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

Trump's battleship fantasy gets a $275 billion reality check

'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'

After NEET protests, CJP holds crucial strategy meet in Maharashtra to chart national expansion

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

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

Pakistan inks defence pact with Somalia amid Houthi threat in Bab al-Mandab | Gravitas

Cabinet approves ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production

India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how

Something is lurking under the ships in Strait of Hormuz, and could spawn a 'biological apocalypse'

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

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan pay heartfelt tribute to late actor Pradeep Rawat

At least 30 Yemeni troops killed in Houthi missile and drone attacks; toll may go up

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

Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy

High-profile tennis club kills its long-term resident geese for pooping on the court

'Monisha beta, read civics': Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly slammed for wishing PM Modi were a 'dictator'

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

Netanyahu reignites tensions with Lebanon strikes, Iran threatens to hit Gulf states | Gravitas

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

'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi

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

'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

Varanasi: Mahesh Babu's on-set clip leaked online, sparks outrage among fans

Now we know that the Reflecting Pool sealant was indeed knifed, and who did it

From Jos Buttler to Kieron Pollard, 5 highest run-scorers in T20 cricket

When Salman Khan wouldn’t let Pradeep Rawat go home for six months: ‘I’d eat there, sleep there, work out there'

India cuts timeline to remove unlawful AI content from 36 to 3 hours. What are the new rules?

Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks

Who is Abhay Kumar Tiwari? The alleged mastermind of Jharkhand exam paper leaks

Secret weapon test blamed for US plane crash that killed four | Gravitas

The possibility of a merger between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank has resurfaced, after an attempt was called off five years ago. This is based on a Reuters report.

Deutsche Bank & Commerzbank merger possibility resurfaces: Report

Chinese electric car giant BYD has engaged in talks with Brazilian lithium producer Sigma Lithium to obtain materials for Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing, the Financial Times reported.

China's BYD Initiates talks with Sigma Lithium for EV materials: Financial Times report

About 60 per cent of the global population has grown poorer since 2020, while the five richest men have more than doubled their wealth in the same period. This is what the latest Oxfam report, released ahead of the World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, says about the widening global wealth gap.

World's 5 richest men more than doubled their wealth since 2020: Oxfam report

The anticipation is high as we approach the Indian Budget 2024. Now we focus on the Fintech sector and the specific schemes that could reshape its trajectory. From innovations to inclusivity, the budget is expected to unfold crucial initiatives.

Fintech's expectations in Indian Budget 2024

Indian tech stocks including giants like Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have a major weightage in the country's benchmark index - Nifty 50. While the index rose over 20% in 2023, the tech giants lagged gains. But the latest earnings report by 4 major tech firms indicates that the worst may be over for the sector.

Can Indian tech firms boost market returns?

Is the worst over for Indian tech firms?

We look at what next for the crypto industry after US spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) were approved. The US regulator has authorised Bitcoin funds. But with all the hype now being fully realised, what's next? And how will these Bitcoin funds realistically impact the digital assets industry?

Crypto: What next after Bitcoin ETF approval?

The global elite gather at Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit against the most complex backdrop so far. The theme this year is 'rebuilding trust', which will focus on the increasingly fractured world.

Davos Summit 2024: World Economic Forum enters its most difficult year to date 

US investment giant BlackRock has agreed to buy Global Infrastructure Partners or GIP for about $12.5 billion. This will turn BlackRock into a top investor in the energy, transportation and digital infrastructure sector.

BlackRock to buy Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 bn

In a remarkable financial feat, JP Morgan chase reported unprecedented annual net income, soaring to a historic high of $49.6 billion, solidifying its position as the largest earner in the American banking industry. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it unfolded against the backdrop of 2023, a year marked by unprecedented challenges for the financial sector, reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

JP Morgan's net annual income comes in at $49.6 bn in 2023

The Red Sea crisis has unleashed a cascade of disruptions in global shipping. Container rates have skyrocketed for routes from India to the US and doubled or even tripled for certain European regions. Now, oil prices have surged as the US and its allies launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Oil prices surge: Red sea crisis hits global businesses

Nigeria's stock market has been among the best performers this year. Nigerian equities are beating all peers in Europe, West Asia & Africa. The reason for this surge? Pension funds and institutional investors. They anticipate record profits from banks gaining through naira's devaluation.

Nigeria's stock market among the best performers in 2024

Thousands of people will lose jobs at Citigroup in 2024 as part of Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser's bid to boost the Wall Street giant's returns. The New York City-headquartered firm said that it expects to incur as much as $1bn in severance and reorganisation costs.

Thousands to lose jobs as US banking giant Citigroup announces job cuts

BlackRock, the global asset manager, has taken a significant step by reducing the valuation of its stake in Indian edtech giant Byju's by 95 per cent, lowering it from $22 billion in early 2022 to a new valuation of $1 billion.

Byju's faces setback as BlackRock slashes valuation by 95pc to $1 billion

Political ad spending in the United States is expected to skyrocket 30 per cent this year compared to the 2020 presidential election, driven largely by a surge in digital advertising, according to research firm Insider Intelligence.

US political ad spending set to surge 30 per cent in 2024, fuelled by digital boom

Tesla, the US electric vehicle giant, has announced a temporary halt to most car production at its Berlin factory from January 29 to February 11. This is based on a Reuters report.

Tesla Berlin halts production amid Red Sea disruption crisis. Here are the details

US-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a robust start, with a staggering $4.6 billion worth of shares traded on the first day, as reported by LSEG data.

Bitcoin ETFs make a splash on debut, trading at $4.6 billion on the first day

Brexit did more harm than good to the British economy. That's what one can infer from london mayor Sadiq Khan's latest statement, which has pegged Britain's economic losses since brexit at $178 billion per year.

Brexit costs UK economy $178 bn

Let’s understand the nuances of the budget process. From planning to Parliamentary approval, this overview simplifies the process, offering a clear understanding of how the nation shapes its financial roadmap.

In-depth journey of crafting & approving the Indian budget | World Business Watch

Rising inflation in Argentina is taking a toll on Asado - the traditional Argentinian barbecue, as people cut down on their spending to survive rising prices.

People cut down on traditional barbecue as prices soar

Microsoft on Thursday (January 11) dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company, albeit briefly. Microsoft pulled it off for the first time since 2021. Apple stocks haven't had a good start in the new year.

Microsoft takes Apple's crown, becomes world's most valuable company

Official data from Beijing revealed that trade between China and Russia reached a historic high in 2023, exceeding $240 billion, AFP reported. This surge in bilateral trade surpassed the goal of $200 billion set by the two nations during their meetings last year.

China-Russia trade hits record high in 2023 amid decline in US commerce

Argentina is grappling with a severe economic crisis as the annual inflation rate surged past 211 per cent in December, reaching levels not witnessed since the early 1990s, according to official data.

Argentina faces economic crisis as inflation soars over 200pc under President Javier Milei

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has asserted that Britain's departure from the European Union has inflicted a significant economic toll, reducing the country's economy by 6 per cent so far - equating to an annual cost of £140 billion ($178 billion).

London Mayor Sadiq Khan claims Brexit's cost to UK exceeds $178 billion

With the intention of upgrading the existing Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft and competing with rival manufacturer Airbus with its A320 New engine option (A320neo) planes, Boeing introduced the 737 MAX series in May 2017.

Flashback Friday: Tracing the turbulent journey of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Amazon.com has revealed plans to lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations, extending the trend of significant job cuts witnessed across industries over the past two years into 2024.

Amazon Initiates Restructuring: Job Cuts in Prime Video and Studios