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Ahead of Zelenskyy meet, Trump rules out Crimea return, Nato membership

US President Donald Trump is leaning on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strike an agreement after he met Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska, stressing that Zelenskyy could end the war "almost immediately"

Independent directors must be stewards of accountability: Sebi chief

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey underlined the need for broader diversity in board composition, drawing talent from varied sectors, younger professionals, and individuals outside familiar networks

Amid NEP row, Tamil Nadu government rolls out new State Education Policy

The DMK-led government has long opposed the three-language policy introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP), insisting that Tamil Nadu will continue with its two-language system

Supreme Court slams ED, questions low conviction rate in PMLA cases

The top court criticised the Enforcement Directorate, saying it "cannot act like a crook", citing concerns over its low conviction rate and the need to safeguard individual freedoms

Gifting startups raised $115.9 mn over a decade, funding declined in 2025

Funding activity in India for 2025 so far has been muted, with Indigifts as the sole startup to secure investment

Russian oil offered to India at discounted rates amid tariff pressure

Following US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent as a penalty for its continued imports of Russian oil, Russian crude has become cheaper than Dated Brent

Auto sales fall 4% in July; PV, two-wheeler demand drags retail volumes

Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales saw Y-o-Y declines in July even as tractor sales rose 11% and commercial vehicle demand held steady, says Fada

Chipmaker TSMC 'exempt' from Donald Trump's 100% tariff, says Taiwan

US President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose a tariff of about 100% on semiconductor chips imported from countries not producing in America or planning to do so

Bihar Cabinet reserves 85% of teaching jobs for natives ahead of polls

Bihar cabinet gives nod to domicile policy in teachers' recruitment; more than 50 per cent of seats were already reserved for residents of the state

E20 petrol won't affect fuel efficiency, may boost performance, says govt

Refuting claims that E20 petrol affects fuel efficiency, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas highlighted E20 petrol's environmental benefits, improved engine performance

Here's why a Manga prediction crashed Japan's tourist numbers in June

Tourist arrivals from Hong Kong to Japan fell by 33.4 per cent year-on-year in June. The rumour was widely circulated in Hong Kong, where it spread over mainstream media and through influencers

Trump says tariff revenue could fund direct payouts to US citizens

As Trump signals cash benefits from trade tariffs, he fires the labour statistics commissioner after weak jobs data and faces a surprise Fed governor resignation

Lok Sabha MP Sudha R's gold chain snatched in Delhi's Chanakyapuri

Sudha Ramakrishnan, a Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu, said the blatant attack on a woman, in a high-security zone like Chanakyapuri was highly shocking

China eyes next TikTok boom as firms boost video production with AI

Analysts say AI video tools could transform content creation by boosting efficiency and making production more accessible

Alphabet, Nvidia in talks to back AI firm Vast Data at $30 bn valuation

New York-based Vast Data builds storage systems for large AI data centres, optimising data transfer across GPUs like those from Nvidia. Clients include major names such as Elon Musk's xAI and CoreWeav

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal wants to build India's very own jet engines

The LAT Aerospace founder is assembling a propulsion R&D team in Bengaluru to design and build lightweight, flight-ready gas turbine engines for regional mobility

Apple beats estimates with $94 billion revenue; India's iPhone exports rise

Apple posts $94 billion revenue in April-June quarter, beating Wall Street estimates as iPhone, services surge; India overtakes China as top US smartphone supplier

Pakistan to import US crude for first time after Trump trade deal

Pakistan's top refiner will receive its first-ever US crude shipment in October, following a new Trump-brokered energy pact aimed at deepening trade and geopolitical ties

SC recalls Bhushan Steel liquidation order, seeks fresh legal review

The top court said its earlier verdict misinterpreted IBC provisions and scheduled a rehearing of petitions next Thursday, following submissions from multiple stakeholders

Cabinet approves ₹2,000-cr grant to NCDC for cooperative sector expansion

The ₹2,000 crore grant, disbursed at ₹500 crore per year from FY26 to FY29, will be funded through budgetary support from the central government