After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guardA recent theft at the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum resulted in €9 million worth of stolen artworks. The incident reflects a broader tren...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agenciesIran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network funct...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
India is addressing Wall Street’s favourite ‘elephant’ in the room to its own advantageThe Indian government has identified 762 potential applications of artificial intelligence across 62 ministries and departments, spanning f...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Europe’s last penicillin plant faces a bitter fight against China’s cheaper drugsThe Sandoz penicillin plant in Kundl, Austria, is under threat from cheaper Chinese antibiotic production. European healthcare programs ben...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Global Market: UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September, boosting rate hike betsUK inflation rises to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August, exceeding expectations as higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war add to pri...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Trump’s super intelligence diplomat: Marco RubioTrump changed AI to SI. Now he has created a new breed of SI diplomacy.
17 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
GST 2.0: How next phase of reforms can simplify compliance and unlock growth for MSMEsThe success of next-generation GST reforms will ultimately be measured on the basis of their ability to lower compliance costs, enhance ref...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
EU takes a page from Ireland's AI playbookThe EU wants to catch up in the AI race by taking a cue from Ireland -- an early adopter of the technology which has rolled out the red car...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Who is Huang Qifan? Chinese politician and former Chongqing mayor reportedly under investigation for corruptionHuang Qifan, who served as mayor of Chongqing from 2010 to 2016, is currently under investigation. The investigation was confirmed by state...
13 Oct, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
GST Council reforms address key industry concerns, focus shifts to implementation, says Dept of Revenue officialDuring the 57th GST Council meeting, significant recommendations were made to address concerns from stakeholders. The government plans to i...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
81 US aircraft lost in Iran war: Why the MQ-9 Reaper losses could be a bigger warning for America than the billions spent replacing themThe United States has reported losses of 81 military aircraft during its ongoing conflict with Iran. Among these, 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, us...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama CanalThe month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is pri...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Govt looks to widen coverage of Index of Services Production, invites feedbackMoSPI began compiling the ISP on a monthly basis for the formal services sector on a trial basis in July 2026. The exercise uses 2024-25 as...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higherIn fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential electionFrance's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses sign...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
How America Votes: A guide to registration, early voting and mail ballotsVoting in the US involves selecting Congress members, governors, and local officials during the elections. Each state has its own rules for...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Fed officials raise interest ratesThat marks the shortest interval between such moves since 1990, when the central bank’s rapid policy tightening played a key role in bursti...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.10 AM IST