The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Starmexit: UK set for 7th PM in 10 yearsStarmer won a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, but a series of missteps badly damaged his credibility. His resignation comes...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
JD(U) reposes trust in Nitish, calls Nishant its futureBihar's JD(U) lauded Nitish Kumar for a smooth power transition, now seeing its future in his son, Nishant. The party ratified Kumar's re-e...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
SC dismisses plea for CBI probe into Tamil Nadu trust vote, calls allegations 'vague'The Supreme Court has rejected a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged corruption surrounding the Tamil Nadu assembly trust vote. A ben...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India to hold vice-presidency of global financial crime watchdog FATF for first timeIndia is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to t...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Yen nears 40-year low, dollar gains as peace talks in doubtThe US dollar is flexing its muscles against the Japanese yen, much to the attention of market traders. The potential for a US-Iran peace a...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' vision for the UK?Andy Burnham is now a leading contender to become the next Prime Minister. He brings his "Manchesterism" economic vision to national politi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem routThe yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by governmen...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Trump, do keep a leash on IsraelRecent Israeli strikes in Beirut have unexpectedly advanced a US-Iran deal. This agreement, set to be signed soon in Switzerland, faces cha...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
'Pyrrhic victory': Iran war leaves no clear winners, experts sayA recent Middle East war has concluded with no clear victor. Iran, though weakened, successfully thwarted the objectives of the United Stat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Ahead of INDIA bloc meet on Mon, CPI(M) seeks Congress clarification over BJP 'deal' chargeCPI(M) leader MA Baby has written to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, ahaed of key meeting on Monday. He seeks clarity on Congress le...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Trump defended his stance on "no new wars," stating he never guaranteed it and that the conflict with Iran is not an "endless war...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Napoleon Bonaparte: "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets" — words that are still relevant today.Napoleon Bonaparte knew information held more power than force. He famously stated four hostile newspapers were more feared than a thousand...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGAIn a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Election outcome being questioned when one loses election: WB Governor RaviWest Bengal Governor R N Ravi expressed concern over challenges to election results and the credibility of constitutional bodies. He noted ...
31 May, 2026, 06.09 PM IST