Australia to seek UN security council seat from 2029Australia will seek a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this bid for the 2029 term. ...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
US issues Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave country amid rising West Asia tensionsUS Iran war: The United States has issued a fresh travel warning for Iran, urging citizens to leave immediately. Rising regional tensions a...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-outUNIFIL must hand over its tasks to other UN agencies and Lebanese troops before the Security Council-ordered withdrawal at the end of 2026,...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
No NGT ruling favoured environmental parties in H1 2026: AnalysisAn analysis found that the National Green Tribunal did not rule in favour of environmental or public-interest parties in any of their 16 me...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
NCP (SP) asks Centre to spell out economic fallout of US tariff threat over Russian oilThe NCP (SP) seeks details on India's economic exposure to a new US law. This legislation authorizes significant tariffs on nations buying ...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
NLMC recommends monetisation of government assets worth over Rs 5,000 croreThe National Land Monetization Corporation recommended assets worth over Rs 5,000 crore for monetization. Its board stressed accelerating v...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s father bought this 110-acre New York property for $40,000 in 1867; the estate kept expanding until it covered nearly 1,600 acres when the president died in 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt estate: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s family estate in Hyde Park, New York, began with his father’s purchase of the propert...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Home ministry briefs JPC on FCRA amendments, says only 8% of foreign funds go to religious purposesThe Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act is being amended to address national security concerns. Foreign contributions to NGOs rose signif...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
"Energy sourcing based on national interest": MEA on purchase of Russian oilIndia's energy sourcing decisions prioritize national interest for its vast population. The nation continues to acquire energy from diversi...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
MEA asserts it will protect national interests amid Bangladesh’s review of 101 bilateral pactsIndia will protect its national interests as Bangladesh reviews bilateral agreements. Dhaka is auditing 101 pacts signed during the previou...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
SC judges to visit NTA office, say institutional strengthening needed to curb NEET paper leaksSupreme Court judges will visit NTA facilities to examine system upgrades. The National Testing Agency has overhauled its entire mechanism ...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand reviews security, infrastructure development amid rising violenceManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a security meeting to address rising violence. Discussions focused on deploying perso...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India warns that Washington's Russia sanctions bill holds implications for bilateral ties, energy marketIndia has warned that a US sanctions bill on Russia carries potential implications for its ties with Washington. The proposed legislation c...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday and 25 years in public service. Leaders praised his dedication to national development...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
US Congressman names India, China in Russia Sanctions BillUS lawmakers are considering tariffs on Russia's oil trading partners, including India. One amendment proposes 100% tariffs on countries li...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by t...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Karnataka: PIL challenges limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzasA public interest litigation challenges Karnataka's order to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This government order conflicts with U...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST