IIM-Calcutta lets MBA students pursue start-ups without losing placement chanceIIM-Calcutta has launched a new initiative for its MBA students. Those who choose to build startups for a year can return for campus placem...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
No garden? You can grow these 7 vegetables grow surprisingly well in potFresh vegetables can be grown even without a large garden. Small spaces like balconies and windowsills are perfect for container gardening....
13 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran are reportedly close to an agreement to end their war, with both sides agreeing on a text for an initial deal. T...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Trump's proposed Iran peace deal hinges on risky plan of sequenced rewardsA new Iran deal is taking shape. It focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz first. Iran will get economic benefits later as it meets US d...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear program under deal, White House official saysIran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program. The nation will also destroy nuclear material. This is part of a deal with the United Sta...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that meansA vital US spy program, Section 702, has expired. Congress failed to extend its powers. This tool helps prevent terror attacks and track fo...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Netanyahu says Trump assured him final Iran deal will mandate removal of enriched uraniumPresident Trump assured Prime Minister Netanyahu that a deal with Iran would ensure Tehran surrenders its nuclear stockpile. This understan...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Aum Ventures plans to invest Rs 750 crore in innovative startups in 5 yearsVC firm Aum Ventures has launched its second fund, India Innovation Fund II, targeting Rs 750 crore. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 innov...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata ConsumerIndian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Amazon, Corning sign multi-billion-dollar deal to boost fibre optics manufacturing in USAmazon has partnered with Corning in a multi-billion dollar deal. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the production of optic...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description"North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nucl...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
IRS tax refund news June 2026: Which taxpayers qualify for delayed refunds and when could payments arrive?More than $3,400 is the projected average IRS tax refund for many eligible filers this year, making tax refund updates one of the most sear...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.52 AM IST
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Have you downloaded the Trump Accounts app? Your child could qualify for a free $1,000— check eligibility nowTrump Accounts are moving closer to launch, with eligible families set to access a $1,000 government-funded investment bonus for qualifying...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
Trump Accounts app for kids goes live: Who qualifies for $1,000 government deposit, how parents can apply, launch date, app features, contributions and withdrawal rules explainedTrump Accounts for kids app explained: Parents can now access the Trump Accounts mobile app, a new government savings program for children....
29 May, 2026, 01.32 AM IST