After joining the USDA in 1953, chemist Ruth Benerito helped develop wrinkle-resistant cotton that made clothes easier to wash and wear without ironingRuth Benerito transformed the cotton industry with her innovative work on wrinkle prevention and fabric durability. Her breakthroughs led t...
13 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Is today Veterans Day? Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, Starbucks offer free meals and deals; do kids have school on November 11?Veterans Day occurs annually on November 11 to honor military members and veterans in the United States. Many restaurants nationwide provid...
11 Nov, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
German military to stop using Chinese-made drones, citing security concernsGermany's military has decided to replace Chinese-made drones with European products due to security concerns. The decision aims to enhance...
11 Nov, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a governmentIsrael's parliament members were sworn in after a general election resulted in a coalition deadlock. Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming a g...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Marco Rubio tells G7 US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran, diplomats sayUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed G7 foreign ministers on the situation regarding Iran and economic sanctions. During the meeting i...
10 Nov, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Trump says Iran war's 'militarily' over, but US 'locked and loaded'US President Donald Trump expressed that the military conflict in Iran is essentially concluded. He indicated that military action is not c...
10 Nov, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talksThe diplomats signalled the Democrats' gains could narrow the White House's room for manoeuvre but warned against expecting a return to tra...
09 Nov, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Iran claims it has lifted self-imposed restriction on ballistic missile rangesIran's Revolutionary Guard has opted to remove the 2,000-kilometer missile range restriction amid rising tensions. A US naval blockade is a...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Gadi Eisenkot gets mandate to form govt in Israel after tight voteGadi Eisenkot received the mandate from President Isaac Herzog to form a new government in Israel. He aims to establish a coalition that ca...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Jay Rockefeller dies at 89: What was the cause of death of West Virginia governor and former US SenatorJohn D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, who dedicated his life to public service, has passed away at the age of 89 in Washington. A prominent figure ...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
House of Trump falling? Vance, Hegseth at centre of rupture talks as Iran war backlash ragesDonald Trump’s crushing midterm defeat has exposed growing fault lines inside his administration, with the Iran war turning from a military...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Pakistan to deploy 30 Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters in Himalayan region? Blogger reveals reported deal, features and weaponA Chinese military blogger has claimed that Pakistan signed a contract for 30 Z-10ME attack helicopters with China, although neither countr...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
After significant losses in the midterm elections, President Trump reevaluates his approach to the conflict with Iran. Voter dissatisfactio...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Why anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached; what the defense secretary can do to avoid the situationRep. Thomas Massie plans to push for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes. Massie outlined allegation...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Oil falls for a fourth day on expectations for lower risk of Iran war escalationOil prices have been falling for several days, influenced by the outcomes of Congressional elections this week. The results may signal a le...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
- Trump to launch nuclear attack against Iran? Ex-Fox presenter says US may be days away from strike, shares how it could affect India, oil and fertilisers
US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claims Trump might consider a nuclear strike on Pickaxe Mountain in Iran. Allegations arise that...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
All hands on the deck: Next few months, govt faces a test of political will to take hard economic callsIndia is likely to face a host of economic and political pressures due to upcoming elections and external geopolitical factors. Balancing r...
03 Nov, 2026, 06.32 AM IST