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FasTag: NHAI to blacklist ‘Loose FasTag’ to ensure smooth tolling operations

[ad_1] The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to blacklist ‘Loose FASTags’, commonly known as ‘tag-in-hand’, to ensure smooth tolling operations, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways said in an official release today, July 11. “With the move, the authority has further streamlined its policy for the Toll Collecting Agencies and concessionaires […]

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Global stocks mostly fall as Trump ramps up tariff threats

[ad_1] Stock markets mostly retreated as Trump ramped up his trade war. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Global stock markets mostly retreated on Friday (July 11, 2025) as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war, threatening a higher blanket tariff and a 35% levy on Canada. Mr. Trump dampened earlier optimism by firing off

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How Iconiq, wealth firm backed by Zuckerberg, brings rich donors together

[ad_1] Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Square CEO Jack Dorsey. Manuel Orbegozo | Handout | Reuters 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. Even as tax changes may reduce giving

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Sensex, Nifty tumble nearly 1% on selling in IT, auto stocks

[ad_1] Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third session in a row on Friday (July 11, 2025), dropping nearly 1%, dragged by heavy selling in IT, auto and energy stocks amid a muted start of the earnings season. Tariff-related uncertainties and mixed global market trends also added to the pressure, analysts

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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 85.77 against U.S. dollar

[ad_1] The forex traders said global market sentiments were dented as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 35% tariffs on Canadian goods. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 85.77 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (July 10, 2025), on weak domestic markets and risk-off sentiments amid

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Klook unveils ‘The Best You’ campaign; invites users to premium travel parks, partners with Times Black ICICI Bank

[ad_1] ‘The Best You’ features India’s comedy queen, Bharti Singh, who shares her story resilience and reinvention Klook, Asia’s leading platform for travel experiences and services, launched its new campaign titled “The Best You.” The campaign is an invitation to offer cardholders curated international travel privileges and elite access to premium experiences. It features India’s

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India-Australia trade pact: India rejects demand for tariff cuts on dairy and wine; second phase of BTA delayed

[ad_1] India has rejected Australia’s demand for deeper tariff concessions on dairy and alcoholic beverages, delaying the second phase of a proposed bilateral trade pact, news agency Reuters reported citing two Indian government sources.The countries signed an interim deal in 2022 that reduced tariffs on a wide range of goods. However, talks on a full-scale

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Akshat Shrivastava busts investing myths; shares 5 golden lessons to escape middle-class trap; Here’s what he says

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Akshat Shrivastava, an investor and entrepreneur has sparked a fresh debate on financial freedom, this time with a blunt and thought-provoking post on X. Known for his straight-talking views on personal finance and macroeconomics, Shrivastava shared five key lessons from his own journey of breaking out of the middle-class trap, challenging widely

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Will Elon Musk visit India? Speculation rises over Elon Musk’s presence at Tesla’s first India showroom launch on July 15

[ad_1] Tesla is set to officially enter the Indian market on July 15 by opening its first showroom, called an “experience center,” in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex. Located at Jio World Drive, the 4,000-square-foot space is closer to US tech giant Apple’s flagship store in the city. It will showcase Tesla’s electric vehicles, starting

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Gaza horror: 798 Palestinians killed while trying to get food, water aid, says UN

[ad_1] The U.N. human rights office said on Friday that it had recorded at least 798 killings both at aid points run by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys run by other relief groups, including the U.N. The GHF uses private U.S. security and logistics companies to get supplies

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UK economy worries: May GDP contracts 0.1% for second straight month; BoE rate cut seen likely amid fiscal strain

[ad_1] Britain’s economy contracted for the second consecutive month in May, dealing a blow to finance minister Rachel Reeves as she navigates a shaky domestic recovery and heightened global uncertainty. Official figures released on Friday showed that gross domestic product (GDP) declined 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% drop in April.The latest reading came as

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US, China Envoys Meet in Possible Prelude to Trump-Xi Summit

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a meeting with his Chinese counterpart at a summit in Malaysia on Friday, the first in-person session between the two and a possible prelude to a presidential summit. The top American envoy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down for the exchange in Kuala Lumpur, where

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Gurugram man spends night in hotel room after rain floods home: ‘There’s a solution, and it’s called…’

[ad_1] When heavy rains battered Gurugram, Millennium City of India this week, one resident was compelled to pack their bags — not for a holiday, but to escape water leakage and a power outage at their upscale home. With no relatives nearby for support, the individual checked into a hotel and shared their disappointment on

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Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds

[ad_1] A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: ADNAN ABIDI A month after the worst aviation accident in India in decades, authorities are poised to release a preliminary report into the catastrophe, offering the first official clues to what caused the aircraft to plummet

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ONDC plans subsidy revival for food delivery; Rs 100–150 crore incentive pool proposed – check details

[ad_1] The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is considering reviving its subsidy program with a proposed incentive pool of Rs 100–150 crore for food delivery partners operating on its platform. If implemented, the move would mark a significant policy reversal for the government-backed e-commerce platform, which had previously scaled back such incentives.The new subsidy

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‘Unnecessary trade barriers…’: US hits out at India’s dairy certificate requirements at WTO; raises issue amidst trade deal talks

[ad_1] The US has expressed fresh concerns at the WTO regarding India’s dairy certification requirements. (AI image) Even as India and the US appear to be in the final leg of talks for an interim trade deal, America has raised issues of India’s dairy certificate requirement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) again. The US

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Kia India appoints Atul Sood as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

[ad_1] Kia India has said that it has appointed Atul Sood as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, effective Friday (July 11, 2025). He will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, of the company, and will lead the brand’s nationwide sales strategy and operations. The development comes after Hardeep Singh Brar left the

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BMTC rolls out 148 non-AC e-buses with safety, eco-friendly upgrades

[ad_1] BENGALURU  KARNATAKA  11/07/2025 : Demonstration of wheel chair access into BMTC bus during the launch of 148 non-AC electric buses, along with introduction of new routes under express services and package tours, at BMTC Central Office, Shanthinagar, in Bengaluru on July 11, 2025.    | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport

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Bumper launch! Starlink, Jio-SES, Eutelsat secure final nod; India may soon get satcom services

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India may see the first commercial rollout of satellite communication services by December, as Starlink, Reliance Jio-SES, and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb have received all necessary approvals to begin operations.Industry executives say that while infrastructure has long been in place, spectrum allotment delays have prevented these players from launching earlier, costing India both

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Monsoon gains pace in Bihar, IMD issues yellow alert for 18 districts

[ad_1] The monsoon has picked up pace in Bihar, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for 18 districts on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with speeds up to 40 km per hour. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain with thundershowers is expected in the alerted districts. A

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Glenmark Pharma shares surge after its U.S arm, AbbVie ink pact for investigational cancer drug

[ad_1] Glenmark Pharmaceuticals shares surged 10% to ₹2,095.65 on Friday, July 11, 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The share prices of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals surged 10% to ₹2,095.65 each, hitting the upper circuit in the process, as soon as markets opened on Friday (June 11, 2025) in the backdrop of an exclusive licensing agreement

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Proud of the role played by India’s indigenous defence technologies in Operation Sindoor: NSA Ajit Doval

[ad_1] India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval We are proud of the role played by indigenous technologies in Operation Sindoor, right from Brahmos, radars, integrated air control and command systems and other surveillance tech, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said in a rare public appearance on Friday. Speaking at IIT Madras’ 62nd Convocation ceremony

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Superman movie audience reaction: James Gunn’s superhero film leaves Internet in splits, ‘Tossed around like a ragdoll’

[ad_1] The most awaited Hollywood movie “Superman” hit the big screen on July 11. The superhero film, is making waves online and a flurry of reactions have flooded on social media. Based on the character from DC Comics, it is the second reboot of the Superman film series. James Gunn helmed film, produced by DC

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Effigies of refugees set alight on bonfire condemned in Northern Ireland

[ad_1] MOYGASHEL, Northern Ireland (Reuters) -A model of refugees in a boat, placed on a bonfire in a pro-British town near Belfast, was set alight on Thursday night, weeks after migrants’ homes were attacked nearby. The display prompted condemnations by politicians across Northern Ireland’s political divides, and police said they were investigating it as a

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Aadhaar News: UIDAI to implement stricter rules to obtain, update crucial ID — What you need to know

[ad_1] Aadhaar Update: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is implementing stricter rules for obtaining Aadhaar cards for Indians, in a move to make the identity card more foolproof. According to a report by The Times of India, the UIDAI is set to tap the online database to enrol adults and update their Aadhaar

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Markets embolden Trump on tariffs, stoking fear he’ll go too far

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: BRIAN SNYDER President Donald Trump threatened to double the baseline universal tariff to 20 per cent, citing record stock gains to dispel fears that such a move would hammer the global economy. Even as financial markets barely budged on the news, concerns are growing that a reckoning

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Kakinada SEZ to invest ₹1,310 crore to set up desalination plant in Andhra Pradesh

[ad_1] An Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Forests at the Centre recommended the proposal for Coastal Regulation Zone clearance (CRZ), with some conditions, in a meeting held on June 26. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Kakinada SEZ Limited, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Auro Infra Realty and Infrastructure, is setting up

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India revises proposed retaliatory duties against U.S. over steel, aluminium tariffs: WTO

[ad_1] The communication said the proposed suspension of concessions or other obligations can take the form of an increase in tariffs on select products originating in the U.S. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters India has revised its proposal to impose retaliatory duties under the WTO (World Trade Organisation) norms against the U.S. over American tariffs on

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Google to discount cloud computing services for U.S. government: Report

[ad_1] The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Oracle will offer federal agencies a 75% discount on its license-based software [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google will heavily discount cloud computing services for the United States government, in a deal that could be finalised within weeks, the Financial Times reported on Friday, amid President

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TCS shares decline 2.51% post Q1 results announcement

[ad_1] Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropped 2.51% on Friday (July 11, 2025) morning trade after its June quarter earnings failed to enthuse investors. The bellwether stock declined 2.43% to ₹3,300 on the BSE. At the NSE, it went lower by 2.51% to ₹3,297. Other

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Asian markets mixed; Wall Street hits record high; Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumps 1.6%

[ad_1] ( Representative AI image) Asian markets were mixed on Friday as investors stayed cautious despite Wall Street hitting record highs.Chinese markets led regional gains, with the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong surging 1.6% to 24,402.41 and the Shanghai Composite rising 1.1% to 3,546.50, supported by fresh signs of economic stimulus and buying in

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to meet Trump before China trip, source says

[ad_1] The meeting was first reported earlier by Bloomberg [File Photo] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, a day before the chip designer’s head plans to visit China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meeting with Trump comes

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Rupee falls 19 paise to 85.89 against U.S. dollar in early trade

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 19 paise to 85.89 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (July 11, 2025), after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canada from next month, denting investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at

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Markets decline in early trade dragged down by selling pressure in IT stocks

[ad_1] A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (July 11, 2025) dragged down by selling pressure in IT stocks post earnings announcement by TCS. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 398.45 points to 82,791.83 in early trade. The 50-share

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Trade war: Canada reacts after Donald Trump slaps 35% tariffs; will US soften its stance?

[ad_1] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday vowed to defend Canadian workers as the August 1 tariff deadline approaches. This response comes after US President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in duties on a broad range of Canadian imports to 35%, a move that deepens tensions between the two longtime allies.Sharing a post

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Andhra Pradesh Census to begin on March 2027

[ad_1] The government of Andhra Pradesh announced the process of population enumeration in the State will commence from March 1, 2027. Chief Secretary in the general administration department S Rawat issued a government order on Thursday to republish the notification issued by the Centre and published in the Gazette of India, in the AP Gazette

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Andhra Pradesh Census to begin in March 2027

[ad_1] The government of Andhra Pradesh announced the process of population enumeration in the State will commence from March 1, 2027. Chief Secretary in the general administration department S Rawat issued a government order on Thursday to republish the notification issued by the Centre and published in the Gazette of India, in the AP Gazette

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How Vietnam became a target in Trump’s trade war

[ad_1] These days, more than half of Nike’s shoes are produced in Vietnam while Lululemon, Gap and Foxconn have suppliers there. | Photo Credit: KHAM For countries across the globe that export goods to the world’s largest consumer market, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has meant six months of frenzy and doubt. When it comes to

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Elon Musk’s Tesla to open first India store in Mumbai on July 15

[ad_1] Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk walks next to a screen showing an image of Tesla Model 3 car. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai next week, having imported $1 million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world’s third-largest car market despite CEO Elon

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Donald Trump tariff jitters: What’s latest on US trade war & what happens next? Check details

[ad_1] President Donald Trump has sharply expanded a barrage of tariffs since returning to office, aiming to overhaul global trade in favour of the United States. The sweeping measures, which target a broad range of foreign goods and industries, have triggered market fluctuations and strained ties with key American allies.Canada faces 35% tariffs; Brazil hit

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Best of Indian mangoes showcased in Seattle

[ad_1] In this image via Consulate General of India, Seattle, Indian mangoes being presented to Washington State Leadership at Indian Mango Promotion Event, in Seattle, USA, Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Consulate General of India, Seattle via PTI Photo) Seattle got a taste of the best of Indian mangoes at a special event hosted to showcase

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Corn prices likely to remain bearish this year on robust global output outlook

[ad_1] Corn (maize) prices will likely remain bearish this year due to robust global production, mainly in the US, Brazil and India, various agencies have said. Research agency BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, said the market sentiment is underscored by Commodity Futures Trading Commission data, which show money managers holding a net short position

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1998 Coimbatore blast accused Sadiq arrested in Karnataka

[ad_1] A photo of Coimbatore serial blasts case accused Tailor Raja from old police lookout circulars. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tamil Nadu Police’s Anti Terrorism Squad on Thursday said it has arrested Sadiq, a key accused in the 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast case, in which 58 people were killed and 250 others were injured.

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EU unveils AI code of practice to help businesses comply with bloc’s rules

[ad_1] The AI Act’s rules on general purpose artificial intelligence are set to take force on August 2 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS The European Union on Thursday released a code of practice on general purpose artificial intelligence to help thousands of businesses in the 27-nation bloc using the technology comply with the bloc’s landmark

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Trump warns Canada with 35% tariffs in letter to PM Carney

[ad_1] The letter, addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump criticised Canada’s “tariff and non-tariff policies” and hinted at deeper frustrations.  | Photo Credit: Amber Bracken/Reuters President Donald Trump said in a Thursday letter that he will raise taxes on imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries

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Brazil threatens to match Trump’s tariffs amid Bolsonaro trial row

[ad_1] Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country’s criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Lula said he will trigger Brazil’s reciprocity law

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Lotus blooms in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after 3 decades, locals hope for livelihood revival

[ad_1] Lotus flowers have started blooming in Kashmir’s Wular Lake after three decades. The reappearance of the flower crop in north Kashmir’s river has renewed hope for communities that once depended on the lake for their livelihood. The flowers—known for their stems, nadru, a prized vegetable in the Valley’s largely non-vegetarian cuisine—disappeared after the devastating

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Snap, crackle, sale: Nutella maker Ferrero plans to buy WK Kellogg for $3 billion

[ad_1] Kellogg’s Raisin Bran and Corn Flakes cereal is displayed at a grocery store, as WK Kellogg agreed to be bought by Ferrero in a deal worth around $3.1 billion, in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S.

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Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 crew to return on July 14

[ad_1] In this screenshot via @Axiom_Space on X on June 7, 2025, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and others aboard the International Space Station as part of a commercial mission by Axiom Space. | Photo Credit: @Axiom_Space via PTI Photo Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission are set to return

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Merger of technology and operations needed to tackle Agentic AI: WNS CEO Keshav Murugesh

[ad_1] The frantic pace of Agentic AI development and a goal to create an entity well poised to tackle the unknown in a dynamic technology world is the catalyst behind the Capgemini-WNS deal, Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of NYSE-listed WNS, said in an exclusive chat with businessline. WNS was not looking to sell, and the

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After Bengaluru, Amazon’s 10-min delivery service running in select Delhi pin codes

[ad_1] Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters After Bengaluru, Amazon has begun its 10-minute delivery service, “Amazon Now”, in select Delhi pin codes, with the e-commerce giant saying on Thursday (July 10, 2025) that it is enthused with the early response and feedback from customers. The move marks Amazon’s determined strides in

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IMD issues ORANGE ALERT for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; predicts heavy rains over northwest India till July 13

[ad_1] Weather today: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange alert for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for July 11, predicting heavy rainfall during the day. Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity likely to continue over northwest India during next 2-3 days and over central India during next 4-5 days, the weather agency said in its

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Donald Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports to US, effective August 1 Ask ChatGPT

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Thursday, 11 July, announced a 35% tariff rate for goods imported from Canada, starting August 1. Donald Trump on Thursday said that he planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, adding that the European Union and Canada could receive tariff letters by Friday.

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Arbitrage or manipulation? Market crackdown sparks legal showdown

[ad_1] The 3 July order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) draws on detailed market data, highlighting patterns in Bank Nifty trades, price impacts and rapid reversals to argue Jane Street’s conduct crossed the line from aggressive arbitrage into manipulation. Experts believe Jane Street could counter Sebi’s allegations with transparent trading logic

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TCS Q1 revenue falls 3%, 1st drop in over 4 years

[ad_1] Bengaluru: TCS marked its first year-on-year decline in constant currency since the Sept quarter of FY21, with lacklustre performance attributed to weak macroeconomic conditions, cautious client sentiment, delayed decision-making, and the winding down of the BSNL deal. Its revenue for the June quarter fell 3.1% year-on-year in constant currency and 3.3% sequentially, as geopolitical

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Trump reflects on Secret Service lapses during Butler rally: ‘Very capable, but they had a bad day’

[ad_1] One year after assassination attempt on him at Butler, in Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump opens up about the chaos, and rapid response that saved his life. In a new episode of My View with Lara Trump airing this Saturday (July 12), Trump revisits the July 13, 2024, the near fatal attack, calling it

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Priya Nair to be CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Limited

[ad_1] Priya Nair. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced that Priya Nair, currently President, Beauty and Well-Being, Unilever, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, HUL, effective August 1, 2025. She will be the first woman CEO and MD of the FMCG major. She will also join the HUL

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Indian team heads back to US to ‘negotiate complete trade deal’ amid looming tariffs

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Further talks on the India-US trade deal are lined up in the coming days with negotiators once again headed to Washington as the government seeks to finalise an agreement, without any deadline pressure. “We are not differentiating between an interim or the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. We are negotiating

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Delta says segmentation coming to high-end cabins

[ad_1] Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines is studying new types of airplane tickets — this time in the premium cabins at the front of the plane. Airlines spent years slicing up their coach cabins, from extra legroom seats to bare-bones basic economy fares that don’t allow changes or include a seat

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Trump Brazil tariffs could raise coffee prices

[ad_1] President Donald Trump‘s proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports is bad news for coffee drinkers. Brazil, the largest U.S. supplier of green coffee beans, accounts for about a third of the country’s total supply, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Coffee beans need to grow in a warm, tropical climate, making

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PIB debunks fake AI-171 crash report circulating on social media

[ad_1] PIB Fact Check: A message claiming to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 crash, allegedly issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), is being widely circulated on social media platforms. “A message circulating on #WhatsApp claims to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

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ITR filing: Claiming HRA to reduce tax outgo? Rent receipts alone may not suffice – why your claim can be rejected

[ad_1] House Rent Allowance (HRA) remains a common tax-saving benefit for salaried individuals. But recent scrutiny by tax officers shows that even well-documented claims can be rejected if the underlying transactions appear dubious or fail to show a clear money trail.To claim HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, salaried individuals must

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Centre-State coordination to make India a global investment destination: NITI Aayog CEO

[ad_1] BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, on Thursday underscored the critical role of state-level execution in shaping India’s overall investment climate. During a high-level workshop on ease of doing business and investment promotion in New Delhi, he emphasised that there is much to learn from within the country itself, citing the diversity of successful

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‘Oil prices would have hit $120-130’: India says its oil imports from Russia helped global markets; Hardeep Puri hits out at critics

[ad_1] Addressing critics of India’s Russian oil imports, Puri noted that certain commentators make unwarranted criticisms of Indian policies. (AI image) India’s ongoing crude oil imports from Russia have contributed to global energy price stability, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri. He has said that discontinuing Russian oil trade would have caused

‘Oil prices would have hit $120-130’: India says its oil imports from Russia helped global markets; Hardeep Puri hits out at critics Read More »

Housing squeeze: 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%; 5-week easing streak ends as borrowing costs inch up

[ad_1] The average long-term mortgage rate in the US edged higher this week, ending a five-week streak of easing borrowing costs that had offered some relief to prospective homebuyers.According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year home loan ticked up to 6.72% from 6.67% last week. A year ago, the rate

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Order classifying Anil Ambani’s loan account as ‘fraudulent’ withdrawn: Canara Bank tells Mumbai High Court

[ad_1] The Canara Bank on Thursday (July 10, 2025) informed the Bombay High Court that it has withdrawn its order classifying as “fraudulent” the loan account of a firm linked to industrialist Anil Ambani. After the bank’s disclosure, a Bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale disposed of the petition filed by Mr.

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RBI outlook to Parliament panel: Governor Sanjay Malhotra says economy strong; Rs 2,000 notes still legal but out of circulation

[ad_1] RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance on the state of the Indian economy, assuring lawmakers that the country was performing well despite global headwinds.According to panel Chairman and BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, “He gave us a wide range of information related to the economic situation and the

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Trump threatens India-Russia energy trade

[ad_1] Key supplier: In FY25, Russia accounted for around 35 per cent of the total crude oil procured by India. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic US President Donald Trump has endorsed a Bill that proposes a 500 per cent tariff on countries importing oil from Russia, a development that can destabilise India’s trade with its

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TCS Q1 net profit rises 6% to ₹12,760 crore; board declares interim dividend of ₹11 per share

[ad_1] In the backdrop of global uncertainties and geopolitical issues impacting businesses, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) reported 6% growth in net profit at ₹12,760 crore over the year ago period aided by one time gain of ₹600 crore for the first quarter of 2025-26 ending June 30. Revenue at ₹63,437 crore for the quarter, grew

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Space startup Varda raises $187 million to make drugs in orbit

[ad_1] Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images Space startup Varda announced on Thursday that it has raised $187 million in Series C funding, led by venture capital firms Natural Capital and Shrug Capital, to continue advancing drug manufacturing in space. The latest round included participation from Peter Thiel, Lux Capital, Khosla Ventures and Caffeinated

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Priyank Kharge signals flexible approach on bike-taxi ban, stresses support for innovation

[ad_1] Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, IT and BT | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Amid the Karnataka government’s clampdown on bike taxis, enforced from June 16, the State may be signalling a flexible stance. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj,

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Heavy rain floods Gurugram; residents express anger on social media

[ad_1] A truck carrying liquor turned turtle after a road caved in during heavy rain, in Gurugram, on Thursday | Photo Credit: PTI Life was thrown out of gear in several parts of Gurugram due to heavy rains in the last two days, which led to flooded streets and caused traffic snarls extending into Delhi.

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India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

[ad_1] Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain For the first time, India is playing a seminal role in setting global telecom standards, said Union Minister for Communications and DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday (July 10, 2025), he said the country

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Manipal’s Sahyadri buy signals next phase in hospital consolidation

[ad_1] India’s private hospital sector is undergoing rapid consolidation with players like Manipal, Apollo and Max Healthcare racing to scale up their presence across regions through strategic acquisitions. The aggressive expansion is being driven by rising demand for quality healthcare, a shift in consumer preference for organised players, and deep-pocketed private equity backing. In its

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Google launches AI innovations to make agricultural practices more data-driven and efficient

[ad_1] Google on Thursday unveiled new open-source AI innovations and initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s agriculture sector and making AI models more sensitive to the country’s linguistic and cultural diversity. The company launched the Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API that provides information on crops and field activity across India, empowering the ecosystem to

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Omar Abdullah says tourism “bouncing back” in J&K, invites Mamata to visit

[ad_1] Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at State Secretariat | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said tourism is “bouncing back” in the Union Territory after the Pahalgam terror attack as there has been a “noticeable increase” in the

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Currency watch: Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 85.70 vs dollar; equities dip as tariff talks loom

[ad_1] The rupee ended 3 paise higher at 85.70 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by optimism over a possible US-India trade deal, even as equity markets closed in the red.The local currency opened at 85.62 and moved between 85.53 and 85.70 during the session before settling 3 paise higher than Wednesday’s close of

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Monsoon Fury: Home Ministry releases Rs 1,066 crore for six flood-hit states

[ad_1] The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday approved the release of Rs 1,066.80 crore to flood and landslide-hit six states – Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand. Among the six flood affected states, Assam received Rs 375.60 crore, Rs 29.20 crore was given to Manipur, Rs 30.40 crore to Meghalaya, Rs 22.80 crore

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Vedanta dismisses Viceroy Research report as containing no new findings

[ad_1] Over the last three years, Vedanta has actively reduced its debt and continues to strengthen its financial structure, Naidoo told shareholders | Photo Credit: DANISH SIDDIQUI Officials of Vedanta Ltd again denied all the allegations made by US short-seller Viceroy Research against the Vedanta group and said the report contained no new findings to

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Bihar SIR: ECI to ‘consider’ Aadhaar, EPIC, ration card for voter registration

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India, in the interest of justice, to consider Aadhaar Card, Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and ration cards as proof for voter registration in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar. “The Election Commission of India (ECI) has pointed

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Storage in India’s key reservoirs tops 50% of capacity

[ad_1] The storage increased in all the five regions this week with the level in southern reservoirs rising over 60 per cent | Photo Credit: JOMON PAMPAVALLEY The storage level in India’s 161 major reservoirs improved further this week to over 50 per cent of the capacity with central and north-west India receiving good rainfall

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Centre allocates 5.2 mt of rice for ethanol production in 2025-26

[ad_1] The Centre on Thursday notified the policy on selling foodgrains from official reserves under the open market sales scheme (OMSS). Under the scheme, the reserve price of wheat has been fixed at ₹2,550/quintal for all categories, up from ₹2,300-2,325 last year, whereas that of rice has been fixed at different rates depending on category

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Corporate net profit may be lukewarm in Q1 of FY26: Analysts

[ad_1] Net profit of India’s Nifty 50 companies may continue to be lukewarm at not more than 4.5% without accounting for oil companies in the first quarter of the current fiscal, according to equity research analysts.  “We expect 1Q FY26 net income of the KIE universe to increase 10.6% yoy, largely driven by a strong

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Centre has spent ₹29,576 crore until March on Auto PLI: MHI

[ad_1] The PLI-Auto scheme has been subdivided into the champion original equipment manufacturer incentive scheme and component champion incentive scheme. | Photo Credit: Udit Kulshrestha The Centre has spent ₹29,576 crore until March 2025 and created over 44,987 job opportunities across the automotive value chain through the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on auto. The

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Life insurers June new business dips 3% to ₹41,117 cr.

[ad_1] Life insurers in India reported new business for June declined 3% to ₹41,117.14 crore from ₹42,433.69 crore a year earlier, after two months of uptick in the premium this fiscal and as the number of covers sold remain comparatively lower. For the quarter ended June, the new business premium rose 4.25% to ₹93,544.54 crore

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How family offices bet on sports from fantasy apps to ski resorts

[ad_1] Key Points A third of investment firms of the ultra-rich have invested in sports, according to a new family office survey by BNY Mellon. While billionaire sports-team buyouts get the headlines, family offices are increasingly investing in adjacent assets like live-viewing venues and betting apps. Here’s how the family offices of ultra-rich sports team

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MP Materials wins big rare-earth contract with Pentagon, here’s how the stock market reacted

[ad_1] MP Materials’ stock rocketed over 50% on Thursday after sealing a huge deal with the Pentagon. The US Defense Department will become the company’s biggest owner by buying $400 million of special stock, grabbing a 15% stake. This cash will help MP Materials build a new magnet factory called the “10X Facility” and upgrade

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US market today: Stocks open sluggishly as Delta soars on upbeat outlook; WK Kellogg rallies on takeover buzz

[ad_1] US stocks started on a cautious note Thursday despite a surge in airline shares led by Delta Air Lines, which posted strong quarterly results and raised its outlook for the rest of 2025. The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% in early trade, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 28 points, or 0.1%. The Nasdaq

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Gang-rape of law student: Govt submits progress report before Calcutta High Court on investigation by police

[ad_1] Police has arrested four accused so far in the case | Photo Credit: SUSHANTA PATRONOBISH The West Bengal government on Thursday submitted a progress report before the Calcutta High Court on Kolkata Police’s investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a law student. A division bench of Justices Soumen Sen and Smita Das De examined

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Bengaluru pushes for seamless public transport with app-based metro, bus ticketing

[ad_1] The new features will be unveiled this week under the Enroute: Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Challenge | Photo Credit: PTI Commuters in Bengaluru will soon be able to buy tickets for metro and BMTC buses directly through popular mobility apps Namma Yatri and Tummoc, as part of a city-wide effort to integrate public transport systems and

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ED busts ₹284 crore fraud, cracks down on gaming platform Probo; company says ‘user safety and trust top priorities’

[ad_1] The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has frozen fixed deposits and shares worth more than ₹284 crore belonging to a Haryana-based company, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to illegal online betting. The action was taken under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after the agency

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U.K. to join France, Bharti group in fresh capital infusion in Eutelsat

[ad_1] Eutelsat Group, which runs the OneWeb satellite internet constellation, will receive an additional investment from the U.K. government of €90 million (₹903 crore) as part of a fresh capital infusion in the entity, whose shareholders include the French government and Bharti Enterprises. Bharti and the French government had announced participation in a reserved capital

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ICICI Ventures invests ₹100 cr in Arteria Technologies

[ad_1] Arteria’s platform uses its SaaS solutions to address challenges in enterprise supply chains by integrating it with financing options ICICI Ventures has invested ₹100 crore in Arteria Technologies, a supply chain SaaS and fintech platform, in Series B funding, which will be deployed for team expansion, market growth, and driving AI-based product improvement. The

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Eight years of GST: Jammu & Kashmir’s handicraft sector seeks relief

[ad_1] Ghulam Mohammad Mir, a papier-mâché artisan from Srinagar, in his workshop | Photo Credit: Gulzar Bhat At a traders’ conclave in Srinagar last week, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the government would consider reducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on various handloom and handicraft items, from 12 to 5

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Gas leak at ONGC well in Konaseema contained swiftly confirms fire department

[ad_1] A gas leak was reported during a re-drilling operation at ONGC Well No. 21 in Pasarlapudi village, located in Mamidikuduru Mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district. The incident occurred earlier today but was quickly brought under control by ONGC’s emergency response teams. Fire engines deployed near the site played a key role in neutralising

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Delta Air Lines (DAL) 2Q 2025 earnings

[ad_1] A Boeing 767-332(ER) from Delta Air Lines takes off from Barcelona El Prat Airport in Barcelona on Oct. 8, 2024. Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines reinstated its 2025 profit outlook Thursday and said it expects a stronger outlook for summer travel than Wall Street anticipated. Bookings have stabilized after

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Earthquake Delhi-NCR: Strong tremors jolt region after 4.4 magnitude quake in Haryana’s Jhajjar

[ad_1] Earthquake Today Delhi-NCR:  Strong tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning after an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Jhajjar in Haryana, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake occurred at 09:04:50 IST on July 10, 2025, with a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 28.63°N and longitude 76.68°E,

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Rupee rises 4 paise to settle at 85.69 against U.S. dollar

[ad_1] Forex traders said the Indian rupee ended the day in the green against the U.S. dollar amid firm expectations that India and the U.S. will reach a deal soon. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day higher by 4 paise at 85.69 (provisional) against the U.S.

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TCS Q1 results: Net profit rises 6% to ₹12,760 crore in April-June

[ad_1] The Tata group company had posted a net profit of ₹12,040 crore in the corresponding period last year. | Photo Credit: Reuters Country’s largest IT services company TCS on Thursday (July 10, 2025) reported a 6% rise in its June quarter net profit at ₹12,760 crore. The Tata group company had posted a net

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Saudi Royal runs $250 Billion firm shaping access to mega deals

[ad_1] It also manages part of the sprawling web of contractors tasked with bringing the kingdom’s gigantic development projects to life, and works to line up financing and keep spending in check | Photo Credit: CHARLES CROWELL As Saudi Arabia spends trillions of dollars to reshape its economy, a little-known investment group overseen by the

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