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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

The NYT report said, “It is unclear why Mr. Musk was on the call or whether he spoke”. It said Musk did not return multiple requests for comment and the White House declined to comment

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked the world’s worst energy shock. Now, the entry of their Houthi allies raises fears over another maritime chokepoint — the Bab el-Mandeb.

Gopinathan resigned from service in 2019 but the government has still not accepted his resignation. As long as an officer is part of the service, they cannot contest elections and or even join a political

Copper is essential to the modern economy, with uses ranging from housing and manufacturing to power grids, clean energy, artificial intelligence and defence. Thus, it is often seen as a barometer of economic health

On Saturday, Delhi NCR will enter the dual airports club with NIA's inauguration; commercial operations are expected to start in a few weeks. Here is why it is significant, and how it compares with NMIA

Tehran has turned the world's most critical oil chokepoint into a geopolitical lever. Here's how it's benefitting from it and how it decides to filter ships carrying oil and gas.

IOC said that any woman wanting to compete in international sport must now undergo a mandatory SRY gene screening, or a sex test. What does that entail? We explain. 

Inclusion in women’s sports has long been a subject of polarising debate. It has garnered further attention as issues related to diverse gender and sexual identities have become ideological battlegrounds in politics in recent years.

Dr Reddy's 'Olymviq' branded-drug has run into a legal wall owing to its similarity to Novo Nordisk's 'Ozempic' brand. In India, the legal framework is quite strict on similarly named drugs.

Gold, always seen as a safe asset that people turn to in times of trouble, has tumbled when least expected — during a war

Here is what Nirav Modi’s team argued, how the Indian government countered them, and what the court’s ruling means for the extradition.