US, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz, lift economic blockade: ReportNegotiators from the US and Iran are discussing a phased resolution to their ongoing conflict. This approach could involve Iran reopening t...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approachDiesel fuel prices have reached record highs due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and related supply issues. Republican candidates a...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Daylight saving time: These US states have laws ready to end a World War 2 practice but Congress just can't make up its mindNineteen U.S. states have adopted laws supporting year-round daylight saving time, pending Congressional approval. The proposed Sunshine Pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
J&K session starts on stormy note; BJP protests in Well; NC, Congress seek statehoodThe autumn session of the J&K Assembly began amid protests, with BJP MLAs disrupting Question Hour over alleged governance failures, while ...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocksGlobal oil markets face instability from ongoing conflicts and disrupted supply routes. Strategic petroleum reserves and reduced Chinese im...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Democracy facing deep crisis in country under BJP rule: Bengal Congress chiefWest Bengal Congress chief Subhankar Sarkar has accused the BJP government and Election Commission of undermining democracy, alleging repre...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
"Drug fight should begin from Mundra Port, not Punjab": says AAP National Convenor Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal stated the drug fight should start from Gujarat's Mundra Port. He reacted to BJP chief Nitin Nabin's remarks on Punjab's an...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Mamata's backing of Congress in Nandigram bypoll signals possible reset in Bengal opposition politicsIn a notable political shift, a former West Bengal chief minister endorses a Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, suggesting a real...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
'At this rate, election will pass by': West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at Mamata Banerjee moving SC over symbol rowWest Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh criticized Mamata Banerjee's Supreme Court challenge. He suggested elections will pass before her faction ...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
In 1861, seven Southern states seceded, Lincoln had taken office and Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor set the stage for the deadliest war in American historyIn April 1861, the United States reached a critical juncture as several southern states withdrew from the Union. The firing on Fort Sumter ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
UK’s new settlement plan sparks backlash from unionsUK trade unions are pushing the government to rethink plans that could make many low-paid migrants wait 15 years for permanent settlement. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessAnd despite the United States' international aid cuts, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said he would continue pressing Congress and Presid...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actPresident Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic'...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Joint AAP-GFP hoardings fuel alliance buzz ahead of Arvind Kejriwal's Goa visitDisplaying the slogan, "Don't let them cheat you the third time", the hoardings bearing the symbols of both parties signal an imminent pre-...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Keralam power crisis: Government, Oppn trade charges over shortageKerala's ruling UDF and opposition LDF governments are exchanging accusations regarding the current power shortage. Electricity Minister Su...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Congress calls for stronger Indian leadership, urges Modi govt to prioritise Global SouthThe Congress said India should provide "moral leadership and strategic clarity" to BRICS, while balancing its commitment to a rules-based i...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST