RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Elite IB school program finds demand beyond India’s big citiesIndia's smaller cities are becoming a surprising hub for the elite International Baccalaureate program, with nearly half of new schools pla...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document showsGermany is pushing for a massive €400 billion cut to the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, deeming it "unaff...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Nearly 1 million new millionaires created worldwide in 2025, UBS report findsThe year 2025 saw a striking 10.8% increase in global personal wealth, the highest growth rate in years, unleashing nearly one million new ...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocksIndia's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, acco...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
India-Japan Summit: Deepening economic ties and strategic investment opportunities for next decadePrime Minister Takaichi's visit to India highlights a robust economic partnership, with Japan a key player in India's infrastructure and au...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Census 2027 enters next phase as RGI notifies second nationwide pre-testIndia's Census 2027 is progressing with the second pre-test for population enumeration scheduled from July 6-18, 2026, in select areas. Thi...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu, discusses bilateral tiesNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with Russia's Secretary of the Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, in New Delhi. The mee...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
ET Graphics: The crown in 2025 goes to a royal whisky brandIn a significant shift, Royal Stag has claimed the title of the world's largest-selling whisky brand by volume, dethroning McDowell's after...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Indian man opens bank account in UAE on an app, two months later, wins Rs 5 crore rewardUAE Lottery: An Indian-origin man, Shajeer Venga, has won 2 million AED in Sharjah Islamic Bank's 'Millionaire' campaign after opening a sa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST