Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, 20 injuredA powerful magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, with tremors felt across Pakistan. While initial reports from Afg...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
PM Modi's Seychelles visit: Will see greater impetus on defence, security, says Indian High CommissionerPrime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Seychelles is set to significantly bolster bilateral cooperation, especially in defence and s...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Centre plans Rs 12,000 crore incentive scheme to spur private electric bus adoptionThe government is planning a significant incentive package, potentially worth ₹12,000 crore, to boost electric bus adoption by private flee...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
EPFO services interrupted from June 26-30: Check full list of services unavailable for five daysEPFO services, including its member and employer portals and the UMANG app, will be temporarily unavailable from June 26th to June 30th due...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting ageThe EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, but may restrict access for military-aged men witho...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Do you lose your interest and deposit if you have multiple PPF accounts? Here's what the rules sayDiscovering you have two Public Provident Fund accounts can be a common oversight, but it's crucial to address. Indian regulations strictly...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bustMorgan Stanley initially backed British private credit firm Market Financial Solutions (MFS) before its collapse under $2.4 billion in debt...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola responseThe White House has formally requested $87.6 billion, primarily to replenish the Pentagon following the U.S. war against Iran. This comes a...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
India's asset wealth management AUM projected to reach US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030: PwC reportIndia’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion in AUM by 2030, driven by rising retail participation, g...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to address concerns over a new Iran deal. The agreement, brokered by Vice President JD Vanc...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Europe must be ready to replace key US weaponry 'soon': EU defence chiefEurope faces an urgent need to bolster its defence capabilities as the US considers reducing its military presence on the continent. EU def...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Govt ratifies 8.25% EPF interest rate for FY'26, to be credited this monthThe government has approved an 8.25% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for FY26, clearing the proposal recommended ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST