Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Trump urges gasoline retailers to lower prices, warns of 'big problems' if they don'tPresident Trump has demanded gasoline retailers immediately lower prices, targeting around $2.50 per gallon, and warned of "big problems" i...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 30): Brent crude falls to $72/barrel as investors await US-Iran talksBrent crude futures dropped around 1% to $72.50 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell around 0.7% to $70.28 p...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Defence Minister misled Parliament on Op Sindoor martyrs, should resign: CongressCongress is demanding Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's resignation, alleging he misled Parliament about casualties during Operation Sindoor...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan GovtThe Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces. While I...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Gold prices dip to Rs 1.43 lakh/10 grams, silver below Rs 2.23 lakh/kg. What lies ahead?Gold and silver prices traded lower on MCX on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hi...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 29): Crude oil rises after renewed US-Iran strikes. What lies ahead?US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the war. "United States airc...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
'India changed me': Why Slovenian footballer Luka Majcen got Lord Shiva & Mahamrityunjaya mantra tattooed on his back; It all started with a Google searchSlovenian footballer Luka Majcen's striking tattoo of Lord Shiva on his back reflects a deeply personal spiritual journey. His interest in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
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Stoicism, a 2,000-year-old philosophy, is seeing renewed interest in modern times due to rising economic uncertainty, job insecurity, polit...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits PakistanA 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Pakistan on Friday evening, with the National Center for Seismology reporting the tremor originated at a ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina: 'Be bad, but at least don't be...'Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, author of 'Anna Karenina,' offered a profound insight: "Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceive...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Do you often catch your child lying? Psychology says it may have long-term effects into adulthoodA 16-year study of over 3,000 children revealed that persistent childhood lying, especially when coupled with aggression and impulsivity, c...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Hezbollah says Israel bears 'full responsibility' for truce violationsThe Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday that Israel bore "full responsibility" for violating a ceasefire announc...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST