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Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo supermarket shooting

A white gunman in military gear attacked shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday, killing 10 people

M-cap of eight biggest firms falls over Rs 2.48 trn; Reliance biggest drag

The market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 1,30,627.7 crore to reach Rs 16,42,568.98 crore.

As Elon Musk's $44-bn buyout looms, Twitter searches for its soul

It's been a messy few weeks for Twitter. One thing is certain: the turmoil will continue, inside and outside of the company

US: Interfaith group asks Starbucks to drop vegan milk surcharge

In a statement issued Friday, an interfaith coalition led by Nevada-based Hindu activist Rajan Zed pressed the coffee chain to end the surcharges it called unethical and unfair.

Ukraine favourite to win Eurovision Song Contest amid war with Russia

The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra is heavily tipped to win by bookmakers, which are giving the group that mixes traditional Ukrainian rhythms, costumes and dance moves with contemporary hip hop

Ukraine official says Russia withdraws from Kharkiv, batters east

Russian troops are withdrawing from Ukraine's second-largest city after weeks of heavy bombardment, the Ukrainian military said as Kyiv and Moscow's forces engaged in a battle for the country's east

LIC issue price fixed at Rs 949 a share; policyholders get discount

The LIC IPO -- India's largest to date -- closed with nearly three times subscription.

RIL top-ranked Indian firm on Forbes Global 2000 list, leaves Adani behind

"Energy and banking sector corporations were among the highest-ranking Indian companies in Forbes' Global 2000 list of public companies this year," the publication said.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un raises alarm after confirming first Covid-19 case

The Korean Central News Agency said Thursday tests from an unspecified number of people in the capital Pyongyang confirmed that they were infected with the Omicron variant

Senior opposition leader told me becoming PM twice should be enough: Modi

Modi did not mention anybody's name during a speech, which came a month after NCP chief Sharad Pawar met him in Delhi.

Mercedes recalls more than 292,000 vehicles to fix problem with brakes

The recall covers certain ML, GL and R-Class vehicles from the 2006 through 2012 model years

Karnataka BJP govt to bring out ordinance to implement anti-conversion law

The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly in December last year.

FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports decades-long partnership ends

Months of tense negotiations between EA and FIFA ended without an agreement to extend a partnership

Ukrainians stop Russian natural gas at one hub, make gains in east

In 11 weeks, the war has played out on battlefields in Ukrainian towns and cities but also in energy and financial markets

US House approves $40 bn in Ukraine aid, beefing up Biden request

The House approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package as lawmakers beefed up President Biden's initial request, signalling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russia's invasion

Criminalising marital rape: Delhi High Court delivers split verdict

Exception 2 of IPC Section 375 says that a rape charge cannot be filed against a man who has non-consensual sex with his wife

European Central Bank rate hike can come as soon as July, says Lagarde

The ECB should end its stimulus bond-buying scheme "early in the third quarter", Lagarde said in a speech in Ljubljana

Market sell-off: Investors poorer by over Rs 13.3 trn in four days

Lack of fresh positive cues is forcing investors to dump equities and switch to safer havens like gold, says an expert

EU lifts mask requirement for air travel from next week as pandemic ebbs

The European Union will no longer require masks to be worn at airports and on planes starting next week amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions across the bloc, authorities said Wednesday.

Dubai delivery workers go on second rare strike this month: Report

The foreign workers contracted by Talabat, the Middle East unit of Delivery Hero, began their walkout late Monday after organising on social media