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AI creates two-speed jobs market in UK as demand shifts to senior talent

Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

Europe's heatwaves strain nuclear, hydropower, driving electricity costs

The heat-related strains coincide with a surge in natural gas and coal prices after the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire once again sharply curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 3:20 PM IST

Kerala struggles to care for ageing population with fertility rate low

With more than one in five residents aged 60 or above and fertility well below replacement level, Kerala is confronting the challenges of an ageing population before the rest of India

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Donald Trump orders fresh US strikes on Iran as early as this weekend

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has ordered fresh US strikes on Iran as early as this weekend, while CBS said Washington is also considering attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 8:38 AM IST

HUL, Asian Paints among firms planning price hikes before festive season

Leading consumer companies, including Hindustan Unilever and Asian Paints, are planning price hikes ahead of the festive season as higher commodity costs and inflationary pressures squeeze margins

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Anthropic, OpenAI cyber failures raise concerns over US national security

Cybersecurity experts criticised Anthropic and OpenAI after AI models accessed external organisations during testing, with Anthropic's Claude stealing credentials and data due to a configuration error

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 8:27 AM IST

Fifa drops World Cup stake sale plan after backlash from federations

Fifa President Infantino scrapped plans for a commercial entity to attract private investment in World Cup media rights after strong opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and Asian Football Confederation

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Donald Trump may impose $100k fee on post-study work for foreign students

A White House official said there was no imminent policy change, but didn't deny the proposal was under consideration.

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 12:09 AM IST

Spain says half of immigrants entering African enclave, Morocco have left

"Images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the bloc's top executive, said in a post on X

Updated On: 01 Aug 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

India's family offices embrace profit-sharing to attract top talent

Billionaire family offices, including those belonging to tech founder Azim Premji and consumer tycoon Harsh Mariwala, are already paying a share of investment profits - known as carried interest

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Amazon receives $600 mn in tariff refunds, to reimburse some shoppers

The US government has begun issuing billions of dollars in refunds collected from importers after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose some of the levies

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Japan set to launch intelligence bureau in Takaichi's security push

The bureau, headed by veteran police official Kazuya Hara, 58, will be responsible for coordinating intelligence gathering and distilling it for a new National Intelligence Council headed by Takaichi

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Anthropic AI models hacked 3 organizations during cybersecurity tests

Anthropic said in a blog post Thursday that it made the discovery after performing a review of its own cybersecurity tests, following OpenAI's announcement of a breach

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

If implemented, the fee would put a popular post-graduate visa extension out of reach for many students

Updated On: 31 Jul 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

US GDP grows less-than-expected at 1.5% despite strong consumer spending

US economic growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter as weaker net exports offset robust consumer spending and strong AI-led business investment

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 7:01 PM IST

Kudankulam nuclear project costs jump 55% after delays due to Ukraine war

Construction delays linked to the Ukraine war have pushed the estimated cost of four new Russian-designed reactors at Kudankulam to ₹1.38 trillion

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

IPL's business value rises to $20.6 billion in 2026 as tycoons flock

Houlihan Lokey's 2026 IPL Brand Valuation Study found that IPL's standalone brand value has risen to $4.3 billion, up 10.3% from the previous year

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

India scrambles for sunflower oil alternatives on Black Sea disruptions

Delays in sunflower oil shipments from Russia and Ukraine push the world's largest buyer towards palm, soy and South American supplies amid weak domestic crops

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Italian family clashes over Del Vecchio's $46 billion Ray-Ban empire

A governance crisis at EssilorLuxottica deepens as heirs of founder Leonardo Del Vecchio struggle to manage the fortune he built before his death

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 10:22 AM IST

Student protests highlight India's soaring private coaching costs

Neet paper leak protests have highlighted the growing burden of private tuition as families spend a larger share of incomes on competitive exam preparation

Updated On: 30 Jul 2026 | 9:49 AM IST