Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance..

I make $300,000 and don't feel financially secure living in Seattle. It's still not enough to support my family of four.

  • A senior product manager living north of Seattle in a single-income household said his almost $300,000 salary isn't enough for his family of four..

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties

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India fertility facts of the day

  • Ten notable facts from India’s new SRS Statistical Report 2024 published two days ago: 1) India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.88 (rounded up to 1.9 in the figures) in 2024 from 1.92 in 2023. 2) This drop is roughly the historical speed of the ….

Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?

  • India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint..

Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war

  • Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support..

Breaking Baz @ Cannes: How The Filmmaking Esiri Brothers & Sophie Okonedo Put ‘Clarissa’ In The Spotlight

  • When twin brothers Arie and Chuko Esiri decided to adapt Virginia Woolf’s 1925 novel Mrs. Dalloway and give it the title of Clarissa, her Christian name, they say they were “freeing her” from being someone’s property, someone’s wife. It’s as if the character ….

Meet the IIT Delhi graduate who went to US for PhD, surpassed Thomas Edison to become America’s 7th top inventor

  • Over the years, Gurtej Sandhu has accumulated a staggering 1,382 US patents — even more than Thomas Edison, who held 1,093 patents..

Pre-monsoon showers cool Delhi, southwest monsoon advances in Kerala

  • Kerala is likely to witness widespread rainfall activity over the coming week as conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)..

Why SHANTI Act’s nuclear liability limits are under Supreme Court scrutiny

  • The protections written into SHANTI were the product of a decade of pressure from foreign reactor manufacturers and governments backing them..

Daily Briefing: Petrol, diesel rates jump 91 paise; CNG up Rs 1 in third hike within 10 days

  • In today's edition: Chand Mera Dil movie review, NEET coaching culture across Maharashtra & Rajasthan, and more.

£8M cartel crushed: Indian-origin man among 5 jailed for flooding London with drugs

  • The group was involved in importing and supplying cocaine and heroin into London and nearby areas..

Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Why rising govt bond yields are bad news

  • Globally, government bond yields are rising, and rising sharply. This has an impact on consumers and businesses, and how they borrow money..

Latur & Sikar: A tale of two NEET coaching cities

  • For years, two of India’s largest coaching hubs have had students chasing coveted medical and engineering seats. Now, as the two towns find themselves linked by the NEET paper leak, our correspondents track the economies built around the entrance-exam culture.

Solving crimes | How a brother’s suspicion scuppered a wife’s ‘perfect’ bitter gourd poison plot

  • A Karnataka court held that the crime reflected a complete betrayal of trust within a marital relationship..

Lavrov Elaborated on the US’ Plans To Eternally Control the EU’s Energy Market

  • How the US is on the way to making the EU even more captured vassals by controlling critical energy supplies..

The Australian Outback

  • Podcast Transcript From the oldest rocks on Earth to underground towns, vanished rivers, red deserts, cattle stations, opal fields, and skies filled with stars, the Australian Outback is one of the most iconic and misunderstood places on the planet.  It is no….

La sustancia de los días perfectos

  • La sustancia de los días perfectos a) A cualquiera le puede pasar cualquier cosa. b) Es mejor estar preparado. Estas son las dos lecciones esenciales que Arundhati Roy, escritora india ganadora del premio Booker en 1997 con El dios de las pequeñas cosas, apre….

‘The Indian media is going crazy’: Sara Gonzales calls out its obsession with her H-1B investigations

  • As BlazeTV’s Sara Gonzales continues her investigations into H-1B fraud in the state of Texas, the Indian media is growing more angsty.“The Indian media is going crazy over my latest H-1B video,” says Sara, referring to her recent exposé in Frisco/Plano, wher….

È il 'Fiorenza Day', si celebra la pioniera delle donne pilota. 'Così raccogliamo la sua eredità'

  • L'evento dedicato a Fiorenza De Bernardi, prima italiana a guidare un aereo di linea. Rossi, prima comandante di Ita: 'Con talento e determinazione il cielo non ha genere' (ANSA).

Tipografía en Android: Manual de cambio de fuentes a nivel de root

  • Guía completa para cambiar fuentes en Android con y sin root: FlipFont, Xposed, TWRP, EMUI, launchers y más. Personaliza tu móvil al detalle..

India’s ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ began as a joke. Then millions joined in.

  • What began as an internet punchline is turning into something more serious.

Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy

  • The hundreds of clips of Israeli military personnel gloating and chanting as they blow up houses, hospitals, and schools in Gaza.

The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African Nations

  • Britain's method of control of Sudan followed their colonial policy of encouraging division in order to maintain control.

Trump skips son’s wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations

  • US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington as his administration reportedly prepares for possible new strikes on Iran..

We need to speed up economic reform, but pessimism doesn’t help

  • The appropriate response to Surjit Bhalla’s genuine concerns is to accelerate reform — not to dispute the imperative, but to reject the analytical scaffolding that obscures rather than illuminates it.

The Cockroach Janta Party is a performance — driven by the elite and algorithms

  • The danger is not that Gen Z has become political. It is that politics itself is increasingly becoming a cultural performance — rapidly consumed, aesthetically amplified, and abandoned once the trend changes.

Russian grain exports to Africa surge – data

  • Russian wheat exports to Africa have jumped sharply as Kenya, Sudan and Egypt ramped up purchases, Agroexport stated Read Full Article at RT.com.

Brit tudósok fejlesztik az Ebola-vakcinát, amely hónapokon belül készen állhat a klinikai tesztekre

  • Brit tudósok fejlesztik az Ebola-vakcinát, amely hónapokon belül készen állhat a klinikai tesztekre - Az Oxfordi Egyetem hónapokon belül klinikai tesztekre kész védőoltást fejleszt a Kongóban tomboló ritka Ebola-járvány ellen..

Los científicos coinciden: en los cuatro primeros meses de 2026 ya se han quemado 150 millones de hectáreas en el mundo, un 50% más que la media reciente

  • Los incendios forestales han dejado de ser episodios aislados para convertirse en una imagen cada vez más habitual en todo el planeta. Ya no aparecen únicamente en los meses de altas temperaturas, sino que ahora se adelantan, duran más y arrasan t….

India news: Marco Rubio visits to repair ties, boost QUAD

  • US Secretary of State Rubio is in India to reset bilateral relations and strengthen the Quad grouping — an Indo-Pacific strategic alliance which includes India, the US, Japan and Australia. Follow DW for more..

Por 19.000 € a estreno, el coche híbrido de bajo consumo que España necesita viene de Japón y tiene 127 CV

  • Admitámoslo, en pleno 2026 el mercado español se está convirtiendo en un mercado emergente a más velocidad de la que nosotros mismos somos capaces de ver. De lo contrario, que España sea la puerta de entrada a Europa para absolutamente todos los fabricantes c….

How Raghu Rai Captured an India in Transition

  • The photographer, who died last month, at the age of eighty-three, spent his life chronicling the highs and lows of the country’s post-colonial evolution. Taran Dugal writes..

Rubio merge în India pentru acorduri energetice pe fondul crizei petrolului Iranian

  • Secretarul de stat al SUA, Marco Rubio, ajunge sâmbătă în India pentru o vizită de patru zile dominată de criza energetică globală și tensiunile comerciale..

Care este cu adevărat situația financiară a Rusiei și cum ar putea evolua războiul din Ucraina: „Aceasta nu este o economie care se prăbușește”

  • Rusia intră într-o etapă tot mai complicată a războiului din Ucraina, atât din punct de vedere militar, cât și economic. După ani de conflict, ofensiva de primăvară a Moscovei nu a reușit să producă progrese majore pe front, în timp ce Ucraina și-a intensific….

Great power games, oil wars and India’s uneasy balancing act

  • From Putin’s Beijing visit to Iran peace talks and Rubio’s India trip, global power equations are shifting rapidly—forcing India into difficult strategic and energy choices..

Vikram Lal: the industrial tycoon who knew when to walk away

  • Eicher founder Vikram Lal built a debt-conscious engineering empire, backed Royal Enfield before its revival, and stepped away early—choosing institutions over limelight..

Social media changed society. AI changes everything.

  • AI is well on the path to transforming the very way we think.

Rubio in India to renew ties after Trump's China lovefest

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China..

13 squadre nel 1930, 48 squadre nel 2026, 64 nel 2030? Così è cresciuto il Mondiale

  • Inizierà ufficialmente tra 19 giorni la 23esima edizione della Coppa del Mondo..

Fracasan negociaciones en ONU sobre la no proliferación de armas nucleares

  • La conferencia tenía por objetivo examinar el histórico acuerdo en vigor desde 1970 y piedra angular de la no proliferación de armas nucleares. Los países signatarios del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (TNP) fracasaron en su intento ….

“Spartacus: House of Ashur” Canceled At Starz

  • Starz has officially cancelled the gladiator drama “Spartacus: House of Ashur” after just one season. The series, which hails from original “Spartacus” creator Steven S. Knight, is produced by Lionsgate Television, which is now going to shop it around to othe….

Crunchyroll’s Major Shonen Series Reveals New Look Ahead of Finale

  • Image Courtesy of TMS Entertainment Based on the award-winning manga written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, Dr. Stone’s anime adaptation is all set for its finale as it returns with part 3 of its final season this week, as part of the Spring ….

GSoC 2026 Community Bonding Period - Plugin Modernizer Stats Visualization

  • Hey everyone! Myself Pratik Mane, a final year student at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (India) and currently an intern at Red Hat. It’s been a wonderful experience getting involved with the Jenkins community over the past few weeks and I’m thrill….

Kohli refuses Head handshake after heated Hyderabad-Bengaluru clash in IPL

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, leaving former India captain fuming..

Where to watch LSG vs PBKS IPL 2026 match: Live stream, TV channel and start time in India

  • Here’s how to watch Lucknow Super Giants vs. Punjab Kings live, including free streaming options, TV channel details, and start time for the IPL 2026 match..

WATCH: Furious ATP Pro Confronts Umpire in Shocking On-Court Meltdown

  • At last year’s Girona Challenger, Pablo Carreño Busta ignited chaos after shoving the umpire during a furious final-set tiebreak argument, repeatedly branding official Ali Katebi “so bad” as play descended into tension and delay. Now, that same storm of confr….

Valencia vs Barcelona, La Liga: Preview

  • The champions play their final game looking for a winning end to the season.

IPL 2026: MI vs. RR prediction, lineups, pitch report and betting tips as Rajasthan eye playoff spot

  • A dead rubber for one side, a do-or-die for the other. MI vs. RR at the Wankhede has all the ingredients for a dramatic finale to the league stage..

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

  • Seattle Mariners (25-27, second in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (20-31, fourth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT....

Why Ishan Kishan is thriving away from Mumbai Indians: Ambati Rayudu explains SRH superstar's career-best IPL 2026 season

  • Ishan Kishan's move from Mumbai Indians to Sunrisers Hyderabad, following seven years at one of the league's most glamorous franchises, has been a step in the right direction..

„Weite“ Reisen nach Friedenau, Kräuter in Mariendorf und spezielle „deutsche“ Küche

  • Das Morgenpost-Menü im Juni in Friedenau, The Monks Garden in Mariendorf und „Nah und Fern“ in Prenzlauer Berg – Genießen in Berlin, der Newsletter..

Цены на топливо в Индии выросли в третий раз за девять дней

  • В Индии государственные топливные компании в третий раз за последние девять дней повысили розничные цены на бензин и дизельное топливо. Стоимость бензина и дизеля выросла на 0,87 рупии за литр, передает ТАСС со ссылкой на агентство Press Trust of India. В Нью….

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Delhi ahead of Quad meeting, first India visit in 14 years

  • Marco Rubio has arrived in Delhi for his first official India visit, with Quad talks, bilateral meetings and strategic discussions on the agenda..

Marco Rubio, în vizită oficială în India, ca să repare parteneriatul afectat de tarifele vamale impuse de Donald Trump

  • Secretarul de stat american Marco Rubio a sosit sâmbătă în India cu misiunea de a consolida un parteneriat zdruncinat de tarifele vamale impuse de preşedintele SUA, Donald Trump, şi de relaţia reînnoită a Washingtonului cu Pakistanul şi China, rivalii New Del….

Κίνα: 82 νεκροί από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο

  • Σε 82 νεκρούς αυξήθηκε ο απολογισμός από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο στη βορειοανατολική Κίνα, όπως μετέδωσε το κρατικό τηλεοπτικό δίκτυο CCTV, σήμερα Σάββατο (23.5.27). Συνολικά, 247 ... To άρθρο Κίνα: 82 νεκροί από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο δημοσιεύτηκε στο News….

Κίνα: Δεκάδες νεκροί από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο

  • Τουλάχιστον 90 άνθρωποι έχασαν τη ζωή τους από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο στη βορειοανατολική Κίνα, όπως μετέδωσε το κρατικό τηλεοπτικό δίκτυο CCTV, σήμερα Σάββατο (23.5.27). Συνολικά, 247 ... To άρθρο Κίνα: Δεκάδες νεκροί από έκρηξη σε ανθρακωρυχείο δημοσιεύτη….

UPSC Quiz – 2026 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19th May 2026

  • For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. ….

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 19th May 2026

  • Archives (PRELIMS  Focus) (MAINS Focus)   The post DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 19th May 2026 appeared first on IASbaba..

Στην Ινδία ο Μάρκο Ρούμπιο για συνομιλίες με τον Ναρέντρα Μόντι

  • Το ταξίδι του Αμερικανού ΥΠΕΞ γίνεται μια εβδομάδα μετά την επίσημη επίσκεψη, στην οποία η Ουάσιγκτον έβαλε θετικό πρόσημο, του Ντόναλντ Τραμπ στην Κίνα | Μάρκο Ρούμπιο | ΗΠΑ | Ινδία | Ναρέντα Μόντι | Κίνα | Ντόναλντ Τραμπ | Κόσμος.

Rubio's trip to India signals US need to repair ties

  • Rubio’s first visit to India will focus on trade, energy, and defense cooperation, with stops in Agra and Jaipur, according to the State Department.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata on 4-day India visit

  • The trip carries strategic significance with upcoming energy discussions and the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting, highlighting US-India cooperation on trade, defence, and regional security..

One more hike: Petrol prices by ₹0.87, diesel by ₹0.91 a litre

  • India relies on imports for nearly 85% of its crude oil requirements, making domestic fuel prices vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets.

After early Semaglutide lead, Torrent Pharma eyes US liver drug Resmetirom for India launch

  • Resmetirom is the first approved therapy in the US specifically for MASH, earlier known as NASH—a progressive fatty liver disease linked to obesity, diabetes and poor metabolic health.

Green SM’s cyan EV fleet, ₹35,000 driver guarantee signal Vingroup’s big India bet

  • While broader FY27 expectations in industry circles range from 10,000 to 12,000 vehicles which will offer rides to consumers at ₹8 per km nationally if the operating model stabilizes successfully.

NUE fertilizers set to safeguard food security amid global NPK shortages from ongoing wars

  • Advanced nutrient management solutions are poised to become a cornerstone of the country’s next phase of agricultural transformation.

FPIs pull out ₹3,325.83 crore from Indian equities in a week of two halves

  • Net buyers on the first two days of the week, FPIs turned aggressive sellers on the latter three days amid weakening global sentiment.

CNG prices hiked by Rs 1 per Kg from today; petrol, diesel also see fresh increase across metros

  • With CNG now dearer by ₹1 per kg, daily commuters using auto-rickshaws, taxis, and CNG-run private vehicles will face higher running costs..

Intermediary commissions take toll on insurance cos profit: Praxis study

  • India’s top insurers run combined ratios of 110–113%, spending more than they earn on every policy while their global D2C counterparts operate profitably at 84–89%.

How climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable farming are emerging as key investment focus within India’s agtech ecosystem

  • Agriculture, which still supports close to half the country’s workforce, cannot be carried into that vision on a climate-stressed, water-short, soil-depleted production base.

Marco Rubio — The bridge between the Trump–Modi economic doctrine

  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to forge a new economic alliance. This partnership, driven by leaders like President Trump and Prime Minister Modi, prioritizes capital and supply chains over traditional diplomacy. The focus is on tangible econo….

India Rupee shows strong rebound on firm RBI support

  • On Friday, the Indian rupee made a notable leap, finishing the day above the 96 per dollar threshold. The surge was largely attributed to robust actions from the Reserve Bank of India, following a dip towards 97 mid-week. Traders noted a wave of dollar offeri….

Paytm block deal: SocGen, Ghisallo, Viridian among biggest buyers in Rs 964 crore stake sale

  • Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, saw Rs 964 crore in block deals on Friday. Major institutional investors like Societe Generale and Nippon India Mutual Fund bought shares. Existing shareholders such as SAIF Partners reduced their holdings. This ….

Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission files updated DRHP with Sebi for IPO, to raise Rs 1,400 crores via fresh issue

  • Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission filed updated IPO papers seeking Rs 1,400 crore via a fresh issue. A top player in two/three-wheeler and electric wiring harnesses (over 70% EV share), the company will use funds to repay debt and establish new manufactu….

Multibagger Opportunity? REITs may be the next big wealth creation avenue for India’s retail investors

  • India's Real Estate Investment Trusts are growing into a popular investment for everyday people. These trusts are moving beyond just office buildings to include warehouses, hotels, and shopping centers. Experts see this as a major step for the market. REITs o….

Supply-side stress, weather add uncertainty to macros

  • India's economy faces near-term challenges. Supply issues and weather create uncertainty. Geopolitical events in West Asia could impact domestic prices. Despite these concerns, domestic demand remains strong. The Reserve Bank of India is monitoring inflation ….

Why West’s crypto rules matter for East’s financial future

  • The US CLARITY Act addressing legal uncertainty will shape global crypto regulation. Eastern hubs like the UAE and Singapore are moving ahead. India, a leader in crypto adoption, has a historic chance, but must rapidly evolve its domestic framework to attract….

NRIs pull out $2 billion from bank deposits

  • Overseas Indians withdrew nearly two billion dollars from Indian bank accounts in March. This outflow occurred during the Iran war. Reserve Bank of India data shows a contraction in Non-Resident Indian deposit inflows. Experts anticipate geopolitical uncertai….

F&O Talk: Weak market breadth to keep Nifty in sideways trend. Sudeep Shah's take on Amber, Tata Comm and 4 more stocks

  • Indian markets ended higher on Friday, led by financial stocks, but analysts said Nifty remains trapped in a narrow range amid weak momentum and limited sector participation. Technical indicators suggest consolidation may continue until a decisive breakout em….

June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near term

  • Market expert Sunil Subramaniam advised caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while favouring consumer durables, capital goods and PSBs. He expects volatility to remain elevated as crude prices, RBI policy decisions and Q1 earnings det….

Wars, Oil and Wealth: The world adapts faster than we think, lessons for equity investors

  • India today is a more than four-trillion-dollar economy with stronger external reserves, wider energy relationships, greater diplomatic reach and a far more diversified economic structure than in earlier decades. Higher oil prices may affect inflation, curren….

Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfers

  • Executing a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not automatically become owners, and digital assets present new challenges. While probate is now voluntary, it remains advisa….

Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 23, 2026?

  • Bank holiday today: Planning a bank visit today, May 23, 2026? First check whether banks are open in their city, as closures may vary depending on the weekly holiday schedule and state-specific holidays..

New PAN norms 2026: Where quoting is relaxed and where it’s now mandatory

  • New Income Tax Rules, 2026 have relaxed PAN quoting for several transactions, including cash deposits and debit card applications. However, PAN is now mandatory for certain property transactions and annual cash withdrawals exceeding Rs 10 lakh. Form 97 replac….

India in better position to manage retail inflation, RBI must hold rates: ASSOCHAM

  • India's inflation stood at 3.2% in February 2026 and rose to 3.5% in April 2026, a 0.3 percentage-point increase.

Strait of Hormuz shutdown turns into a global food crisis

  • The FAO has warned that the window is narrowing with every passing week of the planting season that passes without fertilizer reaching the fields that need it at this critical hour.

Beyond area expansion: Why oil palm productivity will decide India’s edible oil future

  • The future of oil palm in India will ultimately belong not to those who expand the fastest — but to those who build productivity, trust and sustainability patiently over time.

When freight finds flow, nations find growth

  • Discover how improved freight movement on India's highways is driving economic growth and transforming the nation's commodity landscape..

Why investors are moving from farm inputs to drone-powered farm intelligence

  • For investors, it is becoming part of a much broader transformation in how farming productivity, sustainability and profitability are being reimagined for India’s future.

Centre notifies Draft Rules under VB–G RAM G Act, seeks public feedback by June 20

  • “The Central Government shall, for each financial year, determine the normative allocation of the funds, for every State, based on the objective parameters specified in these rules”.

From SMS crop alerts to autonomous farm intelligence

  • Explore the evolution of AI in Indian agriculture, highlighting its challenges and the need for integrated, actionable solutions for farmers..

Insulating PACS from NPAs: The case for health-linked credit scorecards

  • The government can simply authorise a localised software pilot across 100 digitised PACS to validate the risk-reduction model over a single crop cycle.

En estos hoteles urbanos cuidarse y comer saludable es, inesperadamente, una tarea fácil

  • Con menús saludables que sorprenden al paladar y una oferta wellness increíble: estos hoteles en el corazón de grandes ciudades cuidarse es más fácil de lo que imaginas..

India-Russia energy ties widen beyond crude to gas, nuclear and petrochemicals

  • India and Russia are deepening energy ties. Discussions focus on gas supplies and joint ventures for hydrocarbon development. Russia is a key crude oil supplier, with US sanctions waivers continuing. The nations are also exploring LPG purchases and new oil an….

Marco Rubio's trip to 'great partner' India signals US need to repair ties

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to strengthen a partnership strained by tariffs and renewed U.S. engagement with Pakistan and China. The trip aims to boost trade, energy, and defense cooperation, addressing concerns over trade disputes a….

El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield crops

  • Agriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain millets and vegetables during the kharif season because they require less water, mature quickly and help mitigate the v….

Bank holiday today: Are SBI, HDFC Bank, and other banks closed on Saturday, May 23?

  • All banks in India are closed on May 23, 2026, due to the scheduled bank holiday on the fourth Saturday. This closure is part of the RBI's holiday schedule, with banks also closed on specific Sundays and local holidays varying by state..

Gold, silver prices today: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver on 23 May in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

  • On 23 May, gold prices in India remained stable, with 24-karat gold priced at ₹159,320 per 10 grams. Silver prices also showed limited movement, with 999 Fine silver at ₹272,250 per kg. MCX trading is closed on weekends, limiting live updates..

Petrol, diesel price hiked third time in 10 days: Analysts warn of more hikes ahead— how high can rates go?

  • Petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 91 paise per litre, marking the third increase in less than 10 days. Analysts predict further hikes may be necessary as oil companies face significant losses due to elevated crude prices stemming from the West Asia confl….

I asked ChatGPT which international trip is best under ₹50,000 — Thailand, Vietnam or Sri Lanka? The winner surprised me

  • Thailand is ideal for nightlife and shopping, while Vietnam excels in affordability and culture, making it the best value. Sri Lanka offers a peaceful holiday. For ₹50,000, Vietnam provides a premium experience with quality accommodation and food..