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Quick commerce dominates India's urban retail scene

A Quick Commerce Boom Is Changing How Indians Shop—faster Deliveries, targeted Buys, And Big Ad Dollars Pouring In. With Established Players Raising Quick Funding, Global E-commerce Giants Like Amazon And Walmart Backed Flipkart Are Jumping In. But Can Quick Commerce Limit Cash Burn And Turn Profitable Anytime Soon?

China adopts new strategy in ongoing trade war with US

China and the US have been locked in a fierce trade and tech war for years, but Beijing is now shifting its strategy. With Donald Trump potentially returning for a second term, China appears to be learning from its past trade battles.

Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma dismisses ODI retirement rumors, eyes 2027 World Cup

Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he is not retiring from ODI cricket, dismissing recent speculation. The Indian captain, along with Virat Kohli, is set to continue playing till the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit was also named Player of the Match in the final, securing his fourth ICC title alongside Kohli.

Spanish Police arrest 10 Pakistani nationals for promoting terrorism and extremism

World | South Asia | At least 10 Pakistani nationals have been arrested in by the Spanish authorities during a massive operation against those promoting terrorism and extremism.

Cyclone Alfred: Floods hit eastern Australia, 190,000 properties blacked out

World | Emergency services work tirelessly to restore power and survey damage, utilizing helicopters in remote areas, while weather forecasts predict more rainfall.

Porsche SE forecasts USD 21.7 billion loss due to Volkswagen stake impairment

Porsche SE plans to disclose its comprehensive annual financial results on Tuesday March 26th and possesses 31.9% control of Volkswagen and 12.5% control of Porsche AG.

Russia, Iran & China to hold joint military exercises

The navies of Iran, Russia and China will hold military drills off the coast of Iran this week in a bid to boost cooperation. Watch this report for more details!

VIDEO: Plane with five people aboard crashes into Pennsylvania retirement community parking lot

World | Governor Josh Shapiro stated that Commonwealth resources are being deployed to assist in the response, ensuring thorough support for those affected.

Deflation hits China despite stimulus efforts

China’s consumer prices fell into negative territory in February, marking the first deflationary trend in over a year. The national consumer price index declined 0.7 percent year-on-year, reversing a 0.5 percent gain in January, according to the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics.

Inflation drops Japan's real wages

Just days before the yearly rounds of salary talks at Japan's top firms reach their end in the spring, data showed that real earnings dipped in January following two months of small rises.

'It's hosted by us':  Shoaib Akhtar hits out at PCB for giving a miss to Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony

The PCB were the official host of the tournament with India playing its matches in Dubai. In the final on Sunday (Mar 9), India beat New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai. Cricket Sports

Vanuatu cancels passport of Indian fugitive Lalit Modi

India news | World : Vanuatu Prime Minister’s office said, "I have instructed the Citizenship Commission to immediately begin proceedings to cancel Mr Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport

Lady Gaga spotted walking hand-in-hand with fiancé Michael Polansky at SNL afterparty; WATCH

Entertainment | Hollywood : After stunning as musical guest and host for the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, Lady Gaga attended the afterparty with fiance Michael Polansky.

Global markets around the world

Asian markets are showing a mixed trend as investors weigh economic uncertainties. So how is oil, gold, US dollar and bitcoin performing? WION tracks these trends for the day.

India’s market woes test investor nerves

India’s stock market, once a beacon of high returns, has entered a turbulent phase, leaving millions of new investors anxious. Over the past six months, markets have shed over a trillion dollars in value, hit by foreign investor pullouts, high valuations, and shifting global capital.

WATCH: Clashes in Madhya Pradesh after India's win in ICC Champions Trophy

INDIA NEWS | Celebration of India's win in the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday (March 9) turned into communal clashes in India's Madhya Pradesh after a rally allegedly passed trough Jama Masjid area in Mhow.

Sudiksha Konanki: Indian-origin US student reportedly drowned in Dominican Republic. What happened?

World | University of Pittsburgh officials are collaborating with her family and local authorities to investigate her disappearance and ensure her safe return.

Elon Musk says Starlink not turning off terminals in Ukraine

Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink will continue operating in Ukraine, dismissing concerns that the service would be shut down. He stated that without Starlink, Ukrainian defense lines would collapse. Meanwhile, Musk clashed with US Senator Marco Rubio and the Polish Foreign Minister over Ukraine’s support.

Argentina: Torrential rains leave hundreds of people without power

At least 13 people have died in floods in the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, following torrential rains. More than 1,100 people had to leave their homes and newborn babies were evacuated from a hospital. Watch this report for more details!