Congo says over 2,000 dead in Ebola outbreak, fastest growing on record

At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and strikes over payment issues.

Deepening ties, NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme

NASA's invitation to ISRO for the Moon Base programme reflects the growing ties between the two space agencies. It comes in the wake of Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom flight to the ISS last year and the launch of the dual-frequency radar satellite NISAR. In 2023, India signed the US-led Artemis Accords.

State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India

Rejecting China's criticism of New Delhi identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names, India on Tuesday said that the state of border affairs with China will reflect on the state of the "larger bilateral ties" and underlined that maintenance of peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is of "utmost importance".

'US, India share several goals': Gor, Doval talk strategic cooperation

US-India partnership is vital to addressing global security challenges, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Tuesday, following fruitful talks with NSA Ajit Doval. Gor said both sides share several same goals and that the engagement continues to grow.

Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill amid Opp walkout

The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 by voice vote on Tuesday amidst sloganeering and a walkout by the Opposition.

Govt clears introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 & 20

The Government has approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and Rs 20 for field trials, Parliament was informed Tuesday.

Behind Mecca story, Arab weakness and rise of three powers

Pakistan is not among them. A Pakistan less consumed by India and more attentive to its economy might have realised the full possibilities of being a security actor in the Middle East.

Ease of doing business needs ease of justice

India's Journey towards Viksit Bharat is a reform story that matches the potential as well as the aspirations of "We the People of India". It is not only a story of economic growth, infrastructure and technology. It is equally a journey of institutional reform. As the Indian economy expands, businesses grow, investments increase, and the country strengthens its position in global supply chains, the institutions that support economic activity must also evolve with speed, transparency and credibility. The recently passed Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, is an important step in this direction.

Monsoon revived, but why there's cloud over the farm

El Niño, which increases temperatures and suppresses rain, somes with a lag of 1-2 months and can play out over 5-6 months or more.

Even if kharif (monsoon) season is not as bad as feared, the rabi crop (winter-spring) may be affected.

RBI, BRICS in talks to link payment systems, CBDCS: Governor

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said the RBI was working to increase the use of the rupee in cross-border trade and payments, and it was also discussing ways with BRICS countries to make international transactions faster and cheaper.

Fitch retains India's BBB-rating on robust growth outlook

FITCH RATINGS on Tuesday retained India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' for the 20th year in a row, but flagged risks of pressure on fiscal spending amid youth protest over jobs.