Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. The MEA hailed the ‘multifaceted and longstanding’ bilateral ties. Putin is set for talks with PM Narendra Modi on trade, energy security, and geopolitical issues. The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday hailed the “multifaceted and longstanding” bilateral ties between India and … Read more
Congress leaders Pawan Khera, Supriya Shrinate, and others condemned the killing of Manipuri musician C. Vikram Singh in Delhi. They questioned the silence of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah and called for an end to racial attacks and hatred. Congress leaders slam PM, HM’s silence Congress MP Pawan Khera on Thursday expressed sadness … Read more
But futures were mixed, with S&P 500 futures marginally up, while Dow and Nasdaq futures slightly eased. The S&P 500 ended Thursday 0.6% lower, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%. Odds of a rate hike in September crossed 70%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Oracle beat … Read more
The launch builds on CoreWeave’s acquisition of Monolith AI, which focused on using machine learning for complex engineering and physics problems. The service uses test, simulation, sensor, and telemetry data to build production AI models. CoreWeave engineers work with customers from initial scoping through deployment. The approach has already been used across more than 100 … Read more
India is bolstering its border security with autonomous systems developed by DRDO. The focus is on indigenous tech, including sensors, AI, and counter-drone capabilities, to reduce import dependency and gain a strategic edge, says a top official. India is moving towards a more autonomous border security architecture, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) … Read more
Ishan Kishan captained East Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in 13 years. They won the 2026 final against South Zone based on a first-innings lead. Kishan credited the victory to the team’s unity and also spoke on his recent form. As Ishan Kishan’s impressive run as a captain in Indian domestic cricket continued … Read more
In an interview with CNBC, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company expects to reach roughly 1,500 or more upgraded stores by the end of the current fiscal year. Niccol also sees significant growth potential in China following Starbucks’ partnership with Boyu Capital. He said Boyu believes Starbucks’ China business could eventually grow from more … Read more
In the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semifinal, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to field against India. Both teams are unchanged for the knockout clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to field against India in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 … Read more
AAP has questioned the legality of a 200-bed PG in Satya Niketan, alleging it’s linked to BJP MLA Anil Sharma’s family. Saurabh Bharadwaj claims the PG is built on a much larger area than sanctioned and has challenged the MLA to prove its legality. The Aam Aadmi Party has raised questions over the legality of … Read more
WUC VP Zumret Erkin told the UNHRC that serious abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang continue. She cited a UN report on potential crimes against humanity and highlighted forced labour, calling for accountability for China’s coercive policies. China faced renewed criticism at the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, with World Uyghur Congress … Read more