Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Treaty of Versailles 2.0: Macron played the Trump card, laden in goldAfter posing in front of Versailles' golden doors, Trump enjoyed a private tour of the chateau's glittering interior. And in a surprise mov...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Gold rate today (June 16, 2026): Check 24k, 22k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & other citiesGold rate today: Gold prices saw a slight dip across major Indian cities on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with leading retailers like Tanishq and...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
America's shutdown of Anthropic's AI models is not a surprise. And India has seen it coming for 30 yearsThe US government's export control order on Anthropic's advanced AI models, blocking non-American nationals, highlights a long-standing Ind...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon ValleyAmerica has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing se...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
US stocks: US market rises as tech shares gain, Middle East tensions easeWall Street indexes opened higher on Tuesday, driven by a second consecutive day of gains for chipmakers. Easing Middle East tensions also ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
The US and Israel can't hide their differences on IranA dispute between Israel and Iran over the scope of a ceasefire is escalating military tensions, threatening Trump's efforts to end the war...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
How economic diplomacy is becoming as important as traditional diplomacyEconomic diplomacy is now paramount, eclipsing traditional political alliances as nations prioritize trade, investment, and supply chain se...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Obama casts a long shadow as a hefty Iran bill lands on Trump’s deskIran seeks billions in frozen assets for a deal with the US. Trump previously criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for similar financi...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Trump’s Iran gamble gets riskier as a new player enters the roomPresident Trump intervened personally in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, halting Israeli strikes on Beirut to preserve Iran nuclear talks. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST