Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Retired employee claims tax exemption on Rs 19 lakh leave encashment; I-T dept issues notice and caps it at Rs 3 lakh; ITAT Chennai grants him full reliefWhen Mr Balasubramanian Venkatachalaperumal from Jagadamal Street retired from ONGC in FY 2019-20, he got Rs 19.05 lakh as leave encashment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
HealthQuad raises Rs 550 crore, eyes Rs 1,700 crore fundHealthQuad has secured Rs 550 crore for its third fund. The venture capital firm aims to raise Rs 1,700 crore to back early-growth companie...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
En route to D-Street: NSE files draft papers with SebiThe National Stock Exchange has filed its draft prospectus with Sebi, moving closer to its long-awaited Initial Public Offering. The IPO is...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
API prices fall as West Asia tensions ease, boosting Indian pharma sectorPrices for active pharmaceutical ingredients have seen a decline of five to ten percent, thanks to the calming geopolitical climate in West...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Iranian oil tankers pass US blockade after US-Iran deal, data showsIranian oil tankers are now sailing through a US blockade. This follows a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Three tankers carrying five ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Nutrition brand TruNativ closes $30 million round with OrbiMed Advisors LLCClean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has secured $30 million from OrbiMed Advisors LLC to boost distribution, expand its product range, and...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
This gas led to the formation of stars and expansion of galaxies: New study reveals how neutral gas shaped the early UniverseThis gas led to the formation of stars and expansion of galaxies during the early stages of the Universe. A new study by an international t...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘With age does come experience, and that can be a virtue if it is…’Queen Elizabeth II served as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her reign spanned over 70 years, from 1952 to 2022. She witne...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Ebola anxiety puts a chill on Indian travellers' hot Africa summer plansIndian travellers are rethinking African holidays due to Ebola fears. Travel bookings for East and Central Africa are declining. Many are p...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block dealADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted stro...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Lenskart shares in focus after Viridian completes stake transfer from Copthall MauritiusHong Kong-based Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund acquired an 18.96 lakh share stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 96 crore. This foll...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST