US, China security experts propose nuclear-style safeguards for AI risksThe experts, part of a US-China dialogue whose work helps inform official discussions, are urging both governments to prepare for such scen...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Finance Ministry rejects US pressure claims over new UPI MDR, says RuPay has no special edgeIndia's Finance Ministry rejects claims of US influence on UPI payment charges. The new framework prioritizes RuPay credit cards for UPI tr...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health, sources sayFaced with challenges, the Malaysian government is exploring options for other airlines to take over AirAsia's domestic market presence. Th...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
'Narendra's Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress' dig at Prime Minister on UPI moveCongress criticises the government for introducing charges on UPI transactions for merchants. This move is seen as appeasing United States ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Trump administration plans $2.8 billion Israel arms deal with 40,000 powerful bombsThe Trump administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms deal to supply Israel with 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, including weapons whose deliv...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Masood Azhar bounty: India calls Pakistan’s Rs 7 million reward a 'gimmick'; asks Islamabad to take concrete action, not make 'phoney' announcementsIndia has dismissed Pakistan's bounty announcement on Masood Azhar as a mere gimmick. New Delhi insists Pakistan must take concrete actions...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
'CEA wants to talk with you': Startup founder surprised to get an invite from Finance Ministry to talk about his challenges and policy changes needed to grow businesses in IndiaChandru Rajendran, founder of Procurio, received an email invite from India's Ministry of Finance saying the chief economic adviser wanted ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
BRICS 2026: PM Modi wants bloc to look beyond its borders and serve wider Global SouthPrime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS should promote inclusive global growth, with solutions developed by the bloc made accessible to the...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seizes 362 MT Pakistan-origin dry datesIndia’s DRI has seized more than 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates allegedly routed through the UAE to evade India’s import ban. Offi...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Experts call for regulated student housing ecosystemIndia today has over 43 million higher education students, yet organised student housing serves less than 0.5% of total enrolments. "Millio...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
BRICS urges IMF, World Bank reforms, condemns unilateral tariffs, secondary sanctionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, expressing serious concerns over unilateral trade measures. They called for the eliminatio...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable futureIndia's BRICS presidency prioritizes climate action and energy transition for developing nations. Discussions will cover critical minerals ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperationChina supports India in hosting the BRICS summit, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. While attendance details rem...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
PSB PLI scheme deferred amid employee concernsThe finance ministry said in a statement Monday it has taken cognisance of the concerns and decided to keep the implementation in abeyance ...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...
06 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative; 5.72 crore have zero balance: RTINearly 5.72 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts currently hold zero balances. Over 15 crore accounts under the scheme are classif...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India says developed countries "must take lead in reducing emissions," affirms solidarity with Nepal"Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST