Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear programAmerica and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
'Don't feel like a developer anymore after AI': Techie says coding isn't fun now, Reddit users share fears of becoming 'lazy'A software developer's candid post sparked a debate on Reddit about AI's impact on programming jobs. Developers express concerns about losi...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
US set to offer Iran $300 billion development fund, broad financial gains in peace dealIran is poised to receive significant financial incentives, including immediate oil sales and access to a $300 billion development fund, as...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM 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
India's fiscal policy is evolving to support domestic growth: S&P GlobalIndia is adjusting its fiscal policy to boost domestic growth and economic strength. Global uncertainties are prompting a move towards long...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Salesforce to buy AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billionSalesforce is acquiring Fin, an autonomous AI agent platform, for approximately $3.6 billion. This move will strengthen Salesforce's Agentf...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind PanagariyaFormer NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Trump leaves the hard part for later in long-awaited Iran dealAmerica and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to stop their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A 60-day period is now set fo...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Indian army selects Meprolight's Mepro X6 as dedicated daytime sight for in-service NEGEV machine gunsThe Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns. This advanced optic will improve target ide...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear program under deal, White House official saysIran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program. The nation will also destroy nuclear material. This is part of a deal with the United Sta...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
US stocks: Oracle shares tumbles 12% as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investorsOracle faced a sharp decline in stock prices on Thursday, triggering alarms among investors who are anxious about the company’s escalating ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Explained: Why Oracle shares crashed 10% in extended trading despite earnings beatOracle shares fell sharply in after-hours trading despite beating earnings estimates, as investors reacted to aggressive AI spending plans ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debtOracle, which has major deals to build data centers for customers such as Meta Platforms and OpenAI, is working to position itself as a ma...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildoutThe cost-free program, America's Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, the company said in a statement. A Meta...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST