New IISc Bengaluru study: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have found that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively kill oral...

In January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...

Leading European nations now acknowledge potential fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a shift in stance following the US-Iran ...

China is intensifying its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday, at a ti...

India's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...

India's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...

India's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...

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July 2026 brings two significant Ekadashi fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu: Yogini Ekadashi on July 10th and Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25th...

British American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...

Tensions ease in the Gulf as Iran and the US agree to halt recent hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation ...

ITC's business with major shareholder British American Tobacco (BAT) saw a 10% expansion in sales to Rs 1,587 crore in FY26, though dividen...

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...

British American Tobacco's Indian entities received ₹3,895.74 crore in dividends from ITC in FY26, a slight decrease from the previous year...

Hezbollah's Sheikh Naim Qassem has vehemently denounced the Lebanese-Israeli framework agreement, calling it a "humiliating surrender" and ...

Psychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...

Retailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...