Odisha steps up preparedness, evacuation plans as severe cyclonic storm nears Andhra coastThe Odisha government is mobilizing personnel and resources in anticipation of a severe cyclonic storm forecasted to make landfall. Chief M...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
DR hike for pensioners: As government delays release of dearness relief and arrears, Bharat Pensioners' Samaj urges cabinet secretary to interveneDearness relief hike: The Bharat Pensioners' Samaj has formally addressed a letter to the cabinet secretary concerning the urgent need for ...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm electionsChildcare costs have escalated significantly, impacting many households and their financial stability. This financial burden is influencing...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
From $8 billion in farm aid to $5,000 checks and Medicare payments: What Trump’s latest financial promises mean for Americans ahead of the midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump has proposed an $8 billion relief programme for farmers struggling with diesel costs. This financial support aims...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Social Security’s $75 monthly boost has a catch: Why the 2027 COLA may fall short as trust fund depletion loomsRetirees will see a 3.6% boost in their Social Security checks starting January 1. The increase raises the average monthly payment for a re...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
'Twelve years, 12 questions': Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre on banking problems in IndiaAkhilesh Yadav has posed twelve significant questions to the Centre about the current state of the banking sector. His concerns highlight i...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
In the 1940s, a California landowner released about three dozen zoo deer at Point Reyes for hunting; by 2002, the two non-native herds had grown to roughly 1,100 animalsPoint Reyes National Seashore grapples with the ecological fallout from non-native deer species that were introduced in the 1940s. These de...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi spreading anarchy, says BJP in Nagpur; Congress hits back and hails him as common man's voiceBJP leaders in Nagpur have accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of having a mental disorder. They performed rituals for his ancestors to invoke...
10 Oct, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed publicly: Last such execution in US took place over 90 years ago and 20,000 people gathered to witness itNidal Malik Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3 by a military firing squad at the Fort Hood army base. This execution will be a...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Bhutan PM calls PM Modi ‘Avatar of Vishnu’, Tshering Tobgay compares his leadership to Kalki who is believed to restore dharmaBhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “avatar of Vishnu” and praised his leadership, work ...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
UP man goes to Russia for studies, gets drafted into army by a woman on promise of citizenship; family says he cannot be released as he is now Russian citizenUP man Akshay Kumar, 25, who travelled to Russia on a study visa in December 2024, has been missing since August 24 after his family allege...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Donald Trump says US to send one-time $90 payment to 20 million seniors enrolled in MedicarePresident Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare. The payments are intended to as...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
SNAP benefits from October 1: Will 37 million Americans get increased payments? New rules, income limits and monthly benefits explainedSNAP benefits from October 1, 2026: Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will see updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibili...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
UK PM Burnham hints at new taxes in UK for social care reformUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to introduce new levies for a reformed social care system. He believes care for the elderly should be ...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
A costly policy error by China should be a cautionary tale for IndiaIndia’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, prompting an EAC-PM working paper to argue that population control should no lon...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Why Japanese monks are turning to stocks, US treasuries and real estateJapanese Buddhist temples are turning to financial markets as a solution to their rising maintenance expenses. With fewer members and reduc...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving servicesIndia’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expand...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST