Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressalThe Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control R...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep checking weather forecasts multiple times a day aren’t anxious but are trying to outsmart uncertaintyPsychology says checking the weather several times a day is generally harmless and quite common. It only becomes a concern when the habit b...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral videoA viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for ...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Trump's Iran agreement resets the mood ahead of a tense G7 gatheringTrump will attend the G7 summit in France after announcing a deal to end the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
'Obedient servant, complies with orders': Rahul slams PM over US statementsRahul Gandhi has taken a strong stand against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting that he acts more like a compliant aide than a natio...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif saysPakistan's prime minister announced the U.S. and Iran have agreed on the wording of a deal to end their Middle East war. Mediators are work...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Turn for peace on the day Trump turns 80? US, Iran could sign MoU on SaturdayIranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi posted on Friday on X that an agreement "has never been closer". He gave no details, saying a final...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Facebook not working today? Why are users reporting face login failures as Meta apps face outageThousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform on Friday morning, with over 100,000 complaints logged on Dow...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soonPresident Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Western disturbances slow monsoon, below-normal rain likely in central, north IndiaIndia faces below-average rainfall for the next two weeks. Western disturbances are delaying the monsoon's progress, particularly in centra...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran escalation and Strait of Hormuz closureWhy are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil markets moved higher after ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran threatens to stop matches if this happens. Check fixture and what is causing concerns for TehranWorld Cup 2026 begins on Thursday, with Iran opening their Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. They next face...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST