A major new survey shows the United States is seen as the most important ally by people in 15 countries, but also viewed as the greatest threat by those in eight nations. The Pew Research Center asked 31,938 adults across 25 countries to name their nation’s top ally and biggest threat without suggesting choices. Israel […]
South Korean court has approved the arrest of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on serious criminal charges related to his brief imposition of martial law last December, marking a dramatic escalation in the legal battle surrounding his failed attempt to cling to power. The Seoul Central District Court granted special prosecutor Cho Eun-suk’s request
A day after the cloudburst was reported near Mukh village, close to Nandprayag Ghat in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the situation in the state has worsened with rivers flowing above danger mark and floods reported in various places. According to reports, Alaknanda river in Rudraprayag has swelled after heavy rainfall, submerging the idol of Lord
Toronto’s Summer McIntosh speaks to the media from her training location in Antibes, France. The world aquatic championships get underway in Singapore on July 11 on cbcsports.ca and CBC Gem. Source link
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Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men’s singles quarter final match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. (Image via AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Jannik Sinner, Belinda Bencic, and Iga Swiatek all booked their places in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Wednesday, each scripting a different story at the All England Club. Top seed Sinner eased concerns over
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed over 2,000 technology transfer agreements and issued more than 200 production licences so far in 2024, significantly advancing India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, a senior official said on Wednesday.“Over 2,000 agreements were signed for technology transfer licences,” said Dr Chandrika Kaushik, Director General (PC&SI),
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Optical illusions have become quite the rage on social media. Beware, it is not as simple as it looks. The challenge seems straightforward at first glance: you are shown a grid of the repeated word ‘RAOR’ with one correctly written spelling hiding amidst the visual chaos. The twist? You only have seven seconds to find
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Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Joe Biden’s ex-White House physician, declined to answer questions on Wednesday (July 9) on former US President’s fitness for office, during a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. His lawyer, David Schertler, said O’Connor was left with “no choice” but to plead the Fifth Amendment rights,
For three successive years before 2025, Iga Swiatek has arrived at Wimbledon with the headlines centred around her. The biggest narrative arc of the women’s draw at the Championships would be if Swiatek could take her clay form, where she has won four French Open titles and the previous three back-to-back, to the grass. Her
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slashed tariffs for Sri Lankan goods to 30% from 44% previously as he unveiled his latest list of nations targeted with revised duties. Nations on his list also included the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya under his “reciprocal tariff” framework. The Philippines, which was earlier
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Two of the best teams in Europe are set to do battle as Paris Saint-Germain face Real Madrid in a highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday. Los Blancos are the winningest team in the tournament’s history and are seeking a sixth Club World Cup championship. Meanwhile, PSG look to add
X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepping down | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD Elon Musk-owned social platform X’s CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move. Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk, who is dealing with falling sales at his EV maker Tesla and is
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A sharp rise in US-bound shipments of antimony from Thailand and Mexico has reportedly emerged since China imposed export curbs last year, highlighting how global supply chains are being re-routed to work around geopolitical restrictions.According to customs and shipping data reviewed by Reuters, more than 3,800 metric tons of antimony oxides were imported into the
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is no longer interested in buying a minority stake in his old team, telling CNBC Sport Wednesday that he’s been priced out. “Basically, it’s too expensive for me,” Manning told CNBC Sport in an interview. “A 1% stake valued at $10 billion turns into a very big number.”
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NEW DELHI: The road transport and highways ministry will now give higher scores to project consultancy firms that have good technical strength and better ratings based on their previous works, and submit the maximum bank guarantee (BG), as it does away with the norm of accepting lowest price (L1) bid for preparation of detailed project
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Dilip Vengsarkar (TOI Photo) Mumbai: Coming down heavily on the tendency of certain India players whom he feels are more interested to play in the IPL these days than for Mumbai, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar on Wednesday asked Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil to pick only those players who take pride in playing for
US President Donald Trump sends letters to Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, Brunei and Moldova | Photo Credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a round of tariff letters to seven countries, including Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. The letters call for tariffs of 30 per
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Monthly investments through systematic investment plans (SIPs) surged to a new peak of Rs 27,269 crore in June 2025, up 2% from Rs 26,688 crore in May, crossing the Rs 27,000 crore mark for the first time, according to fresh data from AMFI.The SIP assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 15.30 lakh crore in
Many of the world’s top golfers are traveling to Scotland this week for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, one week before the fourth major of the year. The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, gives American golfers the opportunity to adjust to potential jet lag while playing in conditions
Two power hitters competing in a slugfest early transitioned into a calculated display of consistency from World No. 1 Jannik Sinner during Wednesday’s straight sets win over Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. Sinner’s victory (7-6, 6-4, 6-4) was more competitive than the final tally indicates, but prevailing in all the key moments of
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Getty Images P.J. Fleck likely isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Minnesota’s football coach agreed to a contract extension with the school that runs through the 2030 season. Minnesota hired Fleck, 44, in January of 2017. During his first eight seasons, the Gophers compiled a 58-39 record that includes five winning seasons and a perfect 6-0 record
The high of finishing fourth at the Tokyo Olympics four years ago seems to be in the distant past for Indian women’s hockey team. The first major setback came in January last year, as they failed to even qualify for the Paris Olympics. A year and a half later, they have finished last in the
Vedanta Group. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. short-seller, Viceroy Research, has flung allegations at Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Group, calling Vedanta Resources (VRL) a ‘parasite’ and a ‘financial zombie’ and its listed subsidiary Vedanta Ltd (VEDL) a ‘dying host’. Viceroy Research, which has a short position on VRL’s debt stack, said the Vedanta group
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The Huang Foundation was founded in 2007 with an initial donation of 370,000 Nvidia shares Nvidia has officially become the first publicly traded company to cross the $4 trillion mark in market value, a major milestone that underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on the global economy. The chip giant’s market cap hit $4.009
The Department of Posts has rolled out Aadhaar-based biometric e-KYC services for Recurring Deposit (RD) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) schemes, further widening the scope of paperless account operations across its small savings portfolio. This marks a major expansion of the facility, which was previously available only for select schemes like the Monthly Income Scheme
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s 14-year-old rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi is quickly becoming the talk of the town and a fan favourite. After his standout performance in India’s Under-19 ODI series win over England, the youngster from Samastipur, Bihar is now gearing up for the Youth Test series, which begins on July 12
Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant (Images via Getty Images) As India gears up for the pivotal third Test at Lord’s, Rishabh Pant has offered insights into his mindset and preparation, particularly ahead of a much-anticipated face-off with returning England pacer Jofra Archer. Pant, who has played a key role for India in the series so
England captain Ben Stokes on Wednesday reacted to South Africa captain Wiaan Mulder’s decision to declare when the Protea batter was batting at 367 runs against Zimbabwe, with Brian Lara’s 400-run record firmly in sight. Stokes said he respected Mulder’s decision but also lightheartedly said that the Protea will not get such an opportunity again.
Geon (erstwhile Battrixx), the battery division of Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd., has announced the introduction of its new range of high-efficiency lithium-ion Inverter batteries to meet the growing demand in the residential power backup segment. This marks Geon’s entry into the home inverter battery market, backed by its R&D capabilities, lithium expertise, and pan-India presence, the company said. Anand Kabra, Vice Chairman and
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England’s immediate reaction to their Edgbaston hammering was to crank up the pace for Lord’s this week, drafting in speedster Jofra Archer for his first Test in four years on the back of 18 county overs in an innings for Sussex a fortnight ago. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be the only change for India,
IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of air carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced the first close of its maiden fund at ₹450 crore. The firm has also approved its first investment in Jeh Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based aerospace startup focused on high-precision aerospace and defence manufacturing. It, however, did not disclose how much it is
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Jasprit Bumrah of India (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India take on England in the 3rd Test at Lord’s starting Thursday. With the series level at 1-1 and a high-stakes clash just over the horizon, players from both camps are in the final stages of preparation. Following the Edgbaston Test and ahead of the match
Donald Trump tariffs (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a fresh set of tariff letters to countries warning them of reciprocal duties from August 1, 2025. Trump had earlier said that he would be issuing tariff letters for seven more countries today. Earlier this week, he had released letters for 14 countries,
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for tax fraud when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014. The Madrid court also fined Ancelotti €386,000 ($452,187). Spanish prosecutors accused Ancelotti of defrauding the state of 1 million euros ($1 million) in 2014 and 2015. State prosecutors sought
The US has more measles cases this year than in any year since 1992, with 1,288 confirmed infections nationwide. Thirty-eight states and Washington DC have reported cases, resulting in 155 hospitalizations and three deaths, with two unvaccinated children in Texas and one adult in New Mexico. Experts warn U.S. could lose measles elimination status as
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West Bengal Chief Minister welcomes Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran at the State Secretariat West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran at the State Secretariat, ‘Nabanna’. This meeting assumed significance as Banerjee met Chandrasekaran for the first time since she became the Chief Minister in 2011. The meeting
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Net inflows in equity mutual funds increased 24% to ₹23,586 crore in June, according to data from Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Net inflows had dipped 22% to ₹19,000 crore in May, which was the lowest in about a year. The data for this month is seen a reversal of the trend in
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The Philadelphia Union will host the New York Red Bulls in a 2025 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal clash on Wednesday on Paramount+. These familiar foes sit third and seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, and are facing each other for the first time this year in any competition. Philadelphia is returning home after tallying
GHCL Textiles Limited has commenced commercial production at its newly-added, fully automated manufacturing section at Paravai unit in Madurai. The new section adds 25,536 ring spindles, bringing the total installed capacity to 2,24,976 spindles. The company has invested about ₹215 crore for the expansion with internal accruals. R. S. Jalan, Director of GHCL Textiles, said
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RSWM, the flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group, will focus on the southern market as its sales in the southern States grew 15 % last financial year, said Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director of RSWM Limited. The company recently launched an action plan that looks at sustainable growth, focus on innovation, and presence in the
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee | Photo Credit: ANI West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed her strong disapproval over the State being wrongly shown as Bihar in a Niti Aayog report, terming it as a “grave lapse” and demanding immediate correction to rectify the document. In a letter to Niti Aayog
A joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited, the fund house has been operating since 1998. (AI image) Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with markets regulator SEBI for a Rs 10,000 crore IPO. The shares on offer constitute 10% of the total equity
Granules logo. Photo: https://granulesindia.com/ Granules is recalling more than 33,000 bottles of hypertension drug Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 25 mg, in the U.S. market. It is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall on account of failed dissolution specifications. The product failed to meet dissolution acceptance criteria in the stability studies at the 6th month, the U.S.
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While it might be unlikely that Messi leaves Miami, if he does Saudi Arabian teams are planning to entice him to the Pro League Source link
Lupin and pan-European pharmaceutical company Zentiva Group have entered into a license and supply agreement for commercialisation of Lupin’s biosimilar Certolizumab Pegol across multiple markets globally. They will invest in the development of the biosimilar. Lupin will receive an initial payment of $10 million upon execution of the agreement and total development and regulatory
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It has been close to two years since Novak Djokovic last won a Grand Slam with his last grand slam win coming in the form of 2023 US Open, when the Serbian scored a 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 over Russian Daniel Medvedev in the final to win his 24th Grand Slam singles title. The last
Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon semifinals for a men’s-record 14th time as he pursues his unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, quickly recovering from an awkward fall in the last game to beat Flavio Cobolli 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Wednesday and set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Not everything went smoothly
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Hello and welcome, summer is rolling on, and I’m Chuck Booth here to help get us to the end of the Club World Cup. The second spot in the final will be decided as one of Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain will join Chelsea, while the Women’s Euro goes on alongside qualifiers for the European
The top three golfers in the world will be heading to The Renaissance Club for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, which is a co-sanctioned event between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship earlier this season, and he is the +360 favorite (risk $100 to
As rains lashed parts of the national capital city on Wednesday, causing waterlogging in key areas and disrupting traffic, Delhi Airport issued an advisory for passengers suggesting that they opt for the metro. However, they said that all flight operations at the Delhi Airport are currently normal. Several airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet,
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The second Test at Edgbaston had thrown up a serious problem of the ball going out of shape far too soon, triggering frequent visuals of players from both teams asking the umpire to change the ball. The rules as it exists is that the umpire then slips the ball through a ‘ball gauge’; if it
India players warm up before a nets session at Lord’s Cricket Ground (Image via AP) As India gear up for the third Test against England at Lord’s, former pacer Varun Aaron believes the team’s bowling combination remains in sharp focus, with Akash Deep at the heart of it. In Aaron’s words, the 28-year-old is near
Army’s Jeff Monken is quite literally the safest college football coach in the country. Every day he shows up to work and he’s surrounded by young men who will one day serve as officers in the United States Military. He’s also quite safe in the sense he doesn’t need to worry about being fired any
The first 50 such centres have begun operations across Patna, Gaya, Hajipur, Katihar, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur and Nalanda | Photo Credit: Getty Images ASG Eye Hospital has partnered with Bihar’s State Health Society – a public-private partnership in primary eye care in India – to set up 200 vision centres across 38 districts, it said. The
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The former Ivy League Player of the Year’s final year of eligibility is on hold until the 2026-27 college basketball season Source link
( from left ) Rajkumar Satchidanandam, Director, Rajparis; R Jeyakumar, Managing Director, Rajparis and R Satchidanandam, Chairman, Rajparis at a press conference to unveil the company’s new brand identity. | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Chennai-based real estate developer Rajparis aims to become a ₹500 crore company by 2030 from the present ₹100 crore, said its
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Between January and May this year, the U.S. imported textiles and apparel worth $5.11 billion from India, which is 13% more than the exports for the same period last year. | Photo Credit: MANSI THAPLIYAL The Indian textile industry is on a wait and watch mode regarding U.S. tariff announcements. Between January and May this
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The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday announced that it has provisionally attached assets valued at over ₹50 lakh belonging to former EPFO officer Shyamlal Akhand and his family. The action was taken under the anti-money laundering legislation in connection with a case involving alleged bribery and accumulation of disproportionate assets. Also Read |₹14-crore assets of ex-principal
The New England Revolution (6-6-7) and Inter Miami CF (9-5-3) collide in an MLS battle on Wednesday evening. The Portland Timbers defeated New England 2-1 on July 5. As for Inter Miami, the Herons cruised to a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal last Saturday behind a brace from superstar Lionel Messi. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium
Many of the best players in the world are in Scotland this week for the Scottish Open, which serves as a tune-up of sorts for players on a links course ahead of next week’s Open Championship. That will be contested at Royal Portrush, where Shane Lowry won in 2019, and it is effectively the home
Jasprit Bumrah who is set to return to the Indian lineup against England for the 3rd Test at Lord’s was in a mood to banter during their practice sessions. And his target was Shardul Thakur. Shardul playfully touched Bumrah’s feet and the two India players started pulling each other’s legs. “Dekho, Lord’s, Lord (Lord is
A Spanish court on Wednesday sentenced Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti to a one-year prison term for failing to pay tax on his image rights revenues when he was Real Madrid manager in 2014, the Madrid court said in a statement. Spanish law is such that any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime rarely
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The average price of eggs in the key production centre of Namakkal in Tamil Nadu is ruling at ₹575 per 100 | Photo Credit: istock.com Export demand, coupled with improving domestic off-take, is keeping egg prices firm. They are 10-15 per cent higher in July compared with the same period a year ago, poultry stakeholders
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The June 30 deadline for schools to opt in to the terms of the House v. NCAA settlement came and went with hardly a peep from many of the reported 18% of Division I schools that are opting out of revenue-sharing for the 2025-26 academic year. To some, opting out might be interpreted as a
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear two more pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas on July 10, along with other pending petitions. Advocate Vrinda Grover
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear two more pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas on July 10, along with other pending petitions. Advocate Vrinda Grover
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Now 16 years into his career, we know what to expect from Giancarlo Stanton. He’s a good bet for IL stints, home runs and strikeouts. The last two of those can be played as MLB prop picks, and he provided both on Tuesday as he hit one homer and struck out twice. Wednesday’s MLB schedule
A NVIDIA logo is pictured on its facility at the High-tech park at Yokne’am, in northern Israel on July 9, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Wall Street stocks bounced early Wednesday (July 9, 2025) following two downcast sessions, shrugging off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats as Nvidia surged to a fresh record. After
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – There is no more obvious occasion to wax lyrical about sports than the meeting of two titans in a high-stakes matchup, a predictable outcome for the final stages of any notable competition. Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique did just that, though he was more focused on shock value than the not-so-surprising
Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Conference Chair of QIB 2025 and IISc Bengaluru professor India has secured over $800 million in quantum computing investments, says Prof. Arindam Ghosh, Conference Chair of QIB 2025 and IISc Bengaluru professor, highlighting a significant government contribution but a lag in private funding. Speaking on the sidelines of the Curtain Raiser for the
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Nvidia’s market capitalisation touched the $4 trillion mark for the first time on Wednesday, making it the world’s first publicly listed company to hit the milestone, amid sustained investor demand for artificial intelligence-linked stocks.Shares of the chipmaker climbed as much as 2.4% to $164 in intraday trade, buoyed by Nvidia’s leadership in high-end AI semiconductor
The PGA Tour is set to begin its first of back-to-back tournaments in Europe with the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, on Thursday. The 2025 Scottish Open will be co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour for the fourth straight year. It’s a chance for
When Nupur Singh Sheoran, 25, won the gold medal in the women’s heavyweight (+80kg) category, now an Olympic category set to feature at the 2028 LA Olympics, in the World Boxing World Cup in Kazakhstan, the weight of history was behind her. Hailing from Bhiwani, Haryana, widely-considered the nursery of Indian boxing, Nupur is the
Workers marched in solidarity with the nationwide strike organised by trade unions in Palakkad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K K Mustafah Employees and workers associated with 10 Central trade unions participated in a daylong nationwide strike on Wednesday, though essential services largely remained unaffected. The strike had a significant impact in Kerala, which experienced
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US stocks opened higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump extended the deadline for new trade tariffs to August 1, calming market nerves and lifting major indices. The S&P 500 was up 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 219 points (0.5%), and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7% in early trade.The White House had earlier
India is set to meet its ambitious target of generating 50 per cent of its total power capacity—472 gigawatts (GW)—from renewable sources by the end of 2025, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the ‘India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025’ in the capital, Khattar said the country has made remarkable
Former United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has joined his old firm Goldman Sachs as advisory role after his brief stint as member of parliament. For Sunak, this marks his first major position since resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party last year in July, reported Hindustan Times. Announcing his appointment, David Solomon, the chief executive
With 100 per cent FDI permitted under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, and fiscal incentives offered by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors, a top government official has said. Key benefits include a 10-year tax holiday, zero GST on ship imports,
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The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government has cancelled the controversial Rs 59.40 lakh tender floated for the renovation and electrical works at the official residence of newly appointed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The tender, which was scheduled to be opened on July 4, was abruptly scrapped on July 7 citing “administrative reasons”,
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While Indian team management has not named its XI for the Lord’s Test against England, Jasprit Bumrah is all set to play in the third Test match at Lord’s. With India winning the second Test at Edgbaston to level the series 1-1, Bumrah is set to play at Lord’s after being rested for the second
Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Earth Intelligence will offer a $20 billion new revenue growth opportunity for Technology and service providers through 2030, forecasts Gartner on Wednesday (July 9, 2025). Earth intelligence indicates the application of AI to Earth observation data to deliver solutions specific to industries and business functions.
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India is positioning itself as a global maritime hub by opening doors to international investors with 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, coupled with tax and policy incentives at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City. Speaking at the ‘India Maritime Investment Meet’ hosted
(from left) Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa, Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance; PR Venketrama Raja, Founder, Ramco Systems and Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand, at the launch of Chola Chess | Photo Credit: Bijoy Ghosh In a bid to strengthen India’s chess ecosystem, Murugappa Group-owned Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) on Wednesday
Bailable warrant against actor Malaika Arora cancelled after she appears before Mumbai court. Source link
Sheets of copper cathode at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world’s biggest copper mine, in Antofagasta. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The proposed 50% import tariff on copper announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will not have any impact on Indian companies as the country is copper-deficient, according to an industry official. Also, Coal and Mines
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It seemed like Shubman Gill’s official coronation. He slowly walked down a curved staircase into a sparkling hall with shining chandeliers hanging over cricketing legends giving him a standing ovation. There was Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, BCCI officials and London’s chatterati – they all stood and applauded as the MC on
Imagn Images The New York Yankees‘ Cam Schlittler is set to make his major league debut when he takes the mound on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium. A seventh round pick in the 2022 draft out of Northeastern, Schlittler has steadily advanced through the minor leagues. The 24-year-old righty was 6-6 with
June tractor volumes growth was supported by the early onset of rains and healthy agricultural activity After a gap of eight months, tractor sales breached the one-lakh mark in June, thanks to the timely arrival of monsoon, good rabi crop harvest and improvement in kharif crops. In June, tractor sales were up 10 per cent
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The All India Football Federation’s elite and national referees have commenced preparations for the 2025–26 season by undertaking mandatory fitness testing throughout July across three test centres — Gwalior, Kolkata, and Chennai. For men, the fitness test matches the standards set for match officials officiating at the global level (FIFA). It includes six timed sprints
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Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season, the video game’s developer announced Tuesday. Last season’s scoring champ and finals MVP will be featured on the game’s standard edition. The Canadian averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds per game, leading the Thunder to a 68-14
Former India player Arun Lal had high praise for skipper Shubman Gill, calling him an unbelievable talent, adding that the 25-year-old will be at India’s helm for a long time. Gill proved all the naysayers wrong when he smashed 269 and 161 at Birmingham in the second Test which went a long way in helping
In the United States, state laws separate sportsbooks and the best horse racing betting sites. Even though you cannot bet on horse racing on sports betting apps, there are many racebook apps with promos currently available. On this page, we will offer an introduction to horse racing betting, including the best apps for online horse
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Over the last six months, almost on cue as India’s D Gukesh started to make an audacious bid to ascend to the world champion’s throne at the incredulous age of 18, there has been plenty of withering criticism flung in his direction. Almost like his entire chess style has been run through an X-ray machine
Rescue operation underway after several vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river when a portion of a four-decade-old bridge collapsed, in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, Wednesday | Photo Credit: – A portion of a bridge built over Mahisagar (Mahi) river in Gujarat collapsed on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 5 others. Prime Minister Narendra
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The Hers website arranged on a laptop in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hims & Hers Health announced Wednesday it will offer generic semaglutide in Canada as Novo Nordisk‘s patent on its branded drugs Ozempic and Wegovy is set to expire in January. “Canada is
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