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Did Marie Antoinette ever say “let them eat cake”? If not her, who did, and why does it continue to stick to her? We explain.

What is the Black Sea grain deal, why is it important, and why is Russia threatening to withdraw from it? We explain.

Britain has formally signed a treaty to join a major Indo-Pacific trading bloc, through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Supporters of Brexit say the move will boost UK growth but opponents say the benefits are marginal compared with EU trade.

While buying a car insurance cover, one should keep in mind the rising instances of heavy downpours. Along with a standard comprehensive car insurance plan, one should go for add-on covers such as zero depreciation and engine protection cover.

The tire industry has been keeping up pace with the rising EV demand, but there is one problem it's struggling to crack.

The geological time scale is a system that divides the history of the Earth into discrete intervals of time, based on events, such as the evolution and extinction of different living beings and processes that have occurred.

Often referred to by his initials, MBZ, Sheikh Mohamed became the UAE's President in May 2022 and is known for his inquisitive mind, understated demeanour and ambitions of making his nation a pivotal geopolitical player in the region.

The proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Officials said the move comes after the Delhi Police wrote to the L-G asking for a stricter law to rein in snatchers and drug peddlers.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) held a crucial meeting to clear proposals to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Navy.

The three additional Scorpene submarines will be procured under Buy (Indian) category and will be built by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).