MEA appoints Rudra Gaurav Shresth as India's next Ambassador to TurkiyeSenior Indian Foreign Service officer Rudra Gaurav Shresth will be India's next Ambassador to Turkiye. Shresth, currently Ambassador to Ira...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention lawBoth companies are challenging Local Law 52 of 2026, which generally prevents large ride-sharing companies from swiftly dismissing driver...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Oman says it is tracking vessel incident off coastAn incident involving the vessel MT Jalveer off Oman's Shinas port is under close watch by the Indian Embassy. This follows a US strike on ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but...' - inspiring life lessons on growth mindset, chasing big goals and why people who refuse to settle succeed by Human Bondage and The Moon and Sixpence authorQuote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: W. Somerset Maugham's quote highlights the power of high standards. Refusing mediocrity often lead...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Ride-hailing app Bolt expands to Italy in bid to shake up underserved marketEstonia-based Bolt will work with hundreds of drivers in Milan - either official cab drivers or private hire car drivers - and expects to s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Nashville High School shooting survivor sues AI gun detection company after security system failed to spot weaponA survivor of the January 2025 Nashville high school shooting is suing Omnilert, the manufacturer of an AI gun detection system that failed...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in MexicoIran's World Cup squad arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, wearing lapel pins. These pins commemorated 168 victims, mostly children, of a missile s...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Israel-Iran conflict: India urges citizens in Israel to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travelIndia has issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel. They are urged to stay vigilant and close to shelters. Non-essential travel within...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India issues fresh Iran travel advisory, urges citizens to leave immediatelyIran Travel Advisory: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has reissued a travel advisory, urging Indian nationals to avoid travel to Iran due to r...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
"Silent one please": Woman passenger praises Uber driver's 'ride menu' with four options, lets riders decide the journey styleAfter a long and exhausting business trip, a woman passenger shares her experience of choosing a “silent ride” option offered by her Uber d...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran accuses US of discriminatory treatment after visa denial for delegation staffIran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment" by not granting visas for some mem...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Today’s Deep Thought by Western Philosopher Xenophanes: “If horses or oxen or lions had hands… horses would paint the...” The ancient wisdom that reveals why we often mistake perspective for truthToday’s Deep Thought: Xenophanes’ timeless philosophy still challenges modern thinking. We see the world through personal experience, cultu...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.00 AM IST