What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
'Did not trade dignity for any threat': Pezeshkian calls US-Iran MOU a 'historical document' from a 'powerful Iran'Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding a historic accord. He stated it signifies a power...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'Those who know, do; those who don't...' The ancient Italian wisdom that separates dreamers from doersItalian proverb of the day: An Italian proverb, “Chi sa fa, chi non sa insegna” (“Those who know, do; those who don't know, teach”), emphas...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep their shoes lined up by the door aren’t rigid: They’re making the first decision of the day easier, because small sources of friction tend to feel larger when mornings are already busyNeatly arranged shoes by the door are more about reducing daily effort than just order. Psychology shows these habits create stable cues fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
US Visa Bulletin July 2026: Latest update brings bad news for Indians on the Green Card queueThe US Department of State's July 2026 Visa Bulletin introduces significant shifts for Indian green card seekers. The EB-2 category is now ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
This Indian metro city has the most pampered pets. It’s not Delhi or MumbaiBengaluru leads India in pet pampering, with most spending on treats and premium items. Cat food demand is high, making Mumbai the cat capi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Israel approves National AI Plan to strengthen technological self-relianceIsrael is launching a major national plan to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities. The government aims to make the country a glob...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Arunachal rolls out major deregulation drive to boost investmentArunachal Pradesh has significantly eased business regulations. The state has streamlined processes across 51 areas, including land, enviro...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Delhi Police mandates joint foot patrols on weekends, two weekdaysThe circular, issued by Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora to senior officers across district and traffic units, aims to enhance public sa...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Iran calls Trump's claims 'baseless', alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarersIn a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, "The U.S. president's accusation again...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST