FIFA World Cup 2026, what to know: Mexico starts with big win while the US and Canada prepare for openersMexico secured a 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against South Africa. The United States and Canada are set to play their first match...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol gets 30 years over North Korea drone incidentFormer South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol received a 30-year prison sentence. This conviction stems from sending military drones into Nor...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Pawan Singh, Nishant, Sanjay Mayukh among 9 elected unopposed to Bihar legislative councilBhojpuri star Pawan Singh and Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar were among nine candidates elected unopposed to the Bihar Legislative Cou...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Women's T20 WC 2026: Bigger, more open and mirrors the game's transformationThe ICC T20 Women's World Cup kicks off in Birmingham. India, England, and South Africa are poised to challenge Australia's strong record. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Europe is finally, slowly getting its act togetherEurope stands on the brink of a pivotal transformation, launching a set of ambitious reforms aimed at revitalizing its economy and global f...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Karnataka seeks fast-track central clearance for Rs 13,549-crore Bengaluru mobility projectsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for infrastructure projects worth Rs...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact to open huge export opportunities for labour-intensive sectors: ExpertsIndia and Oman's new trade pact unlocks significant export potential for sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products. This agreement a...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group L is closest thing to a 'group of death' at this tournamentEngland, ranked fourth, aims for glory after recent finals appearances. Croatia, ranked eleventh, has a strong World Cup history, reaching ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Nearly 150 Indians languish in Bangladeshi prisons even after completing their sentencesMany Indian nationals remain imprisoned in Bangladesh long after their sentences end. Procedural delays and identification issues are preve...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Tata Steel shares dip over 2% as UK project may face 6-8 month delay amid electricity access issuesTata Steel's ambitious low-carbon steel project in the UK is facing a significant delay. The commissioning of the new electric arc furnace ...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity accessTata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babiesBhutan is facing a population decline and is introducing financial incentives for families. Starting June 4, 2026, parents will receive mon...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
FIFA World Cup Group B: Canada eye historic highCanada, Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia & Herzegovina have participated in the World Cup. Canada and Qatar have reached the group stage. Swi...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST