Oracle lays off around 12,000 employees in India: How this marks a wider pivot to AI Sign In to read

Oracle layoffs in India: The layoffs in India form part of a worldwide workforce reduction that could affect up to 30,000 employees across markets. The job cuts are significant because Oracle’s India workforce is estimated

Why F1 finds itself in an existential battle, balancing new rules with driver complaints

The horrific crash at Suzuka involving Oliver Bearman has underlined safety risks in the 'lift and coast' style of driving, where drivers need to slow down for the sake of electric batteries.

Trump says war will be over in 3 weeks: Why oil is likely to stay elevated for far longer Subscriber Only

Even if the US were to leave Iran within weeks, the price of crude is likely to remain elevated, possibly around $100 per barrel, months after this war draws to a close

West Asia war: Why June quarter inflation is forecast to breach target amid weakening growth impetus, rupee

In their base case scenarios, most economists see elevated oil prices as a key factor for the immediate increase in inflation, with an anticipated increase in pump prices at the retail end after the upcoming

Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026: Looking back at a decade of legal battles over gender identity

Since the landmark NALSA judgment in 2014, constitutional courts have consistently interpreted the law to expand the community’s rights and liberties, often in contrast with the legislative and executive approach.

How NASA will fly astronauts to the Moon and back for Artemis II Subscriber Only

This will be the first time humans will get to the Moon’s neighbourhood after the last Apollo mission in 1972

How Karnataka’s new law against honour killing affirms absolute right of adults to choose their partners

The Bill makes it clear that consent of parents, family, caste, or clan is not required once two adults decide to marry, and criminalises acts of violence and harassment against such couples.

Israel’s death penalty for Palestinians: How new terrorism law highlights major shift in approach

While some provisions could technically apply to Israeli citizens in civilian courts, the definition of the crime is designed in a way that legal experts say will, in practice, apply almost exclusively to Palestinians.

Explained: What is the US’s 2,000 pound ‘bunker buster’ bomb, used to attack Iran’s Isfahan

The term 'bunker buster' typically describes bombs designed to penetrate deep below the surface—layers of rock, earth, or concrete—before exploding

Explained: What FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 proposes, why it has sparked a row in Kerala Subscriber Only

The proposed amendment gives the Central government the power to appoint the designated authority who would control the funds and assets in case the FCRA certificate is cancelled, surrendered or ceased

Telangana Assembly passes Gig Workers Bill: What is the Bill about, and how other states with such laws have fared Subscriber Only

The legislation, which seeks to regulate gig and platform work and ensure protection of such gig workers, is similar to those passed by four other states: Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

8 dead in Nalanda temple stampede: Why crowds can frequently turn deadly in India

Bihar Nalanda Temple Stampede Latest News: According to the National Crime Records Bureau, nearly 4,000 stampede events have been recorded in India over the last three decades.

As the US talks of seizing Kharg, 3 problems and an ominous precedent

Nearly four years ago, Russia seized Ukraine's Snake Island. In its disastrous experience are lessons for Trump and the plan to seize Iran's Kharg Island.

Amid West Asia war, why Spain has banned US military aircraft from its airspace

Spain's airspace ban on US military aircraft marks a sharp escalation in Madrid-Washington tensions, with the government citing violations of international law. But principle is not the government's only motivation.

Palm Sunday mass at Jerusalem: Why Israel’s blockade of Latin patriarch provoked outrage

Israeli police said that all holy sites in Jerusalem, regardless of the faith, had been closed to worshippers in fear of Iranian strikes amidst its ongoing war with the US and Israel.

China This Week | Putin may visit China after Trump, new Indian Ambassador appointed, and China’s ocean mapping

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the now-delayed Trump visit to China, the appointment of a new Indian ambassador to China and reports of China surveying the seas.

Bill seeking divisional status for Jammu’s Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley: Politics behind it, and financial implications

The Bill says that the proposed Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley divisions should be headquartered in Rajouri and Doda respectively. It also seeks creation of 16 new districts: eight each in Kashmir and Jammu divisions.

RBI’s new forex cap to stem rupee slide: Why are banks worried? Subscriber Only

This measure is only expected to provide temporary relief and the directive has made banks uneasy, as it could result in mark-to-losses for them.

Will the Iran war lead to food inflation?

Ample food stocks and a bumper rabi crop is likely to keep food inflation in check for now. But the war’s impact, through broken fertiliser and pesticide supply chains, may be felt down the line

Explained: Trump’s attempts to calm markets, amid lows stemming from West Asia war

Trump has been sensitive to adverse movements in financial markets. Sometimes explicitly, he has responded with public comments and social media posts that appear designed to give stocks and bonds a jolt.

Expert Explains | What US-Iran war could mean for Iraq’s internal political landscape

Considering the optics of the recently announced NATO withdrawal and the promised US withdrawal by September 2026, those harbouring pro-Iran sentiments foresee a chance for fresh dominance.

US considers ground troops in Iran: The options before Trump, and what they say about the war

If a ground invasion in Iran were to happen, how might it unfold? Are such plans likely to enjoy support among the US public? And finally, what does it say about the state of war?

Artemis 2 launch: How NASA’s Moon missions aim to prepare the ground for deeper space exploration

What does NASA intend to achieve with the lunar mission, and who are the other players with similar plans in the near future? Here’s what to know.

In a first, 5 Sahiwal calves have been born through advanced IVF tech. Here’s why this matters

A scientist explained that the method produces high-quality embryos in a controlled laboratory environment. These “test-tube” offspring can help increase overall milk production. Here is how.

From farm to software, how fresh WTO talks expose deep faultlines between rich and developing nations

With the West Asia war and US tariffs already disrupting global trade, divisions within the WTO raise questions about the organisation’s future.