BUSINESS
Trump tariffs: US imposes steep duties on 14 countries, including allies - Full list
This could be a risky pivot for global trade, as nations scramble to reach a sustainable pact that also caters to their domestic interests.
INDIA
Grounded F-35B in Kerala to be dismantled under iron-clad secrecy: Decoding costly security headache
The aircraft’s classified technology is closely guarded, which explains why Royal Navy officials had initially declined Air India’s offer to house it in a hangar.
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
Indian Army's Apache Squadron to get first batch of combat choppers, eye on Pakistan front
India and the US had signed a $600 million agreement back in 2020 for six Apache AH-64E combat choppers.
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.
INDIA
Indian Navy 'almost' struck Pakistan during Operation Sindoor; BrahMos had zeroed in on Karachi harbor: Report
Indian Navy 'almost' struck Pakistan during Operation Sindoor; BrahMos had zeroed in on Karachi harbor: Report
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
Russia warns of 'Chernobyl-scale catastrophe' if Israel strikes Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor
This warning comes on the same day Israeli missiles reportedly struck the inactive nuclear facility in Arak.
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.
INDIA
8th Pay Commission: Suspense over formal constitution continues, hike likely to miss January 2026 cutoff
8th Pay Commission: Though central government employees may desire a higher fitment factor for more hikes, the fiscal concerns would force the CPC to look at more doable range between 2.6 and 2.7.
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.
BUSINESS
Donald Trump's trade access averted India-Pakistan War, US claims in legal filing
The legal filing was submitted in the US Court of International Trade during a case against the US President and bunch of his departments over the raft of tariffs introduced on April 2nd last month.
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.
BUSINESS
8th Pay Commission: When will Centre approve terms of reference? Here's what we know so far
8th Pay Commission: It should be noted that there were reports earlier this year that the terms of reference were said to get clearance by March-end.
INDIA
Operation Mir Jafar: Inside India's intel agencies' espionage crackdown after Op Sindoor strikes
Once credible intel was sourced, agencies began nationwide crackdown. This led to arrest of many individuals across Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
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.
