SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata RoyA TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely w...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
'I'm out': Tucker Carlson announces formal break from Republican Party, says its "not loyal to US"Speaking on the recent episode of 'Can't be censored 'podcast, Carlson said that he would no longer support the GOP arguing that the party ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Trump says Starmer will quit as UK PM after 'failing badly' on immigration, energyUS President Donald Trump has predicted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation, citing immigration and energy policy failures. S...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
People gravitating towards power, I merely followed trend: Rebel Sena (UBT) MP RajenimbalkarRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Rajenimbalkar defended his move to the ruling Shiv Sena, stating he's following people's inclination tow...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Operation Tiger turns real: Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirm switch to Shinde-led Shiv SenaTwo Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, citi...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
UK PM Keir Starmer to decide Monday on stay or quit after Burnham winBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing his political future following a significant election victory by rival Andy Burn...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlightUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Trump asks Americans to vote for rebranding "ICE" to "NICE" in efforts to cool down critics over stance on illegal immigrationFormer President Donald Trump is proposing to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to "NICE" as part of a public poll. He belie...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to SwitzerlandCrucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year highThe Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.0 percent. This marks a 31-year high for interest rates. The move signals a strong foc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian markets temper Iran deal optimism, BOJ decision in viewAsian stocks saw a modest rise, following a rally on news of a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. Investors are now focused on central ba...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
TMC leader Derek O'Brien rejects party merger rumours, calls reports 'fake news'Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has called reports of a party merger fake news. This comes amid speculation following recent meetin...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST