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Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar's killing: All you need to know

Gangster Goldy Brar has allegedly taken credit for the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in an audio message that has surfaced on social media

Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu

An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza

Microdrama boom: Why studios are betting despite shaky platform economics

India's microdrama audience is growing rapidly, but monetisation remains a work in progress

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a new generation of cancer vaccines worldwide

Starlink knocks on India's door again for Gen 2 satellite network

Starlink is seeking a fresh regulatory nod for its next-generation satellite network as India works on rules for direct-to-device services that could bring satellite connectivity to phones

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' on Iran, warns those helping Tehran will pay

The US president has threatened severe economic consequences for countries whose banks, businesses, airports or state entities provide financial or commercial lifelines to Iran

India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while testing investor appetite for a new asset class

From cars to cash, CM Vijay announces bonanza for 234 Tamil Nadu MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced government cars for all 234 MLAs, with ₹75,000 a month for a driver, fuel and maintenance, and another ₹25,000 for an office assistant

Can existing retail stores challenge dark stores in quick-commerce race?

As quick commerce expands into smaller cities, existing retail stores can lower fixed costs, but their edge depends on order density, basket economics and fulfilment efficiency

Jharkhand cancels exams after protests, Mahto ends 16-day fast: What's next

After weeks of protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, Jharkhand cancels the JSSC-CGL and TDPL tests, while Mahto ends his 16-day fast; the fight now moves to reforms

Govt proposes 5-yr age extension for EV, CNG, hydrogen commercial vehicles

MoRTH has proposed a 5-year extension in age limit for battery, hydrogen and natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, along with digital permits, longer authorisations, simpler registration processes

UPI MDR debate: Why ₹2,000 is in focus and what it means for users

The government has not notified ₹2,000 as an MDR threshold, but the existing incentive framework and transaction data explain why the number dominates the debate

Oracle to cut jobs again as AI boom drives a costly infrastructure race

Oracle is cutting costs even as its cloud business grows rapidly, as debt-funded AI infrastructure spending puts pressure

Lovable's $13.3 billion valuation puts AI coding's SaaS challenge in focus

Since launching in November 2024, users have created more than 60 million projects on the platform, which now sees more than 900 million monthly visits to apps built on it

Nifty India FPI 150: How the new NSE index tracks foreign investibility

NSE's Nifty India FPI 150 selects 150 liquid Nifty 500 stocks using foreign-investible free-float market capitalisation, creating a basket of stocks accessible to overseas investors

How Tata Sons chooses its chairman: The succession process explained

N Chandrasekaran's exit brings Tata Sons' succession process into focus, which remains a carefully structured exercise rather than a conventional corporate appointment

Diageo challenges FSSAI rum ban in court, says action lacked 'due process'

Diageo's court challenge puts FSSAI's liquor crackdown under scrutiny, as the company questions the authority and timing of the rum ban and says the process was legally flawed

N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, to stay till Feb 2027

Chandrasekaran's resignation comes days before the August 18 AGM, amid differences with Tata Trusts over his reappointment, group strategy and investments in new businesses

N Chandrasekaran may step down as Tata Sons chairman ahead of AGM

N Chandrasekaran has reportedly discussed stepping down as Tata Sons chairman ahead of the August 18 AGM, amid uncertainty over his board reappointment and tensions with Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata

Adani's US legal saga: From bribery indictment to criminal case dismissal

The two-year US legal saga over alleged bribery and securities fraud ends with criminal charges dismissed, while Gautam Adani and Adani Enterprises resolved parallel civil cases with US agencies