BUSINESS
Tariff turmoil deepens: 'US will also suffer,' says SBI Report, urges Centre to 'keep pride intact'
The report warned that the new tariff regime will translate into a possible levy of around 50% on pharma exports that will impact earnings of pharma players by 5%-10% in FY26
INDIA
From 'India Out' to Muizzu's protocol break for Modi: India-Maldives ties take a turn as China watches closely
Maldives will try to ‘welcome’ Indians again. As per the 2023 data, over 2 lakh Indians visited Maldives.
INDIA
What is 'The Resistance Front'? Lashkar's shadow group behind deadly Pahalgam attack now US-designated terrorist group
Born on October 10, 1974, in Srinagar, Sheikh Sajjad was designated a terrorist by India in 2022. Investigations into the workings of TRF reveal that the group shares funding channels with Lashkar-e-Taiba.
INDIA
From Rolex and Chopard to Bhagavad Gita: Inside MEA's vault of diplomatic soft power
PM Modi has received Rolex luxury watches, a set of perfume, a set of abayas, and two pieces of unstitched cloth worth Rs 2 lakh, a glass statue of Lord Ganesh worth Rs 1 lakh, and a painting worth Rs 2 lakh, among others.
LIFESTYLE
Labubu's spectacular success powers Pop Mart, Chinese firm expects profit to zoom over 350%
At present, Pop Mart’s market capilatisation exceeds $39 billion.
WORLD
Trump's rare earth push away from China, has a Chinese hand
While MP Materials has stopped sending rare earths to China since April, the company maintains that it will retain a ‘free market’ stance.
WORLD
America's rare earth renaissance: Can Pentagon's ambitious move shake China's dominance?
Apart from the US government, JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have also committed a $1 billion investment.
WORLD
From Red Army to Red Carpet: How Russia's Taliban recognition is a tectonic shift in diplomacy
Interestingly, while the Taliban government did have ties with nations such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and China — and exchanged diplomats with Beijing and Abu Dhabi — these countries never officially recognised the Taliban government. But Russia just did.
INDIA
Dalai Lama succession: What is Gaden Phodrang Trust and why it has drawn China's scrutiny
Dalai Lama succession: Founded by the Tibetan spiritual leader himself, the Gaden Phodrang Foundation or Trust is tasked with the preservation of Tibetan culture, supporting the Tibetan community, and popularising Buddhist science and religion.
INDIA
8th Pay Commission: No terms of reference, no chairman - Delay in gazette notification sparks concerns
8th Pay Commission: Since the January 16 announcement by Vaishnaw, it has been more than 160 days, and there is no buzz on the ToR so far.
BUSINESS
Who will be next US Fed boss? Its Waller vs Bessent vs Warsh vs Hassett in Trump-led Game of Thrones
Some analysts view Trump's comments as an attempt to influence monetary policy through a de facto 'shadow' Fed chair, even before Powell’s term ends in May 2026.
BUSINESS
Raymond plans Rs 1,200 crore investment in Andhra; garments, auto parts & aerospace in focus
As part of the initiative, the state government has offered a slew of incentives that include up to 30% capital subsidy, 100% exemption of electricity duty for 10 years
WORLD
Where is Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock? After 'Operation Midnight Hammer', mystery grows
Interestingly, the fresh report by the International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran had over 600 kg of 60% enriched uranium hexafluoride.
WORLD
IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi's stunning u-turn: No, we didn't say Iran is close to manufacturing nuclear weapon | WATCH
While he spoke about how Iran was the only country in the world that was enriching 60 percent uranium, Grossi refuted the claims that the IAEA ever said that Tehran was manufacturing the atomic bomb
WORLD
Diego Garcia: Why this remote island is US military's trump card in bombing Iran
At present, there are around four American Stratofortress bombers stationed at the Diego Garcia airbase.
INDIA
India's fifth generation fighter jet dream takes flight as ADA invites expressions of interest
The deadline for submitting the EOI has been fixed for August 16, 2025 on or before 5 pm, the ADA document added.
WORLD
Israel warns Khamenei of same fate as Saddam Hussein: Throwback to when US forces dragged Iraqi dictator out of 'spider hole'
Katz’s stark reminder of the bloody legacy from Iraq comes amid reports of the top leadership of Iran hiding in a bunker.
CITY
Indore honeymoon murder case: Raja Raghuvanshi's missing wife traced in UP, had hired killers, says Meghalaya DGP
Meghalaya Police has reportedly arrested Sonam Raghuvanshi for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband. She along with three men have been 'held' in Uttar Pradesh.
INDIA
IAF Chief quotes Churchill to flag delays in fighter jet deliveries: 'Why promise what you can't deliver?'
The Tejas Mk1A programme has persistent delays despite the key updates in the contract and the delivery of the first engine.
INDIA
India inches closer to entering elite 5th-generation fighter jet club: Here's who's in it
The US had begun its tactical fighter programme more than four decades ago in 1980s. The country already had superior F-15 and F-16 ruling the skies. Fast forward in 2005, Lockheed Martin introduced F-22 Raptor.
INDIA
India's stealth fighter race: As AMCA project gets nod, check prototype timeline, global contenders and China factor
Conventional models show from around the globe show that the journey from drawing board to airspace takes somewhere around ten years.
INDIA
Who is Bilawal Bhutto? PPP chief, infamous for 'blood in Indus' remark, faces credibility crisis within Pakistan
Ever since the assassination of his mother Benazir Bhutto in 2007, many expected Bilawal to carry forward the legacy. Born in Karachi in 1988, Bilawal is the eldest and only son of Benazir Bhutto and former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari. He has two sisters.
INDIA
Why IAF's Adampur air base is India's prized sky guardian
Developed from a humble airstrip, Adampur Airbase is located between Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur.
INDIA
Shiv Tandav sets tone for tri-services Operation Sindoor briefing: Watch
The Shiv Tandav Stotram is an ancient Sanskrit poem that captures the cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva. The hymn was composed by demon King Ravana.
