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

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

Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent

India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh

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‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal

Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch

Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine

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

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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'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia

Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside

Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift

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

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

RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress

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IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act

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Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation

New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know

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

Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed

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

Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built

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Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school

Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report

In a bid to curb the state deficit, France is contemplating the sale of real estate and reducing government spending on office space, according to statements by Budget Minister Thomas Cazenave on Sunday.

France mulls real estate sales and senior unemployment benefit to tackle budget deficit

Retail sales have experienced an unexpected dip, marking the lowest level since the 2021 Covid-19 lockdowns. This downturn echoes a broader narrative, suggesting a shared challenge faced by economies worldwide.

UK retail sales plunge 0.3% amid economic challenges | World Business Watch

The Meta GWI beauty report 2023 reveals a fascinating narrative of how Instagram reels, influencers, and Meta's vast reach have redefined consumer behaviour. From discovering products to making weekly purchases, the screen has become the new shopping cart.

Meta's role in the surge of online beauty & fashion buying

A planned share sale by OpenAI, valuing the startup at around $86 billion, is now in jeopardy following the unexpected firing of CEO Sam Altman and the departure of several top executives, as reported by The Information on Saturday.

OpenAI's $86 bn valuation in limbo after the firing of CEO Sam Altman

A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India. It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches.

Instagram reels reshape beauty, fashion shopping landscape in India: Meta GWI Beauty Report

Around 500 employees at OpenAI have threatened to leave the artificial intelligence (AI) firm unless the board resigns and reinstates Sam Altman as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) along with co-founder Greg Brockman.

Over 500 OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns and reinstates Sam Altman, Greg Brockman

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Instagram reels reshape beauty, fashion shopping landscape in India: Meta GWI Beauty Report According to a new Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023, Instagram Reels have a significant influence on Indian consumers' decisions about beauty products.

Wion Business Wrap | Instagram reels reshape beauty, OpenAI's $86 bn valuation in limbo & more

The chief of Australia’s second-largest telecom company Optus resigned on Monday (Nov 20) after a massive network-wide outage, earlier this month and one of Australia’s largest data breaches, last year.

Australia: Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin quits after network-wide outage

As we kick off the busy trading week, here's a sneak peek into what could trigger markets this week. Focus intensifies on the U.S. Federal Reserve, set to release the minutes of its late October meeting a day earlier due to Thanksgiving.

Traders' Diary | Cues to watch this week (Nov 20-24)

We delve into the impact of Gen AI on real estate, exploring how it's reshaping customer engagement, revolutionizing property design, and creating new revenue streams. Generative AI, or Gen AI, has emerged as a catalyst for transformation in an industry traditionally known for its slow adoption of cutting-edge technologies. With mountains of proprietary and third-party data at their disposal, real estate professionals are now at the precipice of leveraging Gen AI to revolutionize the way they operate. This shift, fueled by the creative and open-ended nature of Gen AI, holds the promise of generating significant value.

Decoding future property landscape

Retailers are gearing up for a potentially record-breaking Global shopping frenzy on this year's Black Friday falling on November 24th. That's the fourth Friday of November, discover how shopping is evolving globally online surges changing habits and also the forecasted boom.

Decoding the top Black Friday sales trends of 2023

Social media in India was abuzz with unconfirmed reports that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) breached the $4 trillion mark in nominal terms. If it is true, then it will make New Delhi the fifth-largest economy globally.

Has India become a $4-trillion economy? Social media abuzz with rumours

In a big boost to India's ambitions to be a tech manufacturing hub, the Narendra Modi government has allowed 27 companies to manufacture tech hardware in the country. This decision, taken under a 2 billion dollar incentive scheme, will help companies like Dell, HP and Foxconn.

Government allows 27 companies to manufacture hardware in India

What's next for Sam Altman - the human face of generative AI? That's the question on everyone's mind after he was sacked as the CEO of OpenAI on Friday. While one report, citing sources, suggests that hectic parleys are underway to bring back Altman as OpenAI CEO, another source-based port suggests that he is building his own artificial intelligence venture.

Sam Altman to launch new AI firm?

For long, Israel has been seen as an oasis of stability in a volatile region. But the war in Gaza has come as a black swan event for Israel, which was holding up amid the global economic downturn. Thousands have lost their lives, properties and humans have been reduced to rubble, and the economy has taken a big hit. We also talk to Israeli economist Omer Moav for more perspective.

How the war against Hamas is shaping Israel's economy?

Tightening the reins on personal loans and credit cards, India’s central banks’ stricter rules are poised to reshape borrowing costs and challenge lenders. Concerns over the rapid growth in these segments led the RBI to instruct banks to set aside more capital. This decision follows repeated warnings from RBI governor Shaktikanta Das about the escalating risks associated with certain personal loans.

India’s central bank tightens rules on personal loans & credit cards

Ahead of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) meet in Vienna on November 26, Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to extend oil production cuts into 2024 as the bloc appears to ramp up its response to falling oil prices and regional tumult with larger geo-economic consequences amid Israel-Hamas war.

Return to 1970s? Saudi-led OPEC+ deliberating further oil cuts amid Israel-Hamas war, says report

Russia has finally lifted restrictions on petrol exports. This comes after Russia scrapped most restrictions on exports of diesel last month.

Russia lifts petrol export curbs

Soon, your petrol and diesel could get costlier. That's because world's top oil producers could consider further supply cuts, when they meet later this month. Saudi Arabia, Russia and other OPEC+ members have already pledged total oil output cuts of 5.16 million barrels per day.

All eyes are on key OPEC+ meeting on November 26

The property market slump is now a recurring theme in china's post-Covid economic story. October offered no new twist to the story, as China's new home prices fell for the fourth straight month. New home prices in October dropped 0.3% month-on-month after a 0.2% dip in September.

China: New home prices fall for the fourth straight month | World Business Watch

The latest bulletin by India's central bank offers a mixed about the state of India's economy. The Reserve Bank of India's monthly bulletin said that while consumer demand has been upbeat, a lot needs to be done on the inflation front.

RBI's forecast on growth & inflation | World Business Watch

Starbucks faced an unexpected jolt as workers from various locations staged a walkout during the much-anticipated red cup day. Starbucks, despite stating that most stores remained open, acknowledged a strike in a few dozen locations. the protest unfolded during what is typically one of the busiest promotional events for the company.

Starbucks faces strike amid red cup day promotional event | World Business Watch

In recent months, western investors in Russian companies have been on edge due to potential changes in Moscow's regulatory landscape. A new presidential decree under consideration is causing concern among investors who fear compulsory share purchases at significant discounts. Ivan Chebeskov, addressing the financial forum, revealed that amendments to a presidential decree are underway.

Investor anxiety as decree may force sale to Russia at discounts | World Business Watch

General Motors' (GM) labour deal with the United Auto Workers (UAW) has been ratified, marking a significant victory for workers, Reuters reported on Thursday. The approval comes after an intense six-week campaign involving coordinated strikes across all three Detroit Three automakers.

General Motors workers ratify labour deal, UAW eyes similar outcomes at Ford and Stellantis

Disney+ Hotstar achieved 53 million concurrent viewers during the ICC men's cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal between India and New Zealand. This historic peak concurrency surpasses the combined population of Australia and New Zealand by more than 1.5 times.

Disney+ Hotstar dominates with record-breaking viewership

Starbucks employees at hundreds of stores across the United States walked off their jobs on Red Cup Day, which is a key promotional event for the coffee giant. The Workers United, representing over 9,000 Starbucks employees at approximately 360 U.

Starbucks employees walkout on Red Cup Day, demand improved conditions 