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Explained: Why Maharashtra govt moved Bombay High Court against FSSAI

The Maharashtra government has accused FSSAI of creating a parallel enforcement system and taking away powers vested in state authorities under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Is the AI investment boom losing steam? What is driving the sell-off

Global AI investment boom faces growing scrutiny as technology stocks slide and investors question whether heavy spending on AI infrastructure will deliver expected returns

Explained: How hackers stole $6.3 bn in crypto from Binance in just 20 mins

While Binance has said it will cover customer losses, the attack has drawn attention to vulnerabilities in the systems exchanges use to authorise and process transactions

Decoded: What is the K9 Vajra, and why is India buying hundreds more?

Built for desert warfare, the K9 Vajra has also been deployed in Ladakh's extreme cold. Here's how the self-propelled gun works, what it costs and why India is expanding its fleet

What is AEBS, the auto-braking system govt wants in all new cars from 2030?

AEBS is a key feature of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a collection of more than 100 electronic technologies designed to improve road safety

What are AI neolabs and why are they betting on safe superintelligence?

Superstar AI researchers are leaving tech giants to build independent research laboratories. Interestingly, one theme is emerging as central to the objectives of some of these labs

Decoded: All you need to know about custody, bail, remand and peace bonds

From police and judicial custody to bail and peace bonds, here's what happens after an arrest, who can keep someone in detention and what rights the Constitution guarantees

US midterms 2026: What is at stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election; republicans currently control both chambers of Congress

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders

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

Why was IDBI Bank sold at ₹81 a share? Understanding the valuation

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

Explained: What laws protect Indian seafarers working in conflict zones

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

Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law

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

Explained: What is Account Aggregator framework, and how does it work?

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

Nobel Economics Prize 2026: How Hall and Woodford changed policymaking

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

Explained: What the law states about internet shutdown orders in India

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

Explained: Why Starlink's India launch plans have raised security concerns

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

US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas

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

What's CFIUS, the US national security panel that can derail foreign deals?

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'

Russia-Nato tensions: Why Kaliningrad matters and may become a flashpoint

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

Pakistan's solar boom is so widespread it is now part of wedding dowries

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