Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drillsTaiwan's military is commencing a five-day combat readiness drill this week, a significant shift towards realistic war simulations. This mo...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominanceIn a rare huddle of AI industry figures, leaders of three of the most powerful AI companies -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO D...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
UK allows diesel and jet fuel imports from Russian crude via sanctions carve-outBritain will allow imports of diesel and jet fuel refined in other countries from Russian crude oil, creating a sanctions exemption aimed a...
20 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Should petrol, diesel prices go up by Rs 25 per litre? Oil companies are staring at Rs 1,380 crore daily lossIndian fuel retailers are facing steep under-recoveries despite a recent Rs 3 hike, with analysts estimating losses of Rs 25/litre and dail...
18 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
India losing investor attention to Asia’s AI-electronics surge, says DBS economistGlobal capital is shifting towards electronics and AI in Asia. India's foreign direct investment slowdown is not a major concern. Asia's ex...
14 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appealsPrime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice....
14 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
10 Indians died while fighting alongside Russian forces in war against Ukraine: Centre to Supreme CourtA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the situation requires "tactful handling" as the...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST