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Cyclone Arnab: Landfall expected before midnight tomorrow as IMD issues orange alerts across six states

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Mikel Arteta verbally agrees to three-year extension with Arsenal after title-winning Premier League season

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WION Iconic Tourism Summit and Iconic Awards 2026: India's travel economy leaders gather in Delhi

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

81st UN General Assembly: Burnham announces UK-US AI defence tie-up

Trump calls on nations to quit ‘rogue’ and ‘out-of-control’ International Criminal Court, rips UN

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'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

Elephants hide behind trees, stage surprise attack on poachers targeting rhinos in South Africa

IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla sent on leave amid Sahil Wakode death probe

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Over 4,200 books withdrawn from circulation in J&K colleges, 94% from Kashmir

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Japan faces a deep economic dilemma. While its workforce is shrinking, those who remain are demanding the highest pay raise since 1993. This puts Japan in a tricky position—caught between a cost crunch and a worker crunch.

Japan unions demand biggest pay hike since 1993

Nigeria's economy experienced a notable upturn in the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving a 3.84% year-on-year GDP growth—the fastest in three years. This surge was predominantly driven by the services sector, which expanded by 5.37% during the same period.

Nigeria GDP Grows At Fastest Pace In 3 Years

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on tariffs against India, announcing new reciprocal duties set to take effect on April 2. With India's 100% auto tariffs under scrutiny, tensions between the two nations are rising. How will this impact trade and global markets?

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs effective April 2

China’s political leaders gather in Beijing for the annual '2 Sessions,' where key national issues are set to be discussed and proposed. Our next report delves into the key proposals being put forward and their potential impact on the nation’s future.

China's leaders tackle workers' rights, housing, & marriage issues

Elon Musk’s first full month in the White House has been anything but smooth for Tesla. Just a month after Trump’s inauguration—and with Musk now at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency—Tesla’s fortunes have reversed.

Tesla stock drops 28% in February, falls another 3% in march

While Trump’s tariffs continue to rattle global markets, the political heat in Europe has ignited a market rally — that in defence stocks. While stability is far-fetched considering the current geopolitical environment, European defence stocks have surged 170 percent since the start of the Ukraine war. With a billion-dollar plan now in motion, the question investors are asking is: can this rally hold, or is there a possibility of a pullback?

European defence stocks rally as EU plans $843 Bn boost

Saudi Aramco has announced a significant reduction in its dividend for 2025, slashing it to $85 billion. This is a major downgrade from last year’s record payout of $124 billion. This 31% drop comes amid weaker earnings, with Aramco's net income for 2024 reaching about $105 billion, narrowly missing analyst expectations.

Aramco cuts world’s biggest dividend amid deficit concerns

Defence stocks across Europe are skyrocketing as governments ramp up military spending. Investors are betting big on a massive defence buildup, fearing a shift in global security commitments. Watch to know more!

Rheinmetall, Thales, Leonardo Gain As Defence Budgets Rise

The global ocean shipping industry, responsible for handling 80 percent of world trade, is facing a wave of uncertainty. Trade tensions fueled by US Policies are disrupting supply chains and impacting major players.

US Tariffs, Geopolitics Threaten $9 TN Shipping Industry

As we discuss global economic growth and challenges, inequality has become a major theme. We've analysed the wealth divide in the US And India, and now, let's turn to China—where the gap between the rich and the ultra-rich is expanding. So, where does China stand in this global inequality debate? Watch to know more!

Top 130,000 Chinese Families Hold 58% Of Wealth

India’s pharmaceutical sector, the world’s largest supplier of generic medicines, is growing at a rapid pace. According to a McKinsey report, pharmaceutical exports rose at 9% annually in 2024, nearly twice the global average. India now meets 20% of global drug demand, supplying 40% of the US Generic market and 25% of the UK market. The country has also surpassed the US In FDA-approved manufacturing sites.

India’s pharma exports grow at 9%, double the global average

The Indian stock market is making history — unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. The Nifty-50 index has fallen for 5 consecutive months, its longest losing run in 29 years. While benchmark indices ended little changed despite turbulent activity on Thursday, the market breadth or the advance-to-decline ratio hit a five-year low.

Indian stocks face 'most dangerous' year: top fund manage

The government appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey will be at the helm of the markets regulator for an initial term of 3 years.

Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed as SEBI head

Japan’s birth rate has hit a record low, marking a 5% decline from the previous year. This extends a 9-year streak of falling births, according to Japan’s health ministry. Meanwhile, deaths reached a record-high 1. 62 million, causing the country’s largest-ever annual population decline.

Japan’s births drop 5% in 2024 to record 720,988

Asian stocks seemed directionless as investors parsed the latest tariff announcements from the US. President Donald trump and earnings from Nvidia failed to impress markets. This comes after most regional stock markets posted solid gains on Wednesday. The broader cues in global markets point to safety first approach as the 'tariff man' flexed his muscles again.

Trump sows confusion around global tariffs timing, scope

India, with a population of 1.4 billion, appears to be a vast consumer market. However, a deeper look reveals that nearly 1 billion people lack the disposable income required for discretionary spending. According to the Indus Valley Annual Report 2025, only 130 to 140 million people—about the population of Mexico—form India's true consuming class.

Report: India’s middle class shrinks as wealth gap widens

Pakistan's finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said an IMF delegation will visit the country next week. The first assessment of the $7 billion rescue package is scheduled for March. Last summer, as part of its economic recovery strategy, Islamabad received a $7 billion loan from the IMF. According to Pakistan's finance minister, the country's economy has stabilised and should now prioritise export-led growth.

IMF review of Pakistan's economic recovery bailout due

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new currency strategy to stabilize the Taka, which has underperformed most Asian currencies in 2025. The new approach involves daily recalibration of the exchange rate, moving closer to a freely floating system.

Bangladesh eyes freer currency amid economic challenges

Peace talks between the US & Russia over Ukraine have put the spotlight on what the brands will do when the war ends. Since the onset of the conflict in 2022, over 1,000 Western companies have exited Russia, leaving behind a void in the retail and automotive sectors. However, the Russian market has adapted rapidly.

Ukraine peace talks spark debate over brand returns to Russia

Hong Kong is facing its toughest fiscal test in three decades, with annual deficits exceeding $20 billion in three of the past four years. The city’s finance chief, Paul Chan, has announced a plan to restore fiscal balance by mid-2027. The government will cut recurrent spending by 7%. The government has also announced plans to slash 10,000 civil service jobs.

Hong Kong aims to cut spending by 7% to balance budget

The US economy appears strong on the surface, with low unemployment and stable inflation expectations. But beneath the surface, a growing wealth divide is reshaping consumer spending. Let’s break down the numbers and what they mean for the broader economy.

Top earners drive US growth as wealth gap grows

After three years of war, Washington may have offered Moscow an economic lifeline just as the Russian economy is over-heating driven by Western sanctions. US President Donald Trump is urging for a swift agreement to end the war in Ukraine, which has alarmed Washington's European allies. This comes amid skyrocketing interest rates, persistently high inflation, and Russia's massive fiscal stimulus.

Russian Rouble gains on Trump-Putin bromance

US Consumer sentiment took a sharp dive in February, hitting its lowest point in over a year, largely due to concerns about rising prices, inflation, and tariffs. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index highlighted that inflation expectations are on the rise, with households now predicting a 4. 3% increase in prices over the next year—the highest level since November 2023.

Why are American consumers penny-pinching?

Women in India have significantly reduced the time spent on unpaid domestic work in 2024 compared to five years ago, according to a recent report from the country's ministry of statistics and program implementation. The survey revealed that women spent 16. 4% of their time on unpaid household tasks in 2024, a slight decrease from 16. 9% in 2019.

Women's unpaid work declines in India in 2024

Tesla's market worth fell below $1 trillion for the first time since November as a result of an 8% drop in the EV makers' shares on Tuesday. This came after data indicated that the company's sales in Europe plummeted in January. Tesla sales fell by 45% in Europe in January, in contrast to a 37% increase in overall EV sales in the region. This is according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

Tesla's value falls below $1 trillion for first time since November

Global markets are starting to feel the jitters of US President Donald Trump's tariff rhetoric. The cautious sentiment comes after Trump said taxes on Mexican on Canadian imports will 'go ahead. ' while the import tariffs were delayed by a month, the US President's threat comes ahead of Monday's deadline and weighed on markets.

Global markets turn cautious on tariff risks