QCOM Stock Drops 2% — Qualcomm Reportedly Plans Chip Price Hikes Amid Rising Supply Costs

Qualcomm has notified customers that it will raise chip prices by double-digit percentages starting September 1. The company stated it has fully exhausted its ability to absorb escalating supplier costs and could not find sufficient alternative vendors.  High demand for AI data center infrastructure is cannibalizing component manufacturing capacity, constraining supply across all tech sectors.  … Read more

Michael Burry Doubles Down On MU, NVDA Shorts While Holding TSLA, PLTR Bets — Here’s What He’s Buying

The ‘Big Short’ investor expanded his bearish semiconductor wagers while increasing exposure to online sports betting stocks. Michael Burry added to his bearish bets on Micron, Nvidia and other semiconductor names. The ‘Big Short’ investor also increased his exposure to Flutter and DraftKings. His existing bearish positions in Tesla and Palantir remain in place. Michael … Read more

Assam: 47th State Athletics Championship 2026 begins with 1,140 athletes

The 47th Assam State Level Athletics Championship 2026 began in Nalbari with 1,140 athletes. Inaugurated by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the three-day event aims to identify and nurture talent for national and international competitions. The 47th Assam State Level Junior and Senior Athletics Championship 2026 commenced on Friday at the District Sports Stadium Complex, Sariahtoli … Read more

Imtiaz Ali calls Kashmir ‘jewel in the crown,’ urges global cinema

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali calls Kashmir ‘the jewel in the crown,’ urging local filmmakers to aim for international standards. He highlighted the Valley’s untapped cinematic potential and welcomed government efforts to make it filmmaker-friendly. Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Friday called Kashmir “the jewel in the crown of the country” and urged local filmmakers to think beyond … Read more

AMKR Stock Soars 12% After-Hours — NVIDIA And Amkor Partner In $1.5B Deal To Boost Semiconductor Packaging

Nvidia secured advanced AI chip packaging capacity in Arizona through a multi-year strategic agreement with Amkor Technology. Nvidia will provide a $1.5-billion prepayment to Amkor Technology to support multi-year advanced packaging capacity and technological development.  The deal centers on expanding Amkor’s planned advanced packaging and testing facility in Arizona to strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains.  … Read more

Gujarat floods: NDRF rescues 67 in Navsari; CM monitoring situation

The NDRF rescued 67 people from floods in Gujarat’s Navsari district. CM Bhupendra Patel is monitoring the situation as rescue operations continue across Valsad, Tapi, and Surat, with thousands evacuated to safety. NDRF Rescues 67 in Navsari The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued 67 people, including 25 women and 22 children, from floodwaters … Read more

Italy Offers Pep Guardiola Mega Deal to Lead National Team After Ancelotti Rejection

Italy stepped up their efforts for Guardiola right after Carlo Ancelotti, who coaches the Brazil team, turned down their offer. Paolo Maldini, Italy’s legendary former captain and current Technical Director, confirmed this at a press conference. The Italian Football Federation is trying to rope in former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as the new coach … Read more