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

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

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

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

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

OpenAI reportedly building donut-shaped ChatGPT smart speaker for homes

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

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

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

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

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

Squid Game: Netflix shelves David Fincher's long-awaited American spin-off; Here's why

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

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

Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can an S-400 operate in the desert?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Devil Wears Prada 2' wardrobe joins Hollywood history

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

Jordan faces a severe economic setback following attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The crisis has cast a shadow over Aqaba, Jordan's primary seaport city, impacting its vital maritime trade. As tensions escalate, the implications for Jordan's import and export activities, particularly in the realm of sea shipping, become increasingly evident.

Houthi attacks disrupt Jordan's import-export hub | World Business Watch

In a move to shield local manufacturers from the impact of cheap imports, India has initiated a five-year anti-dumping duty on three Chinese products - wheel loaders, gypsum tiles, and industrial laser machinery.

India imposes five-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese products: Report

The World Economic Forum's annual Global Risks Report is a window into the collective anxieties of our planet. This year's edition, launched in January 2024, paints a picture of a world teetering on a tightrope, facing a precarious balance between immediate challenges and long-term existential threats.

Global risks in focus: Disinformation tops short-term threats, Environmental catastrophe looms large

The US stock exchange Nasdaq has engaged in discussions with Indian authorities regarding the potential inclusion of local Indian companies in overseas listings, Reuters reported.

NASDAQ explores overseas listings for Indian companies, awaits regulatory clarity

We move to a sobering assessment from the world bank as it warns that global economic growth is poised to slow for the third consecutive year. This raises concerns about prolonged poverty and escalating debt levels in many developing countries.

Global economic slowdown to continue | World Business Watch

The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Yashwant Varma on Tuesday, overturned a previous ruling that revoked PepsiCo India's patent registration for a specific potato variety used in chip production.

Delhi High Court restores PepsiCo's potato patent amid legal battle

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the first US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin. This is based on a Reuters report.

US SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs, paving the way for Crypto market revolution

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is getting ready to announce the interim budget at Parliament House as the country awaits the future budget presentation on February 1, 2024.

Interim Budget 2024: What is the 'lock-in' process? Why is it so special? 

Google has decided to streamline its workforce, announcing layoffs across its Voice Assistant, hardware, and engineering teams on Wednesday, in a bid to optimise operations and prioritise key areas.

Google axes jobs in assistant, hardware, and engineering teams

Silicon Valley giants Apple and Microsoft are locked in a tight race for the title of world's most valuable company, with recent market shifts putting Microsoft within striking distance.

Silicon Valley Showdown: Microsoft nips at Apple's crown as world's most valuable company

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy. This is based on a Reuters report. At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community.

Ukraine courts India for economic rebuild, highlighting opportunities despite ongoing war

Foreign investors have continued their exodus from South African stocks, marking the eighth consecutive year of outflows, with a total of over $50 billion leaving the market.

South Africa sees $50 bn foreign investment exodus in record eighth year

In a bid to avert a looming financial crisis within the UK's town halls, Simon Hoare, the Minister for Local Government, is encouraging councils to utilise their reserves for day-to-day expenses.

UK government urges councils to dip into reserves amid financial crisis concerns

A series of proposed gaming restrictions in China has triggered a $32 billion slump in Tencent Holdings Ltd.'s stock, raising concerns that the downward spiral may not have reached its conclusion.

Tencent faces ongoing market turmoil as $32 bn stock decline persists

Investors worldwide are reevaluating their strategies amid china's economic struggles, regulatory uncertainties, and a property crisis. China's share of the msci emerging markets index has hit a historic low. The value plummeted to 23.77% as of december 31, according to bloomberg calculations. This marks a significant decline from its peak weight of 2020, now trailing by approximately 16 percentage points.

China's diminishing weight in emerging markets index

Days after the mid-air panel blowout from an Alaska airlines jet, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has acknowledged that the plane maker made a mistake, telling staff it would work with regulators to make sure it "Can never happen again." Calhoun's statement is Boeing's first public acknowledgment of error since Friday's incident, which left the 737 max 9 plane with a gaping hole & forced authorities to ground 171 planes.

Boeing CEO: Will make sure mistake "can never happen again"

In December, a record-breaking four million new individuals registered for Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), marking a 31 percent increase from the previous month.

SIP registrations hit all-time high in December 2023

India's digital payments giant, Paytm, is riding the wave of a 50-fold surge in Lakshadweep travel searches, introducing an exclusive 10% discount on flight tickets to the mesmerizing archipelago. The UPI focussed app promises travellers a flat discount as the nation witnesses an unprecedented interest in this tropical haven.

Lakshadweep on Indian beachgoers' wishlist

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is getting ready to announce the interim budget in the Parliament as the country awaits the presentation on February 1, 2024.

Interim Budget 2024: What is the ‘lock-in’ process? Why is it so special?

Amazon's popular live streaming platform, Twitch, is reportedly gearing up for a significant workforce reduction, planning to cut approximately 35 per cent of its staff, translating to around 500 employees.

Twitch, Amazon's live streaming platform, to trim workforce by 35pc with 500 job cuts

The US securities regulator said someone briefly accessed its X social media account on Tuesday (Jan 9) and posted a fake message saying it had approved Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) for bitcoin, a move eagerly awaited by the crypto industry.

US: SEC claims its X account hacked and gave fake nod to Bitcoin ETFs

Intel on Tuesday marked its entry into the competitive arena of automotive semiconductors, challenging industry leaders Nvidia and Qualcomm. According to Reuters, Intel aims to roll out automotive versions of its latest AI-enabled chips, designed to power the intelligence systems of future vehicles.

Intel unveils AI-powered chips for Cars, takes on Nvidia and Qualcomm  

BlackRock, the world's preeminent asset manager, declared plans on Tuesday to cut approximately 3 per cent of its existing workforce, Reuters reported. With a workforce of 19,800 as of December 2022, these cuts are expected to total roughly 600 positions.

BlackRock to cut 600 jobs amid market challenges

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget on February 1. This will be the last budget of the Modi government before the parliamentary elections, scheduled to be held in April-May this year.

Budget 2024: Decoding the 'Vote on Account' in an election year

In a move to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire networking gear manufacturer Juniper Networks in an all-cash deal valued at $14 billion.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announces $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks