At least five people were killed and dozens remain unaccounted for after a night-time fire engulfed the passenger ferry M/V June Aster off the coast of Coron, Palawan, triggering an intensive multi-agency search and rescue operation by the Philippine Coast Gu…
The Eiffel Tower temporarily closed to visitors following a staff walkout protesting instructions that led to female employees being moved away from their workstations or replaced by male colleagues during a private group visit, prompting an investigation by …
Apple ushered in a new era for its hardware ecosystem by debuting the $2,199 book-style foldable "iPhone Ultra" alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series at its "Surprise and Shine" keynote, marking new CEO John Ternus's first major product launch.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT as its official associate partners for India's home cricket calendar through March 2028 under combined agreements exceeding ₹130 crore.
Inaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the "undisputed champion" of India's fintech revolution, advocating for its rapid global expansion to lower cross-border remitta…
The Government of Papua New Guinea launched its first national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to protect young girls aged 9–14 against cervical cancer, the country's leading cause of female cancer mortality.
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched its global campaign for World Patient Safety Day 2026, centered on the theme "Safe care for noncommunicable diseases" and the official slogan "Safe care for life!", prioritizing the prevention of avoidable harm acr…
Transitioning from streaming screens to a massive theatrical release, Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios' 'Mirzapur: The Movie' surged past ₹170 crore in worldwide gross collections during its opening week, registering one of the biggest box office de…
Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi's low-budget devotional biopic 'Hanuman Ansh' has scripted one of the most miraculous theatrical turnarounds in Indian box office history, expanding from a modest ₹10 lakh opening day to cross ₹140 crore net in India driven entirely by a…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is finalizing the release of provisional response sheets, question IDs, and raw evaluation metrics for the NEET-PG 2026 examination across candidate login portals in compliance with Supreme Court …
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the re-examination process for three specific UGC-NET June 2026 papers—English, Commerce, and Sociology—following expert committee reviews that identified factual and typographical errors in the original questio…
Naval confrontation and new restricted maritime zone declarations in the Strait of Hormuz have brought commercial transit to a near-standstill, disrupting global energy supply lines and driving Brent crude prices toward $100 a barrel.
The Department of Finance Canada officially implemented "dollar-for-dollar" counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% across more than 600 U.S. import categories, responding directly to heavy American duties following a breakdown in bilateral trade talks.
The Union Cabinet approved the funding and implementation roadmap for the ₹60,000-crore PM-SETU scheme, empowering the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to transform 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into high-tech, industry-…
New Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam, marking two decades of the grouping with a focus on global governance reform, trade integration, and local currency mechanisms.
Indian equity benchmarks extended losses as international Brent crude prices surged toward $100 per barrel, driven by escalating military tensions in West Asia and mounting inflation concerns for oil-dependent emerging economies.
In one of the busiest trading sessions for India's equity markets in decades, 10 initial public offerings (IPOs) across mainboard and SME segments opened simultaneously for bidding, seeking to raise nearly ₹6,950 crore from institutional and retail investors.
Bizz Convention is strengthening its startup and investor ecosystem by creating platforms where entrepreneurs can pitch ideas, meet investors, build partnerships and explore new business opportunities.
JustPing is expanding its local business ecosystem through city-level business consultants who help entrepreneurs build listings, improve digital visibility and connect with customers.
IndiaInaugurating the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the "undisputed champion" of India's fintech revolution, advocating for its rapid global expansion to lower cross-border remitta…
WorldAt least five people were killed and dozens remain unaccounted for after a night-time fire engulfed the passenger ferry M/V June Aster off the coast of Coron, Palawan, triggering an intensive multi-agency search and rescue operation by the Philippine Coast Gu…
BusinessInfrastructure major Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) valued at ₹1,800 crore for the execution of a major national pipeline project, further bolstering the company's order book in the energy and water infrastructure space.
TechnologyApple ushered in a new era for its hardware ecosystem by debuting the $2,199 book-style foldable "iPhone Ultra" alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series at its "Surprise and Shine" keynote, marking new CEO John Ternus's first major product launch.
PoliticsThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a new constitutional provision—Chapter K under Article 371—to establish a directly elected assembly with legislative powers over land, environment, and culture for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
SportsThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT as its official associate partners for India's home cricket calendar through March 2028 under combined agreements exceeding ₹130 crore.
HealthThe Government of Papua New Guinea launched its first national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to protect young girls aged 9–14 against cervical cancer, the country's leading cause of female cancer mortality.
EntertainmentTransitioning from streaming screens to a massive theatrical release, Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios' 'Mirzapur: The Movie' surged past ₹170 crore in worldwide gross collections during its opening week, registering one of the biggest box office de…
