US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking TrumpIn a significant move, the U.S. Senate has voted to halt President Trump's military actions against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke....
24 Jun, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Angela Duckworth: “I learned a lesson I’d never forget. The lesson was that...” — the powerful Grit lesson that shows why resilience, emotional control, and perseverance often matter more than talent when setbacks test a person's path to successQuote of the Day: Most people remember their failures far longer than their successes. But a powerful lesson from Grit suggests that what h...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Who is Abelardo De La Espriella? Trump-admiring millionaire lawyer with ties to Álvaro Uribe wins Colombia's presidencyColombia has elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella as its next president, defeating left-wing senator Iván Cepeda. Nicknamed ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Dollar firms as cracks emerge in peace deal, pound dips on Starmer uncertaintyGlobal markets faced jitters as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, impacting oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Despite peace talks, threats f...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip, oil up on peace doubtsGlobal markets saw a dip as Middle East tensions escalated, pushing oil prices and bond yields higher, signaling increased U.S. interest ra...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is…’ - An immigrant's message about gratitude, opportunity and belongingQuote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger highlights the profound impact of acceptance and opportunity. His success, he states, was fueled ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Got full info on cross-voters, won't be rattled: HD Kumaraswamy after JD(S) setback in Karnataka MLC pollsUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy revealed knowledge of cross-voting in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections. He stated the results were...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem routThe yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by governmen...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benchesDeep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This divisi...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: OfficialIndia plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Aroop Biswas seeks freeze on TMC bank accounts, CPI(M) demands complete account freezeFormer Trinamool Congress (TMC) treasurer Aroop Biswas has sought an immediate freeze on the operation of party bank accounts, citing an on...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
A weaker opposition, a stronger NDA: How new parliamentary arithmetic could make this monsoon session unlike any otherMonsoon Session 2026: Parliament's monsoon session faces internal opposition battles. Splits in Trinamool Congress and uncertainty in Shiv ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Former UK Health Minister Wes Streeting says he could challenge PM Keir Starmer next weekFormer Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. He wants to end uncertainty and paralysis wi...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to kick out misbehaving immigrantsSweden's parliament has enacted a new law empowering authorities to cancel immigrant residency permits. This measure targets individuals ex...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Italy's Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci risesA new political force is emerging in Italy. Former General Roberto Vannacci is challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership. His ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST