India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug traffickingIn a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophistica...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threatTaiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for its military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from Chi...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone callIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed to meet in the United States in the near future during a pho...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Open and shut source case: There’s method in Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s ‘mad’ outburst against Big AI overselling corporatesPalantir CEO Alex Karp has fiercely criticized the US AI industry, particularly OpenAI and Anthropic, for their token-based pricing and 'ov...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI gameGovernments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intellige...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Iran rejects US-led Gulf security summit, says Hormuz is under its commandIran has sharply criticized a US-led security summit in Bahrain, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's command, not Amer...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
'Iran's nuclear rights are non-negotiable': Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says key commitments under MoU need to be fulfilledIran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the nation's nuclear rights are non-negotiable and will not proceed with f...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Afghan air force strikes ISIS targets inside Pakistan; warns 'we'll target every threat'Afghanistan's air force launched precision strikes inside Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces targeting ISIS positions....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
'Fear of scrutiny': India says those questioning global terror financing watchdog FATF have something to hideIndia has strongly defended the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), urging nations to cease exporting instability and prevent their territo...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
The US is getting something right — in LebanonPeace talks with Iran are a complex process to define the post-conflict regional balance. While Iran seeks to leverage its control over the...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Alternatives to OpenAI, Anthropic: With US prime AI off the table, India opts for fine ChinaChinese open-source models, already popular among startups due to lower costs, may now make their way to large enterprises looking to avoid...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
From Garba to Moutya, Samosas to Chutney: PM Modi hails 'Creole Spirit' and maritime bond with India in historic Seychelles addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' parliament, emphasizing regional stability and the ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Hezbollah declares Israel-Lebanon framework "null and void", vows to continue resistance until total Israeli withdrawalHezbollah's Sheikh Naim Qassem has vehemently denounced the Lebanese-Israeli framework agreement, calling it a "humiliating surrender" and ...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the riskEuropean companies are diversifying AI providers due to US access limits, highlighting a need for domestic alternatives. Major firms like S...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST