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Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, several tech companies were in focus amid the US-China geopolitical rivalry, and data on growth and unemployment were released.

Chabahar is of strategic importance to both Iran and India. It can potentially help Tehran ward off the effect of Western sanctions, and offers New Delhi an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan, which does not

Greenfield’s frustration runs deeper. He pointed to the Trump era as a time when the brand should have spoken louder — on civil rights, voting rights, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ protections. Instead, he said, Unilever

Nvidia’s investment will give it a roughly 4 per cent stake in Intel, making it one of the biggest shareholders of the company. Following the deal, Intel’s shares jumped more than 23 per cent.

Political pressures aside, the US Fed faces a difficult predicament with inflation and unemployment rising at the same time. Put simply, it cannot address one problem without making the other worse.

Adani-Hindenburg Case: In 2023, Hindenburg Research, a US-based financial research firm and short seller, accused the Adani Group of pulling off “the largest corporate fraud in history”. While SEBI has cleared Adani, questions remain. Here's

The Online Gaming Act, 2025, which received Presidential assent last month, has banned all online games involving money, regardless of whether they are games of chance or skill

These experiments are a part of India’s preparations to send humans to space

In a defamation case, truth and fair comment on issues of public interest are lawful defences. Therefore, hearing the respondent becomes crucial as only the journalist can offer these defences.

The event, organised by the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front government, has triggered debate across party lines, with both the Congress, the opposition party, and the BJP alleging a political motive. Here is what to know.

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defence Agreement Explained: The Saudi Arabia-Pakistan agreement states that 'any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both'. What is the context in which it has been signed, and

In the United States, late-night shows have been a mix of entertainment and politics, with even Presidents often appearing as guests. How have they endured over the decades, and what challenges do they face now?

The two alleged gunmen involved in the firing were killed by police on Wednesday

Metro Line 3 is Mumbai’s first completely underground metro corridor, connecting the western suburbs, central Mumbai, and the southern tip, all without touching surface-level roads.

Rahul Gandhi Conference Today: What exactly happened in Aland? Who can petition for names to be deleted from the electoral roll? What is the role of a BLO? We explain.

For decades, late-night chat shows have epitomised free speech ideals in the US, where hosts could speak truth to power with very little fear of state retribution. The cancellation of Kimmel and Colbert’s shows is

Inflation has fallen sharply in recent months and is expected to stay subdued. But while this is a plus for consumers, it’s an issue for the government. Here's why.

In recent years, the issue of identity, specifically the rights of transgender or trans persons, has become a political flashpoint, despite less than 1 per cent of American adults identifying thus. Who are trans persons,

The research was published in the journal Nature earlier this month. It was carried out by a team of international scientists based at different institutes in France, Italy, Bulgaria, and Austria.

The 42-year-old PhD in economics from Harvard University was the head of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, before taking office as one of the seven governors of the US central bank, which includes its chairman,

Radars are the eyes of modern air defence systems. Learning from the experience of Op Sindoor, the Army is acquiring upgraded radar systems to tackle swarms of low-cost drones with small radar signatures

Earlier this year, India officially nominated Sarnath for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2025-26 cycle. We take a brief look at its history

Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent crime when children are

The idea is simple but ambitious: all insurance needs—life, health, and general insurance, including motor, travel, property, and agricultural policies—can be accessed on one platform.

While the Mumbai Monorail was announced amid much fanfare, ever since the service started in 2014, its running has been far from smooth. Here's what ails the Monorail.