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Aditya-L1 could help unravel several mysteries of the star closest to the Earth. It’s another feather in ISRO’s cap

11 convicts in one of the most heinous crimes of the 2002 Gujarat riots walked out of jail in August 2022. What is the law on remissions, and why was there a question mark over Gujarat’s right to decide on the case of these men?

Madhya Pradesh and Haryana have demonstrated the feasibility of guaranteeing MSP on crops other than rice, wheat and sugarcane. A nationwide scheme of price deficiency payments with 50% Central funding could incentivise other states to follow their example.

While rain this time of year isn’t unusual, it’s the intensity of the downpour that has set off alarm bells among experts. They suggest a combination of factors has led to the deluge in the countries. Here is a look.

In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the second instalment, we try to answer the question: 'Are humans causing global warming?'

The majority of Lakshadweep’s inhabitants are Muslims. But the Islam they practise is unlike that followed anywhere else in the country.

Not a single election in Bangladesh, held under a partisan government, has ever been seen as legitimate. As Bangladesh heads to polls once again, here is a brief timeline of elections in Bangladesh.

As India sees an ever-rising tide of cancer cases, Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital is turning to artificial intelligence for help. Here is how.

A marker of authentic products, the GI tags also help protect the interests of the local growers and artisans by preventing duplicity of the products. Consumers, through the tags, can know which goods are certified. Here is a quick look at the seven products and what makes them distinctive.

As things stand currently, any problem for Indian carriers would arise only if the 737 MAX-8 variant also comes under scrutiny and is grounded. Which airlines could be affected? What has the part record been for the Boeing 737 MAX programme? We explain.