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Japan PM Takaichi in India: New Delhi hosts 16th India-Japan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation.

EU holds 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook after siri AI clash

The European Union says it held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook following a dispute over the delayed rollout of Apple's AI-powered Siri features in Europe. Apple has blamed the EU's Digital Markets Act for delaying Siri AI and several other features, while European regulators argue the company has failed to meet interoperability requirements. The meeting signals a possible thaw in tensions as both sides look to resolve differences over AI, competition rules and user privacy.

Yash's 'Toxic' set for global release in August

A glimpse of the female leads of Indian actor Yash's much anticipated film 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' is finally out. The latest promotional video which is, titled "Ladies & ladies," highlights the film's formidable female ensemble within its dark, stylised universe.Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic promises a never seen before action movie that defies conventional boundaries.

India slams Pak over demolition of 125-year-old gurdwara

India has strongly condemned the alleged demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Pakistan's Punjab province, calling it a "highly deplorable and targeted" act of vandalism. The MEA has urged Islamabad to investigate the incident, bring those responsible to justice, and ensure the protection of minority religious sites. The historic Sikh shrine in Farooqabad was reportedly reduced to rubble, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious heritage sites in Pakistan.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra-2026 pilgrims

The flag-off ceremony was attended by spiritual leaders, heads of religious organisations, public representatives, senior officers of the civil administration, police, security forces and the Amarnath Shrine Board, besides prominent citizens and a large number of devotees.

Delhi wakes up to heavy rain bringing respite from heat; IMD issues red alert

Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Thursday, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert. More showers, lightning and strong winds are forecast through the week, bringing relief from the heat.

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's wedding itinerary reveals new details

According to a recent report, the couple's reported wedding festivities will include multiple private events leading up to the main celebration. Let's delve in to know the reported schedule of their wedding.

DRI busts gold smuggling racket in pan-India operations, seizes 9 kg gold, Rs 8.15 crore in foreign currency

The Ministry of Finance said that the syndicate staggered the movement of carriers to reduce the risk of detection. They also operated a melting facility in a highly populated residential area of Delhi.

India Japan Summit 2026 Highlights: Takaichi invites PM Modi to visit Japan next year

India Japan Summit 2026 Live Updates: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi meets PM Narendra Modi to strengthen strategic ties, economic security, trade and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Follow the latest updates from Takaichi's first official visit to India

Paramount offers EU remedies to greenlight Warner deal

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.

FIFA world cup 2026: Portugal face Croatia in round of 32 showdown

Portugal and Croatia lock horns in one of the biggest Round of 32 clashes at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić could be playing their final World Cup knockout match, adding extra emotion to an already high-stakes encounter.

The great wealth transfer: $124 tn by 2028

A historic financial shift is already underway—and it could reshape the global economy for decades. It's called the Great Wealth Transfer, and experts estimate that around 124 trillion dollars will change hands from older generations to their children and grandchildren by 2048. Most of this wealth is expected to move from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z through inheritances, trusts and family assets. The transition is set to influence everything from housing and investing to entrepreneurship and philanthropy. For younger generations, it could be one of the biggest financial opportunities of their lifetime.

India-Japan summit: Why Japan is betting big on India's Northeast

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in India for a three-day official visit and the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She is set to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade, investment, defence, energy security, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Several agreements are expected to be signed as both nations seek to strengthen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The visit also includes business engagements aimed at boosting economic cooperation.

Italian MP goes on sexist rant, calls female deputy speaker 'Mr President', gets angry when told to stop

Another sexist incident unfolded in a parliament when Italian MP Emanuele Pozzolo called Deputy Speaker Anna Ascani “Mr President.” She called him “fellow female” when he didn't stop, triggering a war of words that Ascani ultimately won.

WION Decodes | Takaichi's visit puts the India-Japan semiconductor partnership in focus

Several Indian companies, including Tata Electronics, have partnered with Japan's leading chip firms to support India's ambition of becoming a global semiconductor manufacturing hub.

'Not yet live': Whatsapp responds after India halts its username feature - WION factchecks claims

Meta says it will reserve the names of public figures, celebrities, government entities and verified accounts under WhatsApp's upcoming usernames feature to prevent impersonation. The move comes after India issued a notice seeking details on the feature and raising concerns over fraud

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

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.

FIFA 2026 | 10-man USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina to enter Round of 16

Florian Balogun scored in 45th minute before being sent off in the 64th minute. USA, however, kept the pressure on and Malik Tillman scored another goal in 82nd minute.

India-Japan summit: PM Modi, Japan PM Takaichi eye major defence & trade deals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The leaders are expected to discuss defence cooperation, trade, investment, semiconductors, technology, and regional security.