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Why govt wants ONGC to build India's next ₹15,000 crore strategic reserve

The facility would expand India's existing strategic storage capacity of 5.33 MMT by roughly one-third amid geopolitical conflicts and oil supply disruptions

Why has monsoon progress stalled across parts of India despite early onset?

After a swift onset over Kerala and rapid early advances, the southwest monsoon has lost momentum across India, leaving many states facing rainfall deficits and water concerns

Trump used 'all kinds of leverage', says Mojtaba Khamenei on US-Iran deal

Khamenei said Iran agreed to the US-Iran deal only after assurances on national rights, while insisting future talks with Washington do not mean accepting American demands

'You can't kill your way to security': JD Vance's blunt warning to Israel

US vice-president publicly rebukes Israel over Iran and Lebanon, arguing that military force alone cannot guarantee security and reminding Jerusalem that Washington remains its strongest ally

India-UK trade pact: What changes for autos, whisky, textiles, steel

Here are the key takeaways from the India-UK trade deal, from lower tariffs on cars and Scotch whisky to duty-free textile access, social security relief for professionals and steel export safeguards

Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trn till June 17 in FY27

Gross direct tax collections increased 12.46 per cent to ₹6.1 trillion from ₹5.4 trillion recorded a year earlier

NSE IPO: Inside the ₹30,000-crore value-unlocking plan behind listing

India's biggest exchange is moving towards a ₹30,000-crore IPO with no fresh issue component; the listing aims to unlock shareholder value and improve liquidity

1 in 5 AI learners now come from Tier-II cities as talent pool widens

India AI Workforce Report 2026 finds AI learning spreading beyond metros, engineering backgrounds and traditional tech roles

Japan's Takaichi may visit India in July with top execs from Suzuki, Toyota

The business delegation may include automaker Suzuki Motor, trading house Itochu and Toyota Motor trading arm Toyota Tsusho

From war to diplomacy: Versailles and the treaties that shaped history

US President Donald Trump's signing of the US-Iran deal at Versailles has renewed focus on the palace's long history as a venue where wars ended and major diplomatic decisions were made

NSE files for ₹30,000 crore IPO: A look at its defining milestones

As NSE moves closer to a ₹30,000 crore IPO, here's a look at the milestones that transformed it from a market reform initiative into India's leading stock exchange

4 Namo cities, 3 development zones: What NCR Regional Plan 2041 proposes

Draft NCR Plan 2041 proposes four greenfield Namo cities, a 30-minute transit network and new development zones as the region prepares to accommodate growing population

Delhi to get light rain today as monsoon advances across north India

Heavy rainfall is likely in Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim and several northeastern states, even as heatwave conditions continue over parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi

Trump also offered condolences over the deaths of three Indian sailors in recent US military strikes

Why Sarvam's unicorn round is a test case for India's sovereign AI policy

HCLTech's $150-million investment gives Sarvam capital, credibility and enterprise reach, but India's sovereign AI push must now prove commercial viability

Sweden passes 'good behaviour' law to review immigrants' conduct: Details

Authorities get more power to cancel residence permits over misconduct, raising concerns for foreign residents

At G7, PM Modi calls for Global South support fund, skills partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said growth must be judged by who benefits, while pitching support mechanisms, connectivity projects and trusted skilled mobility for Global South nations

From Russia, Iran, China to India: Why governments keep targeting Telegram

India's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination puts the spotlight on a platform that has repeatedly faced government action across the world

UK extends eVisa deadline for migrants holding physical immigration cards

More time for migrants to complete UK's eVisa switch as old physical immigration cards remain valid for online status linking until December 2026

Found an error in your credit report? Here's how to get it corrected

A mistake can affect loans and interest rates. Know the steps to dispute errors and get your credit record corrected