The Reserve Bank of India may have room to cut policy rates amid weak urban consumption and uncertain global demand, according to a report by ICICI Bank.These trends, combined with easing inflation, could prompt the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to consider lowering the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as early as August. The…
TL;DR: The US has launched a fully digital passport renewal system — no paper, no post office, no queues. Nearly half of all renewals are now done online, with over 3 million American citizens already using it. Applicants can upload a photo from their phone, pay online, and receive a passport within weeks — sometimes…
MUMBAI: The US-based Viceroy Research’s report on Vedanta Group contains serious allegations, causing harm to the conglomerate’s business and reputation, former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has said in his legal opinion. “The elements required to establish defamation — both civil and criminal — are satisfied in this case, given that Viceroy has…
Phillie Phanatic recreate the kiss cam (@greg_price11) The Coldplay kiss saga, involving a firm CEO and his HR head, has now made its way to a Major League Baseball game in the United States.A video now going viral on social media shows, during a recent game at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot, the…
Russia oil sanctions: Both Nayara and RIL now confront possible exclusion from EU markets, according to industry experts and analysts. (AI image) Russia oil sanctions impact: Both Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) are likely to face challenges from the fresh sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia oil.The EU introduced its 18th…
The global cryptocurrency market capitalisation touched a record $4 trillion on Friday, positioning the sector as a major investment option from a fringe class, as per the Coingecko data, cited by Reuters.This fresh milestone comes amid renewed investor optimism, increased institutional inflows, and clearer regulatory signals from major economies. Notably, the US House of Representatives…
India and the United States have concluded the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in Washington. The talks, which took place over four days from July 14 to 17, were led by India’s chief negotiator and special secretary in the department of commerce, Rajesh Agrawal.“The Indian team is coming back,”…
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has been placed on leave following a viral moment at a Coldplay concert that appeared to reveal an intimate relationship between him and chief people officer Kristin Cabot.The incident was caught on the venue’s “kiss cam,” and has triggered a formal investigation and gained attention online.The tech company confirmed the leadership…
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the “GENIUS Act,” a new law aimed at regulating payment stablecoins, marking a significant step toward bringing legitimacy and oversight to the cryptocurrency industry. The law, officially titled “Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins,” represents a major policy shift for digital assets in the US. The…
US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for the prosecution of former President Barack Obama and senior members of his administration.The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has accused them of working together to hurt Donald Trump’s win in the 2016 election and damage his presidency afterward.“We are turning over all documents to the…
