750 times bigger than Pentagon: Egypt planning a massive 22000-acre armed forces headquarters called 'The Octagon'Egypt has unveiled its colossal State Strategic Command Headquarters, dubbed 'The Octagon,' a sprawling military complex dwarfing the Penta...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Air India fined Rs 60,000 for changing booked seats of senior couple, leaving hip replacement patient in cramped seat for 14-hour flightAir India fined Rs 60,000: An elderly couple from Punjab's SBS Nagar district booked specific seats on an Air India flight for a long-haul ...
05 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
NATO chief Mark Rutte may have to match his made-for-Trump sales pitch to keep a summit on the railsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces a tough challenge keeping the US committed to the alliance, especially with President Trump demandi...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Delhi HC raises payout to Rs 1 crore, Rs 84 lakh for kin of two IIT-JEE rankers killed in 2017 crashDelhi High Court significantly boosted compensation for families of two engineering students lost in a 2017 road accident. Recognizing thei...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
AI hiring outpaces overall IT recruitment in India: reportIndia's IT sector is prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) hiring, with AI roles seeing a 16% year-on-year surge in June, contrasting w...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Bitcoin climbs above $61,000 as weak US jobs data fuels Fed rate cut hopesIn the past 24 hours, Bitcoin was up 2.80% and Ethereum was up 6.24% to trade at $1,716 mark. Among the major altcoins, BNB, XRP, Solana, T...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AIAfter a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more p...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
He was offered a salary that was just Rs 2,000 higher than his previous. Two months later, he has the last laugh: ‘Do not disregard…’A job candidate, offered a meagre salary hike despite his qualifications, accepted a role promising career growth. However, his exceptional...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Bitcoin slips below $59,000 as strong dollar and Fed uncertainty weigh on sentimentBitcoin dipped below $59,000 amid a strong dollar and Federal Reserve uncertainty, with major altcoins showing mixed movements. Analysts po...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
How Pete Hegseth is destroying the Pentagon: Critics cite leadership purges, falling morale, and loyalty-driven decisionsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense scrutiny over allegations of damaging military morale and sidelining expertise. Critics cla...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: reportU.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance s...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Bitcoin remains stuck below $60,000 as traders eye Fed outlook and institutional demandBitcoin traded below $60,000 as markets remained cautious amid expectations of U.S. monetary policy signals and mixed institutional flows. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Indian ambassador Kwatra meets senior US defence official Elbridge ColbyIndia's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with senior US defence official Elbridge Colby at the Pentagon. Their discussion cent...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST