TN govt announces 365-day maternity leave for 3rd child; DMK objects

The TN government announced 365-day maternity leave for a third child, a move opposed by the DMK. Other key measures include enhanced benefits for MLAs, a hike in milk procurement price, and an increase in health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh. The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Vijay, on Wednesday announced a … Read more

RARE Stock Jumps 6% After-Hours On First Gene Therapy Approval, New Priority Review Voucher

The FDA granted accelerated approval to GENGLYCOS, also called DTX401, for patients aged eight and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa). GENGLYCOS is the first treatment to address the underlying genetic cause of GSDIa rather than only managing symptoms. Ultragenyx also received a Priority Review Voucher with the approval, which can be used … Read more

WOLF Stock Drops 11% After Earnings Miss — Wolfspeed’s AI Growth Fails To Offset Negative Margins

The silicon carbide maker reported a wider-than-expected loss and expects next-quarter sales to remain broadly flat at $140 million to $160 million. Wolfspeed reported an adjusted loss of $2.26 per share, wider than the $1.47 loss analysts expected. Quarterly revenue fell 24% year-over-year to $149.6 million, narrowly missing Wall Street’s $150 million estimate. Stocktwits retail … Read more

US Stock Index Futures Climb As Yields Cool Off Amid Treasury Support — NVDA, MRNA, MRVL, LOWE In Focus

A rally in 30-year bonds drove yields down by 10 basis points to 5.18%. The S&P 500 ended 0.2% higher, while the Nasdaq 100 lost 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%. 10-year Treasury yields hovered near the highest levels since early 2025 on Tuesday.  Bitcoin jumped as President Donald Trump pressed Congress … Read more

Netanyahu warns Turkey against military foothold moving south in Syria

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Turkey against establishing a military presence in Syria after Israel conducted airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airport. Turkey rejected the claims, accusing Israel of legitimising unlawful strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) said Israel had sent a “clear message” to Turkey over its alleged plans to … Read more

From 90 Days to 1 Year: How Tamil Nadu’s Maternity Leave Rules Changed Since 2011

Tamil Nadu has extended maternity leave for women government employees for their third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. This change now aligns the benefit with the existing one-year leave provided for the first two children. Tamil Nadu has announced another major change to its maternity leave policy for women government employees, extending leave … Read more

3 Potential WWE Allies Roman Reigns Could Recruit After Solo Sikoa’s Rejection

Zilla Fatu offers a bigger long-term gamble for Roman Reigns. Unlike Sami Zayn, he represents the Anoa’i family’s future rather than someone returning from the faction’s past. Approaching Zilla carries enormous implications because of the family’s deep-rooted legacy. The Bloodline has always centered on legacy, power, and determining who deserves to stand beside the Tribal … Read more

SEBI to unveil AI/ML rules with ‘kill-switch’ for capital markets

SEBI will soon issue guidelines for AI/ML in capital markets, announced Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The framework mandates human oversight, data controls, and ‘kill-switch’ mechanisms to ensure responsible use amid sharp market expansion. SEBI to Introduce AI/ML Guidelines The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will shortly issue guidelines for the responsible use of … Read more

Satyendar Jain arrested; Kejriwal blames Amit Shah for ‘pressuring’ ACB

AAP leader Satyendar Jain was arrested by the ACB in a corruption case. CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Home Minister Amit Shah of pressuring the agency for the arrest. BJP MP Swati Maliwal hit back, accusing Kejriwal of running a ‘shop of corruption’. The Anti Corruption Bureau on Wednesday produced AAP leader and former Delhi Minister … Read more