Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival IndiaNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's reg...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Alibaba bids $1.5 billion for China grocer Pupu in Meituan fightAlibaba is reportedly offering $1.5 billion for Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu, initiating a bidding war to gain market share from riva...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Donation row: Ram Temple Committee chairman welcomes move to constitute SITThe Uttar Pradesh government has formed a special investigation team to probe alleged irregularities in Ram temple donation funds. This mov...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys generalA group of US state attorneys general has started a wide-ranging probe into OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker received a subpoena seeking documents...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner BrosThe U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This regulat...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Novo Nordisk hit by cyber incident, probes data breachDanish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has confirmed a security incident. Unauthorised access to internal IT systems occurred. Certain non-public da...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
EU order against Meta may last until June 2029, EU antitrust chief saysA key EU order for Meta Platforms to allow rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp messaging app will continue. This decision stands as th...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for freeThe EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries ou...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
08 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Paramount to face legal challenge from states on Warner dealTop lawyers from approximately 10 states, led by California, are preparing a legal challenge to Paramount Skydance Corp.'s $110 billion acq...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
US states preparing lawsuit to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros, sources sayCalifornia, New York, and other states are preparing to sue and block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The lawsuit, exp...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
India antitrust body targets beauty pageants with scrutiny of Mrs India IncIndia's competition watchdog is probing Mrs. India Inc. The beauty pageant organizer faces accusations of abusing its market position. Part...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
CCI orders probe into Mrs India Inc for alleged breach of competition rulesThe Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into Mrs India Inc for alleged abuse of its dominant position. The beauty pageant o...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST