Month: May 2026

India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to strengthen economic partnership

May 29, 2026 admin

India and Canada launch a Trade and Investment Forum to boost economic ties and foster business partnerships. File | Photo Credit: ANI India and Canada have launched a trade and investment forum to bring together businesses from both countries to promote commercial engagement, according to a joint statement issued on Friday (May 29, 2026). Also…

World

Stock markets climb in early trade amid drop in oil prices

May 29, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday (May 29, 2026), following a decline in crude oil prices on reports that the U.S. and Iran reached an understanding to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days. Buying in IT stocks and a…

Business

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during engine-firing test

May 29, 2026 admin

A file picture of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket standing ready for launch. | Photo Credit: AP A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad on Thursday (May 28, 2026) night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket…

World

India, Canada launch trade and investment forum to strengthen economic partnership

May 29, 2026 admin

Nation

How caste, religion and history shape traditional Bengali sweets

May 29, 2026 admin

Book cover of Sweet Excess: Crafting Mishti in Bengal Bengali mishti, or sweets, are innately tied to the region’s cultural identity, celebration, and daily life. A new book, Sweet Excess: Crafting Mishti in Bengal by Ishita Dey, examines the industry and its history through the lens of caste, religion, science, and law. “This geography that…

Nation

Rupee rises 5 paise to 95.53 against U.S. dollar in early trade

May 29, 2026 admin

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.77 against the U.S. dollar, then gained ground and touched 95.53 in early trade, up 5 paise from its previous close. In initial trade the rupee also touched 95.78 against the American currency. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee rose 5 paise to 95.53 against…

Business

Kerala Assembly session LIVE: Governor delivers policy address, proposes White Paper on State’s finances

May 29, 2026 admin

Government schools and colleges will be upgraded with modern technologies: Governor Governor Arlekar during his address to the Assembly says government schools and colleges will be upgraded with modern technologies. Jawaharlal Nehru Scientific centres to be established to inculcate scientific temper in students, the address says. Academic Syndicate to be established as an apex body…

Nation

Karnataka government formation LIVE: Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka CM

May 29, 2026 admin

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday (May 29, 2026) accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who will now continue to be caretaker Chief Minister till his successor is appointed. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will succeed Mr. Siddaramaiah. A communication from Lok Bhavan said that the resignation has been accepted and the Council of…

Nation

Trump U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal: What we know about 60-day truce

May 29, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States and Iran have come to an agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the ceasefire for an additional 60 days to facilitate formal negotiations. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet provided his approval….

World

Space Wrap: A blockbuster month for India’s private sector

May 29, 2026 admin

May was a blockbuster month for Indian space startups as they made a significant impression not just in India but also globally. Bengaluru based space startup GalaxEye successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite aboard a Falcon 9 by SpaceX from Vandenberg, California. India’s largest privately developed earth observation satellite, Mission Drishti, is…

Science