Amaravati reborn: Chandrababu Naidu’s dream capital to get inverted lily-shaped assembly, 50-storey secretariat- details here
Every city tells its story through its architectural marvels, much like Charminar does for Hyderabad…
‘Weak attempt at distraction’: Obama offers rare rebuke on Trump’s ‘treason’ claims; Democrats call it Epstein diversion
Former President Barack Obama‘s office issued a rare public response to President Donald Trump‘s accusations of “treason” and election manipulation in 2016 and 2020.“Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims…
GST lens on UPI pay may push small biz to cash: SBI
MUMBAI: An SBI report has cautioned that aggressive tax enforcement targeting small businesses could undermine the gains of formalisation under the GST. In a research note, the bank cautioned that such measures risk pushing informal players back into the cash economy. “A recent case from Karnataka illustrates this tension, where numerous small traders and shopkeepers…
Epstein files row derails House session: Speaker Mike Johnson announces early end; Maxwell subpoena, records battle loom
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., blames Democrats, former President Joe Biden, and Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie of Kentucky, over the Jeffrey Epstein situation (AP photo) The Congressional upheaval over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation deepened this week as House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly announced an early end to the legislative session, cutting it short…
Paytm swings to profit in Q1, 1st for core business
MUMBAI: Paytm swung to profit in the June quarter after two straight quarters of losses, posting net profits of Rs 123 crore on a consolidated basis as attempts to check costs and streamline operations leveraging AI paid off. This is the company’s first quarter of profit from its core business.The fintech, whose business was impacted…
Israel-Iran: US envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Middle East; ‘strong hope’ for humanitarian corridor
US president Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is travelling to the Middle East as Washington tries again to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The conflict has dragged on for over 21 months, with the situation in Gaza getting worse, especially for people trying to get food and aid. State department spokesperson Tammy…
‘Massive trade deal’: US President Donald Trump announces 15% reciprocal tariffs on Japanese goods; PM Ishiba says ‘need to examine details’
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that America has finalised a trade agreement with Japan, which includes a 15 percent American tariff on Japanese imports and a $550 billion investment plan.Earlier, Trump had warned Japan about implementing a 25 percent tariff starting August 1 if negotiations failed. “We just completed a massive Deal with…
Staying in Dubai this summer? Here are 11 must-visit cool indoor venues for sports and entertainment | World News
Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign promoting indoor family-friendly sports venue/ Image: Dubai Media Office Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched a new interactive guide showcasing the city’s top indoor sports and leisure venues for summer. The guide features 11 family-friendly…
Coca-Cola Q2 results: Net income jumps 58% to $3.8 billion; higher prices offset weaker global volumes
Coca-Cola reported a 58% rise in net income to $3.8 billion for the April-June quarter, even as global case volumes fell by 1%, with higher prices helping the beverage giant offset sluggish sales, particularly in Latin America.Revenue for the quarter rose 1% to $12.5 billion, while adjusted revenue stood at $12.6 billion—in line with Wall…
US Olympic body bans trans women: Trump rule enforced; begins on August 1
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has updated its rules to ban transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic sports. The change was made quietly on Monday and follows an executive order by president Donald Trump, signed in February this year.The new rule appears under the “Athlete safety policy” section on the USOPC website….
Paytm reports profit of Rs 123 crore in Q1FY26 after two quarters of losses
MUMBAI: Paytm swung to profit in the June quarter after two straight quarters of losses, posting net profits of Rs 123 crore on a consolidated basis as attempts to check costs and streamline operations leveraging AI paid off. The Noida-based fintech, whose business had been impacted following RBI’s directive to wind down its banking unit…