Who is Alina Habba? The Trump confidante who could move from the courtroom to the White House briefing room after Karoline Leavitt’s exitWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has taken the unexpected step of resigning from her role, stirring speculation about her succe...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
US deficit reaches $1.8 trillion in first 10 months of fiscal 2026US federal budget deficit hit a record $432 billion in July, taking the fiscal 2026 shortfall to $1.799 trillion in the first 10 months. Hi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Korean stocks rise 22% in 10 days as chip rally regains steamThe benchmark Kospi gained as much as 4.8% on Thursday, extending its gain from a July 30 low to around 22%. Heavyweight memory chipmakers ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
The President was somewhere else: Inside Donald Trump’s extraordinary Turkey escapePresident Trump undertook an unprecedented secret overseas trip using a decoy plane. He concealed his movements from officials and the pres...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of gover...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying offChina's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
India bonds hemmed in by oil worries ahead of inflation dataOn Wednesday morning, Indian government bonds exhibited limited fluctuations due to high oil prices and anticipation of inflation data. The...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
US Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industryThe US Senate is moving to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A ke...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Global Market: Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast on AI boom, resilient global economySingapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a mil...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Has Dalal Street's near term outlook improved? HSBC lists 4 headwinds, 3 tailwinds to watch out forHSBC Mutual Fund remains constructive on Indian equities, citing improving earnings, private capex, policy support and potential trade deal...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industryUS Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill c...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos pollThe poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting ...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standardIndia's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind th...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Apollo Micro Systems Q1 Results: Firm posts record June-quarter profit at Rs 25 crore; revenue surges 88% YoYApollo Micro Systems reported a 43% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 25.2 crore, while revenue surged 88% to Rs 251.3 crore. E...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
US Democrats’ leftward shift faces test in Hawaii primaryHawaii Democrats choose between incumbent Ed Case and challenger Jarrett Keohokalole. Keohokalole advocates for expanded healthcare and lim...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Quote of the Day by John Locke: ‘We are like chameleons, we take our hue…’ - Famous English philosopher’s life lesson about friends, family and the company you keepJohn Locke famously noted the significance of our associates in shaping our character. In the contemporary landscape filled with diverse in...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
US senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign seasonKey senators revealed a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past elections. This measure aims to prevent a government shutdow...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST