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Mass shooting on July 4 holiday leaves 8 wounded in New York's Coney IslandTragedy struck Coney Island late Friday as a shooting left at least eight people injured, including four young boys. The incident, which oc...
'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime deathDressed in black and draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran, mourners held up posters and A4 printed shee...
Prices climb, but low loan rates keep homes affordableSix out of eight major cities within affordability threshold in the first half of 2026; stable employment and income help sustain demand.
Auto demand remains strong, but OEM margins may stay under pressure in H1 FY27Indian auto sector anticipates strong demand across all vehicle types, though automakers may see profit margins squeezed in early FY27. Who...
AI chip demand stays strong, but component shortages emerge as next challenge: NomuraThe artificial intelligence (AI) boom is entering a new phase where the biggest challenge is no longer demand for AI chips but shortages of...
FIFA World Cup powers shift to bigger TVs amid cautious consumer spendingDespite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers...
Bitcoin trades near $60,000, logs weakest month since June 2022 amid ETF outflowsBitcoin traded near the $60,000 level after recording its weakest monthly performance since June 2022, weighed down by heavy ETF outflows. ...
Best places for New Yorkers to witness July 4 fireworks - Check spots, timings and what not to carry amid tight securityNew York City is gearing up for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration, marking America's 250th birthday with dazzling fireworks over the...
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
India 10-year bond set for best month in 7 years on oil slide, foreign demandIndian government bonds surged Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year yield on track for its largest monthly drop in seven years. This rally i...
Maersk boosts outlook on stronger-than-expected container demandGlobal shipping giant Maersk expects the container market to remain strong throughout 2024, with container volumes now projected to grow by...
Psychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't forgetful: What this daily habit revealsPsychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't simply following a routine without purpose. Psycholo...
Carmakers pare discounts as GST cut revives small-car demandCar manufacturers are scaling back discounts on budget-friendly hatchbacks and entry-level models, indicating a robust recovery in mass-mar...
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
IIP growth reached a five-month high of 5.1% in MayIndia's industrial production surged to a five-month high of 5.1% in May, driven by robust growth in electricity and manufacturing sectors....
Brands flock to India’s England tour as marquee bilateral cricket holds ad appealCricket's enduring appeal is driving significant advertiser interest for India's tour of England, despite a generally cautious market. Broa...
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
After 5-year hot run, luxe car sales may slow downIndia's luxury car market is experiencing its first slowdown in over five years, with sales stalling in early 2026. Heightened global uncer...
Foreign Ministry's first public Toshakhana auction features Rolex watches, gold biscuits and silver daggersFor the first time, the Ministry of External Affairs is auctioning around 300 diplomatic gifts, including luxury watches and gold biscuits,...
Samsung's HBM4 sales cross $1 billion within four monthsSamsung Electronics Co. recorded more than $1 billion in sales for its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, known as HBM4, j...