Donald Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple — will other tech companies face the heat? Here’s what the US President said
In a fresh attack on overseas manufacturing, US President Donald Trump has warned Apple that…
Dam gamble on Siang: China moves ahead with its mega project – Will India’s response face local resistance?
Tractors slowly climbed a muddy hillside in Begging village of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district, carrying drilling rigs and equipment for a sensitive pre-feasibility study on May 21. The goal was to assess the possibility of building a massive dam across the Siang River, called the Brahmaputra in Assam and Yarlung Zangbo in China.But on the…
‘Carrying baby formula’: Israel intercepts food aid boat ‘Handala’ on its way to Gaza; ‘kidnaps’ 19 activists, 2 journalists
Israeli forces intercepted a vessel attempting to breach the maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday night and escorted it to Ashdod Port. The boat, Handala, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), set sail from Sicily earlier this month, aiming to deliver a small humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip.Handala was carrying…
‘Personal dispute’: Royal Caribbean crew member dies as he jumps overboard after stabbing colleague; woman in stable condition
A crew member on Royal Caribbean died as he jumped off the ship on Thursday night, following an incident where he attacked another crew member, according to statements from the Royal Bahamas Police Force.According to police statements to NBC News, the incident involved a 35-year-old South African male who stabbed a 28-year-old South African female…
‘Let’s call it seed money’: Donald Trump says Japan to invest $550 billion in US to lower tariffs — but deal still unclear
President Donald Trump claims that Japan has committed $550 billion for US investments under a new trade framework, though the figure remains under negotiation and far from confirmed.“Japan is putting up $550 billion in order to lower their tariffs a little bit,” Trump said on Thursday, further adding that, “They put up, as you could…
Epstein files row: House panel seeks DOJ records; aims to arrange deposition with ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell in August
A key US House committee is investigating the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, seeking access to files from President Donald Trump‘s Department of Justice and aiming to arrange a deposition with Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, under Republican leadership, launched its inquiry just as House Speaker Mike Johnson,…
‘Totally illegal’: Trump accuses Democrats of fraud for spending millions on celebrity endorsements; demands prosecution against Kamala Harris
US President Donald Trump has accused the Democratic Party of illegally paying celebrities millions of dollars for political endorsements during the 2024 presidential election campaigning.In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the Democrats owe a “large amount of money” and funneled over $11 million to Beyoncé- who he alleged did not…
Cambodia-Thailand border war enters fourth day: Heavy shelling despite ceasefire calls; both sides signal openness to talks after US intervention
A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has entered its fourth consecutive day, with both nations exchanging heavy artillery fire and reporting mounting civilian and military casualties. The hostilities, the worst in over a decade, have prompted international concern and intervention from US President Donald Trump, who urged both sides to agree to a…
ITC announces Rs 20,000cr investment push: Focus on FMCG margin boost; Puri sees demand rebound ahead
Sanjiv Puri (left), ITC (TOI) Leading FMCG conglomerate ITC Ltd. plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore across its business verticals over the medium term, spanning the next five to six years, Chairman Sanjiv Puri announced recently, reported ET.The announcement comes shortly after the company inaugurated eight new manufacturing facilities focused on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),…
Panic on Denver Airport runway: American Airlines aborts takeoff after gear malfunction; video shows passengers fleeing down slides as smoke engulfs plane
A landing gear malfunction during takeoff caused an American Airlines aircraft to abort its departure at Denver International Airport, resulting in at least one passenger injury and prompting an emergency evacuation on Saturday.The incident occurred at 2.45 pm local time when American Airlines Flight 3023, bound for Miami, experienced technical difficulties, as confirmed by the…
Kotak Bank net profit dips 40% year-on-year to Rs 4,472cr in Q1
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 40% year-on-year fall in net profit to Rs 4,472.2 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, primarily due to a one-time gain last year when the bank bookedRs 3,803 crore from the sale of a 70% stake in its general insurance arm to Zurich Insurance. Without the…