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Ghajini villain Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 after battle with cancer

Indian farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices or MSP for their crops. But is this the answer to ensuring their livelihoods, or will it distort the market and create costly problems?

Farmers vs Market: Prospects beyond traditional MSP models

Guillaume Faury, the CEO of Airbus, has delivered a message to the company's staff, labelling recent unexpected losses in its Space business as "not acceptable." This stark assessment comes in response to a 300-million-euro charge in November, related to unidentified satellite programs, including the OneSat family in commercial telecoms.

Airbus CEO issues blunt warning as unexpected space business losses trigger internal overhaul

Character performers at Disneyland, embodying beloved figures like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, have disclosed intentions to join the Actors' Equity Association, a union representing professionals in live theatrical performance.

Disneyland character performers announce plans to unionise, seeking better benefits

The US ratings agency Moody's downgraded Israel's credit rating Friday due to the impact of its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, lowering it by one notch from A1 to A2.

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating in wake of Gaza war with Hamas

The latest data from the Labour Department revealed a higher-than-anticipated increase in US consumer prices in January, driven primarily by a surge in the cost of rental housing.

Rising rents propel US inflation; rate cuts still anticipated in 2024

Retail giant Walmart is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire smart-television manufacturer Vizio for a sum exceeding $2 billion, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.

Walmart in advanced talks to acquire Vizio for over $2 bn, boosting TV market control

A vice president at Barclays has filed a lawsuit against the British bank, seeking approximately $290,000, alleging racial, religious, and gender discrimination.

Barclays faces lawsuit over discrimination allegations from vice president

Elon Musk's SpaceX was fined $3,600 this month following an incident at its Washington state site that nearly resulted in an amputation, as per inspection records reviewed by Reuters.

SpaceX fined after worker injury, records reveal history of safety concerns

The US dollar surged to three-month highs on Tuesday, propelled by robust inflation data that exceeded economists' expectations for January. According to Reuters, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a 0.

US dollar hits 3-month high on strong inflation data, surpasses 150 yen mark

Nvidia, the leading AI chipmaker, is on the brink of surpassing Alphabet as the third most valuable company on Wall Street, after overtaking Amazon's market capitalisation for the first time in two decades, according to Reuters.

Nvidia on the brink of overtaking Alphabet in market cap after Amazon

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. US dollar hits 3-month high on strong inflation data, surpasses 150 yen mark The US dollar surged to three-month highs on Tuesday, propelled by robust inflation data that exceeded economists' expectations for January.

WION Business Wrap | US dollar’s 3-month high, Nvidia’s rising market value and more

In response to the revelation of rigged collision safety-tests, Toyota Motor Corp announced significant leadership changes within Daihatsu Motor, with both the president and chairman set to step down.

Toyota announces leadership changes at Daihatsu following safety test scandal

A US federal judge has set an October 2026 trial date for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. As per a Reuters report, the lawsuit, filed on September 26 and joined by 17 state attorneys general, accuses the e-commerce giant of operating an illegal monopoly, particularly by impeding sellers from offering lower prices on other platforms.

FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon scheduled for October 2026 trial

Roses are red, violets are blue, but this Valentine's Day, will your wallet feel the squeeze too? While millions prepare to celebrate love with chocolates, cards, and cosy dinners, the question arises: how much does this day of affection truly cost the economy, and is the pressure to spend worth it?

Love is in the air, but is it in your budget? Exploring the economic impact of Valentine's Day

In the wake of China's plummeting birth rate, the future of teaching, once considered a steadfast career choice in the nation, is now cast in uncertainty, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

China's declining birth rate puts teachers' jobs at risk: Millions face uncertain future by 2035

In a move signalling a resurgence of interest in cryptocurrency markets, Founders Fund, the venture capital firm founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, has reportedly reinvested in bitcoin and ether.

Founders fund backs bitcoin, ether investments, reflecting renewed silicon valley interest in crypto

In a legal battle unfolding in London, Hewlett-Packard (HP) has claimed losses exceeding $4 billion resulting from an alleged fraud orchestrated by the co-founder of British software firm Autonomy, Mike Lynch.

HP pursues $4 bn in damages in London lawsuit against autonomy founders over alleged fraud

In a bid to foster AI literacy and skills development in Europe, Google has announced a pledge of 25 million euros ($26.98 million). This is based on a Reuters report.

Google commits 25 million euros to empower AI skills across Europe

In a significant move towards supporting Ukraine's recovery efforts, the European Union (EU) has enacted legislation aimed at allocating windfall profits from frozen Russian central bank assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine, the EU announced on Monday.

EU to channel frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction: Report

Bitcoin has surged above the $50,000 mark for the first time in more than two years, propelled by optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts later in the year and recent regulatory approval for US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to its price.

Bitcoin surges past $50k mark for first time in over 2 years: Report

Thousands of drivers for leading ride-sharing and food delivery platforms are gearing up for a nationwide strike on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay, according to drivers' groups.

Valentine's Day Strike: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers demand fair pay nationwide

Across Asian markets, we're witnessing a surge in activity as trading resumes post the Lunar New Year holiday, with notable gains in Japan's Nikkei 225, which soared by 1.

Global Markets Roundup | Japan's Nikkei 225 at 34-year highs

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Valentine's Day Strike: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers demand fair pay nationwide Thousands of drivers for leading ride-sharing and food delivery platforms are gearing up for a nationwide strike on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay, according to drivers' groups.

WION Business Wrap | Valentine's day workers' strike, Bitcoin's surge and more

The US federal budget deficit saw a significant decline in January, dropping to $22 billion, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Monday. This sharp decrease was attributed to record receipts for the month, partially driven by a reduction in tax refunds following the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) clearance of a backlog of pandemic-delayed tax returns.

US January deficit plummets amid record receipts and reduced tax refunds

Russia's war economy faces significant challenges in the coming months, according to Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

IMF's Georgieva warns of challenges ahead for Russia's war economy. Here are the details

A significant development unfolded in the legal battle between major US universities and students alleging biased admission practices favouring wealthy applicants.

US universities settle lawsuit over admission practices