements and the initial preparatory period, even if the Election Commission begins work immediately, the election process is highly unlikely to wrap up before the Monsoon Session ends on August 12.

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  Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Will Nitish Kumar continue, or will the BJP pull a surprise? Explained

  July 21, 2025 14:52 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been helming the top post for the last 20 years, barring a seven-month stint by Jitan Ram Manjhi, despite shifting sides several times. However, this time, it’s not sure whether NDA will contest the upcoming polls under the leadership of Nitish Kumar.

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  Parliament Monsoon Session to begin today on a stormy note. Here's what to expect | Details

  July 21, 2025 9:35 IST

  This is the first session of Parliament being held after Operation Sindoor, India's precision strike on terror camps in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.

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  What legal actions will 'The Resistance Front' face as US declares it a terrorist group? Explained

  July 18, 2025 14:36 IST

  India’s National Investigation Agency has named Sheikh Sajjad Gul, the suspected head of TRF, as the key conspirator behind the Pahalgam attack. While the group initially took responsibility for the deadly assault, it later withdrew its claim- likely in response to rising international pressure.

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  US declares Pahalgam attack mastermind TRF a terror group: Here's a look at other designated outfits

  July 18, 2025 14:54 IST

  The Resistance Front is not the first organisation to have been placed on the list. Apart from TRF, many other terror groups are there that include Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram, along with terror groups Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad Union.

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  Netanyahu's govt on the brink: Coalition crumbles as numbers fall short in Parliament | Explained

  July 17, 2025 14:52 IST

  Shas’s exit from cabinet positions has effectively cost Prime Minister Netanyahu his parliamentary majority. With the party’s 11 lawmakers stepping back from ministerial roles, the ruling coalition is now left with just 50 seats in 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a stable majority.

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  Four killed as Sheikh Hasina supporters clash with police: What led to fresh violence in Bangladesh?

  July 17, 2025 8:24 IST

  In Bangladesh, the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the youth who led the mass uprising last year, has faced strong opposition in Gopalganj, the hometown of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  Satyajit Ray ancestral home: Why is Bangladesh demolishing legendary filmmaker's house? | Details

  July 16, 2025 14:40 IST

  Satyajit Ray ancestral home demolition: As per reports in Bangladeshi media, the century-old structure is being torn down to make way for a new semi-concrete building that will serve as the new premises for the Mymensingh Shishu Academy.

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  NATO warns sanctions on India and China over trade ties with Russia: Will this threat make impact?

  July 16, 2025 13:30 IST

  Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

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  Maharashtra rolls out 'Code Pink' in hospitals to combat infant abductions | All you need to know

  July 15, 2025 16:40 IST

  The Maharashtra government has implemented Code Pink, a hospital-wide emergency response system to prevent infant abduction and child theft in public hospitals. Triggered when a newborn or child under 15 goes missing, the alert initiates a coordinated response involving all hospital departments.

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  Trump vows secondary tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil: Who is buying Russia's fossil fuels?

  July 15, 2025 14:08 IST

  China has bought 47% of Russia’s crude exports, followed by India (38%), the EU (6%), and Turkiye (6%). Turkiye, the largest buyer, has purchased 26% of Russia’s oil product exports, followed by China (13%) and Brazil (12%).

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  Thailand–Cambodia border row: Why China wants to mediate in the long-standing dispute

  July 11, 2025 18:42 IST

  A border skirmish that left one Cambodian soldier dead has reignited a long-running territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, fuelling nationalist tensions and political fallout in Bangkok.

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  How Vadodara bridge collapse was a disaster in making: Ignored warnings, tilting structure kills 13

  July 10, 2025 0:06 IST

  The bridge, built in the mid-1980s, had long exceeded its safe operational life and was widely seen as a risk. Locals had repeatedly raised concerns, reporting that the structure would shake noticeably whenever vehicles passed over it, with parts of it visibly tilting.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.