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

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?

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Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition

‘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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Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances

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

Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH

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

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

Sri Lanka's bid for financial stability faces a significant setback. The international monetary fund, in its first review under a 2.9 billion dollar bailout package has frozen a crucial 330 million dollar tranche. The reason behind this decision is a growing concern over a potential shortfall in the Sri Lankan government's revenue generation.

IMF stalls $330 mn tranche for Sri Lanka due to revenue shortfall

In what has triggered a massive debate within the company, Shell CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure over his strategy after two employees issued a rare open letter, urging him not to reduce investments in renewable energy. The open letter, posted earlier this month on shell's internal web, comes after Sawan outlined plans to slow investment in renewables and low-carbon business as part of a strategy to boost profits.

Shell employees' open letter sparks row

In an unprecedented turn of events, Afghanistan's currency, the afghani, has soared to the top of global currency rankings this quarter, outperforming many other currencies worldwide.

Under Taliban, Afghan currency tops global rankings amid turmoil

Shell's CEO Wael Sawan is under mounting pressure to maintain and increase investments in renewable energy after two employees from Shell's low-carbon division issued an open letter earlier this month, expressing their concerns about the company's recent strategic decisions.

Shell CEO faces internal pressure to uphold renewable energy investments. Here's why

Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai have jointly initiated a recall of a staggering 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, prompting vehicle owners to park their cars outside and away from structures until the required repairs are completed.

Kia, Hyundai announce massive recall of 3.37 million US vehicles amid fire safety concerns

Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.

Kia, Hyundai recall 3.37 million US vehicles over fire risks

Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, has expressed optimism about the possibility of the United States avoiding a recession, even as the central bank continues to raise interest rates in an effort to combat inflation.

Federal Reserve official highlights "golden path" to avert recession amidst rate hikes

A former adviser to the People's Bank of China (PBOC), Li Daokui, has offered a sobering assessment of China's property market, suggesting that it may take up to a year to fully recover.

Former PBOC adviser cautions: China's property recovery may take a year

Consulting company McKinsey & Co has reached a settlement worth $230 million to resolve a multitude of lawsuits brought forth by several U.S. local governments and school districts that alleged that McKinsey played a pivotal role in fuelling the opioid addiction crisis through its work with the bankrupt Purdue Pharma that manufactured OxyContin and other pharmaceutical companies.

McKinsey & Co. to pay $230 million in opioid crisis settlements with U.S. local governments 

JP Morgan is placing its bets on India as it emerges as one of the three fastest-growing markets in the Asia Pacific region for the upcoming year. As of the financial year ending march 31, 2024, India is projected to achieve a 6.5% growth rate, outpacing other major economies. This robust growth is driving global corporations like apple and tesla to ramp up their production and manufacturing efforts within the country.

India emerges as a top growth market for JP Morgan in Asia Pacific | World Business Watch

As the calendar inches closer to India's much-anticipated festive season, the nation is poised at a juncture where tradition meets transformation, and celebration converges with commerce.

Festivals, Shopping, & The Bottom Line: India's upcoming festive season unveiled

The US house and Senate find themselves on sharply divergent paths in a high-stakes spending battle, just days away from a deadline that could force wide swaths of the government to grind to a halt for the fourth time in a decade. The democratic-controlled senate is poised to vote on a bipartisan stopgap funding bill, a temporary measure to keep the government running past the impending midnight deadline on Saturday.

Navigating the US shutdown threat | World Business Watch

As the clock ticks down to a looming government shutdown, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives find themselves on duelling paths regarding funding measures, raising concerns about the stability of government operations.

Impending government shutdown threatens US as Senate and House clash over funding 

India is presently taking steps towards environmental sustainability by introducing carbon emission reduction targets for four pivotal industries, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday.

Indian government to enforce emission reduction targets for key industries: Report

Crypto firm Binance announced Wednesday (Sep 27) it was making full exit from Russia and selling its assets in the country to another firm CommEX. CommEx was only launched on Tuesday, raising eyebrows of observers around the world.

Crypto firm Binance winds up business in Russia amid US scrutiny

In a move toward combating climate change, the UK government's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has set its sights on a $1 billion investment in Indian clean energy projects by 2026.

British International Investment to invest $1 billion in India's clean energy projects

Saudi Arabia's aviation landscape is buzzing with activity as the nation's largest airline, Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp., commonly known as Saudia, and shareholder Tarabot Air Cargo Services Ltd.

Saudi Arabia's SAL Cargo Firm targets $678 million in landmark IPO with Saudia Airlines

Asia's stock market fell as Treasury yields and the US dollar increased, suggesting that investors have not yet completely adjusted their expectations for interest rates. Japan, Australia, and China's equity indexes all saw declines, while the Kospi Index reached a six-month low due to a drop in South Korean stocks.

Asia stocks fall as treasury yields, dollar higher

The anticipation was palpable as Huawei unveiled a series of new products, from smartwatches to smart cars. But there's one conspicuous absence that left viewers puzzled – the much-anticipated mate 60 smartphone. In a surprising move, Huawei chose to keep the details of this device under wraps, prompting a flood of questions and complaints online.

Huawei's unveiling of new products & missing mate 60 smartphone

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly ramped up its investigation into the utilisation of private messaging apps by leading investment firms. In its role of enforcing record-keeping regulations, the SEC has amassed a trove of thousands of internal staff messages from more than a dozen prominent financial companies.

Wall street's communication faces US regulator's investigation

All shares of SAL Saudi logistics services' IPO in Riyadh were taken up within hours of books opening on the sale, in an indication of continued investor appetite for listings in the kingdom.

Saudi cargo powerhouse SAL's IPO generates $678 million surge

After the company's auditors reported that they had found potential fraud or mistake at one of Victoria PLC's subsidiaries, the stock and bonds of the UK flooring producer dropped. According to a report published by Victoria after the market closed on Friday, Grant Thornton found "potential irregularities" relating.

Victoria shares & bonds plummet amid auditor's fraud warning

According to Goldman Sachs, credit card companies are facing their highest losses in nearly three decades, except for during the great financial crisis. Report decodes what it means for the global economy.

Credit card companies struggle despite loan growth

Indian banks, despite recent pledges to attain net-zero emissions by the year 2070, are under scrutiny for their sluggish response to climate-related challenges. A report published by climate risk horizons has underscored a substantial deficiency in the Indian banking industry's readiness to tackle climate risks.

Banks' climate preparedness gap threatens India's stability

As the Ukraine war stretches beyond 580 days, the world watches with bated breath, with tensions mounting along the frontlines. Since its inception in February 2022, this conflict has not only transformed the geopolitical landscape but has also left a significant imprint on the global economic order.

News in numbers: The human & economic cost of the Ukraine war

Thailand is making headlines today as it seeks substantial investments from some of the world's tech giants. In a bid to revitalise its economy, prime minister Srettha Thavisin has announced that Tesla, Google, and Microsoft are considering pouring a collective $5 billion into the country.

Thailand courts Tesla, Google, and Microsoft for $5 billion investment