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After Japan, PM Modi lands in China to meet Xi, Putin at SCO Summit

PM Modi concludes Japan visit with 13 agreements, heads to the SCO Summit in China to meet Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. India, China focus on ties amid global strains

Maratha quota stir enters day 2: Hunger strike, traffic snarls, and more

Maratha quota protest: Thousands joined the protest at Azad Maidan despite police limits; hunger strike, traffic chaos, and rain tested Mumbai's civic infrastructure

Odisha fertiliser crisis: Naveen Patnaik warns of supply gaps, farmer woes

Naveen Patnaik has written to Union Minister JP Nadda warning of urea shortages in Odisha, citing black marketing, inflated prices and farmer protests during the kharif season

Trump moves to cancel $4.9 bn in foreign aid, clashing with US Congress

US President Donald Trump seeks to cancel $4.9 bn in foreign aid using a 'pocket rescission', bypassing Congress. Lawmakers say the move is illegal under US budget law

PM Modi meets 16 Japanese governors; India, Japan sign multiple MoUs

In Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged stronger India-Japan sub-national ties; both sides signed multiple agreements spanning trade, tech, security, and clean energy

Reliance AGM highlights: 2026 Jio IPO, AI push with Google, Meta, and more

RIL AGM: Jio Chairman Akash Ambani added that the company has crossed 500 million customers, making it one of the largest telecom operators globally

Reliance Jio IPO set for mid-2026 debut; platform crosses 500 mn users

At the 48th AGM, Mukesh Ambani said Jio will launch its IPO by mid-2026. The telco has crossed 500 million subscribers, unveiled AI-led services, and plans to expand internationally

Passenger vehicle sales likely to see modest growth of 1-4% in FY26: ICRA

ICRA expects India's passenger vehicle wholesale volumes to grow by 1-4% in FY26, limited by high inventory and a high base. However, possible GST rate cut is likely to provide some support to volumes

Urjit Patel appointed executive director at IMF for 3-year term: Who is he

Former RBI governor Urjit Patel has been appointed executive director at the IMF for three years. Here's a look at his career and what the role entails

Reliance AGM 2025: Focus on IPOs, green energy, and growth outlook

At its 48th AGM, Reliance is expected to offer clarity on Jio and Retail IPOs, lay out clean energy roadmaps, and share updates on growth targets

Sumitomo Mitsui to invest ₹16,000 crore more in YES Bank after RBI nod

Sumitomo Mitsui's fresh ₹16,000 crore plan follows its earlier ₹13,500 crore deal for 20% in YES Bank, with RBI nod for up to 24.99% ownership

Japan to fund $400 million bamboo biofuel refinery project in India

Japan Bank for International Cooperation and private banks to invest around $408 million in bamboo-to-biofuel refinery in Assam, marking Japan's largest clean energy investment in northeast India

Trump tariffs take the shine off Indian diamonds, expect 30% revenue cut

Crisil Ratings warns Indian diamond polishers face their worst year since 2007, with FY26 revenues projected to shrink to $12.5 billion after Trump's 50% tariff shock

India's digital growth at risk amid skill gap in AI, cloud & cybersecurity

A report by TeamLease warns of a 25-60% talent deficit in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, with GenAI roles worst hit, risking India's $1.2 trillion digital economy ambitions

'Not worried about rupee becoming a reserve currency': US Secy Bessent

As Trump tariffs hit India's trade, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shot down talk of the rupee gaining 'reserve' status, citing its weakness versus the dollar

Nvidia warns Trump's chip fee on China could trigger lawsuits, hit sales

Nvidia cautions that Trump's proposed 15% tariff on AI chip sales to China may lead to litigation, weaken US firms' competitiveness, and benefit foreign rivals

Readymade garment revenue to halve in FY26 as US tariff kicks in: Crisil

Crisil warns India's garment sector revenue growth will slow to 3-5% in FY26 as US tariffs rise to 50%, eroding competitiveness against Bangladesh, Vietnam and China

SC probe into Vantara: Why RIL-backed wildlife project is under scrutiny

Vantara, Anant Ambani's wildlife project in Jamnagar, is under Supreme Court probe - here's what it is and why questions are being raised

AI can't ace your interview anymore: Google to bring back in-person hiring

Google CEO Sundar Pichai signals shift from remote recruitment to at least one in-person interview for candidates as tech world sees a surge in AI cheating

Dream11 3.0: CEO unveils new playbook after 95% loss, says no job cuts

Dream11 CEO Harsh Jain says no layoffs despite losing 95% of revenues after the government's blanket ban on real-money gaming; unveils Dream11 3.0 with free-to-play, ads, and AI