IND vs JPN one-off T20I: India survive scare from Japan to win five-over a side match by 2 runs

Putin's United Russia party wins 355 seats in Duma election; 4 other parties cross threshold to enter parliament

AI models chose to harm humans to stop ‘pain,’ alarming study raises fresh safety questions

‘0% chance’: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI extinction fears by 2030

Samay Raina-Mukesh Chhabra controversy explained: What happened over girlfriend joke on India's Got Latent?

Trump's helipad event overshadowed by audio failure as major TV networks suspend pool coverage

'Needs time away from the international scene': England white-ball captain Brook on pacer Brydon Carse's future

New Zealand farms shift to carbon forests: Carbon credits fuel a land rush reshaping rural life 

Anti-AI activists storm summit, say 'incompetent' leaders are leading us into a disaster - 'We need a vote'

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by Rs 20,000: Here’s what each model now costs

J&K Assembly Session begins amid chaos: BJP, ruling alliance clash as statehood demand dominates

Asian Games 2026: India women's cricket team beats Sri Lanka by 147 runs for first gold 

Key accused in Bihar's Jamui molestation case, arrested after police shoot him in leg

Randeep Hooda arrives in Gujarat for his first National Film Award: ‘Very grateful’

US and China vie for AI dominance as calls grow for regulation | Gravitas

Anant Nag to recieve Dadasaheb Phalke Award: From Ankur to Nishant- Revisit his best films and iconic performances on OTT

FIFA chief Infantino wants to reform governing body with consultation from federations

The Verdict | The Mecca Agreement is under scrutiny as Houthis attack Saudis

India at UNGA81: Jaishankar warns global order under 'growing stress', pushes for ‘reformed multilateralism’

Raaka creates history! Allu Arjun’s film secures Guinness World Record ahead of release

Saudi Arabia exits China-led mBridge digital currency platform amid Saudi-Houthi conflict

'Lot of things to learn from experienced players': Jayasuriya backs Rohit, Virat for 2027 ODI World Cup

$110 billion Warner Bros merger: Paramount reaches settlement with 12 US states

New OTT releases this week (September 21-27, 2026): Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar, Don’t Be Shy- 5 new titles coming to Netflix, Prime Video and more

From ‘communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump praises Mamdani after New York meeting, discusses immigration and housing

Report: Zelensky meets CIA chief Ratcliffe at Shannon airport, weeks after his secret Moscow trip

How Zaheer Khan came to be CSK's head coach of IPL 2027

Pilot recreates Mona Lisa in sky over Oklahoma and Arkansas in four-hour flight: VIDEO

UK PM Burnham agrees to 'defensive' military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthis 

Jailer 2: Vidya Balan joins Rajinikanth's upcoming film as Kantha | Watch

Microsoft executive called AI training the ‘largest theft of labour in human history’

40-foot waves crash into cruise ship in dangerous stretch near Antarctica. Watch

US-Iran war, peace deals and more: What to expect from Trump's UNGA 2026 speech

Explainer: Why rare-earth export licences and Board of Trade are US priorities ahead of Trump-Xi summit

BTS fans mock iHeartRadio’s day 2 turnout after short set controversy

Two infants die after fire breaks out at RIMS newborn care unit in Telangana's Adilabad

A proposed billionaire tax in California is sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley and reigniting fears of a wealth exodus from the United States’ largest state economy. The plan would impose a one time levy on the accumulated assets of billionaires, becoming a flashpoint for business leaders already concerned about high taxes, strict regulation and rising living costs.


California’s Proposed Billionaire Tax Sparks Silicon Valley Backlash

The World Bank has warned that a quarter of developing countries are now poorer than they were before the Covid pandemic. Many low income nations, especially in sub Saharan Africa, have endured a prolonged economic shock over the past six years, raising fresh concerns about stalled development and widening global inequality.


World Bank Sounds Alarm on Global Poverty and Slowing Growth | WION

As Greenland returns to the centre of global geopolitics, this report looks at Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the world’s largest island, the historical attempts to control it, and why its ice, minerals and strategic location matter more than ever. From Cold War calculations to today’s rivalry over the Arctic, Greenland has become a key prize in the struggle for global influence.


US-Greenland Takeover: From Truman to Trump | Why Greenland Is Back in Global Focus 

The United States has announced a 25 percent tariff on certain advanced artificial intelligence computer chips, in a major move that could reshape global technology trade. US officials say the measure is aimed at protecting national security and encouraging domestic chip production, but it is expected to have wide-ranging effects on the global semiconductor industry.


Trump Tariffs: US Slaps 25 Percent Tariff on Advanced AI Chips

As we countdown to India's union budget on February 1st, we put the spotlight on the big. Yes, we are talking about taxes, more specifically, taxes linked to market returns. Take a look at this next report to find out more. 

India Budget 2026: Taxes on Market Returns

Global oil prices are swinging sharply as geopolitical tensions flare across key crude-producing regions, fuelling fears of a fresh oil price shock. Analysts warn the volatility could push up inflation, rattle financial markets and limit the scope for interest rate cuts, adding new pressure to the global economy.


Oil Shock Fears Grip Global Markets as Geopolitical Tensions Rise 

A White House appeal challenging lower court rulings against President Trump’s tariffs is pending before the US Supreme Court. The court is expected to deliver key decisions when it sits on Wednesday, with legal experts saying the fate of tariffs imposed under a 1977 emergency powers law could be among the rulings. The outcome could have major consequences for US trade policy and global markets.


What Happens If Trump’s Tariffs Are Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court?

US President Donald Trump has said he will announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell within the next few weeks, intensifying a growing standoff between the White House and the central bank. The comments come after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, raising fears of political pressure on the institution despite easing inflation data.


USA FED: Concerns Rise Over Central Bank Independence Under Trump 

US President Donald Trump has injected fresh uncertainty into global trade by threatening a 25 percent tariff on any country that continues doing business with Iran, a move he says is effective immediately. Framed as part of a renewed maximum pressure campaign on Tehran, the threat could destabilise the fragile US China trade truce and send shockwaves through global markets.


US-China Trade War: Trump Risks Imploding US China Trade Truce with Iran Tariff

The US economy is highly exposed to swings on Wall Street, with about 62 percent of Americans invested in the stock market. Latest data shows household wealth surged to a record in the July to September quarter last year as markets hit all time highs. In this report, we examine how a sharp market downturn could ripple through the wider US economy.


Mechanism of US Economy as 62 Percent of Americans Invest in Stocks

China’s outbound travel market is set to surge in 2026, with up to 175 million trips expected. Visa-free policies, a stronger Yuan, and new international flights are driving the boom. But not all destinations are benefiting. Tourism to Japan could drop nearly 50 percent amid political tensions. Take a look.


Chinese Tourism to Japan Set to Drop Nearly 50% in 2026

The world is entering a more volatile phase. From the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war to fresh flashpoints involving the United States, geopolitical tensions are rising sharply, and so are defence budgets. For India, the expectations are no different. But more importantly, can India spend more on security while sticking to its fiscal consolidation roadmap? Take a look.


India weighs higher defence outlay in Budget 2026

Japan has launched a deep-sea mining mission as it steps up efforts to reduce dependence on China for rare earth minerals. A government-backed research vessel has departed for Minamitori Island, about 1,900 kilometres southeast of Tokyo. This comes as finance ministers from G7 meet on Monday to discuss critical minerals reliance amid China curbs. 


Japan tests world’s first deep-sea rare earth extraction

India and the United States are set to resume trade discussions, as confirmed by Washington’s ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor. The talks come at a sensitive moment after negotiations collapsed last year. Speaking of India's role in U.S. foreign strategy, Gor said that no partner is more essential than India.


US-India Relations: Can New U.S. Envoy Bridge Widening Diplomatic Divide?

In the U.S., the battle between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is heating up. Powell says that the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, threatening a possible criminal indictment linked to his congressional testimony last June.


USA: Ex-Fed Leaders Call Investigation into Powell 'Unprecedented' | WION

President Donald Trump Has Issued a Stark Warning Ahead of a Major Upcoming Ruling from the United States Supreme Court, Saying That If the Court Strikes Down Parts of His Tariff Policy, the U.S. Could Be ‘Screwed’ Financially and Politically.


Trump: U.S. Could Be ‘Screwed’ Over Tariff Ruling | WION

President Donald Trump has revived the idea that the United States should acquire or control Greenland, citing national security concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic and framing the move as strategically essential for the U.S. Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory not for sale under current law, and world leaders have rejected the notion, although some U.S. officials have discussed financial incentives and expanded influence in the region.

Trump Wants Greenland. Can The U.S. Pay?

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, threatening a possible criminal indictment linked to his June congressional testimony about renovations and monetary policy decisions. Powell framed the legal action as politically motivated pressure aimed at influencing rate policy and defended the Fed’s independence amid growing tensions.

Powell Links Legal Action To Rate Policy Stance

As India counts down to Budget 2026, experts are eyeing growth continuity, tax certainty, and greater investment incentives as core priorities, with business groups urging private sector investment and consumption support to fuel economic momentum. The upcoming budget could focus on broadening the tax base, targeted capital expenditure, and reforms to attract sustained investment.

Can India Accelerate Growth In 2026 Budget?

To challenge the Dollar's dominance as the global reserve currency, BRICS nations have initiated a digital payment system called 'bridge'. While the payment platform is still in its infancy, it is a start. In this next report, we decode how the BRICS nations' alternative payment system challenges the Western-controlled SWIFT system. Take a look.


BRICS Wage Silent Economic War Against Trump's Brinksmanship 

China’s consumer story is being reshaped by a rapidly expanding upper-middle-income population, even as overall economic growth slows.


Long-Term Value Defines China’s 2026 Consumer 

Big oil executives met with president trump at the white house on friday to discuss investment plans in venezuela. While some of their investors are more apprehensive, others are enthusiastic about the country's commercial possibilities.

Big Oil Concern on Venezuela: Once Bitten, Twice Shy

 Shares of big US retailers fell, when it became clear that the supreme court would not announce its much-anticipated tariff decision on friday.


US Firms Face Setback as Tariff Ruling Drags on

The trades in Denmark's currency, krone, have started to imply a higher yield in the past few days. That indicates hedging bets against the risk of US Intervention in Greenland. The ongoing forex intervention by the danish central bank is also exacerbating the moves.

Denmark's Currency Starting to Reflect the Greenland Effect

As the federal reserve continues to cut rates, top corporates are becoming more convinced with swapping from paying fixed to paying floating interest rates. That is mainly to take advantage of the expected rate cuts. In this next report, we breakdown the scenarios if the fed becomes ultra dovish as president trump wants. Take a look.


What Could Happen if the Fed Turns 'Maga Dovish'? 

Labour growth in the US Has effectively grounded to a halt. The jobs that are being added are at best concentrated in just a few sectors. U.S. Non-farm payrolls for december came in at 50,000 versus the 70,000 expected in a bloomberg poll. There was a net 76,000 revisions to the downside to november and october data.

US Job Angst Grows Despite Dip in Unemployment 