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Reacher star Alan Ritchson slams US President Donald Trump over Epstein files; White House fires back

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

Bihar wants 'backless Saturday’ in govt schools as official notice misspells 'bagless'

Why the S-400 fires its missiles straight up into the air

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US says Turkey still barred from F-35 program until it gives up Russian S-400 system: Report

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'We were sent flying...': Minab school teacher reacts after Trump claimed Iranian school photos could be AI-generated

He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning

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

Google ends Play Services Support, likely to stop these Android phones from downloading apps & games

ChatGPT invoked God, told pastor not to worry about his symptoms. Then pulmonary embolism hit

Comic-Con 2026: Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

'House raided, father picked up': UP man Mohd Junaid alleges crackdown after CJP protest; Police deny claims

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana trailer leaks online again; fans urge for official release

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's armed forces strike Russian warship in Caspian Sea

Iran War Expands Beyond Red Sea? Tehran Warns Ukraine After Vessel Strike in Caspian Sea 

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Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs in a calendar year

Why more than 75,000 people watched a record Qantas flight on Flightradar24 Friday?

Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine

Van rams into crowd at Berlin Pride event, one dead; suspect 'linked to Islamist circles'

OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% ownership stake as part of a broader proposal aimed at sharing AI's economic benefits and easing concerns over the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.

OpenAI discussed giving US government a 5% stake: What it could mean for the future of AI

Anthropic is reportedly discussing a potential partnership with Samsung to develop a custom AI chip.

Beyond AI models: Anthropic is exploring a custom AI chip with Samsung. Here's why it matters

As defence stocks surge and a record $1.15 trillion US military budget takes shape, a key question remains: who really benefited from the 40-day Iran war? Scroll down to see why Wall Street is celebrating while many Americans are still battling inflation, high prices and economic uncertainty.

Who really benefitted from the Iran war?

Is the $2.5 trillion space economy real? A closer look at the McKinsey report reveals much of the projected growth comes from industries using satellite data—not rockets or launches. Here's why the headline figure may be more about investment storytelling than the core space industry.

$2.5 trillion space hype: Where's the rocket?

According to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, labour's share of national income has fallen to 54.1 per cent in early 2026, down from more than 65 per cent after World War II and 57.7 per cent in early 2020.

The American dream slips further away

Will petrol and diesel prices finally come down after months of pain at the pump? As global crude prices slide towards $71 a barrel, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dropped a major hint. Scroll down to find out what he said.

When will petrol and diesel get cheaper in India? Modi government's petroleum minister Hardeep Puri drops BIG HINT

India's EPF Scheme 2026 is now in force. Here's what changes for PF contributions, withdrawals, EPS, EDLI, compliance and retirement savings.

India's new EPF rules 2026 explained: What changes for PF, pension, withdrawals and retirement savings

India and Japan are expected to advance a local-currency trade mechanism, allowing direct Rupee-Yen bilateral settlements to lower forex transaction costs and bypass the US dollar for cross-border payments.

India-Japan Summit: Will dollar bypass take shape?

The India-Japan Summit 2026 is about more than investment. As China tightens trade pressure, Japan is deepening ties with India through strategic investments, supply-chain diversification, critical minerals, semiconductors and economic security, signalling a long-term geopolitical pivot.

India-Japan Summit goes beyond $61 billion bet

Beyond wages, the structural shift is bigger. The act guarantees up to 125 days of waged employment per household. Up from 100 days under the previous MGNREGA.

India's new rural employment act: New floor wage set at Rs 300

April posted a record monthly collection of 2.42 lakh crore rupees, and June's net GST mop-up rose 11.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.62 lakh crore. That trajectory reflects formalisation of the economy as much as revenue growth.

9 years of GST: India's compliance phase starts

Hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros, warning it will choke production in an industry already battered by years of consolidation and cost-cutting.

Paramount offers EU remedies to greenlight Warner deal

The deadline to file an ITR will now depend on the taxpayer category and the ITR form being used for the income earned during the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. All the salaried employees, pensioners, and individuals filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 must submit their income tax returns by July 31, 2026.

July 31 or August 31: When is your ITR filing deadline? Check due date

The feature, already open for reservations in some markets and slated for wider rollout later in 2026, is designed to allow users to chat, join groups or contact businesses via handles like @exampleuser rather than their mobile numbers.

India directs Meta to halt WhatsApp usernames feature until consultations are complete

TikTok is reportedly considering cutting around 300 jobs at its Dublin headquarters, following a similar round of layoffs last year. The proposed move comes as the company continues restructuring its European operations while investing in AI and long-term growth.

Betting big on AI: TikTok plans fresh job cuts in Europe as about 300 roles face risk at its Dublin hub

At a time when brands are increasingly seeking integrated ecosystems that enable meaningful engagement across content, creators, communities and commerce, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is focused  on building a robust digital ecosystem .

Zee Entertainment appoints Sudeep Nagpurkar as Chief Sales Officer to strengthen digital monetization engine

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit focuses on trade, maritime security and Indo-Pacific connectivity, with emphasis on Northeast India and supply chains. It is a good time to take a look at the two nations' free trade agreement. Is there scope for expansion and improvement?

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit and the state of free trade: Can more be expected under Indo-Pacific cooperation context?

Before the Modi-Takaichi summit, India's bullet train report card looks like this: E10 deal locked in, Surat-Vapi section nearing completion, manufacturing ambitions expanding, but cost overruns and delays continue to shadow the project. WION Decodes.

Bullet train scorecard before Modi-Takaichi summit: E10 deal, 2027 partial opening, 8-year delay

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit highlights Japan's digital corridor initiative under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy, boosting cooperation on undersea cables, satellite communications and digital infrastructure while strengthening India-Japan strategic ties.

Japan's digital corridor: Free and open Indo-Pacific's backbone

Industry executives stated that consumers are increasingly seeing gold as a financial asset that can be converted into cash when prices are favourable. It ensures a continuous supply of recyclable gold for refiners and jewellers.

Why are Indians selling their gold? 50 tonnes offloaded in just three months: EXPLAINED

Beijing controls the lion's share of global rare earths, lithium, and cobalt processing, and has shown its willingness to weaponise that dominance. This is where India's Northeast becomes the gateway for Japan's move away from China.

Northeast India: Japan's new geo-economic corridor

India has cut the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50, marking the first major reduction after months of steep increases driven by the West Asia crisis. The move brings the Delhi price down to ₹2,930 from ₹3,113.50. But, how significant is the reduction compared to the hike?

Small relief for Indians: Commercial LPG rate slashed by ₹183, but prices remain over 70% above January levels

India imposes a flat Rs 10 lakh penalty for undisclosed foreign assets. Here are seven costly Schedule FA and FSI mistakes Indian taxpayers make — and how to avoid them before July 31.

'Rs 10 lakh penalty': 7 foreign income disclosure mistakes to avoid in your ITR 2026

India's 2026 ITR calendar runs from July 31 to March 2027. Six key dates cover salaried, business, audit, transfer pricing, belated, and revised return filers. Full tracker here.

6 Income Tax deadlines every Indian taxpayer must track In 2026

ITR-1 now covers two house properties. ITR-4 eligibility is wider. Here is a complete guide to all 7 ITR forms — who each is for and who is excluded — for AY 2026-27.

ITR-1 Or ITR-3? Which Income Tax Return form you should actually be filing for AY 2026-27

Passport fees are up, EPFO allows UPI withdrawals, Aadhaar email update is free, and RBI launches anti-mis-selling rules. Here are seven financial changes from July 1, 2026.

'Passport, PF, Aadhaar update': 7 financial changes that hit India from July 1, 2026