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Chinese tech firms join global race to reinvent smartphones for AI era

China's ZTE unveiled NaviX Ultra, which it calls the world's first agentic AI smartphone, highlighting an intensifying race among Chinese tech firms to redefine smartphones with built-in AI sevices

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Sheinbaum, Carney to attend Fifa World Cup final on Trump's invitation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey with US President Donald Trump, amid strained regional ties

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Fifa expects World Cup final to proceed despite wildfire smoke from Canada

Fifa will not shift Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina despite wildfire smoke affecting the New York area, with officials expecting air quality to improve before kick-off

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

US considers creating Finra-like watchdog to vet advanced AI models

The proposed regulator, modelled on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, would review AI safety with industry participation as the Trump admin considers a more structured oversight framework

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Venezuela quake death toll tops 5K, many missing as relief efforts continue

More than three weeks after twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, the death toll has climbed to 5,069 as rescue efforts give way to humanitarian relief and reconstruction

Updated On: 18 Jul 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

China tops US in global favourability, shows Pew Research survey

An area the US continues to get better ratings than China is its respect for personal freedom. However, that gap is also narrowing

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

NSE stock draws rare 'sell' rating ahead of long-awaited IPO debut

Dolat Capital initiated coverage of the National Stock Exchange with a 'sell' recommendation, citing regulatory headwinds and high valuations ahead of the bourse's planned IPO

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

Manipal Hospitals cuts IPO valuation to ₹80,000 cr amid market volatility

The Temasek-backed hospital chain is expected to launch its ₹11,000 crore share sale later this month amid cautious investor sentiment

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

West Asia tensions, weak monsoon key risks for Indian economy: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation risks remain elevated due to West Asia tensions, rising oil prices and the possibility of a weak monsoon, even as supply-side pressures dominate

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Bigger electric cars leave China with damaged roads, funding crunch

China's growing fleet of large electric vehicles is increasing road maintenance costs while reducing fuel tax revenues, intensifying calls for new road funding mechanisms

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

India should rethink China investment policy, says PMEAC member

Rakesh Mohan, a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, said India should attract greater Chinese investment and strengthen trade ties to create jobs and boost exports

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

RBI's forex deposit measures raise hopes of margin recovery for banks

RBI's measures to attract foreign currency inflows are expected to improve liquidity and support lending margins as major private sector banks, including HDFC and Axis Bank, report Q1 earnings

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Trump accuses China of interfering in 2020 US elections, threatening truce

President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election and stealing voter data, reviving claims that US intelligence agencies have previously debunked

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

NYC Mayor Mamdani rejects pay hike to $305,800 approved by lawmakers

The New York City Council approved its first salary increase for elected officials in a decade, but the mayor said he would keep his current pay

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

Tata Electronics to launch India's first chip fab using older technology

Tata Electronics is preparing to manufacture India's first large-scale semiconductor wafers using 90nm process technology at its Dholera plant, marking a shift from its earlier 28nm plans

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Over 100 multinationals eyeing treasury operations in GIFT City: JPMorgan

More than 100 companies have approached JPMorgan to explore banking and payment solutions for treasury operations in GIFT City, reflecting rising multinational interest in India's financial hub

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Delhi HC voids visa, passport services tender for Australia, Singapore

Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Donald Trump to limit student visas to four years in latest crackdown

US tightens student visa rules with four-year stay limit, requiring extensions for longer academic programmes

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details $57 mn Indian-led smuggling ring

Vietnamese police say an Indian national allegedly led a network that smuggled more than 30,000 diamonds worth over $57 million into the country by concealing them in luggage, shoes and clothing

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

NPCIL-NTPC JV invites bids to build core of Mahi Banswara nuclear project

The project at Mahi Banswara will be the country's first nuclear generator that is not fully-owned by Nuclear Power Corp., which currently operates India's entire atomic energy capacity of 8.8 gigawat

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 3:17 PM IST