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. 

India-Japan summit: PM Modi welcomes Sanae Takaichi for bilateral talks in Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received an official ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of her state visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Japanese counterpart ahead of crucial bilateral talks in New Delhi.

India-Japan annual summit: Takaichi-Modi bilateral talks to be held soon 

A dramatic proposal atop New York City's Empire State Building ended with police detention after Russian rooftop artists Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus scaled the landmark's restricted antenna spire. The couple unfurled a peace banner before Beerkus proposed to Nikolau, moments before NYPD officers took them into custody without incident. Authorities are now investigating how the pair gained access to the restricted structure.


Russian couple arrested after daring proposal atop Empire State Building

The European Union has scrapped its long-standing customs exemption on parcels worth up to 150 euros, or roughly 170 dollars. The move aligns Brussels more closely with Washington's crackdown on de minimis imports and is expected to impact Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu. As Europe seeks to protect local retailers and tighten oversight of cross-border trade, the decision could reshape the economics of low-cost online shopping across the continent.

Brussels moves to protect EU retailers

Nine years after India replaced 17 Central and State levies with a single indirect tax, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) continues to rewrite the country's economic story. In this video, we decode how GST reshaped Indian business and what the latest milestones mean for the future of the economy.

Nine years of GST: India's compliance phase starts

India's rural employment guarantee framework has changed hands from July 1st. The "Viksit bharat - guarantee for rozgar and ajeevika mission, gramin", or the vb-g RAM g act, 2025, replaces MGNREGA - the scheme that defined rural India's safety net since 2005.


Rural India's new wage map: who gains most

India’s tech stocks are enduring one of their sharpest downturns in years, with several sector heavyweights trading nearly 50% below their lifetime highs as investors reassess the industry's long term growth prospects.


Indian tech giants down over 50% from peaks

England survived a massive World Cup scare to secure their spot in the Last 16 after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo. Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes after Brian Cipenga struck a shock goal just seven minutes into the match. This hard-fought Round of 32 win officially sets up a blockbuster knockout stage showdown against co-hosts Mexico.

FIFA world cup 2026: England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach WC round of 16

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

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.

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

India and Japan are expected to announce a landmark joint declaration on economic security during the annual summit in New Delhi.
The agreement is set to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, critical minerals, resilient supply chains and emerging technologies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are also expected to discuss semiconductors, clean energy and defence ties.


India-Japan summit: India-Japan set yo announce pact on AI, critical minerals & economic security

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. 

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

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.


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

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.


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

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.

The great wealth transfer: $124 tn by 2028 

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

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.

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

The world witnessed an unusually busy week of seismic activity, with 93 earthquakes measuring magnitude 4.5 or higher recorded globally in just seven days, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). From a devastating double earthquake in Venezuela to powerful tremors off the coast of Japan and Northern California, the spate of quakes has raised questions about whether the planet is becoming more geologically active.

Global quake surge: Why is the earth shaking from Venezuela to Japan?

The crisis in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has reached a boiling point. As civilian unrest enters its fourth consecutive week, prominent opposition voices are now openly condemning the Pakistani state, comparing the recent security crackdown to a "massacre."

Pok protests: 600 arrested as opposition slams Pak army

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp's newly introduced username feature, raising concerns that it could fuel impersonation, phishing, identity theft and digital fraud. The government has directed WhatsApp to hold off on rolling out the feature until consultations are completed and has sought a detailed explanation from the company within three days.

India issues notice to Meta over new WhatsApp feature, flags 'fraud' concerns

India-Japan Annual Summit: PM Modi and Japan PM Takaichi to hold bilateral talks today 

Mumbai is set to host a landmark cinematic event as Christopher Nolan arrives in India for the first-ever Indian premiere of one of his films. The acclaimed filmmaker will be joined by producer Emma Thomas and stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland for The Odyssey's global premiere event on July 10 and 11.

Christopher Nolan brings 'The Odyssey' to Mumbai for historic India premiere

In a high-stakes visit aimed at securing the future of the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has arrived in New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. As Japan navigates a new era of proactive security, PM Takaichi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to deepen their "Special Strategic and Global Partnership" amid rising regional volatility.  

Japan-India Ties: Sanae Takaichi Promises Stronger Security & Tighter Immigration

Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai, the Moon Man behind Chandrayaan missions, now leads Tamil Nadu’s syllabus redesign.  He will be the new Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee.
The Vijay government's order stated that the tenure of the new committee would be for three years.

ISRO genius preparing India's future minds | Vijay govt's big move

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