Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss chargesOusted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of drug charges. He argues for head-of-state immunity from prosecution in a U.S....
03 Sep, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Lachit Borphukan Police Academy to be developed as a national-level police training institution: Assam CMDuring the police passing out ceremony, Assam's Chief Minister lauded the recent graduates and the academy's reputation on a national scale...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
ICICI Bank raises $17.9 billion through FCNR(B) window, boosts lending liquidityICICI Bank secured approximately $17.88 billion via the RBI's special swap facility. This mobilization provides the bank with substantial f...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Widow gets husband’s provident fund and gratuity but loses family pension due to a paperwork mistakeWidow got husband’s provident fund and gratuity but no family pension due to this fatal paperwork mistake; Delhi HC order explained.
02 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
In 2021, NREL fermented food waste into volatile fatty acids and catalytically upgraded them to jet fuel; the SAF was estimated to cut net carbon emissions by up to 165% when landfill disposal was assumedA groundbreaking approach has been created by scientists to transform food waste into eco-friendly aviation fuel. This cutting-edge techniq...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
US may announce new Iran bank sanctions this week, next week: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans for new sanctions targeting Iran-linked banks soon. The department is also investigating...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
SWIFT system explained: How international money transfers workIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
HDFC Bank shares after Jagdishan: What lies ahead for the country’s largest private lender?HDFC Bank's CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan plans to retire in October 2026 following a major merger, leaving investors eager for details on his su...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
In 2013, Bion-M1 carried land snails in orbit for 30 days; hardware failures killed many other animals, but the snails survivedIn a space mission conducted by Russia in 2013, a tragic outcome ensued as most of the aboard animals, including mice, gerbils, and fish, c...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoilUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will push G20 economies to reduce trade imbalances, boost growth and cut ties with Iran at meetings in ...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
HDFC Bank CEO search tests governance & investor confidenceHDFC Bank's chief executive will not seek reappointment after October twenty-sixth. This succession occurs amid ongoing governance scrutiny...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravityIn 2009, four painted lady caterpillars made their way to the International Space Station, embarking on a unique journey. In the absence of...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
MPSC admits drug inspector paper leak, re-examination soonThis paper leak comes days after another paper of the Teachers' Eligibility Test was found leaked in June. Rohit Pawar of NCP(SP) said that...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is doneIndian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Carlisle Investors to approach PMO over alleged HDFC Bank mis-sellingInvestors are planning to write to the Prime Minister's Office this week. They allege mis-selling and substantial losses from a Carlisle pr...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
What is executive privilege? Why a new Justice Department memo could make presidents harder to investigateA new Justice Department opinion expands executive privilege claims. This opinion suggests private presidential advisers may resist subpoen...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST