Pete Hegseth is now using animated jets, cartoon dealmakers and even a thumbs-up Trump cameo to sell a staggering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, after Congress pushed back. All you need to know.

Hegseth launches bizarre plea for 'morally bankrupt' $1.5 Trillion Pentagon budget; uses animated Trump to pitch ‘Arsenal of Freedom’

Cloudflare has announced its intention to become an AI-first company and will undertake massive restructuring that will cost around $150 million. It will fire 1,100 employees as it admitted that AI use has exploded at the company.

Cloudflare announces mega layoffs as AI use explodes by 600%. 'Thousands of AI agent sessions...'

Donald Trump warned the European Union to finalize its US trade deal by July 4 or face higher tariffs as negotiations with EU member states continue

Trump's warning to EU: Ratify trade agreement by July 4 or face 'much higher' tariffs

Indian users of Truecaller recorded 41.68 billion spam calls in 2025. India is the fifth-worst affected country for spam calls and messages. Spammers are bypassing DND rules using new techniques. 

41.68 billion spam calls in India: 66 per cent of unknown numbers on Truecaller were spam. Whatever happened to Do Not Disturb?

Value 360 Communications Limited is a comprehensive communications and marketing solutions provider, offering end-to-end services across public relations, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and strategic communications. 

Value 360 Communications’ Rs 41.69-crore IPO oversubscribed 1.19 times

GameStop’s bold bid to buy eBay marks the rise of a struggling video game retailer to a meme stock powerhouse. Recommerce giant eBay’s journey was almost the reverse, from pioneer to second-best as it lost ground to Amazon despite steady growth.

'Meme stock' GameStop's brave bid for ecommerce giant eBay is confusing many. How times have changed

As US gas prices surge past $4.50 a gallon for the first time in nearly four years, Donald Trump is heading into the midterm season facing a painful political squeeze: rising fuel costs, deep economic frustration and the worst approval ratings of his second term. Scroll down.

Gas hits $4.50 a gallon as Trump's approval ratings sink to record low ahead of US midterms

Jerome Powell says he will remain a Federal Reserve governor after his term ends, as the Fed faces political pressure, legal scrutiny, and rate divisions

Jerome Powell: 'After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor' amid Fed pressure

US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged amid inflation concerns and Middle East tensions. Rising dissent and Powell's uncertain future draw attention

US Fed holds rates in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting as Chair amid rising inflation and rare internal split

UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+, citing long-term economic goals, oil production limits, and global instability, reshaping future crude oil markets worldwide

UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC and how does it operate? Here’s all you need to know

U.S. gas prices surge to a four-year high amid Iran tensions, rising oil prices, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions impacting global markets

Energy shock: US gas prices hit 4-year high as Iran tensions push oil above $100

Sujata Sharma said that although the current geopolitical tensions have affected crude oil and gas imports, the government is actively working to reduce the impact on domestic consumers.

Indian govt ensures 100% uninterrupted domestic LPG, PNG, CNG supply, urges public not to panic

The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting, likely holding rates steady as Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh takes over.

Fed third meeting of 2026: Final Powell decision, rates likely unchanged

Amid West Asia tensions, LPG prices may be revised on May 1 after recent hikes. The government has tightened booking rules, introduced OTP-based delivery checks, and mandated Aadhaar eKYC for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana users to ensure subsidy benefits.

LPG rule changes: Price hike likely from May 1? New booking and eKYC rules kick in: All you need to know

India becomes one of the world’s top five military spenders: With defence spending hitting $92.1 billion after Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India’s security priorities have clearly shifted.

How much did Pakistan, Europe and the US spend? Scroll down to find out.

India overtakes major powers to become one of top 5 global military spenders; what about Pakistan?

Prediction markets like Polymarket face scrutiny after a US soldier allegedly used classified Maduro raid intel to earn $400K, raising legal concerns

What are prediction markets? How they work and why they are under scrutiny

Donald Trump slams a US Supreme Court tariff ruling, claiming it could cost $159 billion in repayments and intensify debates over trade policy

Trump: 'One little half sentence' and ridiculous Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could have saved US $159 billion

The investigation against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell was among several undertaken by the Justice Department against Trump’s perceived adversaries. It had failed to gain traction for months as prosecutors struggled to articulate a basis to suspect criminal conduct.

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell, likely paving the way for Kevin Warsh

RBI said the affairs of the Paytm Payments Bank were conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the bank and its depositors. It also said the general character of the management was prejudicial to the interest of depositors and public interest.

RBI cancels licence of Paytm Payments Bank, to seek its winding up in court

Will petrol and diesel prices jump ₹25–28 per litre in India? As reports create panic, the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has finally broken the silence. What did the government say? 

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FACT CHECK: Will petrol, diesel get ₹25-28 more expensive? Govt breaks silence on fuel price hike reports

Will India join a new global mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz? The UK and France are hosting talks with 30+ nations as tensions rise. India has been invited, but will it take part?

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Will India send troops to Strait of Hormuz? London military meet to protect navigation in 'global chicken neck' begins today

India is set to introduce E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and petrol, with draft rules expected soon. Backed by market consensus and testing, E85 will be separate from E20 and require compatible engines, supporting cleaner energy and reducing oil dependence amid global supply concerns.

Cars in India to run on alcohol? Govt set to issue draft rule for 85% ethanol-blended petrol: Here's why

The energy ministry of Russia did not immediately respond to ‌a ⁠request for comment. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that he was not aware of a decision to stop the oil exports. 

Fresh energy crisis? Russia to halt oil flows to Germany via Druzhba pipeline amid West Asia conflicts

The US is ramping up energy production as the Iran war intensifies. President Donald Trump has invoked emergency powers to boost oil, gas and grid infrastructure under a Cold War-era law.

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Trump invokes Cold War-era law; White House orders private firms to prioritise defense fuel needs

The report also warns that although risks remain high due to the ongoing West Asia crisis and disruptions in global supply chains, the usual strong link between oil shocks and US recessions may not be as pronounced this time.

Oil shocks may slowdown US economy amid geopolitical tensions, India to remain resilient: SBI

The United States has extended a one-month sanctions waiver for Russian crude that was already on ships. And for India, that matters more than it might look at first glance. All you need to know.

US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver despite Scott Bessent's pledge not to. What does it mean for India?