US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-productionRussia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
West Bengal ex-sports minister Aroop Biswas skips police summons in Messi event chaos caseFormer West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas has requested a two-week delay to appear before police. He faces accusations of black-marke...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
After the West Asia war, Iran's nuclear programme is harder to track — and riskier: ReportIran's uranium stockpile faces reduced international oversight following US-Israel military strikes, according to an IAEA report. This dimi...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
This is crucial juncture for space missions: Shubhanshu Shukla as he preps for second space voyageShubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, is training for the Gaganyaan mission. He draws on his IAF t...
31 May, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
India must fast-track chip self-reliance as import bill and security risks mount, says NITI AayogIndia must speed up its domestic chip manufacturing efforts. Self-reliance in semiconductors is crucial for the nation's economy and securi...
30 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts ar...
27 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisisSri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and ...
26 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...
24 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal statusSpain is launching a program to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented workers, aiming to boost economic growth by matchi...
22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Jharkhand records zero polluted stretches on Ganga main stem for 7th straight year: Namami GangeJharkhand has set a benchmark by maintaining its segment of the Ganga river pristine for seven straight years. This achievement stems from ...
19 May, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Air India FY26 losses pull Singapore Airlines' profit down by 57%Singapore Airlines said its net profit fell to S$1.18 billion (₹8,864 crore) for the year ended March 31, from S$2.78 billion a year earlie...
15 May, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Mission ShakthiSAT expands presence to Sri Lanka, empowers young women in STEMThis initiative involves 12,000 girls from 108 countries in satellite design and launch, fostering STEM education and global unity. Selecte...
12 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST