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Wealthy Indian investors prefer gold, global markets to cash reserves: HSBC

HSBC's 2025 report reveals affluent Indian investors are moving away from cash holdings in favour of gold, alternatives, and global markets to meet long-term financial goals

Gujarat bridge collapse: At least 9 dead, PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia

Vadodara bridge collapse: The Prime Minister's Office announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to those injured

CBI secures extradition of fugitive Monika Kapoor in 20-year-old fraud case

Monika Kapoor is accused of orchestrating a multi-crore import-export fraud along with her brothers, who were convicted in 2017, while she fled to the US in 1999

Trump threatens 200% pharma, 50% copper tariffs: What it means for India

As trade tensions escalate under Donald Trump, India finds itself in the crosshairs once again. Donald Trump's proposed duties target two of India's biggest export sectors - pharmaceuticals and copper

Grok AI goes full Nazi-mode, sparks social media outrage with Hitler praise

The controversy over the now-deleted inflammatory posts erupted just days after X CEO Elon Musk claimed major upgrades to Grok, mentioning that the chatbot had improved significantly

EV sales rise 28.6% in June; electric PVs, CVs lead growth: Fada

Fada data shows electric car sales nearly doubled in June 2025, two-wheelers grew 32%, and commercial EVs more than doubled

Karnataka transporters strike over late dues; Anna Bhagya food supply hit

Transporters halt foodgrain movement across Karnataka over unpaid dues spanning six months; halting delivery of govt food scheme

DDA to auction 118 plots in Vasant Kunj's sector D6 with infra upgrades

The ₹7.5 crore project will develop 118 residential plots with upgraded roads, water, and sewer lines; DDA will also build two-level parking to ease congestion in the nearby D6 Mega Housing complex

Shein files for IPO in Hong Kong after facing setbacks in US, UK listings

Shein's plan to go public in the US, and later in the UK, hit a roadblock due to growing scrutiny over its labour practices, data handling, and rising regulatory and geopolitical pressure

Cost of veg and non-veg thali drops in June as vegetable prices ease

Despite the yearly decline, the cost of both vegetarian and non-veg thalis rose on a monthly basis in June, due to a rise in tomato prices, according to Crisil's Roti Rice Rate report

Adani Power seals ₹4,000 crore deal for Vidarbha Industries Power

With this acquisition, Adani Power's operational capacity rises to 18,150 MW, with targets to reach 30,670 MW by 2030

Trump secures 2nd Nobel Peace Prize nomination - this time from Israeli PM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu cites Trump's role in brokering the Abraham Accords as key to West Asian diplomacy

Trump threatens 10% tariff on nations backing 'anti-America' Brics policies

Brics summit renews calls to reduce dollar reliance and boost Global South; Trump vows to penalise countries supporting bloc's 'anti-American' agenda

Iran mass expels Afghan refugees, raising alarms for women under Taliban

Iran's deportation of 250,000 Afghans, many of them women, has sparked a humanitarian crisis as returnees face deadly heat, Taliban restrictions, and limited support at overcrowded border crossings

Telcos raise concern over Digital Bharat Nidhi fund diversion to R&D

Telecom operators urge the government to stop using DBN funds for R&D at IITs and demand clarity, equitable access, and industry participation under DBN Rules 2024

Mercedes + UAE Golden Visa now a cheaper combo than just car deal in India

At ₹1 crore, buying a Mercedes in India now costs more than getting the same car in Dubai-plus a UAE Golden Visa under its new nomination-based residency scheme

JioBlackRock raises ₹17,800 cr in debut NFO, enters India's top 15

The Jio-BlackRock joint venture raised ₹17,800 crore across three debt funds, securing over 67,000 retail and 90 institutional investor

Bihar electoral roll update stirs row ahead of polls: All you need to know

While the EC insists that the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list is aimed at ensuring electoral integrity, critics argue that it risks disenfranchisement among Bihar's marginalised groups

India's fintech sector ranks 3rd globally in H1 2025 funding round: Tracxn

Bengaluru-led funding activity in India with overall startups raising $889 million, down 26% from H2 2024, shows Tracxn fintech report

Top 2 franchisees of Yum! Brands in India explore merger possibility

The proposed merger of Yum! Brands' KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in India aim to counter weak sales