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Mint Explainer | Will the proposed India-Israel FTA be a game-changer for bilateral trade?

New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- India and Israel have moved a step closer to signing a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after finalizing the Terms of Reference (ToR) for formal negotiations. The push co... Read More


Ukraine Foreign Minister calls EAM Jaishankar to discuss Donald Trump's peace deal, emphasises India's role

New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- With a deadline looming over Ukraine to accept Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday called on External Affairs Minister S Jais... Read More


Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro arrested for preventive custody

Rio De Janeiro, Nov. 23 -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into preventive custody by police Saturday morning in Brasilia under an order issued by the Federal Supreme Court. Accor... Read More


Smriti Mandhana ditches bat and ball, grooves to 'Desi Girl' during wedding bash- 'Smitten with love', say fans

New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- Cricket icon Smriti Mandhana ditched bat and ball to mesmerise fans with her dance moves. The vice-captain of the Indian cricket team was seen in full swag mode during her weddin... Read More


China's secret sauce was rare earths. India, too, has a complex resource

New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- In 1992, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping reportedly said that if West Asia had oil, China would have rare earths. In two decades, China was actually dominating the rare earths chain... Read More


Commission set to question ex-PM Oli, other officials over Gen Z protests crackdown

Kathmandu, Nov. 23 -- The judicial inquiry commission investigating the September 8-9 Gen Z protests has completed two months of work, with one month remaining in its three-month mandate. The panel i... Read More


Separating? How couples can legally exit a joint home loan and protect their share

India, Nov. 23 -- Rohan and Meera from Bengaluru bought a flat together in 2018. The property was registered 50-50, and both paid the EMIs, although Rohan contributed a little more. After they separat... Read More


Commuters to pay bus fares using bank cards from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 23 -- Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from tomorrow (24). Accordingly, the ... Read More


'Long live the friendship...': Macron's message for 'dear friend' Modi at G20 Summit

India, Nov. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit 2025 in South Africa's Johannesburg. In a post on X, Macron... Read More


PM Modi extends warm Birthday wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi, Nov. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on his birthday. "My best wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla Ji on his birthday. ... Read More