Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone billTaiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
35 nations, including India, sign statement on AI opportunity at Pax Silica Summit in USAt the second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington on Thursday, 35 nations signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity, aligning behind a ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Congress calls new FCRA rules 'draconian', seeks rollbackThe Congress party has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retract new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules. These regulations...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build windmills'Change is constant, and our reaction defines our success. The proverb "When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
After Lucknow fire tragedy, Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildingsFollowing recent fire tragedies nationwide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has mandated a thorough safety review of all multi-s...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
US defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources sayUS defense firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in talks to acquire Nissan's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, aiming to produce military ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Lucknow fire incident: FIR cites illegal commercial use, single entry/exit in building that claimed 15 livesA devastating fire in Lucknow's Aliganj building, claiming 15 lives, has led to an FIR alleging severe negligence. The building, housing mu...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Sports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Board positionsApplications are now open for the National Sports Board's Chairperson and two member positions, crucial for sports body recognition and com...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Lucknow fire: LDA issues demolition notice for Aliganj building after 15 die in blazeFollowing a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives, the Lucknow Development Authority has issued a demolition notice for the Aliganj buildi...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood forKeir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer s...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Lucknow fire tragedy: Four arrested; accused owners of buildingFour joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives. The ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Starmer seen as likely to announce exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK ParliamentUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down as early as Monday, facing pressure from within the Labour Party. Th...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Starmer becomes sixth UK PM to quit in less than 10 years. What happens next?UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned amid growing pressure within the Labour Party, becoming the sixth British prime minister to lea...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST