As Noida International Airport begins operations, what growth prospects look like

NIA may be relatively slow to grow, especially compared to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (another key secondary airport). Over time, it is expected to cement Delhi NCR’s position as India’s primary aviation hub.

Homemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour

For decades, courts have grappled with placing a monetary value on the work done by homemakers despite recognising it in principle. The top court sought to address this gap in its recent order. Here’s what

Six years after Galwan: A militarised LAC, a redefined relationship

Where does the India-China relationship stand six years after the Galwan clash? What is the way ahead for India?

Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead

Food prices haven’t soared as much as energy, metals and fertilisers from the West Asia conflict, unlike Russia-Ukraine in 2022. But the situation could change with a “super” El Niño.

‘Telangana govt owes us Rs 3,700 crore, now wants discount’: Why liquor sellers are feeling low

Telangana is India’s biggest beer-consuming state by volume. What is the dispute its government has with liquor firms?

How war in West Asia is taking a toll on India’s road construction push

Much has been said about oil and gas supplies being affected following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, but another key component caught in the crossfire is bitumen — crucial for India to build roads,

How a tiny electronic component is slowly driving up inflation in India Subscriber Only

Some analysts expect the global memory chip demand to “overwhelm supply for at least 3-5 years”, while a chip manufacturer is worried its Indian customers don’t understand the gravity of the situation. Here’s what to

Why hybrid paddy continues to divide Punjab’s agricultural community

With nearly 10% of Punjab's paddy area under hybrid varieties this year, the debate over their future has only intensified. Here’s why this controversy has become particularly intense in recent years.

Red, white and black & blue: Why Trump has brought UFC cagefighting to the White House

The unprecedented MMA event, scheduled for Flag Day and the US President’s 80th birthday, marks the pinnacle of Trump’s decades-long association with the sport and comes as he seeks a patriotic boost amid declining approval

Explained: The worries in India’s push beyond E20 fuel — and lessons it can take from Brazil Subscriber Only

India is looking to transition from E20 fuel to higher blends as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil imports. But the plan has raised concerns over vehicle wear-and-tear, fuel efficiency and costs. Can

Third crash in 10 years: What to know about IAF’s AN-32, the Soviet-origin military transport aircraft  

Bought in 1984 from the erstwhile Soviet Union, the AN-32s have served as a critical workhorse of the IAF. The two other crashes involving these aircraft since 2016 have killed 42 IAF personnel.

Why US has barred foreigners from accessing Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI models Subscriber Only

Fable 5 and Mythos 5, launched this week, are Anthropic's most advanced publicly available AI models. The US government, however, has restricted foreign access to these models. Here's why this order raises concerns over AI

US lists BYD, Alibaba as Chinese military firms: What this means for their rivalry

For some in Washington, the move is a response to China's long-standing restrictions on American firms and technology. But it also reflects a shift in how the US approaches economic and strategic competition.

After Op Sindoor strain, how India and Turkey brought their ties back from the brink

Turkey's support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor pushed ties with India to a low. A year later, the two sides are rebuilding their ties through diplomatic engagement and security cooperation. A look at what's driving

Belfast riots: What we know so far, and why the flare-up is not a one-time event

A knife attack in Northern Ireland’s capital left one man blind and a city ablaze. But the turn of events in the past week appears to be the latest in a rising trend of incidents

PM Modi’s France visit: How trust has underpinned India-France ties

In a time of global volatility, India’s partnership with France stands out as an example of stability, spanning defence, nuclear energy and space

Why SC-appointed taskforce framed student suicides as not just a mental health issue

The NTF’s most important finding is that despite years of reports, UGC regulations, and government strategies, India has no direct statutory framework for suicide prevention in higher education. Here’s what to know.

Assam, Nagaland agree to oil and gas exploration along contested border. Could this boost India’s energy security?

The tripartite agreement to restart oil and gas exploration along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border after three decades could potentially expand India’s domestic energy production.

Why government is looking to issue faster approvals for new fertilisers

The West Asia conflict, along with the government’s proposed easing of approval procedures, can give a leg up to next-generation fertilisers with higher nutrient use efficiency than urea or DAP.

More expensive phones, PCs: How consumers are paying for the AI boom Subscriber Only

The cost of memory as a percentage of the total cost of a low-end phone has surged from under 10% to over 40% now. Like phones and laptops, rising memory costs could end up impacting

Over 5 decades on, recalling Allahabad HC verdict against Indira Gandhi that paved way for Emergency Subscriber Only

On the morning of June 12, in Room No. 15 of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha declared Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election invalid. It set off a chain of events culminating in

What Delhi HC ruled in quashing NewsClick case on foreign funding, cheating

The first FIR against the online news portal was filed in 2020. Essentially, the state alleged that the company attempted to evade a law that did not exist when it received foreign funding.

Punjab farmers protest: What is driving reported shortages of fertilisers?

Punjab’s fertiliser demand is highly seasonal and concentrated around crop sowing periods. With the kharif season beginning, some farmers have flagged shortages at a time when global fertiliser prices have spiked.

An expert explains the motivations behind Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit, in a changing Asia

Xi’s outreach was aimed at reinforcing China-North Korea ties and keeping Pyongyang within Beijing’s fold. For Kim Jong Un, the propaganda value of Xi’s visit is enormous. But it also holds relevance for the wider

One year of AI 171 crash that killed 260 people: What probe report could focus on

The two primary theories about the likely causes of the AI 171 crash include pilot action and an electrical or systems failure.