Mumbai rains today: IMD issues red alert as heavy showers lash financial capital, several areas witness waterloggingMumbai rain: The financial capital experienced heavy downpours, prompting an red alert from the IMD. Significant waterlogging was reported ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
The more kinds of citizens the merrierThe ongoing football World Cup provides a stark lesson, where nations thrive not by excluding but by embracing as many nationalities as pos...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Indian diplomat DB Venkatesh Varma chairs UNSG advisory body on disarmamentA significant moment for Indian diplomacy unfolded as Ambassador DB Venkatesh Varma became the first Indian diplomat to chair the UN Secret...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Russia warns Apple of $52 million fine over alleged bias against local appsThe Federal Antimonopoly Service said Apple must ensure Russian software, including search engines and messenger Max, is pre-installed on...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Pakistan rejects India's remarks about airstrikes in AfghanistanPakistan has rejected India's condemnation of its airstrikes in Afghanistan, which Islamabad claims targeted "terrorist infrastructure." In...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
US de-lists four Indian companies from Russia-linked sanctionsIn a significant development, the United States has removed four Indian firms from its sanctions list. These companies, previously accused ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce moreNATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Russia could attack NATO one year after Ukraine war: Dutch govtRussia could launch a "limited" military campaign against a NATO country just one year after the war in Ukraine ends, the Dutch defence min...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
5-year Senior citizen FD interest rates up to 8.05%: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs other banksSenior citizens seeking secure investments are finding attractive options in fixed deposits, especially for 5-year tenures. Small finance b...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Russia says US arming Ukraine could have global "consequences", labels Zelenskyy's Belarus remarks as "terrorist nature"Russia has issued a stern warning to the US, cautioning that continued military aid to Ukraine could trigger "unforeseen consequences" for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting ageThe EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, but may restrict access for military-aged men witho...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST