All hands on the deck: Next few months, govt faces a test of political will to take hard economic callsIndia is likely to face a host of economic and political pressures due to upcoming elections and external geopolitical factors. Balancing r...
03 Nov, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Bangladesh opposition leader warns against Indian transit corridor, demands fair Ganges water dealNahid Islam, a leader of the National Citizen Party, warned against facilitating an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh. He urged fo...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limboRussia and the United States recently vetoed each other's resolutions concerning Western Sahara at the Security Council. This disagreement ...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
US approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine after alleged holdupThe Trump administration has approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. Ukraine relied on donations from Cana...
31 Oct, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado hopeful for 2027 presidential electionVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, in her first public remarks since returning from 10 months in exile, said the country is...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Christine Lagarde is leaving the ECB early, and Europe's economic future could look very different: What the region stands to lose — and gainChristine Lagarde announced her resignation from the European Central Bank, set for February 7, 2027. Her departure is earlier than planned...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Who is Eric Swalwell and what did he do?Why did billionaire Stephen Cloobeck let him stay at his California mansion before the FBI raid?Eric Swalwell is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to the FBI's recent raid. The operation targeted billionaire Step...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
If Netanyahu loses, what happens next in the US-Israeli war on Iran?Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming election holds significant implications for Israel's policy on Iran. Depending on the election's result, the ...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
India-US ties shift to deal-making as Trump's Iran policy loomsIndia must adapt to a US relationship driven by pragmatic deal-making, rethink its diaspora policy amid anti-immigrant sentiment, and play ...
25 Oct, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
US courting Reliance's refining muscle to keep oil flowing, not curb Russian crude, analyst saysMarco Rubio's recent visit to Jamnagar emphasizes strengthening energy ties between the US and Reliance Industries. With a capacity of 1.4 ...
25 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Trump's diesel price relief efforts grow costlier as election nearsWith the midterm elections approaching, President Trump is implementing various strategies to combat high diesel prices. These measures inc...
24 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
On October 23, 1983, 241 US marines died in a terrorist attack in Lebanon. It was the deadliest single-day loss for US forces since WWIIOn October 23, 1983, a truck bomb exploded at the Marine barracks in Beirut, killing 241 American servicemen. This attack occurred during L...
24 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Return of Mrs G's 'foreign hand': Is Mohan Bhagwat's warning of a foreign hand behind protests a genuine concern or an old political tactic?Mohan Bhagwat warns of foreign conspiracies behind protests in India, echoing past political tactics to delegitimize dissent. While he clai...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lowsEconomists say rising profits amid strong domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs. There are, however, worries that tightening ...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
America's $1 trillion annual interest bill is growing as national debt surges, so why isn't the US facing a debt crisis like France?The United States continues to finance its national debt more effectively compared to France. While both countries face rising borrowing co...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Global Market | Safe-haven assets under pressure: Dollar, Swiss franc, German bonds and gold in focusSafe-haven demand is shifting amid AI-driven market volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and mounting government debt. T...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Tread carefully on trade: India must hold its ground as Trump’s tariff stick loses its biteIndia is navigating complex trade negotiations with the United States, focusing on tariffs and energy imports. Though a trade deal is pendi...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST