WION Business Wrap | The top business stories of the day summarised
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WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy.
Sony announces layoffs and studio closure while challenges loom in the gaming sector
Sony has revealed plans to lay off approximately 900 employees from its PlayStation unit and shut down a London-based studio, according to an announcement made on Tuesday.
Maersk issues warning on prolonged Red Sea disruptions, supply chain challenges
Maersk, a key player in the global shipping industry, has issued a cautionary note, indicating that disruptions to container shipping through the Red Sea may extend into the second half of the year.
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Student denied admission to IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity program hacks websites to prove a point
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WATCH: 'Absolute chaos' at Spain-Morocco border; thousands breach Ceuta, at least 9 killed
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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine's war decisive invasion
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Bizarre new material discovered in Hiroshima nuclear bombing debris | Gravitas
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Anthropic reveals India is Claude AI's No. 2 market. But what are Indians actually using the AI for? | WION Decodes
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This Ramayana actor took ZERO fee from Rs 4000 crore film. Guess who?
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Indian forces used pellet guns on Jul 20? SC hearing, police diary entry, MLC report and injured protesters' claims
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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23ft python swallows man returning from party in Indonesia; family find body whole inside reptile
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New Friday OTT releases (July 31, 2026): The Vacation Principle, Rao Bahadur, Chum- Watch 6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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'There needs to be a declaration of war': Trump wins Senate vote, but Cassidy draws red line on Iran
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3.6mn people track 24hr Qantas flight from Melbourne to Toulouse: Pilot shifts, fuel tank and other details
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ED raids uncover ₹600 crore assets in Jharkhand illegal coal mining crackdown
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582 tonnes, 150 million°C, 60 years: WION Decodes the mind-boggling numbers behind China's 'Artificial Sun'
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China builds 500+ spy satellites as US space lead shrinks | Gravitas
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Karan Johar's The Traitors season 2 contestants: Rhea Chakraborty, Mallika Sherawat and Munawar Faruqui in the first batch
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'Not sure': Trump pours cold water on Ukraine's Patriot missile dream after Zelensky's claim
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Ex-French pilot who praised Chinese fighters lands in China spy scandal. This is what we know
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NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
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Trump to charge foreign students $100,000 for a shot at a US job? Here's why Indian students should be worried
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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British Airways flight comes close to 'nosediving' over London
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Iran claims attack on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, alleges F-35s destroyed
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Nearly Rs 29 crore cash, 15 kg gold found at ex-bus driver's house in West Bengal
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Kiara Advani reveals why she chose Toxic, says character offered her 'all the meat an actor longs for'
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'We have special forces': Netanyahu warns against any ICC arrest attempt abroad
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Hosts India sweep Malaysia for double gold in men’s and women’s Commonwealth Table Tennis finals
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Lift accident? Maintenance, builders & makers are ALL liable now, rules Supreme Court: 3 major regulations | WION Decodes
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke returns to Maharashtra, receives grand welcome in hometown
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Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky fears 500,000 new Russian troops
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'Hamas will disarm': Trump unveils 'historic' 20-point plan to end Gaza war. What's inside it?
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Saudi leads 43 nations for new Red Sea naval coalition amid Houthi blockade
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Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket
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Brewery offering 'free beer' the day Trump dies has license revoked - 'Will have to pry me out of my taprooms'
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
Investors accuse Byju's of siphoning $533 million. Here are the details
Edtech company Byju's is facing allegations from investors who claim that the company siphoned off a staggering $533 million to an obscure hedge fund in the United States.
Bitcoin hits two-year high surpassing $57,000 with strong institutional interest
Bitcoin, has surged to a two-year high, blazing through $57,000 in a remarkable two-day rally, marking its most substantial gain of the year.
India anticipates first drop in thermal coal imports amid rising domestic production
India, the world's second-largest coal importer, is reportedly set to witness a decline in thermal coal imports for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to industry officials at the Coaltrans India conference held in Goa.
Australia's inflation remains at two-year low in January, dampening rate hike expectations
Australia's consumer price inflation has maintained a two-year low in January, defying expectations of a slight increase, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.
China's Country Garden faces liquidation petition amid financial challenges
China's largest private property developer, Country Garden Holdings, is grappling with a liquidation petition for failing to repay a term loan facility worth HK$1.6 billion ($204.5 million), the company disclosed on Wednesday.
Wendy's to introduce Uber-style 'Surge Pricing' on Burgers, prompting concerns
Wendy's, the popular fast-food chain, is set to experiment with an "Uber-style" surge-pricing model, where the prices of its menu items will fluctuate based on demand throughout the day.