India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's militaryThe U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmake...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Asian stocks rebound on Iran optimism, AI tradeAsian stocks rebounded, led by South Korea's Kospi, as Middle East tensions eased and artificial intelligence shares recovered. Wall Street...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
US stocks today: US market gains as semiconductor stocks rebound, Middle East tensions easeMajor Wall Street indexes saw a strong rebound. This recovery was driven by gains in chip stocks. Signs of de-escalation in Middle East ten...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM 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
Maharashtra government extends educational benefits to Maratha students on par with OBCsThe Maharashtra government has made Maratha students eligible for educational concessions and benefits previously available to the OBC cate...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Punjab to launch ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ from July 1, offering monthly financial aid to women, check registration detailsPunjab is launching a new scheme to provide monthly financial aid to women. Eligible women will receive ₹1,000, and those from Scheduled Ca...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Stable rates, steady demand: Why real estate players see RBI's pause as a confidence boosterWith retail inflation easing to 3.48% in April and remaining below the RBI's 4% target, industry stakeholders see little immediate pressure...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Tata Steel shares fall 3% after fire breaks out at UK’s Port Talbot plantTata Steel shares dropped nearly 3% after a fire at its Port Talbot plant in the UK forced a temporary halt to operations. While emergency ...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows Nort...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, rise to 225,000 last week but remain historically lowJobless aid applications increased by 13,000 to 225,000 last week, exceeding forecasts but remaining historically low. This figure serves a...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Modi government in panic mode on current economic situation: CongressThe Congress party alleges the Modi government is in panic over the economy. They point to a reported plan to remove capital gains tax on f...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Conflict in Middle East & its evolution will dominate proceedings of Russia’s leading foreign policy forumMoscow hosts the 12th Primakov Readings forum discussing a world without rules. Global impacts of regional conflicts, especially in the Mid...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
India weighs formal protest over EU-Pakistan joint statement referencing Jammu and KashmirIndia strongly objects to a Pakistan-European Union joint statement mentioning Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government is considering rais...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST