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'Asia must open up': ADB president says world won't return to pre-Trump era

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda urges regional reform and integration, announces $10 bn each for Asean power grid and India's metro projects

India's industrial production grows 1.5% in June, driven by manufacturing

India's IIP rose 1.5% in June 2025, driven by a 3.9% growth in manufacturing, even as mining and electricity output declined

Delhi may get its own night food market inspired by Indore's 56 Dukan

NDMC-led proposal aims to reimagine capital's nightlife with a food truck market modelled on Indore's famed night street food market

LIC inks $1 billion in bond derivatives as hedging gains traction

LIC's FRA deals with Wall Street banks mark 38% of recent trades, as India's largest insurer adapts to market risk and rising bond demand amid equity losses

New York to Tokyo: Japan proposes capital for UN office relocation

Tokyo Governor Koike pitches relocation of UN offices to Japan, citing safety, affordability, and the US retreat from WHO, Unesco under President Donald Trump

Ola's AI venture Krutrim lays off over 100, axes Kruti's linguistics team

Bhavish Aggarwal's AI venture cuts its workforce in second round of layoffs as fundraising falters and Kruti's training nears completion

PM Modi tops global approval rankings, Trump and western leaders trail

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes the second-longest serving PM, a global tracker shows rising discontent with western leaders, approval for Donald Trump hits a new low

Delhi govt urges Supreme Court to review 2018 order banning older vehicles

Citing stricter emissions norms and cleaner fuels, the Delhi government says the 2018 vehicle ban lacks a scientific basis and causes unnecessary hardship

Babies who never cry: The story of reborn dolls that sell for $8,000

From US collectors to Brazilian lawmakers, hyper-realistic dolls are now sparking emotional and political reactions at $8,000 price point

Kiss cam scandal: Astronomer taps Chris Martin's ex Gwyneth Paltrow for PR

Goop founder and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's former spouse helps Astronomer bring public focus back to the company's foundation after viral kiss cam scandal

Trump's immigration overhaul: What it means for H-1B and citizenship tests

US to prioritise high-wage roles in visa lottery; tougher naturalisation standards planned

India now supplies one-third of US smartphone imports, eroding China's lead

Apple-led shift in manufacturing boosts Indian exports; China's share halves amid trade tensions

Bengaluru Traffic Police push for Wednesday WFH to tackle road congestion

Joint initiative by Bengaluru traffic police, BBMP, and BMTC aims to ease ORR gridlock with Wednesday WFH, staggered shifts, and shuttle services

Chinnaswamy Stadium unsafe: Report points fingers at several stakeholders

The Bengaluru stampede after RCB's win has triggered questions on safety, crowd control, and accountability, casting uncertainty over the upcoming Women's World Cup 2025 and IPL 2026 matches

ITC Chairman Puri unveils ₹20,000 crore expansion strategy at AGM 2025

Chairman Sanjiv Puri says 65 per cent of ITC's revenue now comes from non-cigarette businesses as the firm prioritises domestic growth under 'Bharat First' strategy

India-UK free trade agreement is going to reshape auto market: Siam

India, UK sign FTA: Automotive tariffs to be halved over 10 years; luxury brands and domestic OEMs alike stand to benefit as India deepens global trade ties

India must triple its satellites, build space station by 2035: Isro chief

Isro targets 52 new satellites and 12 launches in 2025, with space station module set for 2028; India's space economy poised to hit $44 bn by 2033

From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development

Chinese smartphone prices drop 45% in US as export volumes crash in June

Chinese smartphone exports to the US plunged 71% in June, despite a 45% drop in average prices amid tariff tensions

FAA finds no fuel system fault in Air India Dreamliner crash probe

US aviation regulator rules out mechanical failure in June 12 Air India 787 crash that killed 260 people, as probe continues into cause of fuel cutoff