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India, China reduce electricity emissions growth, offsetting US coal surge

Analysts say clean energy growth in Asia offset increased coal-fired generation in the US, limiting overall emissions growth in 2025

China halts import, sale of Sun Pharma's Alzheimer's drug after inspection

In 2024, the ​USFDA issued a warning letter to Sun Pharma alleging 'significant violations' of 'current good manufacturing practice' ‍regulations for pharma made at the same production site in India

Microsoft rolls out next-gen AI chips, targets Nvidia's software edge

Google has garnered interest from major Nvidia customers like Meta Platforms, which is working closely with Google to close one of the biggest software gaps between Google and Nvidia AI chip offerings

Samsung to start producing HBM4 chips from Feb for Nvidia supply: Report

Samsung plans to start production of HBM4 chips starting next month and supply them to Nvidia, sources close to the matter reportedly said

India to stop setting annual targets for clean energy tenders: Official

Centre to assess state demand before issuing new renewable energy auctions

Anta Sports snares 29% stake in Puma for $1.8 bn, becomes top shareholder

The stake sale comes as the German firm seeks to revive its fortunes after it lost ground to Nike and Adidas and also faces competition from fast-growing brands like New Balance and Hoka

Gold hits record above $5,100 as geopolitics drives safe-haven rush

In the latest geopolitical flare-up, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100 per cent tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China

EU launches probe into X over Grok AI's sexualised content, says lawmaker

A Commission spokesperson did not immediately respond when asked to confirm if an investigation had been opened

ArcelorMittal shuts Ukraine unit as EU green rules, war hit costs

Russia has sharply increased the intensity and scale of its attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, causing blackouts across entire regions and constant restrictions on electricity supplies to industry

Axis Bank Q3 results: Net profit rises 3% to ₹6,490 cr, NII at ₹14,287 cr

Following several quarters of slower growth, lenders reported double-digit loan growth in the Oct-Dec period, as the local festive season and sweeping consumption tax cuts spurred consumer spending

Bangladesh panel says Adani power contract overpriced, flags anomalies

Bangladesh government-appointed panel claimed electricity from Adani's Godda plant is priced well above market rates and includes Indian corporate taxes

Gold prices seen heading to $6,000 as demand, global risks rise: Analysts

The London Bullion Market Association's annual precious metals forecast survey shows analysts projecting gold rising as high as $7,150 and averaging $4,742 in 2026

Gold soars past $5,000 as investors rush to safe haven amid uncertainties

Spot gold rose ‍1.98% to $5,081.18 per ounce by 0323 GMT, ​after touching $5,092.71 earlier. U.S. gold futures for February delivery gained 2.01% to $5,079.30 per ounce

Why Myanmar's junta plans elections during an ongoing nationwide civil war

Most analysts see the election as a way for the military, which has governed Myanmar for much of the past six decades, to entrench its rule via proxies in the absence of a viable political opposition

Airbus CEO warns of new risks after major trade, logistical damage

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said multiple trade pressures had already 'caused significant collateral damage, logistically and financially'

Govt to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: Report

India plans a sharp cut in car import tariffs for EU automakers, signalling its biggest market opening yet as New Delhi and Brussels near a landmark free trade pact

US storm leaves 400K without power, triggers flight cancellations

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, the Department of Homeland Security said

US to inject $1.6 billion into rare earths miner for 10% stake: Report

The government would receive 16.1 million shares in the rare earths company, along with warrants for a further 17.6 million, both priced at $17.17, the report said

Japan PM vows action against speculative trading after sudden yen spike

A weak yen has become a source of headaches for Japanese policymakers as it pushes up import costs and broader inflation, hurting households' purchasing power

UK PM Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US

Chandra, who had also interviewed for the top diplomatic spot in Washington, will be based in Britain, travelling back and forth to the US