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

Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Amid youth protests, an anatomy of India’s employment over 10 years Subscriber Only

The data on Employment Rate shows that while things may be improving from the lows of 2020 and 2021, broadly speaking, across different cohorts, a lower percentage of people hold a job in India now

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.

Why Henry Nowak’s murder in the UK spurred diversity debate, drew in JD Vance and Elon Musk

Police responders on the scene initially handcuffed Nowak, who was the victim of a stabbing. What really happened and why has the incident led to calls for reassessing diversity policies?

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’s behind the PoK protests: Weight of history, woes of the present Subscriber Only

At the heart of the recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are 12 seats reserved for migrants from Jammu and Kashmir to different parts of Pakistan. Why has this old rule become a flashpoint now?

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.

Over 20% returns: How NRIs could make a killing after banks hike FCNR(B) deposit rates

NRIs can 'leverage' their own money to borrow at cheaper interest rates abroad and put this money into Indian banks’ high-return FCNR(B) deposits. This will allow NRIs to earn equity-like returns — from bank deposits.

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

Zojila tunnel breakthrough: Why the project is crucial for India’s defence

The Zojila tunnel, which will connect Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, will provide swift round-the-year mobility to defence forces in one of the country’s most sensitive border regions.

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.

Record remittances cushioned India’s finances in FY26, but this is no long-term fix Subscriber Only

Indian workers abroad sent home a record $110.47 billion in 2025-26, helping prop up the rupee amid weak capital inflows. But in the long run, FDI and FPI must improve, and the trade deficit will