Trump administration refunds $100 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

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

American blogger Perez Hilton, covered in blood, cuts himself during livestream, hospitalized after distressing incident

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'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference

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

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian government over harmful content, platform errors amid PM video row

Sajeeb Wazed raises Indian security concerns, calls Bangladesh a 'failed state'

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

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

Did Trump's helicopter nearly collide with a passenger jet? US launches probe

Jharkhand student protest: Sonam Wangchuk urges Devendra Mahato to end waterless hunger strike

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

Ex top Pakistan official blames economic woes on China: Here's how CPEC became a failure

‘Pakistan called for ceasefire, we kept them waiting’: Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan recalls Operation Sindoor

Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors

Pentagon draws up new nuclear strategy in the event of war with Russia and China

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Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls

Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman being ‘finalised’: Iran’s foreign ministry

CJP's Saurav Das alleges YouTubers broke into his house, seeks Delhi Police action

Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks

New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

'World's most beautiful village' with only 627 people generated Rs 58 lakh in traffic fines in 2025

India deploys joint outbreak response team as Chandipura virus spreads in Gujarat, Rajasthan

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has partnered with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the International Road Federation (IRF) for its latest road safety initiative.

Maruti Suzuki launches First Responder Training Programme in asssociation with AIIMS

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in a bid to increase road safety, has made it mandatory for nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the country to have automatic emergency braking systems by September 2029.

US mandates new cars to come with emergency braking systems by 2029

Ships navigating around the Red Sea due to ongoing security threats from Houthi rebels are contributing to carbon emissions, posing challenges for companies attempting to reduce pollution in their supply chains, Bloomberg News reported.

Red Sea shipping diversions boost carbon emissions equivalent to 9 mn cars

Chinese businesses, struggling with challenges in conducting transactions with Russia amid concerns over US sanctions, are resorting to unconventional methods to facilitate payments.

Chinese firms navigate payment hurdles amid Russia trade troubles

Options traders in the Treasury market are hedging against a spectrum of scenarios, ranging from possible interest rate cuts to hikes ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting this week, Bloomberg reported.

Options traders navigate uncertainty amid Federal Reserve rate speculation

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, embarked on an unannounced visit to Beijing, sparking speculation about the electric car company's ambitious plans for self-driving technology and data management.

Tesla's roadmap in China: Elon Musk explores self-driving tech agenda

Reinold Geiger, the billionaire owner of L’Occitane International SA, is reportedly on the edge of making an offer to privatise the renowned skincare company. According to Bloomberg, the deal, estimated to be around $7 billion, inclusive of debts, would see Geiger acquiring the remaining shares he doesn't already own at a per-share price ranging from HK$33 to HK$34.

L’Occitane owner Geiger nears $7 billion buyout deal: Report

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) anticipates a huge non-cash impairment of S$3.1 billion (equivalent to $2.28 billion) for the latter half of 2024, indicating an impending net loss for the period.

Singtel forecasts $2.3 bn impairment hit, expects net loss in 2024 second-half

Elon Musk pushed for China's approval for Tesla to roll out advanced driver-assistance systems in a whirlwind trip to Beijing that ended on Monday, a step that could boost revenues at a time when Tesla is under pressure from Chinese rivals.

Elon Musk pursues self-driving approval on China trip as Tesla wins key endorsement

In recent weeks, Google has terminated multiple employees as part of its cost-cutting efforts. The most recent layoffs targeted the entire Python team, a move reportedly made to reduce expenses by hiring cheaper labour outside the United States, as reported by the Free Press Journal.

Google layoffs: Entire Python team let go for ‘cheaper labour’

The Japanese yen plunged to its lowest level in 34 years, slipping below 160 against the US dollar on Monday. According to news agency AFP, this fall came after an unusually high US inflation report, which dashed hopes for possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.

Yen plummets to 34-year low below 160 against dollar: Report

Critical minerals, essential for everything from clean energy to cutting-edge technology, are increasingly controlled by a single player: China. The report takes a closer look at the grip China holds on the world's minerals and manufacturing.

China's dominance threatens global tech ambitions

The US economy witnessed its slowest growth in nearly two years during the first quarter, largely attributed to a surge in imports and a modest accumulation of unsold goods at businesses, Reuters reported.

US economy slows amid import surge; inflation accelerates

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, made headlines on Thursday with its announcement of its first-ever dividend and a $70 billion stock buyback. This sparked a frenzy among investors, propelling Alphabet's stock price nearly 16 per cent higher after the news.

Alphabet makes historic move with first dividend, $70 bn buyback; stocks skyrocket

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is contemplating shutting down the popular short-video app in the US if legal avenues to combat the approaching legislation fail.

ByteDance leans towards TikTok shutdown in US amid legal battles

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced its decision to maintain ultra-low interest rates on Friday, with the objective of keeping borrowing costs low. According to Reuters, the central bank, in its quarterly outlook report, projected that inflation would hover near its 2 per cent target over the next three years.

BOJ projects inflation near 2 pc amidst yen's fall: Ready for a rate hike

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD is set to debut its upscale brand, Denza, at the Beijing auto show, indicating a bold foray into the luxury EV market.

BYD unveils Denza Z9GT, elevating China's EV luxury segment

Whirlpool Corp revealed plans to cut approximately 1,000 salaried positions worldwide as part of its efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. According to Reuters, the home appliances manufacturer disclosed that it had initiated the first round of job cuts in March and anticipates further reductions by early May.

Whirlpool announces global workforce reduction, citing cost-cutting measures

Cisco Systems, a leading technology firm, disclosed that hackers exploited vulnerabilities in its Adaptive Security Appliances, enabling unauthorised access to government networks worldwide.

Cisco reveals security breach, warns of government network espionage

India has initiated inspections at the facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest following allegations of contamination, prompted by Hong Kong's suspension of sales for certain products due to purportedly high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide.

India conducts inspections on MDH, Everest amid contamination concerns

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, faced a downturn in its stock value on Wednesday as it revealed projections of increased expenses and revenue figures below market expectations.

Meta's stock falls as higher AI spending, modest revenue forecast disappoint investors

TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, remains undeterred in the face of the recent legislative moves aimed at banning the popular short video app in the US, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

TikTok CEO expresses confidence amidst US ban threat: "We aren’t going anywhere"

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally accused Apple of incorporating minerals sourced from its conflict-ridden eastern region into its products, sparking concerns over ethical sourcing practices.

DR Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals from war-torn regions in products

McKinsey & Co, the renowned consulting firm, is currently under scrutiny of a criminal investigation in the US, with federal prosecutors probing into allegations that the firm played a major role in aggravating the opioid epidemic.

McKinsey faces criminal probe in the US over alleged role in opioid crisis

Apple experienced a major setback in the Chinese smartphone market during the first quarter of the year, with shipments falling by 19 per cent, marking its poorest performance since 2020.

Apple faces decline in Chinese smartphone market amidst Huawei's resurgence

Tesla, the electric vehicle (EV) giant, has announced plans to introduce new vehicle models earlier than previously anticipated. As per reports, this revelation, shared by CEO Elon Musk during a conference call with investors, propelled Tesla's shares up by nearly 11 per cent in after-hours trading.

Tesla plans to introduce new models amid major layoffs; shares surge