Chinese Vessel Activity Surges Near Taiwan
Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in Chinese government vessel activity around the island, raising concerns that Beijing may be testing tactics capable of disrupting
US Strikes Iran for Ninth Consecutive Night
US President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran “very hard” during their latest operation, describing the attacks as a response honouring three US service
India Approves First Dengue Vaccine Qdenga
India’s drug regulator has approved Qdenga, the country’s first authorised dengue vaccine, offering a new preventive option against a mosquito-borne disease that places a substantial
Rupee Hits Two-Month Low as Oil Surges
The Indian rupee weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar on Monday as rising crude oil prices intensified concerns over India’s import costs,
India Records 7.7% Growth Amid Gulf Crisis – PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India recorded 7.7% economic growth despite global uncertainty and the Middle East conflict, describing the performance as evidence of the
CJP Leaders to Meet Nadda Amid Delhi March
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters gathered in central Delhi on Monday for a planned march towards Parliament, prompting a major security deployment as representatives
Brent Oil Tops $90 Amid US-Iran Attacks
Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel on Monday as escalating attacks involving the United States and Iran intensified concerns about energy supplies and shipping
India Warns Citizens Against Travel to Iran
India has advised its citizens to postpone all travel to Iran and asked Indian nationals already in the country to consider leaving as the military
Spain Sweep Major 2026 World Cup Awards
Spain completed a dominant 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign by winning three of the tournament’s four major individual player awards following their 1-0 extra-time victory
Gill Dismisses Rohit Sharma Retirement Talk
India captain Shubman Gill has dismissed reports that Rohit Sharma is preparing to retire from international cricket, saying the senior opener has not discussed ending
Iran Threatens to Halt Oil Through Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that not “a single drop” of oil or gas will pass through the Strait of Hormuz if US
Sonam Wangchuk Sets Three Conditions to End Fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has outlined three circumstances under which he would end his prolonged hunger strike over alleged failures in India’s education system, including examination
Ben Duckett Century Seals England ODI Series Win
England defeated India by 27 runs in the third ODI at Lord’s after Ben Duckett’s record century powered the hosts to 387 for three, securing
Tearful Messi Admits Spain Were Better
Lionel Messi was left in tears after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0 to Spain in extra time, admitting that the European
In a Democracy, Resignations Cannot Be Won Through Hunger Strikes
The images emerging from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past several weeks have reignited one of the oldest constitutional dilemmas in Indian democracy. Activist Sonam
RBI Arm Seeks Material for Polymer Notes
The Reserve Bank of India’s currency-printing subsidiary has invited global expressions of interest for polymer material suitable for Indian banknotes, taking an initial step towards
Adani Hails Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Launch
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani congratulated Skyroot Aerospace after Vikram-1 successfully completed its maiden orbital flight, calling the achievement a historic moment for India’s rapidly
CBSE Declares Class 10 Second Board Exam Results, Overall Pass Rate Reaches 96.78%
The Central Board of Secondary Education has declared the results of the Class 10 Second Board Examination for 2026, marking the completion of the first
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Crosses 5,000 as IMF Funds Released for Recovery
The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen above 5,000 as recovery teams continue clearing debris and searching
Nine Killed, Six Injured in Blast at Illegal Firecracker Unit in Ahmedabad
At least nine people were killed and six others injured after a powerful explosion triggered a major fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit
Axis Bank Appoints Former Bandhan Bank CFO Rajeev Mantri as Finance Chief
Axis Bank has appointed Rajeev Mantri, the former chief financial officer of Bandhan Bank, as its new CFO as the private-sector lender moves to fill
Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks With Sonam Wangchuk
Social activist Anna Hazare has appealed to the Union government to begin discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, warning that it should not continue testing the limits
Two US Troops Killed in Iran’s Jordan Attack
Two United States service members were killed and another was reported missing following an Iranian missile and drone attack on American and allied forces in
Iran Warns US of ‘Unforgettable Lessons’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that Tehran and its regional allies have “unforgettable lessons” for the United States as renewed American attacks intensify
Rahul Gandhi Backs Sonam Wangchuk, Calls His Removal from Jantar Mantar ‘Wrong’
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has come out in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk, criticising the government’s decision to remove him from Jantar Mantar while
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Seven in Russia and Spark Fire Near Moscow
A wave of Ukrainian drone attacks struck several locations across Russia, killing at least seven people, injuring dozens and triggering a major fire at an
Iran Suspends Ceasefire Commitments After Trump Declares Agreement Over
Iran has announced that it is suspending its commitments under the interim ceasefire memorandum with the United States, accusing Washington of violating the agreement after
Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised as Health Deteriorates During Hunger Strike
Education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated during an indefinite hunger strike. Doctors said
PM Modi Hails India’s Youth Ahead of Skyroot’s Historic Vikram-1 Orbital Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the talent, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of India’s youth ahead of Skyroot Aerospace’s maiden orbital launch attempt with Vikram-1, the
New Zealand Confirms Second H5 Bird Flu Case as Surveillance Expands
New Zealand has confirmed its second case of H5 bird flu after the virus was detected in a native kāhu, or swamp harrier, found in
Reliance Industries Profit Falls 22% but Beats Market Estimates in June Quarter
Reliance Industries reported a 22.4% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 2026, although the company’s earnings remained ahead of market
US Reaches FY 2027 H-1B Visa Cap as Workers Explore Alternative Routes
The United States has received enough petitions to meet the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027, closing another highly competitive application cycle for skilled
Israel Heads to October Election as Netanyahu Faces Voters After Three Years of War
Israel’s parliament has dissolved ahead of a national election scheduled for October 27, placing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future before voters after nearly three
Apple Overtakes Nvidia to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Apple briefly overtook Nvidia to become the world’s most valuable listed company after a decline in the chipmaker’s shares reshuffled the rankings of the largest
Jaffna Kings Co-Owner Arrested Over Bribery Claim
A co-owner of Lanka Premier League franchise Jaffna Kings was arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations of attempting to bribe a player, hours before the
Centre Unveils ₹5,175 Crore Mining Scheme
The Centre has issued guidelines for states to claim ₹5,175 crore in incentives under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2026-27.
Aaditya Seeks Choice Between Petrol and E20, Writes to PM Modi
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow motorists to choose between 100% petrol and ethanol-blended fuel. He said
India-Japan Bullet Train Talks Progress Confirms MEA
India and Japan have reported steady progress in discussions concerning the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. The Ministry of External Affairs said both countries remain engaged
Rajnath Chairs NDA Parliament Strategy Meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of senior National Democratic Alliance leaders in New Delhi to finalise the ruling coalition’s strategy for the upcoming
India’s Vikram-1 Rocket Set for Launch
Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. The maiden
Chabahar Port Undamaged After US Strikes – MEA
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that the Chabahar Port terminal in Iran remained undamaged following reported United States strikes near the strategically important
Two Tankers Explode in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two oil tankers exploded after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to growing security concerns across one of
Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised After Fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to hospital on Saturday after being removed from his protest site at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where he had been on
BCCI Dismisses Rohit Retirement Rumours
BCCI has firmly denied speculation that Rohit Sharma will retire from One Day Internationals after the third ODI against England at Lord’s. The clarification comes
Andy Burnham Set to Become Britain’s Next Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to be sworn in as the United Kingdom’s next Prime Minister next week after being elected leader of the governing Labour
Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Dies at 89
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history and arguably the finest all-rounder the game has ever produced, has died
From Wangchuk to Ethanol: PM Modi and Amit Shah’s Biggest Political Risk
Over the past decade, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has accumulated an extraordinary reservoir of political capital.
Xi Jinping Calls for New Global AI Order, Challenges US Dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a new international framework for artificial intelligence, positioning China as a leader in global AI governance and challenging
Iran Launches Missile Strikes on Gulf States as US Expands Military Offensive
The conflict between the United States and Iran widened dramatically on Friday after Iran launched missile and drone attacks against several Gulf countries following another
PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Jind railway station in Haryana, marking a major step in the
