Decoded

Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals

The government used an independent valuation benchmark of ₹75.99 per share after rejecting an earlier bid of ₹75 that fell short of the ₹94.42 reserve price

Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ

From November 1, financial institutions will pay a standard fee to access customer data through the Account Aggregator network. Here's how the framework works and what the new pricing means for users

Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford's research helped explain how expectations shape spending, inflation and interest rates, transforming the way policymakers respond to economic shocks

Delhi's internet shutdown has brought the 2024 Telecom Rules into focus. The rules specify who can order a shutdown, what the order must contain and how long restrictions can remain in force

Starlink's proposed India launch has raised concerns over national security, data privacy, foreign influence and the use of unauthorised terminals

Trump administration halts green card processing for select tech firms: Impact on Indians decoded

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

Hindalco and AluChem jointly ended their acquisition deal last week, citing extended delays in closing the transaction that were 'beyond the control of either party'

Wedged between Poland and Lithuania, Kaliningrad hosts key Russian military infrastructure and is central to rising tensions between Moscow and Nato

Rising grid tariffs, TikTok-driven popularisation and the affordability of Chinese solar systems have driven Pakistan's solar boom to such an extent that panels are now being used as wedding dowries

From living and deceased donation to altruistic transplants, India's organ donation framework is governed by THOTA, which sets rules for approvals, organ removal and commercial dealings

ECINET and ERONET help the Election Commission manage electoral rolls. Here's how the systems work, the role of EROs and why their functioning has come under scrutiny

India's private capex outlook is strengthening, but the reasons projects run into distress are changing, with market conditions and promoter interests now accounting for most distressed projects

Multiple TV ratings agencies could soon operate in India. But if each produces a different number for the same programme, which TRP will become the industry's currency? Experts explain

The Centre has launched a new portal for livestock insurance to streamline enrolment, claims and monitoring. Here's what changes

From 20-year patent protection to government use and compulsory licensing, here's how India regulates drug patents and what the law allows when access to medicines becomes a public concern

Solar developers face higher costs from domestic cells, commodities and rupee depreciation, while competitive tariffs leave little room to absorb the increase, putting project economics under pressure

The CBFC has revised its film certification guidelines, setting out new rules on what films can show and how they will be classified for different age groups

US lawmakers' push to name India in a Russia sanctions bill puts its Russian oil purchases back in focus. Here's how the trade has changed since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

Seven months into the job, Asha Sharma is overseeing a series of changes across Xbox's gaming business, from a 3,200-job restructuring to changes in cloud gaming and new partnerships

Airtel and Jio have accused Vi of making it harder for customers to port out. The dispute recalls a 2021 row that led Trai to order telcos to enable port-out SMS on all plans

The Centre and Ladakh representatives have made progress on a proposed new political framework, with key questions on powers, safeguards and the role of local bodies still under discussion

Food safety authorities can suspend a restaurant licence over violations, but the law lays down a process for rectification, appeals and cancellation

Digital payments are getting a new option. Here's what RBI's new UPI Tap and Pay feature is all about, how it works and what it could mean for users:

Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's warning about self-improving AI has raised concerns over superalignment. Here's what it means and why it matters

India has joined a US-led 6G initiative even as it pursues its own Bharat 6G Mission. What does the new framework cover, and how does it fit with India's existing 6G plans?

Isro is expanding private-sector participation while retaining core responsibilities. Is its emerging model similar to Nasa's approach?

As memory prices nearly quadruple, India's budget smartphone market is shrinking and 4G phones are gaining ground as a cheaper option. Is this the start of a new trend?