Gujarat boosts worker healthcare with new MoUs for super speciality care

Gujarat’s Labour Department and ESIC have signed MoUs with six hospitals to provide tertiary and super speciality care to insured workers and their families. This initiative offers unlimited expenditure for healthcare needs and financial relief. In a significant move to enhance healthcare access for workers, the Gujarat Labour and Employment Department and the Employees’ State … Read more

78th Emmy Awards: ‘The Masked Singer,’ ‘The Traitors’ win juried awards

The Television Academy announced the 78th Emmy Awards juried winners. Honours went to ‘The Masked Singer’ and ‘The Traitors’ for costumes, and ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ and ‘Star Wars: Visions’ for individual achievement in animation. The Television Academy has announced the winners of the 78th Emmy Awards in juried categories, with Fox’s “The Masked Singer”, Peacock’s … Read more

India eyes Arctic’s Northern Sea Route as a strategic trade corridor

Following Putin’s remarks, former Ambassador Ajai Malhotra said India is eyeing the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route as a shorter, cheaper maritime trade corridor to Europe, urging immediate capacity building to secure early mover advantages. India Views Arctic as Strategic Trade Corridor Highlighting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statements on India’s interest in the Northern Sea … Read more

Congress repeatedly changed stance in Parliament: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal accused the Opposition of disrupting the Monsoon Session, alleging they repeatedly shifted their stance on the NEET issue and were more interested in creating an “uproar” than holding a constructive discussion. Opposition Accused of Disruptive Tactics in Parliament Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday accused the Opposition, particularly the … Read more

IPL 2026: PBKS coach denies complacency after six straight losses

PBKS assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves addressed the team’s IPL 2026 slump, where six straight wins were followed by six losses. He denied complacency, stating the team gave its best and that the slump was a collective issue, not just the bowlers. Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves touched upon the team’s mid-season … Read more

Morgan Stanley Sees High Execution Risk, ‘Potential For Further Slips’ After Virgin Atlantic’s Commercial Spaceflight Gets Delayed

Virgin Galactic said its spaceship is expected to enter commercial service in February 2027, compared to the previous target of the fourth quarter of 2026. Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Virgin Galactic to $2 from $2.05 and kept an ‘Underweight’ rating. Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier said the revised schedule gives the company … Read more

Microsoft Slashes Carbon Removal Purchases By 80% As AI Boom Drives Emissions Higher, Says Report — MSFT Stock Edges Lower

Microsoft is reportedly on track to make its first retreat from carbon removals since 2023, even as its AI-driven emissions climb by 25%. Microsoft reportedly cut carbon removal credit purchases by about 80% to 8.55 million metric tons through mid-July. The pullback comes as Microsoft and other hyperscalers ramp up spending to expand their AI … Read more

Dhami slams Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on PM Modi, calls it ‘unacceptable’

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticised Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on PM Modi’s diplomatic approach. Dhami called Gandhi’s language ‘unacceptable’ and a ‘stain on the dignity of Indian politics’, saying voters have repeatedly rejected Congress. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his … Read more

India, South Africa can explore joint ventures in green steel via BRICS

A South African expert suggests India and South Africa can leverage the BRICS platform for joint ventures in minerals and green steel, proposing they jointly supply countries that lack such resources and share best practices in the green steel sector. Leveraging BRICS for Joint Ventures India and South Africa can explore joint ventures in minerals … Read more