Japan’s government lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9% from 1.3%, citing the impact of higher crude oil prices and a weaker yen on its import-dependent economy, according to a Kyodo News report. The Japanese government has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 0.9 per … Read more
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Indian hockey team’s new saffron jersey, linking it to attempts to rewrite history. She said India’s identity is rooted in non-violence and truth, unlike the RSS, and that these values cannot be taken away. Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday criticised the change in the … Read more
The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond spiked over 5%, touching levels not seen since the global financial crisis of 2007 after the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates steady. The U.S. 10 Year Treasury climbed to 4.683%. Yardeni Research said in a post on Wednesday that the Fed has to raise short-term rates … Read more
PhonePe launched PhonePe PulsePro, an enterprise intelligence platform converting transaction data into hyperlocal market insights. The platform aims to help businesses make faster, more informed decisions for expansion and strategic planning. Digital payments platform PhonePe on Thursday launched PhonePe PulsePro, an enterprise intelligence platform that converts aggregated transaction data into hyperlocal, near real-time market insights, … Read more
Starbucks reported a 7.9% increase in comparable sales in the third quarter. Starbucks beat Q3 expectations with $0.85 adjusted EPS and $9.3 billion in revenue. CEO Brian Niccol said Starbucks’ Q3 results reflect progress in its turnaround efforts. Retail investors were split, with some praising Starbucks’ turnaround progress while others questioned whether the gains justify … Read more
Germany’s Ambassador Philipp Ackermann praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s peace messaging on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying it ‘resonates in Europe, but not in Russia.’ The envoy noted that PM Modi’s call for peace aligns with European values but added that Russia has not shown serious willingness to negotiate, making meaningful progress difficult.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Kalash Bandhan Maha Rally in Bhagwanpur for Sant Guru Ravidas Ji’s 650th birth anniversary, emphasising the saint’s message of social harmony, equality, and a discrimination-free society. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Kalash Bandhan Maha Rally organised at Chudiyala, Bhagwanpur, on the occasion of the 650th … Read more
EAM S Jaishankar told his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are ‘absolutely unacceptable’. The two also discussed the Ukraine conflict and ongoing peace negotiations. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha and discussed attacks … Read more
The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid an opposition walkout. The bill enhances penalties for exam malpractices. The Lok Sabha also cleared a bill to criminalise insults to the National Song. Public Examinations Bill Passed Amid Opposition Walkout The ninth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament … Read more
The Gujarat government will provide a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by floods in Valsad and Navsari districts. CM Bhupendra Patel has also ordered a damage assessment survey for crops to provide aid to affected farmers. Gujarat government spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Thursday announced a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by … Read more