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AI or humans? What's driving the productivity boom in the US? | US Economy

Is AI really driving America's productivity boom? The data suggests the story is more complicated. In this video, Business Standard explains why US productivity has been rising.

Why Nepal’s Gen Z is turning against Prime Minister Balen Shah

Protests have returned to Nepal less than a year after Gen Z voters helped bring Balen Shah’s government to power. The demonstrations were triggered by the death of a 25-year-old

Why Tata wants to enter the commercial shipbuilding business

The Tata Group could soon enter the commercial shipbuilding space with a proposed $1 billion investment in Kerala. According to Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan

Centre bans widely used herbicide: What it means for India's farmers

India may soon ban one of its most widely used weed killers. The Centre has proposed a ban on paraquat dichloride, citing serious health risks,

Why India has banned imports made with forced labour

India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban the import of goods made using forced labour. The move comes as the US scrutinises several countries, including India, over forced labour practices.

Why HDFC Bank’s employee count fell for the first time in 9 years

For the first time in nearly a decade, HDFC Bank has reduced its workforce. What's behind the cuts?

How Japan is making electricity from seawater and sewage

Can seawater and sewage really generate electricity? Japan believes they can. In this video, we explain how Japan's first osmotic power plant uses treated sewage and concentrated seawater.

Cows that burp less? Why India is closely watching New Zealand's experiments

Can science make cows burp less methane and help fight climate change? Researchers are testing innovative solutions—from special feeds and vaccines to slow-release capsules

Muse Image explained: Can Meta AI use your Instagram photos?

Meta has launched Muse Image, a new AI image-generation tool integrated into Meta AI, Instagram and WhatsApp.

What is SALT, India's first mobile 'liquid tree' to fight pollution?

India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) is an air-purification system developed by CSIR-CIMFR for crowded urban areas where planting trees is difficult.

6 SME IPOs listed on July 7: Dalal Street’s busiest SME listing day in CY26 | IPO alert

Dalal Street is set to witness the highest number of SME listings in a single day in CY2026, with six companies debuting on July 7 after raising a combined ₹185.14 crore through their IPOs.

Why Kerala is adopting Japan’s ageing model | Kerala's ageing population | Demographic change

Kerala has launched the country's first dedicated Elderly Welfare Department and a Senior Citizens Commission, inspired from Japan's ageing model.

No tech exports: Why China doesn't want overseas expansion of its tech firms

China has introduced a major new rule that could reshape global investment. Under State Council Decree No. 837, Chinese companies can still invest overseas—but transferring key technologies, industria

Why Europe's heatwave has already killed 1,300 people | El Niño | France | Germany | WHO

Europe is witnessing one of the worst heatwaves in its recorded history. The ongoing heatwave has caused more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization

US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order: What the ruling means

The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a 6–3 ruling, saying the executive order violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Trump’s execu

Alibaba is fighting two battles in the US. Here’s why | Pentagon | Anthropic

Alibaba is facing pressure on two fronts in the US. The company has sued the Pentagon after being labelled a Chinese military-linked firm. At the same time, AI startup Anthropic has accused Alibaba

Why UAE wants India's BrahMos missile, and what it signals for India

India and the UAE are discussing a potential defence deal involving the BrahMos supersonic missile and the Akashteer air-defence system. If finalized, it would mark a major boost for India's defence

SpaceX lost $600 billion in a week: What spooked investors | SpaceX share price

SpaceX has lost nearly $600 billion in market value in just one week, with shares plunging 23% from their recent peak. Investors are worried about the company's massive $20 billion bond offering

Why Iran is opposing Oman’s new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz

Oman has opened temporary shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz to restart global trade after months of disruption. But Iran says those routes cannot operate without Tehran's approval. Why d

South Korea's biggest stock market crash in years: What went wrong?

South Korea’s stock market suffered a sharp sell-off as the KOSPI plunged 10%, triggering a trading halt. AI-driven giants Samsung and SK Hynix, which had powered a spectacular rally, led the decline