Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? What is happening with strait that carries nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas suppliesStrait of Hormuz carried nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before it was blockaded by Iran during the w...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus farAccording to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Meta in India doing what others can’t: Infrastructure head Santosh JanardhanMeta Platforms is set to build significant AI data centre capacity in India. The company is already working on a large data centre in Jamna...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Rift widens in ruling INDIA bloc after Cong nominee's defeat in RS polls: BJPThe BJP stated the ruling alliance in Jharkhand is fractured after a Congress defeat in Rajya Sabha polls. Cross-voting led to an NDA-suppo...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources sayPakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions & opening strait, US officials sayPresident Trump announced a deal with Iran, involving uranium dilution and sanctions waivers, allowing immediate oil sales. Mediated by Pak...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Kudankulam nuclear plant unit-5 gets reactor vesselIndia's Nuclear Power Corporation has achieved a significant milestone. The reactor pressure vessel for Kudankulam Unit-5 has been installe...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Digital systems secure, says Axis Bank amid AI platform-driven vulnerability claims on cybersecurityAxis Bank assures its digital systems are secure. The bank states cyber fraud largely occurs when customers are tricked by external communi...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Financials in a sweet spot, defence remains a structural bet: Dharmesh KantFinancial stocks are set to lead a market rally through June and July. Experts see banks and financial institutions benefiting from strong ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet realityThe White House has informed supporters of President Trump's alleged victories in the Iran conflict, claiming Iran will not develop nuclear...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
PM Modi welcomes US-Iran peace deal, hopes for peace in West AsiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed an understanding between the United States and Iran to end the conflict in West Asia. This develo...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST