‘Don’t take medical advice from me’: US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr responds to question on vaccinating his children
US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers on Wednesday that Americans “should not…
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting July 28, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting July 28, 2025) are VA Tech WABAG, and HDFC Bank. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) VA Tech WABAG 1621 1900 17% HDFC Bank 2005…
Ukraine aid row: EU withholds $1.7 billion; Zelenskyy’s new bill faces internal and external pressure
The European Union has frozen $1.7 billion in aid earmarked for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that weakens the independence of the country’s top anti-corruption agencies. The withheld amount represents over a third of the funding set aside by the Union under its Ukraine Facility fund, which was launched last year to…
MediBuddy eyes buyouts, funding for expansion
NEW DELHI: MediBuddy, a digital healthcare startup, has drawn plans to expand its services through strategic acquisitions and aims to secure fresh funding to bolster operations, a senior company official has said. “We remain committed to reaching new customers and enhancing our offerings,” CEO Satish Kannan told TOI, adding that the company is actively evaluating…
Cincinnati shocker: Man stomped, woman knocked out in brawl; crowd jeers and films
In a disturbing video footage from downtown Cincinnati, a man and a woman can be seen violently attacked during a chaotic brawl on Friday night, beaten mercilessly and pushed to the ground.The clip, which has since gone viral, shows the pair being swarmed by a crowd, with the white man appearing to be chased into…
US-China trade talks: Donald Trump administration & Beijing may extend tariff pause by another 3 months, says report
Unlike China, other countries have an August 1 deadline to finalise trade deals with the US. (AI image) US-China trade deal: The world’s two largest economies are expected to extend their current reciprocal tariff truce by another 90 days, according to a Reuters report quoting South China Morning Post. Another round of trade deal negotiations…
Israel halts some military activity in Gaza, hunger toll touches 133
JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel said on Sunday it would halt military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors as Jordan and the UAE airdropped supplies into the enclave, where images of starving Palestinians have alarmed the world. Israel has been facing growing international criticism, which the govt rejects, over…
‘Reached a deal…’: US President Donald Trump announces 15% tariffs on EU; calls it ‘good deal for everybody’ after talks with EU chief
Donald Trump trade deals (AI image) US-EU trade deal: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that America and the European Union have ‘reached a deal’ on trade. Under the US-EU trade deal, America will impose a 15% tariff rate on products coming into the country from EU. “We have reached a deal. It’s a…
MAGA singer’s Canada gigs cancelled: Backlash over Sean Feucht’s anti-diversity views; organisers cite safety risks
Sean Feuch (Picture: Instagram) US singer Sean Feucht’s permit to hold a concert at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax was cancelled this week by Parks Canada. Officials cited safety concerns following public backlash against his anti-2SLGBTQ+, anti-women’s rights, and anti-diversity remarks on social media. Feucht, a religious performer with links to the…
Lenskart IPO: Shareholders approve Rs 2,150 crore initial public offering; DRHP filing likely soon, says report
Lenskart is moving closer to its much-anticipated stock market debut, with shareholders formally approving its initial public offering plans at the company’s annual general meeting held on Saturday. The omnichannel eyewear firm plans to raise Rs 2,150 crore ($250 million) as part of the public issue, which could reach up to $1 billion in total…
Harry and the Diary of Reconciliation: Prince to share calendar with palace; seeks to avoid Angola trip-like clashes
Prince Harry has agreed to share his official diary with the royal family to avoid clashes in public appearances and ease ongoing tensions. The move comes after his recent trip to Angola made headlines for revisiting princess Diana’s iconic anti-landmine walk, on the same day Queen Camilla’s 78th birthday portrait was released. Harry’s photos reportedly…