India, EU race to finalise FTA before December deadline to coincide with PM Modi's Brussels visit

Both sides want to sign the pact around Dec 17 or 18 in Brussels during PM's expected visit while returning from his proposed G20 meeting in USA, sources said.

How Israel elects its prime minister without voters choosing a candidate

Israelis do not directly elect their PM, they vote for political parties. Here's how Israel's electoral system works and how a new government is formed.

Israel behind blasts at Iran-linked arms sites in Iraq amid Netanyahu’s fresh nuclear warning?

Reports from Iraq suggest that Israeli strikes may have targeted two sites storing Chinese-made air defence systems recently transferred from Iran and reportedly destined for Iran-aligned militias. Iraqi intelligence officials are investigating whether the incidents, including an October 17 explosion in eastern Baghdad that injured five people, were accidental or linked to possible covert attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed warnings about Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming Tehran has restarted its nuclear activities and poses a threat to Israel’s survival. With regional tensions rising, could the confrontation between Israel, the United States and Iran spread further into Iraq? 

UP scraps Housing Board NOC requirement for building-plan approvals: Explained

The latest circular withdraws a 2010 rule requiring property owners within 500 m of UP Housing Board schemes to obtain an NOC from the development authority

Cities can't be run from state capitals: NITI Aayog's Gauba bats for urban autonomy

India’s urban population is projected to rise from 50 crore to 85 crore by 2050, with nearly half the population expected to live in cities, Rajiv Gauba said.

Tigress T-2403 spotted with three cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Tourists on a morning safari in zone 8 of the reserve saw the four-and-a-half-year-old tigress walking with what appeared to be three small cubs.

Set to return for Cape Town decider, Green ready to bat at any position

The 27-year-old missed the first two Tests due to an injury he picked up in the preceding ODI series.

Schools shut, officials' leaves cancelled: Odisha braces for severe cyclonic storm

The leave of district collectors, district magistrates and other officers posted in critical offices has been cancelled, while schools have also been closed.

SpaceX AI growth puts Nvidia and CoreWeave stocks in focus as demand for computing power rises

SpaceX's AI revenue surge puts Nvidia and CoreWeave stocks in focus as demand for AI computing power grows.

India to host IWF World Championships in Ahmedabad in 2029

The event will also be a qualifier for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, says IWF president Sahdev Yadav