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China begins two days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait

The news comes a day after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of issues, including democratically-governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

23 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world's largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing

23 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

23 Jul 2026 6:15 pm
Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

23 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Will Trumps bunker buster bombs punch through Irans Pickaxe Mountain?

The U.S. faces a complex challenge at Irans Pickaxe Mountain, where powerful bunker buster bombs face hardy geological formations. Success is also limited by a critical minerals crunch, and could force Trump to shift from total destruction to disabling surface infrastructure and subterranean access tunnels

23 Jul 2026 7:44 am
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill

Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 5:12 am
Make in U.S. by August 2028 or pay up to 200% duty, Trump tells generic drugmakers

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

22 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Why is Trump targeting Irans Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? Heres what we know

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by threatening to bomb the under-construction Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, located south of Tehran. Why is he targeting it?

22 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion

Pete Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing at which he defended a request for $67 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon

22 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Mamdani says NYC cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

Mamdnai called Netanyahu a war criminal and said he is not welcome in New York city

22 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the programme

22 Jul 2026 7:59 am
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Dovals visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy supplies following the continuing conflict between the U.S. and Iran

21 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict

Likely to be discussed also are tensions in the South China Sea, for which ASEAN and China are, after nearly 10 years, still trying to conclude a code of conduct to prevent disputes from escalating

21 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Five people dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river

Authorities were alerted after one of the two children ran to a nearby road and flagged down a motorist, telling the driver his family was in the river, the Sheriff said

21 Jul 2026 11:12 am
Woman-founded Amaravati startup Bringgg secures 40 lakh NRI investment

Logistics startup Bringgg aims to create a peer-to-peer logistics network that connects travellers, senders and seekers while helping reduce or offset travel costs

21 Jul 2026 10:33 am
U.K. PM Burnham names Reynolds as Business Minister, Rayner for housing

Jonathan Reynolds was named Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in an expanded role after losing his position as business Minister to Peter Kyle in a reshuffle under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer

21 Jul 2026 8:11 am
Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two during settler attack

Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the outbreak of the Gaza war, with rights groups and the UN reporting near-daily attacks by Israeli settlers

20 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
Last of Mexicos narco old guard, El Mayo faces life in jail

On July 24, 2024, Ismael El Mayo Zambada was arrested at a U.S. airport

20 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
President Murmu arrives in Moldova;first by any Indian head of State

As part of the first leg of her visit, President Droupadi Murmu will hold delegation-level talks with her Moldovan counterpart, President Maia Sandu

20 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
RBIs Foreign Currency Swap schemes receive positive response from NRIs in Singapore, HK, West Asia, U.K., U.S.: PSB chiefs

Finance Minister asks banks to intensify outreach to NRI diaspora and introduce innovative deposit products to maintain the pace of mobilisation

13 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Ram Temple trust to decide CEOs powers, no govt. interference: Nripendra Misra

He also claimed that there have been no complaints from devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and that they feel positively about their experience

12 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Embezzlementat Ram Temple is a disgrace, we feel humiliated, says Nripendra Mishra

This matter now concerns the management of the temple, and it is certain that improvements will be made to prevent a recurrence of this alleged donation theft, thetemple construction committees chairperson, among the first to call for the appointment of a CEO, says

11 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Yoga enriches body and mind, says Collector

Changing lifestyles and unhealthy food habits contribute to a rise in chronic diseases, but Yoga offered an effective means of preventing such ailments, says S. Kandasamy

19 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
Nripendra Misra backs Uttar Pradesh government action on Ram Temple donation irregularities

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman calls for a more professional management structure, including appointment of a CEO, to oversee the temples administration and transparency in use of every penny of devotees

18 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates to NRIs/PIOs to mobilise forex

As per the directions interest rates on NRE/NRO deposits will not be higher than those offered by the bank on comparable domestic rupee term deposits

17 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
Police launch search for Guntur NRI family involved in job, visa fraud

The couple has been absconding for the last few months and search has been launched for them, said ACP N.V.S.K. Durga Rao, who is investigating the case

6 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Luis Enrique joins the GOATs, but PSG success isnt above reproach

The 56-year-old is now a part of an elite group of managers with three or more European Cup titles. And he did it with silky, selfless, attacking football. But while there is no doubt about Enriques quality or his influence on the modern game, the question of his legacy specifically the Paris chapter, amid criticism of sportswashing is less straightforward

6 Jun 2026 12:49 am
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announces exclusive secretariats to address public grievances, issues of NRIs

The proposed secretariat for handling public grievances would be headed by a Minister and it would reach out to organisations holding potests

4 Jun 2026 9:14 pm
NRI Commission for non-resident Indians (Keralites) to launch advanced website

The Commission aims to make its operations more transparent and faster through the website

27 May 2026 7:41 pm
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB: Sunrisers prove too hot for Royal Challengers

Rajat Patidar steered his side past the 166-run mark that confirmed his side a spot in Qualifier 1

23 May 2026 12:48 am
Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters

21 May 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana NRI panel studies Andhra Pradeshs welfare model for migrant workers

Andhra Pradesh has been working extensively for the welfare of overseas residents and resolving issues, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas informs the visiting team

20 May 2026 8:11 pm
IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffs

Klaasen, too, plays a big role in the Hyderabad outfits win; the result also confirms Titans qualification while Super Kings hopes hang by a thread

19 May 2026 12:23 am
IPL 2026 | Super Kings cross swords with Sunrisers in a must-win encounter

CSK may have to revisit its strategy of using three left-arm seamers as it deployed against LSG which makes the bowling attack one-dimensional

17 May 2026 8:38 pm
Over 1,000 Telugu expats participate in Mahanadu by NRI TDP Saudi Arabia chapter in Dammam

Special guests Bode Prasad and TDP leader Mahasena Rajesh interacted with the Telugu diaspora and praised efforts to preserve Telugu culture overseas

17 May 2026 2:36 pm
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might

Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games

11 May 2026 10:09 pm
IPL 2026 | I cant take too much credit for Sunrisers being on top: Cummins

Joining the outfit mid-season as he made his way back from injury, Cummins swears by prioritising recovery regardless of the schedule

8 May 2026 8:22 pm
French artist Thomas Henriot draws lines that move through light, time and memory

From the ghats of Varanasi to the forts and stepwells of Rajasthan and an iconic mansion in Kolkata, Nature and architecture have a dialogue in the august company of light in the tapestries and drawings of French artist Thomas Henriot

8 May 2026 9:37 am