Finance
Indian Rupee Remains Under Pressure Near ₹95.73 Per Dollar
The Indian rupee traded near 95.73 per dollar as elevated oil prices and importer demand offset RBI intervention and steady foreign portfolio inflows.
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World
United States Removes Syria From Terrorism-Sponsor List
The US has formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after 47 years, citing reforms under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Some sanctions remain.
Technology
New Zealand Moves Closer to Social-Media Restrictions for Children
New Zealand has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from high-risk social media platforms, though coalition opposition means its path to becoming law remains uncertain.
World
Nevada Wildfire Destroys More Than 30 Homes
The Hawk Fire near Reno has destroyed at least 32 homes and injured seven people. Here's the latest on containment, evacuations and the investigation.
Finance
The 15 Largest Banks in the World: Assets, Market Value, Growth and Outlook
A detailed 2026 ranking of the world's 15 largest banks by total assets. Discover why China dominates the balance sheet scale while U.S. banks lead in market capitalization…
World
Ceasefire Monitors Begin First Field Mission in Eastern Congo
Ceasefire monitors have begun their first field deployment in Minembwe under the Qatar-mediated agreement between Congo’s government and the AFC/M23 alliance.
World
More Than 100 Reported Dead in Central African Republic Mine Collapse
Local officials and Red Cross workers report over 100 dead after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic, prompting an official investigation.
Finance
Global Stocks Slip as Iran Sanctions and Hormuz Risks Weigh on Markets
Global equities weakened on Monday as investors awaited details of expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran and assessed the risk of further disruption to energy shipments through the…
World
12 Dead, Two Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Tunisia
Twelve people died and two remained missing after a boat carrying Tunisian migrants sank off Zarzis, according to authorities.
World
Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Shipping Traffic Stays Near Lows
Iran has escalated pressure on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines and confiscation while advancing new transit fees as vessel traffic plummets.
World
Ukraine Marks 35th Independence Day as War With Russia Grinds Into a Fifth Year
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, with a defiant Zelenskyy address, European leaders in Kyiv, and overnight Russian strikes.
Business
TCS to Acquire Porsche’s MHP at €320 Million Enterprise Value, Signs €1.25 Billion Five-Year Deal
Tata Consultancy Services will acquire Porsche’s management and technology consultancy MHP for an enterprise value of €320 million, and has signed a separate €1.25 billion five-year strategic AI…
World
Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 100 as Relief Efforts Continue
Indonesia’s Flores earthquake death toll has reached 100, with 1,603 injured and about 180,000 displaced as relief operations continue.
Technology
Organoid Intelligence and Biological Computing: Origins, Technology, and Industry Outlook
A deep dive into organoid intelligence and biological computing, separating scientific breakthroughs from hype, exploring how living neurons compute, and detailing the industry's ethical and technical hurdles.
Technology
World's Most Powerful AI Chips: Architecture, Performance, Manufacturing Cost and Global Use
A 2026 guide to the world's leading AI chips, comparing NVIDIA, AMD, Google, Intel, Huawei and Apple on architecture, memory, performance, manufacturing costs and global deployment.
Governance
Delhi Master Plan 2047 Notified: What Its 24-Hour City Zones Proposal Actually Means
The newly notified Master Plan for Delhi 2047 introduces proposals for 24-hour commercial zones. Here is what the plan actually outlines and the steps required to make it…
Technology
Alberta Holds First AI Data Centre Town Halls as Communities Weigh Jobs, Power and Environmental Concerns
Alberta launched its first public town halls on AI data centres this week, as residents raise concerns over power demand, water use and the pace of project approvals.
Health
Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Cases Surge as Health Authorities Race to Contain Rapid Spread
DRC's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 cases and 2,378 deaths, becoming the fastest-spreading epidemic on record. Learn about the latest figures, response efforts, and the specific Bundibugyo virus…
Governance
Who Is Tukaram Mundhe, the IAS Officer Leading Maharashtra's FDA Crackdown?
An in-depth look at Tukaram Mundhe, the IAS officer shaking up Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration with aggressive enforcement, widespread licence suspensions, and the resulting pushback from the…
Science
Crabs: Biology, Evolution, Types, Habitat, Diet, Behaviour, Life Cycle and Their Importance to Ecosystems
A comprehensive guide to crabs: exploring their biology, evolution (carcinisation), diverse habitats, life cycle, and critical role as ecosystem engineers in marine and coastal environments.
Science
In the Dark of the Deep Sea, Anglerfish Turned Their Own Bodies Into Traps
Discover how the deep-sea anglerfish survives in the ocean's midnight zone using a bioluminescent lure, expandable jaws, and one of the most extreme mating strategies in the animal…
Energy
Drilling Rig: Types, How It Works, Applications, Technology, Costs, Safety and the Future of Drilling
A journalist's guide to drilling rigs: how they work, the major rig types from jackups to drillships, real 2026 industry data on costs and safety, and where drilling…
Finance
Indian Rupee Falling Toward ₹100: Why the Currency Is Under Pressure in 2026, What the Numbers Really Say and Who Is Responsible
The Indian rupee closed at ₹95.44 per US dollar on August 13, 2026, after reaching a record intraday low of ₹96.96 in May. Here is what oil, trade,…
Science & Space
China’s Long March 7A Rocket Fails After Launch, Raising Questions Over High-Orbit Launch Reliability
China’s Long March 7A rocket failed shortly after launching ChinaSat-4B from Wenchang, ending a run of successful missions and prompting a technical investigation.