Elon Musk says India blocking Starlink, Rahul Gandhi responds: UPSC coach fact checks and explains why India shall not bend to bullying, says US also blocked Chinese BYDElon Musk has accused influential business interests of blocking Starlink's entry into India, prompting a response from Rahul Gandhi. UPSC ...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Putin offers help to Iran to end Middle East war ahead of CIS summitRussia's President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ending the Middle East conflict. During their talks in Turkm...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Rising oil, weak rupee and rate fears hammer Dalal Street; VIX jumps 10%On Thursday, Indian equities faced a significant sell-off, leading to declines in both Sensex and Nifty. The Sensex dropped by 1,045.46 poi...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
China confirms nomination of senior health official for WHO chief's post amid COVID scrutinyChina has officially nominated Dr. Song Li, a senior health official, for the WHO Director-General position. This nomination could draw int...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
China has no need or intention to weaken yuan for trade edge, central bank saysChina's central bank stated it does not intend to depreciate the yuan for competitive trade advantages. It emphasized that the market plays...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
India’s diesel exports hit 1-year high in September as record margins drive Europe shipmentsIndia’s diesel exports rose to a one-year high of about 620,000 barrels per day in September as record refining margins encouraged refiners...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India hotel deals nearly triple to $493 million in H1 2026Hotel property transactions in India surged nearly threefold year-on-year to $493 million in the first half of 2026, JLL data showed. The f...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
India’s operational data centre capacity on track to reach 2 GW by the end of the yearIndia's data centre market added about 130 MW of new capacity in H1 2026 and expects more growth. The total operational capacity is project...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images showChina has moved light attack aircraft and military vehicles into a newly announced joint training facility in Laos, according to satellite ...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Current gold prices provide a better entry point as central bank demand supports the outlook, says Tata Mutual FundGold prices have corrected sharply from their January peak, but Tata Mutual Fund believes the long-term outlook remains supported by centra...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on ChinaJapanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering inves...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
View: India-China thaw faces major economic testsIndia and China are working to improve their diplomatic relations following past military tensions over border disputes. Recent measures in...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Akash air defence system reaches Turkmenistan: Check its capabilities as it joins Chinese systems to protect the Central Asian countryIndia has exported its indigenous Akash air defence missile system to Turkmenistan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has confirmed, exp...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
China widens military footprint with Laos air baseChina recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
China fuel export suspension to choke supplies in AsiaChina's recent export restrictions on oil products have affected several major importers in Southeast Asia and Australia. Singapore has see...
02 Oct, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Decoding the new investment landscape and shift in smart moneyTransformations in the global economy are reshaping how investors allocate capital and devise strategies. Geopolitical conflicts and tech r...
02 Oct, 2026, 02.31 PM IST