Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António GuterresSeven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct v...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
UN climate chief Simon Stiell lauds India’s renewable pushUN climate chief Simon Stiell is visiting India to understand its energy transition progress. He met with ministers and business leaders to...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India's clean energy growth like Tendulkar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rolled into one: UN climate chiefIndia possesses strong competitive advantages in the global clean energy race. The nation's tech-savvy workforce and renewable energy growt...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
In the 1950s, US scientists planned to use nuclear bombs to blast a harbor on the Alaskan coast: Project Chariot, a Cold War scheme to reshape the map with atomic blastsIn 1958, the US proposed Project Chariot to blast a harbor in Alaska. This plan was part of Operation Plowshare, seeking peaceful nuclear e...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Shein's odyssey to listing crosses New York, London and likely finds home in Hong KongShein secured Hong Kong stock exchange approval for its long-awaited initial public offering. The company is expected to publicly file its ...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
EU plans biggest carbon market overhaul: What's changing and why it mattersThe European Union plans significant changes to its carbon trading system. These revisions aim to balance climate targets with industrial c...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
EU, India move to expand ties beyond landmark free trade dealEuropean Union and India will begin formal talks on New Delhi's participation in Horizon Europe. Both sides aim to conclude negotiations fo...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMABRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making citie...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA likely to enter into force by year-end: Minister Todd McClayIndia and New Zealand's free trade agreement is expected to take effect by year's end. This pact will significantly enhance economic and tr...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Middle powers find new strategic fuelAustralia and India have officially established a uranium sales agreement, representing a key diplomatic achievement. This accord supports ...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
India, Australia seal landmark defence, nuclear, critical minerals pactsIndia and Australia signed landmark pacts on civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Defence and maritime security ties were significan...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Why does Trump want Greenland? All about the Arctic island of just 56,000 mostly Inuit people at the center of a global power struggleTrump and Greenland: Greenland's strategic location between North America and Europe draws global attention. The United States seeks contro...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Firm up the Troika within the QuadThe impending visit of Prime Minister Modi to Australia signals a pivotal moment for the future of the Indo-Pacific. India, Australia, and ...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST