Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle leads major Anime announcements coming in early July 2026: Here's all you need to knowDemon Slayer Infinity Castle: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is set to hit Crunchyroll on July 29, 2026, following its record-breaking theatr...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summitThe 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech 'gatekeeper' rulesEU antitrust regulators are eyeing Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services, AWS and Azure, as potential 'gatekeepers' under new tech rules. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Quote of the day by psychologist Albert Bandura on self-belief: 'People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are...' - life lesson on why your beliefs can shape your futureQuote of the Day by Albert Bandura: Psychologist Albert Bandura emphasized that believing in one's ability to control life's trajectory sig...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Trump: Iran has agreed to 'N' checks till infinity; no talks with IAEA, says TehranConflicting reports emerged Tuesday regarding Iran's nuclear program and asset unfreezing. President Trump claimed Iran agreed to extensive...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Canada updates police clearance requirements for International Experience Canada work permit applicantsCanada's International Experience Canada (IEC) programme has updated its police certificate rules for foreign nationals. Applicants must no...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the riskEuropean companies are diversifying AI providers due to US access limits, highlighting a need for domestic alternatives. Major firms like S...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the riskEuropean firms are diversifying AI providers due to U.S. access limits, highlighting a need for domestic alternatives. Companies like Sieme...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in LebanonHezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Northeast not just a geographical boundary but a vital pillar of India's security, strategic power: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the Northeast's crucial role in India's security and strategic power, calling it a vital pillar f...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
France mobilises €13 billion for tech sovereignty funding pushFrance has secured €13 billion in new funding for technology firms. This boost comes from institutional investors under the Tibi initiative...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST