Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
SBI’s board clears record Rs 60,000 cr fundraise in FY27State Bank of India's central board has approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore this fiscal through rupee and dollar bonds. This move aims t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
New heatwave in France cancels dozens of trainsFrance is experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. Many trains have been cancelled. Schools a...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
HDFC raises $750-m ECB, first under RBI's special swap planHDFC Bank has successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, marking the first to leverage the RBI's 1.5% fixed-rate swap for external...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTechEuropean leaders and tech executives are focusing on technological sovereignty. Discussions at G7 and VivaTech highlight concerns about Ame...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Indian proverb of the day: ‘The mangoes won't be ripe sooner if you're in a hurry’ ; patience is important when it comes to successAn Indian proverb, 'The mangoes won't be ripe sooner if you're in a hurry,' highlights the necessity of patience for worthwhile endeavors. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
India-France discuss deepening trade, tech ties during meeting between Piyush Goyal, Nice MayorIndia and France are strengthening ties in trade and technology. Discussions between Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Nice's Mayor ...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
UP: NSUI protests against paper leaks, demands Pradhan's resignationNational Students' Union of India workers marched in Lucknow protesting against paper leaks in competitive examinations. They also demonstr...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Watch: Storm chaser filming Illinois tornado helps rescue injured man trapped under collapsed homeA storm chaser in Streator, Illinois, unexpectedly aided in a rescue. Scott Lasker discovered a homeowner trapped beneath debris after a po...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Gowda yet to take charge of Bengaluru as portfolio confusion lingersMinister Krishna Byre Gowda has not yet taken charge of key Bengaluru development bodies. He seeks full control over the city's development...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
FX swap window may spur PSU rush for overseas loansPublic sector units like PFC, REC, and NaBFID are poised to increase their External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to leverage the RBI's 1.5%...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Imran Khan’s girlfriend Lekha Washington opens up on facing labels and finding love after heartbreakLekha Washington speaks about her relationship with actor Imran Khan. She addresses criticism and labels she has faced. Washington states t...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
NEET na mila re man ka in jugaad opticsAuthorities are implementing drastic measures, including isolating exam setters, following NEET paper leaks. While understandable, these ac...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Stocks in news: Adani Enterprises, Adani Energy, Hindustan Zinc, Maruti Suzuki, IDFC First BankVolatile trade likely as weak global cues keep sentiment cautious; analysts favour a sell-on-rise strategy until Nifty reclaims 23,700. Sto...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
RBI may need to absorb at least half of hedging cost to spur ECBs by PSUsThe Reserve Bank of India's new measures aim to boost foreign inflows. Public Sector Undertakings can now access concessional forex swaps f...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST