Kolkata government building fire destroys 4,000 EVMs; minister suspects foul playA massive fire destroyed approximately 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in recent state elections at a government building in K...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Quote of the day by J.P. Morgan: 'People without homes will not quarrel with their leaders. This is well known among our...' - thought-provoking economic lessons on power, capitalism, public influence, leadership and social division by founder of JPMorgan Chase & CoQuote of the day by J.P. Morgan (John Pierpont Morgan): Financier J.P. Morgan's words highlight how economic insecurity can make people vul...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
NTA extends NEET-UG exam time by 15 minsThe NTA has introduced student-friendly measures for the NEET-UG 2026 re-test, including a 15-minute extension and doubled rough work space...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhereNATO's top military officer is developing new defense plans for Europe. This comes as the United States reduces its military contributions,...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholesCanada's new AI chatbot and social media regulation bill, prompted by a school shooting, faces criticism for potential loopholes and a leng...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deathsIndia has removed the licence requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, paving the way for wider ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari vows zero tolerance for unrest, hooliganism in BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a strict zero-tolerance policy against unrest and hooliganism. He stated that his...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Cockroach Janata Party kicks off nationwide protest drive from Pune: Which cities are next?India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched a nationwide protest demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregular...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
China's Ministry of State Security warns 'spy turtles' are fishing for sea secretsForeign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China's coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent r...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Suspense surrounds Swiss anti-immigration voteSwitzerland is set to vote on a controversial anti-immigration proposal aimed at capping its population below 10 million. The hard-right Sw...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
AI risks are here, time for tough rules: Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiAs artificial intelligence grows more powerful, governments must move beyond transparency measures and introduce stronger regulations to ad...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Government may lift price cap on cancer drugs making them costlier by up to 50%India's government is taking emergency steps to ensure cancer patients get vital drugs. Cisplatin and carboplatin, crucial chemotherapy age...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
United Kingdom to consider easing steel tariff plan after industry warnings, say reportsBritain is planning changes to its steel tariff rules. The government will discuss proposals to exempt more steel products. This comes afte...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST