John Larson primary loss signals generational shift as Luke Bronin wins ConnecticutLuke Bronin defeated incumbent John Larson in a Connecticut primary election. This primary upset signals a shift towards new leadership in ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
NPS choices for NRIs explained: Can NRIs invest in Tier II NPS accounts? Check rules and investment optionsFor Non-Resident Indians, establishing a retirement corpus back home is simplified with the National Pension System. NRIs can open a Tier-I...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Govt committed to phased implementation of 'PRAHAAR' strategy: MHAIndia's PRAHAAR strategy is being rolled out progressively, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts in a structured manner. The initiative ai...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 millionElectric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) companies are focusing more on the military market as commercial development has ta...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Hormuz to remain closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iranian security council saysIran's Supreme National Security Council stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. This closure depends on the United States changing...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Retail traders lost $9.6 billion in equity derivativesThe Indian equity market saw investors experiencing a striking loss of 916.85 billion rupees in futures and options trading. Retail trader ...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: GovernmentIndia's economy reached sixth globally with a $3.92 trillion GDP in 2025-26. Government strategies focus on agricultural productivity and m...
11 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Amendments to FCRA aimed at safeguarding India’s sovereign rights: Italian-Canadian analystAn article in Italian geopolitical platform Formiche defended India’s proposed FCRA amendments, saying they are aimed at protecting soverei...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistan’s government builds ties without recognitionTaliban authorities engage with many nations despite lacking formal international recognition. Regional countries pragmatically interact wi...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
BSE to replace Wipro in Nifty 50 indexIn a notable change effective September 30, BSE shares will enter the Nifty 50 index, taking over Wipro's longstanding position since Janua...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Delhi State Cooperative Bank to venture into financing farmers, artisansInaugurating the programme, Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, highlighted the critical role of cooperative banks in financial...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: No ban on foreign funding, says India’s envoy to US as he counters ‘myths’ with ‘facts’India's proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill faces opposition and questions. Former foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
PFRDA approves four new pension funds, increasing total to 14 for NPS subscribersThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has approved four new pension funds. This expansion aims to increase non-government N...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Trump Ballroom Construction Injunction: US court halts $400 million White House project
A federal appeals court has halted President Trump's White House ballroom project. The court ruled that major renovations require congressi...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
PFRDA approves 4 new pension funds, total count rises to 14; targets 35-40 crore NPS subscribers in 5 yearsPension funds collect and invest money contributed by employees and employers to build a large financial pool with an endeavour to pay regu...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
NITI Aayog calls for national caregiving framework, social security for caregiversNITI Aayog suggests a dedicated policy framework for India's growing ageing population. It calls for regulating the caregiving ecosystem an...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
NITI Aayog calls for dedicated policy to regulate India’s caregiving ecosystemIn its report, released on Wednesday, the Aayog has called for promoting financial incentives and entrepreneurship for caregivers to make i...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST