Visiting Hong Kong? Refusing to share passwords with cops may cost ₹12 lakh
New national security rules allow Hong Kong police to access devices without court approval, with refusal carrying jail terms and fines
Govt cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel, stks dip; Deven Choksey on impact
Deven Choksey believes the excise cut may bring some respite to OMCs amid high energy prices, while create a ₹1.5 trillion dent to the exchequer per year.
Foreign investors rethink India bet: BNP Paribas flags 4 risks for markets
FIIs have turned cautious on Indian equities, selling ₹1.07 trillion amid Iran war risks. BNP Paribas flags oil, inflation, CAD and earnings concerns.
Sterlite row sparks livelihood concerns in TN’s Thoothukudi ahead of polls
The debate over industrial development versus livelihood protection and environmental safety has intensified in Tamil Nadu’s coastal district of Thoothukudi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with the lingering Sterlite Copper Plant controversy continuing to cast a long shadow. Home to the V.O. Chidambaranar Port, the district has seen steady industrial and trade growth over […]
HEG, Graphite India gain upto 14% in weak market; what’s driving GE stocks?
Graftech, an US-based industry leader in graphite electrode domain, increased graphite electrode prices by $600-$1,200 per metric ton.
How Meta, YouTube were found ‘negligent’ in social media addiction lawsuit
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent in designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user, marking a landmark decision amid social media addiction concerns
RG Kar victim’s mother to contest Bengal Assembly polls on BJP ticket
Debnath described her candidature from the Panihati as a victory for the people, criticising the state government for failing to protect basic rights
USS Abraham Lincoln continues ops against Iranian targets: US Centcom
Iranian Navy issued another direct warning to the United States, stating that its aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is being closely monitored and faces potential strikes
US DOJ settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million
The Justice Department has settled for roughly USD 1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during the Republican’s first term to lying to the FBI about his conversations with a top Russian diplomat and was later pardoned. Court papers filed Wednesday do not […]
FIFA scraps 2000 hotel bookings in Philadelphia before 2026 WC; here’s why
FIFA has said that the cancellations should not be interpreted as a reduction in planning or scale. Instead, it is part of a structured process followed in the lead-up to major tournaments