Global Market: Euro under pressure as France debt worries, Spain vote weighThe euro hovered near a 17-month low at $1.1219 amid euro zone political uncertainty, high debt and French fiscal concerns. Meanwhile, the ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Trump says taxpayers will no longer pay for TV ads that praised himUS President Donald Trump faced criticism for using taxpayer funds for advertisements promoting his agenda. The ads have raised concerns am...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Trump has just fired the starting gun on a new Cold War with ChinaThe US-China AI race is increasingly taking on the character of a Cold War-style strategic contest, with artificial intelligence becoming l...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Bengal to provide flour, sugar, semolina at half price to 2 cr families for Durga Puja: CM SuvenduThe West Bengal government will provide flour, sugar, and semolina at a 50 percent discount during Durga Puja. The initiative will benefit ...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
At 27, Howard Lutnick helped make $300 million; decades later, he reports $250 million in income as Trump’s Commerce chiefUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported at least $250 million in income and other proceeds in 2025, his first year in government. Dec...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Redefining global finance: Emergence of alternative payment infrastructureChairman of PSB Bank Petr Fradkov, in an interview with RBC, discusses what is happening in one of the most closed sectors of the economy, ...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Global Market: Prediction markets expand into Wall Street territory, raising oversight concernsPrediction markets are expanding into US stocks, indexes and corporate events, with Polymarket and Kalshi driving growth. The trend raises ...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Trump's taxpayer-funded ads face bipartisan backlash, legal questions before midtermsTaxpayer-funded television ads featuring President Donald Trump are under scrutiny for potential legal violations. Critics from both partie...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Hundreds of migrants head towards US border as Trump's popularity dwindles ahead of midterm pollsA significant caravan of over 600 migrants from Honduras is currently traversing Mexico en route to the US border. The group has expanded a...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Taxpayer money, Trump's face: White House ramps up TV ad blitz as bipartisan anger grows over 'propaganda' spendThe Trump administration is currently airing taxpayer-funded advertisements promoting President Trump, which has raised concerns. Lawmakers...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Forced labour and import: Reading India’s latest foreign trade policy additionsWith this notification in place, India has tried to put a protective layer for the domestic industry from unfair foreign competition.
26 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Wufu, or the five blessings in Chinese tradition: Is the number 5 getting unlucky for Donald TrumpFor centuries, five has been tied to an idea called wufu, or the “Five Blessings.” The tradition comes from the Book of Documents and descr...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
As Chinese threat grows, Japan keeps the door open for nuclear-powered submarinesAs China threatens its security, Japan is keeping open the option of acquiring nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen its maritime defens...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Life Lesson Quote of the day by Bob Dylan: 'People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is...' - A hard truth about human natureQuote of the day by Bob Dylan: Renowned singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has mastered the art of reinvention, making him a unique presence in th...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at warThe United States approved visas for Iran's core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. This includes President Masoud Pezeshkian an...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
As world debates risks of AI, China closes technology gap with USThe US has outpaced China and other countries for years in AI model capabilities, research, citations and other areas. But China has been r...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST