Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
India 'strategic diplomatic driver' for IMEC: Columbia University projectA project from Columbia University has underscored India's crucial involvement in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), pr...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
India hands over Rs 2.5 billion cheque to Bhutan as 5th tranche towards Economic Stimulus ProgrammeIndia has disbursed the fifth tranche of Rs 250 crore for Bhutan's Economic Stimulus Programme, bringing the total released to Rs 1,250 cro...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Gujarat says AI system helped prevent 1.67 lakh school dropouts last yearGujarat's innovative AI-powered early warning system is proving highly effective in curbing school dropouts. By analyzing student data, the...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report saysPresident Donald Trump's rollback of federal regulations has spurred an unprecedented wave of lawsuits in defence of climate protections, a...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summitThe 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
"Excited to partner India": US Under Secy for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at sidelines of Pax Silica SummitThe US is excited to collaborate with India on the Pax Silica initiative, which is designed to enhance reliable trade in essential AI produ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Amazon's record USD 48 billion investment shows growing interest across the world to invest in India, says PM ModiAmazon is set to invest a record $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, with over $21 billion earmarked for AI and cloud infrastructur...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Alan Greenspan, longtime Fed chair who shaped US economic policy for nearly two decades, dies at 100Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, a towering figure in American economic policy, has passed away at 100. He guided the nation...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Primus Partners appoints Mohan Doifode as managing director for its Middle East practicePrimus Partners has appointed Mohan Doifode as Managing Director for its Middle East operations, based in Dubai and Riyadh. With over 25 ye...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
'Why did you come to work?': Employee says foreign manager told him to be with his child on first day of preschoolA heartwarming video of an Indian professional's foreign manager encouraging him to take time off for his child's first day of preschool ha...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Reliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Jio IPO, AI, satellite connectivity, JioTeleFrame & more; 10 biggest announcements from Ambani's vision for the futureReliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Reliance Industries unveiled ambitious plans at its AGM 2026, including the approval of Jio Platforms' IPO...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Why are Kenyan kids burning schools and killing their classmates?Almost 50 fires have ripped through Kenyan schools this year, 16 schoolgirls have died, and more than 100 schools have temporarily closed. ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
SC seeks data on claim Punjab failed EWS admissions mandateThe Supreme Court has taken notice of a plea alleging Punjab's failure to implement the Right to Education Act. Specifically, private unaid...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST