India’s election calendar needs a reset. Is 'One Nation, One Election' the answer?India frequently holds elections, affecting the government’s ability to implement long-term reforms effectively. Competitive populism emerg...
14 Nov, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Investors reassess US data centre bets after 'Blue Tsunami'; some look at India, other alternativesThis may not affect projects currently underway, but the data centre business has been driving growth for several companies in the US latel...
13 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Wars, energy security reshape global climate debate at COP31COP31’s Leaders’ Summit highlighted a shift in how climate action is being viewed, with governments increasingly linking it to economic and...
13 Nov, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Chhath songs at stations spark cultural row in MaharashtraThe Railways' decision to play Bhojpuri Chhath Puja songs at several Mumbai stations has drawn opposition from Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS amid...
12 Nov, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Xi says China's 'complete reunification' will certainly happen, no room for Taiwan independencePresident Xi Jinping reiterated the importance of Taiwan's reunification, viewing it as a crucial historical mission. He stated that the Co...
12 Nov, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Infosys Prize 2026 honours six young researchers across science & artsAt a recent press event, the Infosys Science Foundation celebrated the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026, honoring six promising early-care...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
'Tide of history cannot be stopped': Xi renews call for Taiwan reunificationChinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of achieving peaceful reunification of Taiwan with the mainland China. During a spe...
12 Nov, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Do recent electoral setbacks for right-wing parties signal a turning of the illiberal tide?Recent election setbacks for leaders such as Viktor Orban in Hungary, Aleksandar Vucic in Serbia, Jair Bolsonaro's political camp in Brazil...
11 Nov, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
‘The Nvidia case can help us limit East India Company-like practices’Stanford professor Fred Turner argues that Silicon Valley's culture, shaped by Cold War computing research and the 1960s counterculture, ha...
11 Nov, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar dismisses talk of rift with Siddaramaiah; says focus is on polls, governanceKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar denied differences with Congress leader Siddaramaiah, saying there was “neither a big rift nor a sma...
09 Nov, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
BJP criticises Congress president Kharge for controversial Diwali remarkBJP spokespersons have criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for referring to Diwali as a 'Khushiyon Ka Eid'. They accused Kharg...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Congress to continue agitation until CEC Gyanesh Kumar is removed, says KC VenugopalCongress general secretary KC Venugopal said the party would continue its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar until...
09 Nov, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief Guterres urges world leaders to act now on climate changeAntónio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that res...
08 Nov, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
New Zealand election too close to call as smaller parties reshape political landscapeNew Zealand's recent election has resulted in no clear majority among major parties, as smaller parties gain influence. Preliminary project...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Sonowal urges citizens to protect democratic institutions, ensure electoral transparencyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called upon citizens to actively preserve the dignity of democracy in India. He emphasized the importance...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Musk's $445 million midterm bet goes awry. Is his political influence at risk?Elon Musk's $445 million spending spree on Republican candidates yielded limited results in the US midterms, with most of those he backed l...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Mayawati questions EVM-based voting, says people seeking return to ballot papersBSP chief Mayawati has raised concerns about the credibility of electronic voting machines and fair elections. She stated that many people ...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.16 PM IST