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May 14, 2026

Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global uncertainty: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing nations that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” ami...

May 14, 2026

India bans sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026

India on Wednesday prohibited the export of sugar with immediate effect till September 30, 2026, or until further orders, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The notification amended the export policy for various categ...

May 14, 2026

Amit Shah attends NDRF President’s Colour Ceremony in Ghaziabad, praises force for earning nation’s trust

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the President’s Colour Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad and praised the force for earning the trust and confidence of 140 crore Indians through its dedicated disaster respo...

May 13, 2026

Air India rationalises international flight network till August amid airspace curbs, high fuel costs

Air India on Wednesday announced a temporary rationalisation of its international flight network between June and August, citing continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high je...

May 13, 2026

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. Ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing...

May 13, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Trump rejects Tehran proposal, regional tensions escalate

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears increasingly unstable after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest peace proposal, describing the agreement as being on "massive life support" and dismissing Iran’s counter-offer as ...

May 13, 2026

Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war, Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the...

May 13, 2026

US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Trump rejects Tehran proposal, regional tensions escalate

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears increasingly unstable after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest peace proposal, describing the agreement as being on "massive life support" and dismissing Iran’s counter-offer as ...

May 5, 2026

PM Modi condemns UAE attacks, reaffirms India’s support for peace and stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that left three Indian nationals injured, calling the targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure “unacceptable.” In a post on X, PM Mod...

May 6, 2026

India, EU launch €15.2 million initiative to boost EV battery recycling and circular economy

India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched a €15.2 million (approximately ₹169 crore) initiative to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and promote a circular economy, ...

April 30, 2026

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Pla...

April 30, 2026

EU kickstarts Mercosur pact to counter US trade hit

The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur will implement on Friday a contentious free trade agreement that the EU in particular hopes will benefit exporters and calm critics, even if it cannot fully offset the blow from U.S. tariffs. Backers includi...

May 13, 2026

US has finalized tariff refunds of $35.5 billion as of May 11

The U.S. customs agency has processed refunds including interest worth $35.46 billion as of May 11 for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year that were deemed illegal, according to a Tues...

May 13, 2026

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act, keeping the tariffs in place for three importers that had won a reprieve from the duties last week....

May 13, 2026

Trump promises US-Cuba talks but gives no details

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Cuba is asking for help and "we are going to talk," without providing any more information about U.S. plans. Trump has heaped pressure on the Caribbean island nation since returning to office last year, and threatened th...

April 23, 2026

EAM Jaishankar launches logo, theme and website for 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, highlights future-focused partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday launched the logo, theme and official website for the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), marking a key step towards strength...

January 23, 2026

Half of all Sudanese children not in education due to civil war, says aid group

Around half of all school-age children in Sudan, or more than eight million, are no longer in education because of the country's civil war, in one of the world's worst education crises, Save The Children said in a report on Thursday. "Right now the internatio...

January 23, 2026

UN says 35 million Nigerians risk hunger after global funding collapse

Nearly 35 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger this year, including 3 million children facing severe malnutrition, the United Nations said on Thursday, following the collapse of global aid budgets. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 humanitarian plan in Ab...

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Growing expectation for BRICS to play ‘constructive, stabilising role’ amid global unce...

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What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send ...

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May 13, 2026 | Daily Struggle

Climate Change and Heatwaves: The daily struggle across South Asia

The afternoon sun hangs heavily over the roads of Delhi and NCR, but for 48 year-old rickshaw puller Ramesh, stopping work is not an option....

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May 12, 2026 | HIV infection

Small study shows one-time cell therapy can control HIV infec...

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May 12, 2026 | Radboud University Medical Center

Hantavirus Alert: Dutch Hospital Places 12 Staff Members in Q...

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What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan alrea...

China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagr...

49 minutes ago | Federal Reserve

Fed may have to hike to defend its credibility: Mike Dolan

Sitting out the oil shock may not be enough. The Federal Reserve may n...

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2 hours ago | coffee

Research suggests this daily habit can lower dementia risk by...

A huge long-term study found that drinking two to three cups of coffee...

May 13, 2026 | Greenland prod investment

Trump’s designs on Greenland prod investment, tourism l...

New focus on Greenland since Donald Trump declared his aim to seize it...

May 13, 2026 | Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest gets off to a tense start, overshadow...

The Eurovision Song Contest got off to a tense start in Vienna on Tues...

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May 13, 2026 | Digital Economy

AI-powered financial inclusion reshaping India’s digita...

India’s financial inclusion journey is entering a new phase, powered...

May 13, 2026 | OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman

OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends f...

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's clai...

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