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Details of a US–India trade deal show tariffs on Indian exports being reduced from 50% to 18%. The move is expected to benefit India’s labour-intensive sectors, easing market access and boosting export competitiveness under the revised tariff framework.

The rupee strengthened to 1.2% to 90.40 per dollar in early trading today as India's financial markets surged following a new trade agreement that reduced US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply after a Friday rout halted the recent precious metals rally. The sell-off was driven by metal traders fleeing China, resulting in losses of about $144 million. The move marked a sudden reversal after sustained gains in the metals market.

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore.

Under the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station in Japan, something strange has been observed. The waters here are highly radioactive and so not suitable for any form of life. But scientists have observed an organism thriving in the nuclear environment.

Italy launched a probe after a restored church angel sparked controversy for resembling PM Giorgia Meloni, with critics alleging political symbolism while the restorer insists he faithfully recovered the original artwork.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.

China has executed four leaders of the notorious Bai family gang, notorious for running cross-border telecom scams and drug operations. Authorities launched a sweeping crackdown targeting organized crime networks, drug trafficking, and illegal telecom activities, signaling the government’s zero-tolerance policy. This move comes amid growing concern over cross-border criminal operations affecting China and neighboring countries.

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities

Doctors in Kerala have launched an indefinite strike, with demands including the payment of pending pay revision arrears. The protest highlights long-standing grievances over delayed dues, even as the disruption raises concerns over healthcare services in the state.

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Kerala Legislative Assembly as tensions erupted over the Sabarimala case, forcing an abrupt adjournment of the House session. The disruption followed heated exchanges, bringing legislative proceedings to a sudden halt.

A Gaza panel has unveiled a new and controversial logo, drawing criticism from Israel, which says the design is nearly identical to the Palestinian Authority’s symbol. The resemblance has triggered debate over political messaging and symbolism amid heightened regional tensions.

South Indian film directors continue to dominate the box office, with SS Rajamouli emerging at the top of the ₹1,000 crore club after delivering two blockbuster films. The milestone underlines the growing national and global reach of South Indian cinema and its commercial pull across markets.

Manjrekar's harsh remarks have come on the back of the Pakistan government’s decision to forfeit the scheduled Group A game against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.

Why did humans stop going to the Moon after the Apollo missions ended? NASA did the unthinkable by putting not one, but 12 men on the Moon. However, in 1972, it ended the mission, and it was never revived until the Artemis mission. Why?

'All citizens are thanking PM Modi for a successful trade deal': Piyush Goyal on India-US trade agreement

Pornhub has blocked access for new users in the UK, allowing only age-verified accounts to view content. The move follows tighter regulations, with no access permitted after the cutoff date without age verification.

'He's our child': Hyderabad couple spends $16,000 to reunite with their pet dog in Australia

During the proceedings, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta arguing the case described WhatsApp’s data-sharing policy as exploitative and commercially driven.