National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides

The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement

At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances

‘We are ready to talk’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reaches out to protesting students

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England

No connection between Jantar Mantar protesters and Pakistan-based ISI terror module, Punjab Police clarify

Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect

Primetime trailer: Robert Pattinson channels Chris Hansen in A24's dark crime thriller

Vishal Bhardwaj to develop film on Tarun Tejpal case after latest court verdict: Report

'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia

US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan

Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window

Explained | Can India reach WTC final with a series win in Sri Lanka?

NZ female politician joins meeting from bathroom with underwear hanging - 'You can see my washing, you can see me'

New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

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‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

Can an S-400 operate in the desert?

Bluefly: Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe for new sci-fi action thriller

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

OpenAI reportedly building donut-shaped ChatGPT smart speaker for homes

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match

Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states

Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

The Paradise teaser: Nani's intense avatar and stunning visuals impress fans; new release date announced

Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'

Reels vs Results: Why political messaging alone won't win over India's young voters

Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order

A major union representing tens of thousands of people at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that workers will go on strike for the first time ever, potentially threatening key global semiconductor supply chains.

Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike that could disrupt global chip supply chain

Nvidia's stock jumped 6 per cent to a record high on Tuesday, bringing the AI chipmaker's stock market value to $2.8 trillion, just $100 billion short of surpassing Apple in a huge reshuffle among Wall Street's biggest players.

Nvidia shares surge to record high, edging closer to Apple in market value

Nokia and Portuguese telecom provider MEO are set to collaborate on the sale of 5G radio equipment. This is a significant shift compared to China's Huawei, which has been MEO's exclusive supplier of 2G, 3G, and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment.

Nokia set to win 5G radio equipment contract with Portugal’s MEO

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in talks with the Italian government about considerably expanding its data centre operations in the country, according to four people familiar with the situation.

Amazon in talks with Italy for major AWS data centre expansion

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced significant cuts to France's unemployment benefits to support President Emmanuel Macron’s economic reform agenda.

France to slash jobless benefits amid mounting debt concerns

Starbucks is facing severe competition in China as low-cost rivals lose their market share, putting the coffee giant into a pricing conflict it wants to avoid. Starbucks is facing rising investor pressure as sales in its two main regions, the United States and China, fall.

Starbucks faces intensifying competition in China amid price war fears

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has extended an invitation to Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee for increased investment in China, signalling a strong desire for deepened economic ties despite the prevailing geopolitical tensions.

China invites more investments from Samsung amid geopolitical strains, says Premier Li Qiang

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has advised Tesla shareholders to vote against CEO Elon Musk's proposed $56 billion compensation package, the largest ever proposed for a corporate executive in the United States.

Proxy firm urges Tesla shareholders to reject Musk's $56 bn pay package

During the recent Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders' summit in Italy, Japan intensified its efforts to reverse the yen's excessive depreciation, following a jump in bond yields to a 12-year high that has failed to halt the currency's slide.

Japan pushes to counter Yen decline amid G7 talks

Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch a major share sale in its state-owned energy giant, Aramco, potentially raising around $10 billion, Reuters reported citing sources familiar with the matter.

Saudi Arabia eyes multi-billion-dollar Aramco share sale in June

Chinese Premier Li Qiang hailed what he called a "restart" in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met with their leaders on Monday for the first three-way discussions in four years, intending to revive trade and security exchanges stalled by global tension.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang hails 'restart' in relations with Japan and South Korea

Fidelity International and BlackRock Investment Institute have reported that emerging nations with strong population growth, such as India and Indonesia, are becoming more appealing to investors as demographic concerns begin to impact investment decisions.

Emerging markets India and Indonesia gain favour as demographics drive investment strategies

A scarcity of low-risk assets in China's financial industry is impeding the central bank's plans to expand its monetary policy arsenal by returning to the government bond market after a 17-year absence.

China's scarcity of low-risk assets hinders the central bank’s treasury bond market plans

Shares of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group soared dramatically on Monday, more than doubling in value as trading resumed following an announcement that liquidators had arranged for a significant stake sale in the electric vehicle (EV) maker.

China’s Evergrande EV unit shares skyrocket after liquidators secure stake sale deal

Russia is intensifying its control over the grain industry, seeking to dominate the export market amid rising global wheat prices and concerns about supply disruptions.

Russia tightens grip on grain exports as global wheat prices surge

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk expressed opposition to US tariffs on Chinese electric cars (EVs) on Thursday, reversing his past cautions about the importance of trade barriers.

Tesla's Musk opposes new US tariffs on Chinese EVs, reverses previous stance

OpenAI's newest developments in artificial intelligence have stirred controversy in Hollywood, with actress Scarlett Johansson accusing the business of using her vocal resemblance without her permission.

OpenAI faces backlash over alleged homage to Scarlett Johansson's 'Her' performance

According to a person acquainted with the situation, Wall Street powerhouse Goldman Sachs has secured a license to locate its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh.

Goldman Sachs receives license to establish regional headquarters in Riyadh

Burger King, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, plans to revive its $5 "Your Way Meal" to entice customers in the face of a competitive fast-food landscape and rising cost-of-living pressure.

Burger King to launch $5 meal deal amid fast-food value war

Boeing's financial woes are expected to worsen in 2024, as the US planemaker expects to lose cash rather than generate revenue, worsened by flat deliveries in the second quarter.

Boeing faces cash burn and delayed deliveries in 2024 amid production challenges

Republican chairman of the US Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul has warned of national security consequences after Microsoft’s President Brad Smith announced that the company’s high-profile setup with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-backed AI firm G42 may include the transfer of sophisticated processors and tools.

Senior Republican Congressman warns of US security risks over Microsoft's UAE AI deal

Mankind Pharma, a major player in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, is making waves with a new condom campaign that empowers women. The campaign, featuring actor Radhika Apte, promotes Epic, Mankind Pharma's premium condom brand.

Mankind Pharma rides India's pharma boom with a new product campaign

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab run by Sam Altman, revealed on Wednesday that it has reached a significant agreement with media conglomerate News Corp.

OpenAI secures major content deal with News Corp

Mondelez, the maker of Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and Toblerone, has been slapped with a fine of €337.5 million ($366 million) by the European Union on Thursday (May 23), its ninth-largest antitrust fine.

Dairy Milk, Oreo maker Mondelez slapped with $366mn antitrust fine

The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a bill aimed at loosening limitations on artificial intelligence (AI) exports, underscoring rising concerns that China could use the technology to strengthen its military capability.

US House Committee advances bill to restrict AI exports amid China concerns

Argentina's economic activity fell by 8.4 per cent in March compared to the previous year, according to the country's official statistics agency, INDEC. This is the sixth consecutive monthly loss and the biggest reduction since 2020.

Argentina’s economic activity plummets 8.4 per cent in March, the steepest drop since 2020