‘Balancing strengths-sensitivities’: India secures safeguards for key sectors in UK FTA; import access to be phased
Representative image (TOI) Only around one fourth of the UK’s exports by value will receive…
Stock market at near two-month lows: Why are FIIs selling Indian stocks? Explained
The stock market downturn is being attributed to the persistent FII selloff. (AI image) Indian stock markets are at near two month lows – Nifty50 and BSE Sensex have dropped over 2% in the last few trading sessions. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are on a selling spree!On Monday, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex declined for the…
‘Mysterious disappearance’ of young US inventor: Who is 21-year-old Julian Brown? What did he discover?
A young US inventor reportedly gone missing, his fans claimed, after he converted plastic into usable gas. A 21-year-old Chicago inventor was reportedly missing since early July, though there has been no official confirmation of his missing. But social media users raised alarm that Julian Brown who invented fuel from plastic and had his DIY…
Gold rate today: Gold falls Rs 500 to Rs 98,020/10g in Delhi; silver slips Rs 1,000 amid easing tariff fears
Gold prices declined by Rs 500 to Rs 98,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, marking the fourth straight day of losses, as investor demand weakened after a trade deal between the US and the European Union reduced safe-haven interest. The data was released by the All India Sarafa Association.On Saturday, gold…
Pakistan: 3 TTP militants killed in Karachi; one masterminded attack on Chinese nationals in 2024
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with Pakistani security forces in Karachi, officials confirmed on Monday. Among those killed was Zafran, who was identified as the mastermind of a November 2024 attack on two Chinese engineers in Pakistan’s largest city. He carried a bounty of Rs 20 million. The operation was…
India’s industrial output growth slows to 1.5% in June, lowest in 10 months; mining, power decline weigh on IIP
India’s industrial output growth slipped to a 10-month low of 1.5% in June 2025, dragged down by contractions in mining and electricity production due to the early arrival of the monsoon, according to official data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday.In comparison, factory output as measured by the Index of Industrial Production…
Dubai Night Work Permit explained: What it is, who needs it, and how to apply in 2025 | World News
A night work permit enables safe and authorized after-hours operations in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR If your business runs between 9 PM and 6 AM in Dubai, you may need a night work permit. The permit is required for non-commercial activities like maintenance or inventory, not for retail or customer service. Applying is straightforward, and…
Q1 revenue growth and drags: Corporate earnings rise 4–6%; check details
NEW DELHI: The corporate sector recorded a muted revenue growth of 4-6 per cent in the first quarter of this financial year, slipping from around 7 per cent growth seen in the previous two quarters, Crisil Intelligence has said.The weaker performance was largely due to a slowdown in key sectors such as power, IT services…
“World-class care, at home”: Kuwait seals landmark collaboration with five elite French hospitals in Paris | World News
Kuwait’s signs MoUs in Paris with elite French hospitals to boost training, diagnostics, and patient access to top-tier medical care/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Al‑Awadhi, signed memoranda of understanding on July 18, 2025 with five elite French medical institutions. Participating organizations: Almaviva Santé, Institut Curie, Hôpital Foch, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, and…
MBA in demand! IIMs, ISB see big rise in applications from mid-career professionals – here’s why
NEW DELHI: MBA programmes are becoming a go-to option for mid-career professionals with top business schools seeing a sharp increase in application from people aiming for leadership positions in a changing corporate world.The trend is being driven by the need to stay competitive as emerging technologies disrupt traditional business models.According to ET, Indian Institutes of…
UAE: Travelling between Dubai and Sharjah just got easier, E308 bus route now in service | World News
New E308 bus connecting Dubai’s Stadium Station to Sharjah’s Al Jubail/ Image: File TL;DR A new RTA bus route, E308, now runs daily between Stadium Bus Station in Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. Buses operate from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM, every 30 minutes. A one-way trip costs AED 12, offering a…