Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,595Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, revealed Friday that twin earthquakes on June 24 have claimed 2,595 lives. This grim update...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Popular Greek Proverb of the Day: ‘A cuckoo bird does not bring…’ - a lesson on patience and perspectiveA single sunny day doesn't herald summer, nor does one good meeting guarantee success. The ancient Greek proverb cautions against jumping t...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
RBI backs crypto containment and keeps ban on table, officials tell house panelThe Reserve Bank of India has strongly advised a prohibition strategy for crypto assets, recommending that banks and financial institutions...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Microsoft, AWS deploy engineer armies to help crack AIAWS and Microsoft want to embed thousands of their own engineers at client companies to help them capitalize on artificial intelligence, wh...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid themVancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. T...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-SecsIndian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemp...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (2 July): India Time, full fixtures, match timings, venues, latest standings and other detailsFIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 2 July: Football fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 heats up on July 2. Fans c...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
‘Greatest goalkeeper on 4 legs’: Meet Ronaldo, the football-loving dog with remarkable goal-saving skillsAmidst the FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz, a four-legged sensation named Ronaldo is capturing hearts. This 6-year-old Chiweenie, a mix of Chihuah...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
How a Haystack Meeting Helped Change the USA’s View of the WorldA 1806 haystack meeting at Williams College sparked American missionary efforts in Asia, significantly shaping the USA's global perspective...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Dembele's quick-fire treble powers France to 4-1 win over second-string NorwayOusmane Dembele dazzled with a stunning first-half hat-trick, leading France to a decisive 4-1 victory over a reserve Norway team in World ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
IMF chief economist says Fed reduction in rate guidance is 'entirely appropriate'The IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has endorsed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's move to reduce explicit forward guid...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
IMF economist says dollar remains at heart of global financial systemDespite global trade shifts due to U.S. tariffs, the dollar remains the bedrock of international finance, according to the IMF's chief econ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
India's forex reserves up by $963 million to $672.58 billion as of June 19India's foreign exchange reserves saw a healthy uptick of $963 million, reaching $671.63 billion by June 19, 2026, as per RBI data. This ro...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST