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'

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

UK banks are rethinking financial crime detection because of algorithm

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

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

IND vs JPN, one-off T20I: Japan captain Kendel on pushing India to the brink - ‘It was special’

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

Indonesian groups sue govt over wildfires as haze crosses borders, nearly 900,000 hectares burned 

'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

Who is Clavicular? The 20-year-old controversial 'Looksmaxxing' influencer charged with rape allegations

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

National Film Awards 2026: Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Yami Gautam, Randeep Hooda and other key winners

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

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

Oil slips to $98 as Saudi Arabia restarts East-West oil pipeline

The much-touted India, Middle East, Europe, Economic Corridor (IMEC) plan is going nowhere. That is largely due to Israel's ongoing war in Gaza. With Israel's war against Hamas showing little signs of abating, the IMEC plan could likely remain in its current comatose state.



IMEC Plan Hit by Israel's Gaza War

Let's focus our shift to Elon Musk... well, Musk has just made a billion-dollar bet on his own company. A fresh regulatory filing shows Musk snapping up millions of Tesla shares, even as shareholders prepare to vote on a record-breaking pay package that could make him the world’s first trillion-dollar executive.

Musk buys $1 billion in Tesla shares

U.S. and Chinese officials reached a framework deal for keeping TikTok running in America. This paved the way for direct engagement between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping for the first time since June.

TikTok to 'switch to U.S-controlled ownership'

Market moves last week reflected optimism surrounding a federal reserve rate cut. The 14 trillion dollar wall street rally to new records is seeking a fed cut playbook. At the same time, the run up in safe assets points to worries of severe global economic slowdown from US President Trump's policies.



Market Moves Last Week Reflected Optimism 

The first US interest rate cut since president Donald Trump took office for a second term is likely to take the spotlight in a week that will determine policy settings for half of the world’s 10 most-traded currencies.



36-Hour Interest-Rate Spree Heralds First US Cut of 2025 

Tesla is facing a class action lawsuit in San Francisco federal court over alleged hiring discrimination. The complaint, filed by a software engineer and a human resource specialist and reported by Reuters, accuses the company of systematically favoring H1 B visa holders over U.S. Citizens.

Tesla in crisis: Trump administration steps up scrutiny of foreign workers

US, China trade talks are set for day two as the deadline for Tiktok looms. The tensions amid the trade dialogues is clear after US demanded European allies to place tariffs on imports from China over its purchases of Russian oil. China, on the other hand, launched two investigations into US trade policies on chips.


US-China Tech Tensions Escalate Amid Talks

South Korea has imposed a one-year ban on foreign homebuyers in a bid to cool down surging housing prices in Seoul and surrounding areas. The move comes after a sharp rise in property purchases by buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong, who now own nearly 97,000 properties across the country. The government hopes the measure will stabilize prices and improve affordability for local residents, many of whom face strict mortgage regulations.


South Korea bans foreign homebuyers to curb soaring housing prices

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has raised the UPI limit for Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions to ₹10 lakh per day for select verified categories, effective from September 15. This move aims to simplify high-value digital transactions for Indian users. The UPI limit for Person-to-Person (P2P) transfers remains unchanged at ₹1 lakh per day. Find out who qualifies for the new limit and how it impacts merchants and consumers alike.

UPI new rules: Transaction limit now ₹10 lakh | Big boost for business & payments

Credit ratings are more than just letters on a scale; they are a barometer of a country’s financial health. From Europe’s debt shake-ups to Asia’s economic pulse, and the challenges in conflict zones, here’s the latest on Fitch credit ratings across the globe.


Fitch credit map: who’s up, who’s down

China's Ministry of Commerce has launched two investigations into US Trade policies on chips. This comes on the eve of the new round of US-China trade talks in Madrid.


China probes US chip policies ahead of trade talks 

The Congressional Budget Office warns the US Economy will feel the strain of tariffs and deportations before any promised gains arrive. Beyond the numbers, the report points to a shrinking workforce and a smaller population, raising big questions about America’s long-term economic strength.


Trump’s tariff gamble tests US economy 

A Bloomberg report quoting sources showed the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, is foraying into tokenization. BlackRock is exploring how to make exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available as tokens on the blockchain for Wall Street. The firm is working on tokenizing funds tied to real-world assets, such as stocks. But that will depend on regulatory considerations.


BlackRock to tokenise funds tied to real-world assets

UK Universities are in crisis, and the impact extends far beyond their campuses. These institutions supported 1.2 million jobs and contributed over $ 100 billion to the economy last year. But with tuition fees frozen, visa curbs biting, and research funding gaps widening, experts warn the sector's ability to sustain regional economies is at risk.


Experts warn of mounting University sector crisis in UK 

For moviegoers in Karnataka, cinema just got cheaper. The state government has capped ticket prices at two hundred rupees, excluding taxes, across theaters. The move is aimed at making cinema more accessible for families, who often spend over a thousand rupees on a single outing. 


Will Karnataka’s ₹200 ticket cap inspire other states? 

Dealing a heavy blow to the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. . . . Nearly two dozen hotels were damaged, vandalised, or torched during the Gen Z protest. The protest has directly hit the lifeline, which contributes 7 percent of the Himalayan country's GDP. 


Nepal's hotel sector losses mount after violent protest 

Chinese shoppers are no longer the engine of global luxury. Sales have slumped, price hikes are backfiring, and local brands are on the rise. Europe’s biggest fashion houses are now being forced to reinvent their playbook. Take a look at this next report for more. . .

China loses grip on Europe’s luxury market 

France faces a major financial setback as Fitch downgraded the country's sovereign credit rating to its lowest level on record. The move highlights growing concerns over France’s soaring debt and political instability just days after a government confidence vote defeat.


Fitch downgrades France’s credit rating 

As Apple and Foxconn continue to expand production in India, some employees from China have to return home in the past few months. Amid Chinese employees exit, New Delhi confirms that Foxconn's operations in the country is stable.


Chinese employees' exit 'won't impact' India's Foxconn operations

In India, there has been a spate of announcements by two-wheeler manufacturers about passing on all the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms to customers. And the price cuts are significant. Especially for commuter two-wheelers. For manufacturers, however, it's more of a mixed bag. Here's a snapshot of GST 2.0's impact on the two-wheeler industry in India.


Decoded: GST impact on auto two-wheelers 

Trade talks between India and the European Union have entered a decisive stage. With bilateral trade already at $137 billion, negotiators are racing against a year-end deadline to seal a free trade pact that could reshape economic ties. But the talks are complicated by high tariffs, agricultural sensitivities, and US pressure over Russian oil.


EU builds India ties amid Trump’s trade offensive

India’s consumer inflation rose in August for the first time in 10 months. It was mostly driven by food prices. The consumer price index rose 2.07% year-on-year, and up from July’s 1.6%.


India's inflation ticks higher for first time in 10 months 

Donald Trump’s return to power changed more than policies. It reshaped fortunes. An on-off alliance with Elon Musk became a very public break. That political drama hit Tesla’s shares and investors’ confidence. At the same time, Trump’s policy moves and federal contracts helped lift Larry Ellison and Oracle. Here’s how Trump’s hand reshaped the billionaire leaderboard.


Donald Trump effect tilts billionaire scale

Indian markets this week are buoyed by renewed optimism surrounding India-US Trade talks. This has led to a multi-day rally. This upward momentum followed a period of uncertainty that saw the nifty drop after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods.



Indian Markets Rally on Trade Deal Hopes With the US | WION

In the United States, the economy is flashing mixed signals. Inflation picked up in August at the fastest pace this year, while unemployment claims spiked to the highest in nearly four years. Together, these trends are fueling fresh worries about stagflation, rising prices paired with slowing job growth.



Annual US Inflation at 2.9%, Highest Since January | WION

Wall Street surged to record highs Thursday as investors bet on a Fed rate cut this month. Inflation rose more than expected, jobless claims hit a four-year high, and big gains from Tesla, Micron, and Warner bros drove markets higher. Take a look at this next report for more. . .


Dow jumps 1. 3% as inflation and job data boost sentiment