Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
US lawmakers, immigration advocates slam new green card policy, seek reversalA new policy by the Trump administration mandates green card applicants to apply from their home countries. This move faces strong criticis...
23 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Angst over rising cost of living pushes US consumer sentiment to record lowUS consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as rising gasoline prices driven by the Iran war intensified cost-of-living pressures. In...
22 May, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Red carpet and red lines: Xi charmed Trump but gave up nothingWrapping up a two-day summit in Beijing, Trump has taken a step towards reducing tensions, but the gathering did not result in any major tr...
16 May, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stakePresident Donald Trump is in Beijing for crucial talks with China's Xi Jinping. The meetings aim to boost economic ties and maintain a trad...
14 May, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
If there was horse-trading, there is no greater disgrace than this: DMDK chiefDMDK MLA Premalatha Vijayakanth slammed the government over alleged horse-trading and transparency concerns during a floor test. She questi...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
CEA Nageswaran says West Asia crisis a balance of payments stress test; to impact CAD, inflation & exchange rateLarge companies must pay micro and small enterprises on time. This eases their working capital and reduces funding costs. Managing the curr...
13 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
West Asia crisis a balance of payments stress test, India better placed to navigate: NageswaranIndia's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran described the West Asia crisis as a "live balance of payments stress test" impacting i...
12 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of winsPresident Trump visits China with reduced trade goals. His earlier tariff strategy has not yielded expected results. The meetings will focu...
12 May, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Barack Obama opens up about genuine marriage tension with Michelle — the confession nobody expected him to makeBarack Obama shared a personal update about his life after presidency. He said work and politics are affecting his time at home with Michel...
05 May, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Investors dive back into frontier markets after April rallyInvestors are once again investing in risky frontier markets. These markets are showing strong gains, outperforming major indices. Money ma...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
It’s over: James Carville says Trump administration has already collapsed, and even sooner than he expectedJames Carville, a veteran Democratic advisor, claims the Trump administration has already collapsed, describing officials as "nincompoops" ...
31 Mar, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 years; weak coalitions bad: Ajit DovalFragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA...
25 Oct, 2018, 11.29 PM IST
Ajit Doval visits Kabul, reaffirms India's commitment to assistanceAjit Doval called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah here and reaffirmed India's commitment to assist Afghanistan i...
22 Oct, 2014, 09.53 PM IST