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WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
'I was in denial with the idea of quick commerce’: BigBasket founder Hari MenonBigBasket founder Hari Menon is stepping down as CEO after 15 years, reflecting on the company's evolution from scheduled deliveries to emb...
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
Global Market: South Korea to extend won trading to 24 hours in bid to boost global appealSouth Korea will launch 24-hour trading in the won from July 6 to boost global investor access and improve market appeal. The reform is exp...
US says in talks with India on Anthropic Fable model rolloutIndia and the US are holding crucial talks on releasing advanced AI models, including those from Anthropic. Both nations are prioritizing a...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
Global Market: China's 'future industries' investment boom sparks valuation bubble concernsChina is witnessing a massive surge in venture capital, pouring billions into futuristic sectors like space, quantum computing, and AI. Thi...
UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern TaiwanBritain, France, and Germany have voiced serious concerns over China's recent maritime activities near Taiwan's east coast. These actions, ...
Indian-American lawmakers urge diaspora to enter politics amid rise in anti-India sentimentIndian-American lawmakers are urging the diaspora to actively participate in public life and contest elections to counter rising anti-India...
Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdlesSouth Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing ...
Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to address concerns over a new Iran deal. The agreement, brokered by Vice President JD Vanc...
India 13th in QS Future Skills Index 2027India has built formidable scale over the past decade, supported by rapid economic growth, a large pool of graduates and the world's larges...
Binance tightens rules for India users, falls in lineBinance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is now requiring Indian users to provide more details for every crypto deposit and withdrawal...
India remains ADB's largest private sector market; lender eyes USD 1 bn direct support in 2026India stands at the forefront of the Asian Development Bank's investment strategies as the lender aims to deploy roughly USD 1 billion in d...
Bringing back open-market buybacks through stock exchanges is the right decisionSEBI’s decision to restore open-market buybacks through stock exchanges marks a pragmatic regulatory shift that supports efficient capital ...
Korean proverb of the day: 'Having no children is the ultimate, peaceful destiny; a house with many children is like a tree with too many branches...' An old saying about raising children offers a realistic look at parenthood and family responsibilitiesThe Korean proverb of the day reflects the realities of family life and parenthood. Using the image of a tree constantly moved by the wind,...
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
BCCI keeps 2027 World Cup roadmap under wraps, says SaikiaBCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has stated that discussions regarding India's 2027 World Cup plans are confidential. He emphasized that strat...
US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricingAmerica has started a trade probe into Germany's plan to cut pharmaceutical spending. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the i...
Vance criticizes Israel 'freakout' over Iran deal in interviewUS Vice President JD Vance has criticized Israel's strong reaction to a recent agreement between the US and Iran. Vance described the Israe...