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Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in paragliding crash in Italy; first skydiver to break sound barrier

[ad_1] A file photo of Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner | Photo Credit: Reuters Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died on Thursday in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said. He was 56. Baumgartner lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying

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PM Modi says Trinamool Congress ‘risking Bengal’s identity’ for vote-bank politics

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar during the foundation stone laying and inauguration of various development projects at a public meeting, in Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri are also seen. | Photo Credit: PMO Lashing

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SEBI may impose additional margin requirements in times of high volatility in electricity futures

[ad_1] Electricity has been categorised as a high volatile commodity, thereby attracting a high initial margin requirement. This will discourage undue speculative activity. Additional margins may be imposed in times of heightened volatility, says SEBI Chairperson | Photo Credit: ANI Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) may impose higher additional margins for electricity futures

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Rain In Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall hits normal life in Hyderabad; disrupting traffic

[ad_1] On Friday, July 18, parts of Hyderabad received heavy rain, hit normal life in the state. The rains left roads inundated in many areas, disrupting vehicular traffic. Due to rains, motorists faced hardships due to water stagnation at several points. A massive traffic jam was seen on the Biodiversity Park-IKEA road in the information

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Tata Sons creates Rs 500 crore Trust dedicated to victims of Air India Ahmedabad crash

[ad_1] Tata Sons on Friday formalised and completed the registration of a public charitable Trust worth Rs 500 crore in Mumbai, dedicated to the victims of the tragic accident of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on June 12 that killed 260 people. The Trust will be called ‘The AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust’, the

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Piyush Goyal calls upon youth to shape Viksit Bharat by 2047

[ad_1] Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has launched India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Conference 2025 in Noida today, on 18 July 2025. Speaking at a lively audience of students and young leaders, the Minister called upon the youth to play an active role in creating a Viksit Bharat by 2047,

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How family offices can protect profits with family members on payroll

[ad_1] Fluxfactory | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Joshua Gentine grew up playing hide-and-seek in his family’s cheese factory in Wisconsin. His late grandfather

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Platform fees now an ‘industry standard,’ an ‘inevitable’ development

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI What started off as a small experiment — a ₹2 “platform fee” on Swiggy in 2023 — has now grown into an industry standard across e-commerce and quick commerce platforms alike. The fee is no longer ₹2 either: Swiggy now charges ₹10 as a

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Modi launched projects worth over ₹7,200 crore in Bihar

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan during the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various developmental projects, in Motihari, Bihar | Photo Credit: PMO via PTI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched development projects worth more than ₹7,200 crore in Bihar’s East Champaran district. The projects are

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US designates TRF, group behind Pahalgam terror attack, as ‘Foreign Terrorist Organisation’; India welcomes move

[ad_1] The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) following its role in the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for July 18, 2025; does a ‘buy on dip’ strategy make sense?

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: Gold prices have shown resilience around key support levels. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have been somewhat stable in the last few days, with safe haven assets being in focus even as global economic uncertainty wanes despite US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. A strong dollar has capped

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Dumping allegations: US solar panel manufacturers want tariffs on India, Indonesia & Laos imports; aim to protect billions of dollars of investment

[ad_1] A coalition of leading US solar panel manufacturers has filed a formal petition urging the US commerce department to impose tariffs on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.The group alleges that producers in these countries are flooding the American market with artificially low-priced solar panels, harming the domestic solar manufacturing industry.According to a

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Homebuilders are slashing prices at the highest rate in 3 years

[ad_1] A construction worker carries a sheet of OSB sheathing as he builds a roof on a residential homes in Irvine, California, U.S., March 28, 2025.  Mike Blake | Reuters The nation’s homebuilders continue to see weakening demand from potential buyers concerned about the broader economy. As a result, they are cutting prices at the

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Kenvue ties up with API to launch ‘Cough Clinics’ to train Drs 

[ad_1] With the duration and frequency of cough episodes increasing among Indians since the onset of COVID-19, Kenvue, the world’s largest consumer health company by revenue and makers of Benadryl cough syrup, has announced ‘Cough Clinics’, an industry-first initiative in association with the Association of Physicians of India (API). As part of this scientific initiative,

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Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears investment proposals worth ₹39,473 cr

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT The Special Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh has cleared investment proposals worth ₹39,473 crore from 22 companies in pharma, information technology, food processing, energy and tourism sectors. These projects, when implemented, will create 31,000 jobs. JSW Neo Energy has proposed to

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AMP 2047: India launches automotive mission plan to become global auto leader; built on AMP 2026 goals

[ad_1] AMP 2047 (Image credits: IANS) The government of India has initiated the formulation of the Automotive Mission Plan 2047 (AMP 2047), a strategic roadmap aligned with the ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ vision.The plan aims to establish India as a global leader in the automotive sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and increasing the country’s share in

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Wipro Q1 FY25 results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to Rs 3,336 crore; IT services guidance flat for Q2

[ad_1] Wipro representative image IT major Wipro reported a 9.8% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,336.5 crore for the June quarter (Q1 FY25), as per its regulatory filing released on Thursday. In the same quarter last year, the company had posted a profit of Rs 3,036.6 crore.Wipro’s consolidated revenue from operations stood

Wipro Q1 FY25 results: Net profit rises 9.8% YoY to Rs 3,336 crore; IT services guidance flat for Q2 Read More »

Monsoon Session of Parliament from July 21 to August 21; Taxation Laws, Manipur GST, 6 other new bills on the cards

[ad_1] The Monsoon Session of Parliament will run from July 21 to August 21, a period that may witness the introduction of several crucial bills. The Narendra Modi 3.0 government can present as many as 15 bills during this session, including eight new ones such as the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Manipur Goods

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PM Modi to unveil Rs 7,200 crore development projects in Bihar during Motihari rally

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar on July 18, where he will inaugurate, lay foundation stones, and dedicate to the nation development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore across rail, road, rural development, fisheries and IT sectors.He will address a public function around 11:30 AM. PM Modi will dedicate automatic signalling on

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Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: IMD issues yellow alert for Kangra, Mandi & several other districts; heavy rains to continue till July 23

[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh today, July 17. These include Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts. The weather office also predicted that moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to continue in many parts of the state over the next several days. Sandeep

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Aadhaar-based identity verification: UIDAI plans simplifying offline Aadhaar for citizen KYC; push for safer, user-friendly process

[ad_1] The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is taking steps to bolster the offline Aadhaar-based identity verification process, aiming to make it more secure, user-friendly, and widely adopted across financial and fintech services, as per two senior bankers. What is the key objective? The key objectives of UIDAI’s latest move are to allow Aadhaar-based

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Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Indore crowned cleanest city in India for 8th time; full winners list inside

[ad_1] Swachh Survekshan 2024-25: Indore has once again been declared India’s cleanest city, topping the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 for the eighth time in a row. Surat stood second and Navi Mumbai third. President Draupadi Murmu presented these awards in New Delhi on Thursday. Surat, city of Gujarat, secured second place in the Super Swachh League category.

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Hardeep Singh Puri says India can secure oil even if Russian imports are sanctioned

[ad_1] Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri at an event in New Delhi, on July 17, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI India is confident of meeting its oil needs from alternative sources if Russian supplies are hit by secondary sanctions, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday (July 17, 2025).

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Markets trade lower after firm start, fresh foreign fund outflows dent sentiment

[ad_1] From the Sensex firms, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, NTPC and Bharat Electronics were among the gainers. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty started the day on a firm note on Thursday (July 17, 2025) but later faced selling pressure, with investors remaining in a wait-and-watch mode, as hopes are pinned

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China-linked hackers target Taiwan’s chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say

[ad_1] A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington told Reuters in an email that cyber attacks “are a common threat faced by all countries” [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday. While

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Rupee rises 12 paise to 85.80 against U.S. dollar in early trade

[ad_1] Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee rose 12 paise to 85.80 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (July 17, 2025) amid a drop in global crude oil prices and a hope of a breakthrough in the ongoing India-U.S. trade talks. However, a strengthening dollar against

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India seeks lower tariff than Indonesia in race for deal with US

[ad_1] India is seeking more favorable rates than Indonesia and the 20% tariff Trump has said he’ll impose on Vietnam | Photo Credit: Kagenmi Indian officials are hoping to secure a trade deal with US President Donald Trump at a lower tariff rate than he’d agreed with Indonesia as New Delhi races to meet an

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Battery loans: New age EV financiers charge up

[ad_1] BENGALURU: A new wave of startups and financiers is reshaping how electric commercial vehicles (EVs) are funded in India, as early signs of scale emerge in a segment once seen as too niche or risky for institutional capital.From battery subscription models to flexible EMIs and first-loss guarantee partnerships, lenders are adapting financing structures to

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SBI to issue up to ₹20,000 crore bonds to domestic investors 

[ad_1] Shares of the country’s largest bank were trading at ₹831, up 1.74% over the previous close on the Bombay Stock Exchange. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Country’s largest bank State Bank of India (SBI), on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), said it will raise up to ₹20,000 crore via the issue of bonds to domestic investors

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has a clear message for Donald Trump: ‘Playing with Fed can…’; warns of tariff impact

[ad_1] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon appeared to be delivering a message to Donald Trump regarding the US President’s pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve, defending the central bank’s independence and cautioning against policy interference.“The independence of the Fed is absolutely critical,” Dimon said on the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, “and not just for the

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Parliamentary panel clears Income Tax Bill 2025 with 285 suggestions, to be tabled in Monsoon Session

[ad_1] The committee, headed by senior BJP MP Baijayant Panda, is likely to submit the report in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Select Committee of Parliament that examines the Income Tax Bill-2025 is learnt to have finalised its report on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) with about 285 suggestions

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CavinKare’s Meera launches rice kanji shampoo to keep hair smooth and shiny

[ad_1] Rajat Nanda, Business Head- Personal Care, Cavinkare, at the launch of Meera Rice Kanji ( Porridge) Shampoo in Chennai. | Photo Credit: BIJOY GHOSH Chennai-based FMCG major CavinKare continued the use of traditional ingredients for its Meera shampoo. The latest is Meera rice kanji (Rice Porridge) and aloe vera combination shampoo to make hair

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Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of ‘dire consequences’ if it does not stop its ‘policy of harassing’ Bengali-speaking people

[ad_1] West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit the streets in Kolkata against the targeting of Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled States | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Lashing out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for its “policy of harassing” Bengali-speaking people across the country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday warned the BJP

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US inflation trend: Producer prices remain flat in June; tariff effects may hit harder from August

[ad_1] Wholesale inflation in the US showed no increase in June, indicating continued restraint on upstream price pressures despite mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to fresh data from the Labor Department.The producer price index (PPI), which tracks prices before they reach consumers, was flat in June compared to the previous month,

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Blame game on pilots? After AAIB preliminary report, experts warn against rushing to conclusions

[ad_1] AAIB Preliminary Report: In the wee hours of Saturday, July 12, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) quietly released its preliminary findings into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad. While the 15-page document met the 30-day international reporting mandate, it did little to assuage growing unease within aviation circles. The

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Government to introduce New MRP Formula for transparent pricing

[ad_1] The government is set to unveil a new formula for calculating Maximum Retail Price (MRP) to ensure transparency and fairness in the price structure. The action will put an end to the misleading discounts and ease the burden on consumers. The new formula will emphasise working costs and a reasonable margin of profit, not

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Cabinet eases investment rules for NLCIL to fast-track green energy drive

[ad_1] The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a special exemption for NLC India Limited (NLCIL) from the prevailing investment guidelines applicable to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises. This strategic decision enables NLCIL to invest Rs.7,000 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL)

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EV trajectory: Electric car sales may cross 7% penetration by FY28, says CareEdge report; hinges on rare earth supply, infrastructure

[ad_1] Electric car sales in India are projected to cross 7% of total car sales by FY28, provided supply chain disruptions in rare earth elements (REEs) are resolved in a timely manner, according to a report by CareEdge Advisory. The projection is backed by an accelerating pipeline of new model launches, expanding charging infrastructure, and

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India-US energy ties: GAIL eyes deal with Donald Trump championed Alaska LNG project; New Delhi’s push to import natural gas

[ad_1] State-owned gas utility GAIL Ltd has entered initial discussions to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the proposed Alaska LNG project.India is in talks with energy developer Glenfarne as it looks to boost energy imports from the United States. The move is aimed at reducing its trade surplus with Washington and is part of

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Rupee falls 22 paise to 85.98 against U.S. dollar in early trade

[ad_1] At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 86.02 against the dollar before inching up to 85.98, down 22 paise from its previous close. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee declined 22 paise to 85.98 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) amid a rise in global

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Mira Murati’s AI startup Thinking Machines valued at $12 billion in early-stage funding

[ad_1] The massive funding round for a company launched only in February, with no revenue or products yet [File] | Photo Credit: AP Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, said on Tuesday it has raised about $2 billion at a valuation of $12 billion in a funding

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Donald Trump announces new deal! Indonesia faces reduced 19% tariff rate; to buy $15 billion in US energy, 50 Boeing jets & more

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a sweeping new trade deal with Indonesia, dramatically slashing tariffs on its exports to 19 per cent, down from the previously threatened 32 per cent, while unlocking full market access for American goods in the Southeast Asian nation.Announcing

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IRDAI forms panels to probe violations 

[ad_1] The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted panels of its whole-time members to decide on the violations by certain insurers/insurance intermediaries. The move is part of the enforcement function, specifically to decide on the violations of the provisions of the Insurance Act and regulations, the regulator said on the July

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ICICI Lombard, ICICI Prudential and HDFC Life announce Q1 results

[ad_1] ICICI Lombard Life Insurance profit after tax (PAT) increased 28.7% to ₹747 crore on increase in gross direct premiums in Q1 of FY26. GDPI increased 0.6% to ₹7,735 crore in the period under review.  ICICI Prudential Life insurance’s PAT came in at ₹302 crore, a 34.2% growth in the quarter under review, as against

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Apple to buy rare earths from Pentagon-backed US producer MP

[ad_1] Apple Inc. has struck a $500 million deal to buy rare-earth minerals from MP Materials Corp., the US producer that just last week secured backing from the Pentagon. The two companies will build a factory in Texas, with neodymium magnet manufacturing lines tailored for Apple products, the iPhone maker said Tuesday in a statement.

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The wait is over. Model Y from Tesla finally powers up for Indian roads

[ad_1] Tesla Regional Director Isabel Fan with the company’s Model Y at its newly-inaugurated showroom, at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), in Mumbai, on Tuesday | Photo Credit: SHASHANK PARADE Nine years after Elon Musk first announced Tesla’s entry into India, it finally launched its first electric vehicle, the Model Y, in India on Tuesday carrying

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Aurobindo, Cipla, Viatris to make, market long-acting injectable HIV drug 

[ad_1] Generic drugmakers Aurobindo Pharma, Cipla and Viatris will develop, manufacture and supply long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB LA) for HIV treatment in 133 countries. This follows ViiV Healthcare, a company focused on HIV medicines and majority owned by GSK with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, and Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) extending their voluntary licensing agreement

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DoT to allocate satcom spectrum on first-come, first-served basis

[ad_1] Satellite dish antenna with telecommunication towers on blue sky | Photo Credit: bluebay2014 With India granting approval to Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite communication (Satcom) services, the government is now preparing to allocate spectrum on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department of Telecommunications is in the final stages of drafting the spectrum allocation guidelines, which are expected to

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UIDAI Reminder: Update your child’s Aadhaar biometrics at no cost

[ad_1] The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has reminded parents and guardians to update their child’s Aadhaar biometrics once they turn 7 years old, as per existing requirements. This Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is essential, and parents can easily complete the process by visiting any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre. The Unique

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PIB Fact Check: No health warnings for samosas & jalebis, claims are fake

[ad_1] The government’s fact-checking agency, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, claimed that the Union health ministry did not suggest vendors put warning labels on relished Indian snacks and sweets such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo. “The Union Health Ministry’s advisory does not have any warning food product labels available from

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Shubhanshu Shukla returns from space, his family overwhelmed with emotions

[ad_1] Indian astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after a historic mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his family back home was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions including excitement, nervousness and pride. The family members of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, in Lucknow was filled with emotions, pride,

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India’s bullet train project on track! Japan’s newest E10 high-speed trains to run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route; what you should know

[ad_1] The 508 km bullet train route, with 352 kms in Gujarat and 156 kms in Maharashtra, is under construction. (AI image) India’s first bullet train project will use Japan’s latest E10 high-speed trains for operations, after initially testing the E5 series of trains. The E10 series of bullet trains are set for debut in

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Bombay Stock Exchange receives bomb threat via email, no explosives found: Mumbai Police

[ad_1] Men walk past a screen displaying market results outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received a bomb threat via email, claiming that explosives had been planted in the building, according to Mumbai Police. Police and the bomb squad quickly reached the

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Where are gold, silver rates headed on July 15, 2025 and in the near-term? Here’s what investors should know

[ad_1] Gold price prediction: In the very short-term, spot gold is expected to move majorly on tariff news flow. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Even as gold prices climb, it is silver prices which are in focus after hitting record highs. US President Donald Trump’s tariff war, the fresh threat of 100% tariff on

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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) earnings Q2 2025

[ad_1] Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., during a Bloomberg Television interview at the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Capital Markets conference in Paris, France, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Cyril Marcilhacy | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Tuesday. Here’s what

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Trump threatens 100% Russia tariffs, vows arms for Ukraine

[ad_1] Oil fell after Trump made his threat, with West Texas Intermediate down 2.1% to settle below $67 a barrel | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD US President Donald Trump threatened to impose stiff financial penalties on Russia if it does not end hostilities with Ukraine even as he pledged fresh weapons supplies for Kyiv. “We’re

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Glenmark gets U.S. FDA warning letter for Indore plant

[ad_1] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for the company’s manufacturing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. “The company does not believe that the warning letter will have an impact on disruption of supplies or the existing revenues from operations of this facility,” Glenmark said in a

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After taking singles last year, now positioned to go for the boundaries: HDFC Bank CEO

[ad_1] With FY25 being the first full year of the merger of HDFC Ltd. into HDFC Bank Ltd. and having built upon it, HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, is now eyeing sizeable growth in the future, a top executive said. “The successful playing out of the merger synergies, the reduction in the credit

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Starbucks to require employees in office four days a week, offer payouts

[ad_1] The Starbucks headquarters is seen at Starbucks Center on July 3, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Starbucks corporate employees will have to return to the office four days a week starting in October, the company announced on Monday. For workers who would prefer to leave the company instead of heading

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Clean energy sources make up 50% of India’s generation capacity

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Non-fossil fuel sources now make up half of power generation capacity, a milestone the country has achieved five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) committed in to the Paris Agreement climate agreement.“In a world seeking climate solutions India is showing the way,” renewable energy minister Pralhad

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GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries

[ad_1] Ultium Cells Spring Hill, TN. September 2022. Courtesy: Ultium Cells LLC Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, said Monday it’s upgrading its facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to make low-cost electric vehicle battery cells. GM said the lithium iron phosphate battery cells — abbreviated LFP based on the

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Gujarat govt appoints Kerala-cadre IAS officer as new MD &CEO of GIFT City Co.Ltd

[ad_1] The Gujarat government on Monday appointed Kerala-cadre IAS officer Sanjay Kaul as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Ltd (GIFT City Co. Ltd), a state-government owned entity that has been spearheading infrastructure development for this finance hub in Gujarat.  A 2001-batch IAS officer, Kaul will

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Tax cuts for private jet buyers expected to lead to surge in sales

[ad_1] Private jets parked at the Friedman Memorial Airport during the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 10, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to

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India eyes tech to permanently store CO2 in basalt rock formations in Gujarat, Maharashtra

[ad_1]  The development assumes importance as a permanent facility for CCS will broaden avenues  | Photo Credit: Aathira Haridas _11730@Chennai Oil Ministry is eyeing Basalt rock formations on India’s west coast—spread over Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa—to establish permanent sites for capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2), a step that can accelerate India’s decarbonisation journey. The

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Samsung faces fresh union protest over suspension of 25 workers in Sriperumbudur plant

[ad_1] Samsung is facing fresh threat of labour protest at the Sriperumbudur plant, with the Samsung India ‘Thozhilalar Sangam’, backed by the Centre for Indian Trade Union (CITU), is planning a protest on July 17 in Kancheepuram. The union is urging the company to revoke the suspension of 23 workers. A poster on the protest

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Move away from US: China exports emerge strong despite Donald Trump’s tariff chaos; is the record trade surplus sustainable?

[ad_1] China achieved a historic trade surplus of approximately $586 billion in the first six months of the year. (AI image) China seems to have diversified its export markets away from the US, reporting a record trade surplus despite the global turmoil and uncertainty created by American President Donald Trump’s tariff war.China achieved a historic

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Silver jumps ₹5,000 to hit fresh peak of ₹1.15 lakh/kg

[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Silver prices skyrocketed ₹5,000 to hit a fresh peak of ₹1,15,000 per kg in the national capital on Monday (July 15, 2025) as investors rushed to safe-haven assets following weakness in the U.S. Dollar amid uncertainties over U.S. tariff threats. According to the

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India ramps up action against illegal shark fishing with new protections and enforcement tools

[ad_1] At a workshop organised by ICAR-CMFRI, speakers stressed that frontline personnel must be trained to identify protected shark species, especially under India’s expanded Wildlife Protection Act and CITES obligations.  Coordinated action and increased awareness are critical to monitor and tackle illegal shark fishing and trade, according to marine experts involved in fisheries management, trade

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Athlete-backed Jams takes on peanut butter and jelly, protein craze

[ad_1] Connor Blakley Jams founder Jams The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is getting a modern day upgrade and backing from some top athletes. Jams, a new company created by 26-year-old Connor Blakley, launched Monday and hopes to take on Smucker’s Uncrustables as the next locker room and lunch box staple. Like Uncrustables, the

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Sensex, Nifty fall for fourth day on selling in IT shares, foreign fund outflows

[ad_1] The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 247.01 points or 0.30%, to settle at 82,253.46 and the 50-share NSE Nifty settled lower by 67.55 points or 0.27%, at 25,082.30. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Monday (July 14, 2025), extending the losing run to the fourth day amid

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Iran Says No Decision Yet on Resumption of US Nuclear Talks

[ad_1] Iran and the US haven’t agreed on a time, date or place to resume stalled negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday. Iran won’t return to talks “unless we’re certain the negotiations will be effective,” Esmaeil Baghaei said in a televised press conference. His remarks follow a report from

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Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy to very heavy rainfall alert issued in these 6 districts over next 2 days

[ad_1] The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert for six districts of Himachal Pradesh. These districts include Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, Solan, Shimla, and Sirmaur where the weather office has issued an orange alert for the next two days. According to Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the Meteorological

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‘Freedom of speech and expression is being abused’: SC raps cartoonist for ‘objectionable’ posts on PM Modi, RSS workers

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Monday said the right of freedom of speech and expression was being “abused” while hearing the plea of a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar asked the counsel of

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Why Russia is hiring 1 million Indian workers to tackle its skilled labour shortage

[ad_1] Russia plans to bring in up to 1 million Indian workers by the end of 2025 to address severe labour shortages in its industrial regions, including the Sverdlovsk area. Russia will import up to 1 million workforce by the end of this year to address labour shortage in the country’s highly industrialised areas, a

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Supreme Court’s BIG verdict: Spouse’s secret phone call recordings admissible as evidence in divorce cases

[ad_1] In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court has set aside the Punjab & Haryana High Court’s order that said wife’s secretly recorded phone conversation amounts to a “clear breach” of her right of privacy and cannot be admitted as evidence in a family court, reported Live Law. According to Section 122 of the Indian

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Rupee falls 22 paise to settle at 86.02 against U.S. dollar

[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 22 paise and fell below 86 level to close at 86.02 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (July 15, 2025) amid a rise in global crude oil prices and a strengthening greenback. Foreign fund outflows and delay in any breakthrough

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Brokers moving to Instagram? Bengaluru techie buys 2BHK, says dad found it on insta; sparks online buzz

[ad_1] The traditionally offline real estate industry is rapidly embracing digital platforms to stay ahead. Many brokers now use social media platforms like Instagram, leveraging their large user base. This shift was recently highlighted by a 24-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru who purchased his first 2 BHK apartment, crediting his father for spotting the property

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SC dismisses retrospective integrated GST demand on aircraft repairs abroad

[ad_1] New Delhi: In a relief for airlines such as IndiGo and SpiceJet, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by the customs department seeking to impose integrated goods and services tax (IGST) on re-imported aircraft and parts sent overseas for repairs. The tax demand was based on a 2021 government notification that sought

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Shocking crash caught on camera: Stuntman SM Raju killed on set of Pa Ranjith film Vettuvam | Watch viral video

[ad_1] Veteran stuntman SM Raju tragically lost his life on Sunday morning during the shoot of a high-risk action sequence in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming Pa Ranjith directorial Vettuvan, starring Arya. What started as a meticulously planned stun for the movie, took a devastating turn. Chilling footage from the sets of Vettuvan shows SM

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‘You don’t even know basics’: Pilots’ Association objects to Air India crash probe report; says ‘not happy with investigation, unfairly blames crew’

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) on Monday raised concerns over the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, saying they were “not happy” with the investigation.Speaking to news agency PTI, ALPA India president Sam Thomas said, “The timing of the release of document was

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Malaysia AI chip export curb: Malaysia blocks export and transit of US-made AI chips, targets illegal shipments to China

[ad_1] Malaysia on Monday imposed immediate restrictions on the export, transshipment and transit of high-performance AI chips made in the United States, aiming to plug regulatory gaps and prevent unauthorised rerouting of sensitive technology to countries including China.The country’s investment, trade and industry ministry said in a statement that all such movements of US-origin AI

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Centre scraps fixed highway targets: States to pick priority projects; move aimed at faster execution

[ad_1] In a major policy shift, the union ministry of road transport and highways has scrapped the practice of assigning fixed construction targets to states. Instead, it will now work jointly with states and collaborate in order to set floating targets for building national highways, expressways, and greenfield corridors, reported ET.Under the new approach, the

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President Murmu appoints new Governors for Haryana, Goa; Kavinder Gupta appointed as L-G of Ladakh

[ad_1] President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed Professor Ashim Kumar Ghosh as the Governor of Haryana, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju as the Governor of Goa and Kavinder Gupta as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The President also accepted the resignation of Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Who

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Shubhanshu Shukla, 3 other astronauts enter SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to return home; splashdown tomorrow | WATCH

[ad_1] Indian Air Force Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with three other astronauts of the Axiom-4 mission, entered the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Monday for their return journey to Earth. The mission will end with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California tomorrow. As per Axiom Space, the crew’s return journey will

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‘Roti like papad’: AAP Leader Sanjay Singh’s wife slams Tejas Express food, IRCTC responds with ‘no one else complained’

[ad_1] Anita Singh, wife of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, has raised concerns about the quality of food served onboard the Tejas Express, a premium train operated by Indian Railways. Taking to the social media platform X, she criticised the meal served to her during a recent journey from New Delhi to Lucknow,

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Shubhanshu Shukla Return LIVE Updates: Axiom-4 crew, including Shux step on Dragon to head home, to undock from ISS

[ad_1] Axiom 4 LIVE: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is all set to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) today, marking the end of his groundbreaking 18-day mission in space.  Shukla, who became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma, will return to Earth alongside

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Jane Street ban, F&O mess: BSE, NSE shareholders lose Rs 1.4 lakh crore in market cap; what’s the outlook?

[ad_1] The significant decline has pushed BSE shares into a bear market, whilst NSE approaches a 20% reduction. (AI image) Shares of BSE and NSE have taken a big hit following the Jane Street controversy, regulatory actions in F&O trading, declining derivatives volume, and negative analyst reports. The shares have in total seen a Rs

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Watch Viral Video: Omar Abdullah scales graveyard wall, confronts cops amid Martyrs’ Day row in Kashmir

[ad_1] Watch Viral Video: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 14 scaled a wall resisting police’s attempts to stop him and other National Conference leaders from visiting the Martyrs Graveyard and pay tributes to Kashmiri Muslim protesters who were shot dead by Maharaja Hari Singh’s Dogra forces in 1931 “Paid my respects

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Silver futures hits new all-time high; Gold climbs to Rs 98,132 per 10gm – check details

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Silver prices hit a new all-time high of Rs 1,14,875 per kg on Monday in futures trading, driven by strong global cues.During early trading on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the September delivery metal contracts achieved a new record of Rs 1,14,875 per kilogram.The price subsequently adjusted, trading at Rs 1,14,521 per

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Nimisha Priya execution: Centre tells SC ‘nothing much govt can do’; petitioner says only remaining option is…

[ad_1] The Supreme Court heard on Monday (July 14) a plea seeking to stall Keralite nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen, which is scheduled to take place on July 16. The Attorney General of India (AGI) stated that the Indian government is making every possible effort to help Priya. He informed the Supreme Court that

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US McDonald’s manager stabbed 15 times by co-worker two days after social media rant: What happened

[ad_1] In a chilling case that has sparked outrage and debate in the US, a 26-year-old woman is accused of fatally stabbing her McDonald’s manager just two days after posting an angry video about her on Instagram, CBS News reported. The incident took place on Thursday, July 10, at a McDonald’s outlet in Eastpointe, Michigan,

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Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging tribunal’s order extending ban on SIMI under UAPA

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging an order of a judicial tribunal which confirmed the five-year extension of ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the plea challenging the tribunal’s July 24, 2024 order. The tribunal

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Elon Musk says he does not support merger between Tesla and xAI

[ad_1] In response to a user post on X that asked Tesla investors if they supported a merger between the two companies, Musk replied “No” [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Elon Musk said on Monday he does not support a merger between his electric vehicle maker Tesla and his artificial intelligence startup xAI, which owns

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Housing sales in MMR, Pune dip 30% to nearly 42K units in Jun qtr amid price surge: PropTiger

[ad_1] Housing sales in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune together fell 30 per cent to 41,901 units during April-June period of this year as surge in prices dampened consumer demand, according to PropTiger. The combined housing sales in MMR and Pune, the two important property markets in Maharashtra, stood at 60,191 units in the

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Jane Street Sebi ban: F&O trade volumes drop nearly 20%; both BSE and NSE shares take a hit

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s booming futures and options (F&O) market saw a sharp dip in trading activity last week, with volumes dropping by nearly 20%, following Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) ban on New York-based quantitative trading firm Jane Street over alleged market manipulation.The daily average turnover in index options on the NSE,

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