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

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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions

Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy

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

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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims

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US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance

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A Bloomberg report showed that Byju's founder has pledged his personal homes, including family properties, as collateral to secure $12 million. The funds will be utilized to address salary concerns for the 15,000 employees of think & learn pvt., byju's parent company.

Byju's founder gambles homes to save employee paychecks

El Salvador's presidential candidate Nayib Bukele claims that with the recent surge in bitcoin, his investments became profitable. U.S. Cryptocurrency-related stocks are on a meteoric rise, fuelled by bitcoin's surge past $42,000, hitting a new high for the year.

President Bukele reports $3.6 million profit amid crypto surge

The owners of the Telegraph newspaper, the Barclay family, repaid a big loan of 1.2 billion pounds to lloyds bank, ending a scandal that caused government inquiries and debates about press freedom.

Barclay family regains control of Telegraph, repays 1.2bn loan

The global shipping industry is grappling with a mounting crisis in the Red Sea. Following a series of attacks on commercial vessels, insurance premiums are soaring, raising concerns about the safety and economic impact on maritime trade.

Rising risk in Red Sea triggers surge in insurance premiums

Leading digital payments platform, Paytm, is set to onboard 10 million merchants on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform by the end of 2025.

Paytm pledges to enlist 10 million merchants on government-backed ONDC platform by 2025

In a notable economic development, Tokyo, Japan's capital, witnessed a slowdown in core consumer inflation in November, marking a shift in cost-push pressures within the country's economy.

Tokyo's Inflation Slows: BOJ faces decisive policy crossroads amid economic shifts

In a recent development, Bitcoin has skyrocketed beyond $41,000, marking its highest point since April 2022. According to a report by the Associated Press, this surge represents a staggering 150 per cent increase in value for the world's largest cryptocurrency in just the first half of the year.

Bitcoin surges past $41,000: Spot ETF approval and market dynamics drive the rally

Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife, Nawaz Modi have reportedly begun “realistic” settlement talks amid their ongoing separation proceedings, reported Economic Times citing legal sources.

Raymond’s Gautam Singhania, wife Nawaz Modi begin ‘realistic’ settlement talks: Report

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round-up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Bitcoin surges past $41,000: Spot ETF approval and market dynamics drive the rally There has been a significant surge in the price of Bitcoin, surpassing $41,000 and reaching its highest level since April 2022.

WION Business Wrap | Bitcoin surges past $41,000, Paytm pledges to enlist 10 mn merchants & more

Faced with a demographic shift marked by an aging and declining population, Japanese companies are actively exploring ways to retain and engage older workers. This initiative is a crucial component of their broader efforts to address the persistent labour crisis in the country.

Japan's struggle with an aging society | World Business Watch

The startup landscape has faced a challenging year, evident in new data revealing a stark increase in companies struggling to secure funding and a significant number shutting down altogether. according to equity management company carta, 19% of all startup funding rounds in the current year have secured capital at a lower valuation than initially targeted by investors.

Rising loan rates hit startup economy hard | World Business Watch

The world's most indebted developer is teetering on the brink of another ominous milestone: liquidation, with only six weeks remaining. The real-estate giant's failure two years ago served as a pivotal moment in China's property crisis, signaling a profound shift and exacerbating concerns about the broader implications for the country's real estate sector.

Evergrande's fate hangs in the balance | World Business Watch

On Monday, Asian stocks were a mixed bag, with enduring worries about a slowdown in China's economy offsetting positive signals from U.S. markets regarding the possibility of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Global Markets Roundup: Asia shares mixed as investors wait for key data

The UK is grappling with a prolonged economic downturn, as highlighted by a recent study from the resolution foundation and the London School of Economics (L.S.E). The report reveals a stark reality: fifteen years of economic stagnation have left the average UK household £8,300 ($10,550) poorer compared to counterparts in nations like France and Germany.

UK's 15-year economic slump | World Business Watch

Alaska Air group has announced plans to acquire Hawaiian holdings for a substantial $1.9 billion. The decision comes at a challenging time for Hawaiian airlines, grappling with issues such as the impact of Maui wildfires, surging fuel costs, and jet engine recall problems affecting some airbus planes.

Alaska Air set to control over 50% of Hawaii flights with Hawaiian acquisition

Young people in China find themselves disproportionately affected by a burgeoning unemployment crisis, with one in five facing joblessness. This reversal underscores the evolving challenges within China's economic landscape, signalling a new reality where the once-booming job market for the youth is giving way to increased difficulties in securing employment.

China's urban population decline & GDP slowdown

Indian stock markets touched an all-time high just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) performed strongly in state assemblies elections.

Indian stock markets hit all-time high a day after BJP's robust show in state elections

Dismissing speculations, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan on Thursday, announced that the Indian government has no immediate plans to establish the eighth Pay Commission for the 5.

Indian government dispels talks of 8th pay commission before upcoming elections

Indian stock markets are in a record-high territory. Nifty 50 crossed the 20,000 mark. But what does that mean going forward? Is the Indian stock market in a bubble, or can it rally beyond the psychological number of 20,000

India markets on foreign investors radar

In a reflection of the ongoing economic challenges, Germany has witnessed a rise in unemployment numbers in November, aligning with analysts' expectations, according to figures released by the Federal Labour Office.

German unemployment inches upward in November amid economic strain

Foreign investors are set to channel significant capital into Taiwan stocks in November, creating a record-setting inflow of $8.2 billion on a net basis, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

Taiwan stocks ride high with record inflows as tech optimism surges

The OPEC+ cartel has agreed to cut oil production by a further 1 million barrels per day (BPD) for early next year, with Saudi Arabia also announcing voluntary cuts of a similar amount, in a move that would likely drive up the oil prices across the world.

OPEC+ announces significant oil production cuts

In a move indicative of China's growing scrutiny on financial institutions, China International Capital Corp. (CICC), one of the country's largest investment banks, has issued internal directives prohibiting its analysts from making bearish calls on the economy or markets.

China investment bank enforces strict measures on analysts amid regulatory crackdown

Spanish clothing retailer Mango has reported remarkable double-digit growth in sales during the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events. According to Reuters, the company's global retail director, Cesar de Vicente, shared that Mango experienced record-breaking sales both online and in stores, attributing the success to discounts of up to 50 per cent off.

Spanish retailer Mango celebrates record sales with double-digit growth during Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Walmart is gradually preferring to import more goods from India to the US than from China, said Reuters citing data from Import Yeti. The move by the world's largest retailer appears to be aimed at cutting costs and diversifying supply chains.

Walmart is preferring import from India than China, data shows

Tech giant Microsoft, which has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, has now got a seat on the board that recently fired CEO Sam Altman, kicking off an incredible series of events that saw him joining Microsoft, then returning to OpenAI as CEO.

As Altman crisis draws to a close, Microsoft gets observer seat at OpenAI board