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As the threat of US tariffs has eased, India may now find itself in a somewhat better position to actually get a trade deal finalised.

Indonesia is South-East Asia's biggest economy. Until recently, it was an investor darling. But now, global index provider MSCI plans to downgrade its stock indices from emerging economy to 'Standalone' — a category occupied by

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke had signed a peace bond on October 11, undertaking to maintain peace for a year. Why was he made to sign another six days later, and what does the BNSS say

Trump has paused the law providing for 100% tariffs on major importers of Russian energy, easing the immediate risk of penalties for India. However, Washington could still pressure New Delhi on the issue in the

Once a thriving community of around 2,400, Keralam’s Jews now number only a handful in the state. Here’s a look at their origins, distinct communities and centuries-old legacy.

Amid Ukraine's strikes on Russia's energy facilities, Trump has effectively paused the law that gave him the power to impose up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Moscow's energy, including India.

The ECI has directed another voter revision process, known as the Special Summary Revision (SSR). The Congress party has drawn attention to what the directive says about providing copies of draft and final voter lists

The Allahabad High Court has ordered that panchayat polls be completed in 3 months. With 12.58 crore voters, Uttar Pradesh faces a massive electoral exercise ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.

Globally, yields are going up because inflation rates are rising and investors are demanding better returns for the money they lend. China's inflation story, however, is very different. Here's why.

The Supreme Court has upheld Madras High Court’s decision to strike down a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed people converting from Hinduism to Islam to claim Backward Class (Muslim) quota.

The Election Commission on Thursday announced the schedule for the SSR — an annual exercise it skipped in 2026 — for 17 states and Union Territories, including the five states where Assembly polls are due

With this deal, the Centre will meet this fiscal’s disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore. But in nine of the last 12 years, it received more money as dividend from its shareholdings than by selling

In what could be the first known instances of AI agents going “rogue” and accessing the cyber infrastructure of India-based entities, CERT-In said none of the affected organisations had detected the breaches themselves.

Unsaved contacts will also bear a name, starting next month. What changes for customers and businesses?

The law requires proof of specific intent to commit an offence or intimidate, insult or annoy a person in possession of the property. Past court rulings clarify why unauthorised entry alone may not amount to

The skidding of bikers on a newly painted Kolkata flyover has raised questions about road surfaces. While roads can be colourful, there are specific ways to do it safely. We explain

Until now, only booking railway tickets via the IRCTC website allowed passengers to opt for travel insurance. Here is what the Supreme Court has ordered now.

A cyberattack on hundreds of French supermarkets disrupted refrigeration systems and spoiled food worth millions. Here is how the incident happened and what it reveals about cybersecurity risks in India.

The IMF has warned that rising debt and borrowing costs in advanced economies could squeeze government finances in poorer countries. It has also recommended tax reforms to support investment, employment and growth.

The Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court ruling that conversion to Islam does not automatically confer Backward Class (Muslim) reservation benefits. Earlier, it ruled on Scheduled Caste protections following conversion to Christianity.

NITI Aayog proposes linking data centre incentives to power and water availability, environmental safeguards and measurable economic benefits. The framework calls for grid readiness checks and stricter resource-efficiency standards as India expands AI infrastructure.

NTA, which conducts NEET, says all records and documents relating to the examination will be preserved for 90 days from the date of declaration of the result. That window is about to close – and

Sixteen Indians have been killed in attacks on merchant ships since February, more than any other nationality. India hasn’t barred its seafarers from the conflict zone. We explain the numbers, the policy and the payouts.

NHAI officials said they had received complaints that only vehicles with active FASTag were being allowed into Terminal 3’s arrivals lane, while others were being diverted to the multi-level car parking facility nearby.

Four underwater explosions ruptured the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany in September 2022. A Ukrainian former army officer now faces trial in Germany over alleged involvement in the sabotage, which has strained