In 1873, San Francisco tested underground cable cars for hills too steep for horse-drawn streetcars; the city’s cable cars still climb those streets todaySan Francisco's cable cars represent a rich part of the city's heritage, facing elimination on two notable occasions. Inventor Andrew Smith...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields set for weekly decline as ECB hike bets easeEurozone bond yields were headed for their first weekly decline since early August as investors pared back expectations of further ECB rate...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ confronts economic angst that threatens GOPRepublican leaders express confidence in the economy's performance. However, voter polls reveal significant anxiety about current economic ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Muslims emerge as a campaign issue for Republicans ahead of 2026 US midtermsRepublican politicians are targeting Muslim candidates and communities during election campaigns. These leaders claim to raise security and...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
'Gen Z' now a political constituency, cannot be ignored by govt or opposition: Dipankar BhattacharyaGen Z has emerged as a significant political constituency, according to CPI(ML) Liberation leader Dipankar Bhattacharya. The Jantar Mantar ...
05 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Trump expands convention role as Republicans seek to rally voters before midtermsPresident Trump will now address the Republican convention on both nights. This expanded role competes with the NFL season's opening games....
03 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Karnataka minister’s ‘greatest religion’ Islam remark sparks BJP-Congress rowKarnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddi's comments on Islam have ignited a political controversy. Senior BJP leaders accused the Congress go...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in US SenateDarline Graham secured the Republican nomination for South Carolina's Senate race. She defeated Congressman Ralph Norman in a special prima...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Canada rejected US tariff deal. Now comes the economic costCanada faces economic fallout after trade talks with the US collapsed and Washington imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian products. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Smriti Irani on politics, power and the price of being a womanSmriti Irani shared her journey from television to public service and its challenges. She highlighted the personal sacrifices made by worki...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Burden of Sylhet referendumThis article delves into the enduring effects of the Partition on Sylhet and its inhabitants. Numerous families abandoned their homes, movi...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, poll findsAmericans now see Democrats as better economic managers than Republicans. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to thirty-fiv...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Tariff on generic drugs: Loud announcement, little consequence? 7 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 31%The threat of a US tariff on Indian pharma is no longer a vague fear; or at least that is what President Trump wants us to believe. There i...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressureJust down the road, though, cranes reach above towering fences at the site of a $16 billion project - one that has turned this town of 2,40...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Posters targeting Akhilesh, Mulayam trigger political row in UP; SP blames BJP, Rajbhar defends displayControversial posters targeting Samajwadi Party leaders appeared across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. These posters depicted Mulayam Singh Yada...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Trump’s approval tanks — polls show he’s underwater in all 7 key swing statesTrump’s approval rating is falling fast. All seven key swing states show negative sentiment. Voters are expressing frustration over policie...
04 Oct, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
Polling Playbook: What the numbers really mean in the US Presidential raceNational polls in the US presidential race, showing slight leads for candidates like Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, are not reliable predic...
24 Oct, 2024, 04.45 PM IST