The Kargil War concluded on July 26, 1999, with India declaring victory against Pakistan. Nearly 500 Indian soldiers lost their lives during the two months that the war lasted. Now, the day is observed as the Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this day in 1956, Egypt seized control of the Suez Canal from Britain and France
President Donald Trump has for months talked about ousting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And he may have finally found his excuse. Trump has claimed Powell bungled the Federal Reserve’s building renovation project, which cost an estimated $2.5 billion. But what do we know about the renovation? And will Trump really fire Powell?
The BJP-led government is slated to move a motion in the Lok Sabha to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma, the Allahabad High Court judge at whose home burned piles of cash were found in March. Varma has called the allegations against him a ‘conspiracy’. But how can a sitting apex or high court judge be removed? What’s the impeachment process?
After 21 months of the Israel war, the people in Gaza are facing acute shortages of food, resulting in ‘mass starvation’ and causing unprecedented levels of malnourishment. What’s behind this humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian area?
Tea, a women-only app, allows users to anonymously share feedback with each other about the men they are dating, have dated previously or even interacted with. The app has gained popularity on TikTok and seems to be particularly popular with Gen Z. Here’s what we know
Nash Keen, who turned 1 in July, has already set a Guinness World Record. Keen was born at 21 weeks last year as the world's most premature baby. Let's take a closer look at how the infant overcame the odds to celebrate his first birthday
PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit to the Maldives, signalling a reset in ties. A diplomatic spat early last year had resulted in a ‘Boycott Maldives’ campaign by Indians, which led to a significant drop in the number of tourists from the South Asian country. As Male and New Delhi see a thaw in ties, will Indian tourists return to the island nation?
Govindachamy, a convict serving a life sentence in a 2011 rape and murder case of a young woman named Soumya, had escaped one of Kerala’s most guarded prisons. A statewide manhunt was launched to catch the inmate, who was found hiding inside a well near Kannur. The incident has raised serious concerns about security lapses in the prison. Here's how Govindachamy was caught
Germany is now offering a Freelance Visa, officially known as the ‘Freiberufler Visa’, which allows individuals to live and work there for up to a year, or potentially longer. This visa lets eligible applicants work independently without needing a full-time employer, provided they can show proof of income and adequate financial resources. The visa fee is 75 euros (roughly Rs 7,500), which is considerably lower than what many other countries charge
Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland goes beyond golf — it's a return to his maternal roots on the Isle of Lewis. With new tributes to his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, and potential political meetings amid planned protests, how much of his identity is still tied to Scotland?
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana have launched a new left-wing political party to challenge Labour’s centrist path and tackle what they call systemic inequality. Backed by grassroots support and early momentum, the party seeks to unite progressives, oppose militarism and fight poverty — all while redefining the UK’s political left
Thailand and Cambodia aren’t backing down. The two Southeast Asian neighbours began Friday with heavy weapon firing, which has now extended to 12 locations along the disputed border. The clashes have also prompted Thailand’s acting PM to say that it could lead to ‘a war’
PM Narendra Modi and British PM Keir Starmer marked the signing of a Free Trade Agreement over a cup of masala tea served by Akhil Patel, founder of Amala Chai. The London-based tea brand has been gaining popularity for its fresh and flavourful Indian-style tea
India and the United Kingdom signed a Free Trade Agreement on Wednesday in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Modi called the development a ‘historic day in the bilateral relations’. The trade deal is expected to give Indian exports an edge over countries such as China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. But how?
The US Justice Department has begun direct interviews with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell in prison, and her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. As Washington boils over the release of the Epstein files, calls for transparency grow louder. Could Maxwell’s testimony finally reveal long-sought answers about the powerful figures entangled in Epstein’s crimes?
Narendra Modi has beaten Indira Gandhi's record as India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister in an uninterrupted stint. On Friday (July 25), he completed 4,078 days as India’s premier. From most global honours to longest Independence Day speeches, here’s a look at the other records he has made
A new report reveals that former US President Bill Clinton wrote a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The letter was reportedly included in a book of messages gifted to Epstein on his 50th birthday in 2003. Last week, a report said that Donald Trump also sent Epstein a birthday letter. However, Trump has denied the claim and is now suing the newspaper, its parent company, and owner Rupert Murdoch
Clashes erupted between Thailand and Cambodia on Thursday morning along their disputed border. The two sides have blamed each other for the mounting tensions. Amid the latest flare-up, several countries, including Israel and China, have urged their citizens to avoid border areas between the Southeast Asian countries
France is set to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September this year, becoming the first major Western power to do so. President Macron’s move has drawn strong backlash from Israel and the US, but Paris hopes to revive the two-state solution and push for international momentum amid Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis
During the investigation, the UP Special Task Force (STF) discovered that the so-called 'Baron of Westarctica', Harshavardhan Jain, had established multiple shell companies overseas and opened foreign bank accounts to create the illusion of international legitimacy. He also had close connections with arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, and Ahsan Ali Sayed, an Indian-origin Turkish businessman with a history of fraud
It’s time for Indians to raise a toast. The signing of the India-UK FTA on Thursday (July 24) will see tariffs on Scotch whisky reduced at the first stage to 75 per cent from 150 per cent, followed by a progressive reduction to 40 per cent over the next decade. This, in turn, will help reduce the cost of these alcoholic spirits
India has always been a good neighbour to the Maldives. It has not only aided the island nation in times of crises such as natural disasters or Covid-19, but also helped develop airports, ports and even a cricket stadium
Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan died at 71 on Thursday morning due to a cardiac arrest. Regarded as one of the most influential names in professional wrestling, Hogan’s later years were marked by scandals that severely damaged his public image. Among the most talked-about were the release of a sex tape involving his former best friend’s wife and a racist rant that led to his brief removal from the WWE Hall of Fame
On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the world’s first IVF-baby — ushering in a new era of reproductive medicine and giving hope to millions. On this day in 2007, Pratibha Patil became India’s first woman president, Mata Hari's espionage trial ends in 1917, and Svetlana Savitskaya made the first female spacewalk in 1984
India and Maldives are looking to reset ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Male today (July 25). Modi’s trip comes on the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. But what do we know about the PM’s two-day trip? What can we expect?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Maldives today, where he will meet President Mohamed Muizzu and inaugurate several India-assisted development projects. He will also join celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Maldives’ independence during his two-day visit. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump will begin his visit to Scotland today, his first trip to the UK since being re-elected
India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday signed the long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA). The development came against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK. The FTA aims to double bilateral trade to around $120 billion by 2030. Here's how India will benefit from the deal
India is set to phase out its MiG fighter jets, which have been in service for decades, by September. The Indian Air Force will replace the MiGs with its indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). But where does that leave the strength of the IAF? How does it compare to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)?
India's craft beverages, including Goa's feni, Kerala's toddy, and Nashik's wines, will soon find a space on British shelves following India's Free Trade Agreement with the UK. Indian brews will enjoy prime placement in British retail and hospitality chains, where demand for natural and organic products is on the rise
Gaza has been reduced to ruins after 21 months of war, with over 70 per cent of its buildings damaged or destroyed and 53 million tonnes of debris blanketing the strip. Night-time light has dropped sevenfold as power infrastructure collapses, while hospitals and schools lie in ruins. Is Gaza still liveable under such devastation?