No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
OpenAI chief tells G7 to 'not cede responsibilities' to AI giantsAt the G7 summit, OpenAI's Sam Altman implored global leaders to take charge of artificial intelligence regulation. He champions the idea t...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
RBI temporarily withdraws rate caps on FCNR(B), NRE deposits till Sept 30The Reserve Bank of India has removed interest rate caps on specific non-resident deposits. This move grants banks more freedom to attract ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aimsGlobal leaders at the G7 summit have united in their support for Ukraine, vowing new sanctions against Russia. President Trump indicated a ...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
US-Iran signing ceremony imminent: Roadmap details sanctions relief, 60-day nuclear negotiation windowA proposed US-Iran peace pact involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the blockade, and pausing nuclear enrichment for 60 days. US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobsWith a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADRThe report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional partie...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
IEA says 'unconditionally' re-opening Hormuz vital to end energy crisisThe head of the International Energy Agency stressed that fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global economic stability. Re...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG reportIndia's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liab...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
High-level six member French delegation reaches Kolkata to explore business opportunitiesA six-member French delegation is in Kolkata to explore business cooperation. They will meet State Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Chi...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Iraq has asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline deal for at least a yearIraq has asked Turkey to extend the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement for at least one year. This extension will provide more time to ne...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
China opposes US move to list top firms as military companiesChina strongly objects to the United States placing prominent Chinese companies on a military firm list. Beijing states this action disrega...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
President Trump will not attend US team's World Cup openerPresident Donald Trump will miss the United States' World Cup opening match. His schedule is tight, requiring him to be in Washington D.C. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST