El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
03 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
A coastal city in the south is quietly powering India's AI futureVisakhapatnam is emerging as India's next AI infrastructure hub, attracting massive investments from tech giants like Google and Reliance. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Trump administration signs pact for permanent US embassy in Jerusalem as Israel hails 'unbreakable alliance'The United States on Wednesday signed an agreement to build a new embassy compound in Jerusalem, a move that Israel said reflected the "unb...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday today? Here's what’s open, what’s closed, and whether Walmart, Costco and banks are operatingJuneteenth 2026: Are Walmart, Target, Costco and banks open today? As Americans observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, millions are a...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
India, Russia developing smaller, hypersonic BrahMos: AlipovIndia and Russia are working together on new versions of the BrahMos missile. These include smaller and hypersonic models. This development...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
At FIFA World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseSecurity is heightened for the World Cup with a strict no-drone policy over stadiums. Law enforcement has new powers to disable or shoot do...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in historyThe biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soarin...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
The Chennai-born architect behind Trump’s AI push is leaving the White HouseIn a noteworthy development, Sriram Krishnan, an influential strategist behind Donald Trump's AI agenda, will be leaving his position at th...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST