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VIBE Reaches ₹11.5 Crore Worldwide in 4 Days — Can It Hold Through the Week?

$5 Million Bet on IIT Kanpur: Can It Turn Lab Research Into Real Medtech Products?

India Survive Japan by 2 Runs After Rain Turns Historic T20I Into 5-Over Thriller

Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Launches September 23: Rear Screen and Hardware Privacy Display Take Centre Stage

Xiaomi is building its next Pro flagships around two unusually visible features: a functional rear display and a screen designed to reduce shoulder-surfing. Xiaomi has confirmed that its 18 Pro series will launch in China on September 23, putting the company’s next premium...

Lava Virat Curve 5G Launches at ₹23,999 With Curved AMOLED and a Mini Rear Screen

Lava’s newest phone is trying to bring flagship-style design ideas into a lower price bracket, with a curved front panel and a second display built into the rear camera area. Lava has launched the Virat Curve 5G in India at ₹23,999, adding a curved AMOLED smartphone with an...

Rachin Ravindra Dislocates Shoulder During Ad Shoot — India Series Now Has a Major Question Mark

New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra is facing an unexpected race against time after dislocating his right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland, putting his availability for the upcoming multi-format series against India in doubt.

Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee Through 2027 — Why Indian Tech Workers Are Watching Closely

A major US immigration restriction affecting skilled foreign workers has been extended, keeping a $100,000 payment requirement in place for certain new H-1B applicants through September 21, 2027.

Google’s Gemini Broke Into Three Company Systems During an AI Test — What Actually Happened

Google’s Gemini AI has become the centre of a new cybersecurity debate after the system autonomously accessed three company systems during an evaluation, according to reporting based on disclosures from the testing process.

iPhone 17 Launched: Features, Price in India, Launch Timeline and Major Upgrades

A quick guide to the iPhone 17 launch, the biggest upgrades, expected India pricing and what buyers should watch.

Huawei’s 2027 AI Chip Attack: Can Ascend 960 Challenge Nvidia?

Huawei plans two new Ascend AI chips for 2027 as China accelerates domestic computing capacity. Here is what the 960DT and 960PR could mean for Nvidia competition.

Google’s Biggest Carbon-Removal Bet Yet: Can Crushed Rock and Rice Fields Cut Emissions?

Google is backing a large enhanced rock-weathering project in Brazilian rice fields. The plan targets carbon removal and methane reduction at the same time.

Oracle’s 6 A.M. Layoff Email: Why AI Spending and Job Cuts Are Colliding

Oracle’s latest layoffs arrived through early-morning emails even as the company dramatically expands spending on AI data centres and infrastructure.

Anthropic’s Australia AI Bet: Why a 2.16-GW Data Centre Matters

Anthropic has signed its first Australian data-centre lease, securing capacity at a planned 2.16-gigawatt campus as the global AI infrastructure race accelerates.

Why Chinese Investors Are Rushing Into U.S. Stocks Right Now

Chinese investors are pouring into U.S.-focused funds after Beijing expanded legal overseas-investment quotas, highlighting strong demand for diversification and U.S. tech exposure.

Why Is World Champion Gukesh Playing on Board 4 for India?

India has placed world champion D. Gukesh on board four for the Chess Olympiad, a bold team-order decision designed to spread strength across the lineup.

He Started Coding for Math Homework — Now He Holds a World Record at 8

Noah Williams began coding to make math homework easier and went on to become the youngest professional computer programmer recognised by Guinness World Records.

Why the US Senate's Crypto Bill Collapse Just Shook the Industry

A major US crypto bill failed to clear the Senate, rattling digital-asset markets and reviving questions over who will set the rules for the industry now.

Why Gulf Markets Are Suddenly Nervous About Hormuz Again

Fresh regional tensions and fears over shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed new anxiety into Gulf markets and oil-linked sentiment.

Get Paid to Sleep? Japan’s New Tournament Is the Internet’s Latest Obsession

A new Japanese sleep competition offering a notable cash prize has caught attention online, turning a simple question into a global curiosity magnet: can you actually win money by sleeping well?

Rome’s Ancient Roads Still Shape the Modern World, New Study Suggests

A new study highlights how the Roman Empire’s vast road network did more than connect ancient cities — it helped shape movement, trade and routes that still matter today.

Who Will Run HDFC Bank Next? Two CEO Candidates Are Now With the RBI

HDFC Bank has submitted two candidates to the RBI as it prepares for a major leadership transition when CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan retires in October 2026.

India’s $1.36 Billion Africa Bet: Why Solar Industries Is Buying Omnia Holdings

A Solar Industries unit is acquiring South Africa’s Omnia Holdings for $1.36 billion, a deal that could significantly expand its global mining and explosives footprint.

₹28 Crore for a Presidential Pardon? Inside the Broker Economy Around Trump’s White House

A reported investigation says brokers and lobbyists have sought enormous fees from people hoping to secure presidential pardons, raising fresh questions about access and influence.

Microsoft’s New AI Code — Why Is Human Control Suddenly the Big Theme?

Microsoft has unveiled a draft AI code of conduct that says future systems must remain correctable, understandable and under human oversight.

Will Big UPI Payments Cost More? India Opens Door to Charges on Larger Transfers

India’s new payment rules keep UPI transfers up to ₹2,000 free while leaving open the possibility of charges on larger-value transactions.

Rupee Near 95.80 — Why Oil and U.S. Yields Are Putting RBI Support to the Test

The rupee is approaching a sensitive support zone near 95.80 as rising oil prices and higher U.S. yields strengthen external pressure.

EU Wants Under-15s Off Social Media and AI Chatbots — Is This the Biggest Child-Safety Crackdown Yet?

The EU is preparing a sweeping Kids Act proposal that would restrict under-15s from social media, video platforms, AI chatbots and online games.

Why Australia Still Can’t Become Asia’s Top Finance Hub, According to ANZ’s CEO

ANZ CEO Nuno Matos says Australia has capital markets and savings, but its tax regime makes it harder to attract global financial capital.

91.09m! Is Rumesh Pathirage Now the Man to Beat in World Javelin?

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage produced another 90m-plus throw to win the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, extending a remarkable season of dominance.

She’s 15 and Already an Asian Champion — How Far Can Tanvi Patri Go?

Bengaluru teenager Tanvi Patri has followed her U15 Asian title with the U17 crown while still only 15, strengthening India’s next-generation badminton pipeline.

Indian Seafarer Missing After Tanker Attack Off Oman — Why Shipping Crews Face Growing Risk

One Indian crew member remains missing after an attack on the Panama-flagged tanker MT El Gaia off Oman, while 13 other Indians were rescued.

From Barefoot Hockey to an Asian Games Gold Dream: Lalremsiami’s Remarkable Rise

Lalremsiami went from playing barefoot on dirt pitches in Mizoram to becoming an Olympian and one of India’s key hopes for Asian Games hockey gold.

Mirabai Chanu Has Won Almost Everything — So Why Is an Asian Games Medal Still Missing?

Mirabai Chanu enters her fourth Asian Games still chasing the one major medal missing from an extraordinary weightlifting career.

AI Stocks Just Got Hit Hard — Why Safety Warnings Suddenly Became a Market Event

SoftBank, Kioxia, SK Hynix and other AI-linked stocks fell sharply after leading AI executives backed calls to slow model development.

Samsung and SK Hynix Said No to a Nearly $19 Billion Power Prepayment — Why?

South Korea’s biggest chipmakers rejected a huge upfront electricity payment proposal tied to future semiconductor mega-clusters.

Why South Korea Wants Central Asia Now: Critical Minerals, Energy and Supply Chains

South Korea is hosting its first leader-level summit with five Central Asian nations as competition intensifies for minerals, energy and resilient supply chains.

Goldman Sachs Just Flipped Its Fed Call. Is Another Rate Hike Now Almost Certain?

A change in Goldman Sachs’ rate call is drawing attention because markets treat such shifts as strong signals about policy risk.

Oil Above $107 and Stocks Sliding: Is a New Global Market Shock Starting?

When oil spikes and equities wobble together, investors start asking the same question: is this volatility — or the start of something bigger?

Trump Says AI Fears Are Exaggerated. Should Anyone Believe the Risk Is Overblown?

Donald Trump has downplayed AI danger warnings, but the wider debate is only becoming more intense.

Did AI Really Free 20,000 Jobs’ Worth of Work at Wipro?

Wipro says AI has freed capacity equivalent to 20,000 workers — but the company insists the story is about productivity and redeployment, not mass layoffs.

Why Is RBI Draining So Much Cash Now?

India’s banking system is flooded with surplus liquidity, and the Reserve Bank of India is signalling that it is ready to pull more of that cash back out.

Modi-Xi Reset at BRICS: Is the India-China Business Freeze Finally Melting?

Modi and Xi used their BRICS meeting to push stronger business links and easier mobility. The bigger question is whether policy will now follow the diplomacy.

Can BRICS Really Challenge the Dollar? India Is Pushing a Digital Currency Link

India wants BRICS members to connect official digital currencies for cross-border trade. Could this reduce dollar dependence, or are the hurdles still too big?

BRICS Wants to Reshape the World Order — But Can It Stay United?

BRICS now represents more than 40% of the world’s population, but expansion has also made consensus harder. Can a bigger bloc still act as one?

Xi Wants BRICS to Play Peacemaker in the Middle East — But Does the Bloc Have That Power?

Xi Jinping says BRICS should play a bigger peacemaking role in the Middle East. The challenge is turning summit language into real diplomatic leverage.

What’s Really Inside the New Delhi Declaration? The BRICS Message the West Will Notice

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration covers war, trade, sanctions and multilateralism. Here are the points that matter most — and why the West will be watching.

US Inflation Accelerates in August, Raising the Odds of a Federal Reserve Rate Hike

US CPI rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% from a year earlier, strengthening market expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise rates.

Why Magnus Carlsen Says He Loves Watching Praggnanandhaa

Magnus Carlsen says he is a fan of Praggnanandhaa, underlining how the Indian star keeps winning admiration at the top level.

Coco Gauff Knocked Out: Rybakina Sets Up US Open Final Against Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina has beaten Coco Gauff to set up a US Open final showdown with Aryna Sabalenka.

Zaheer Khan’s Surprise New Move: He Joins Vancouver Anchors as Co-Owner

Zaheer Khan has joined the ownership group of Vancouver Anchors in the Canada Super 60 league.

Mirzapur: The Movie Has Crossed ₹200 Crore in a Week — But How Big Can It Go?

Mirzapur: The Movie has crossed ₹200 crore worldwide in its first week, underlining the franchise’s box-office pull.

Modi Tells Iran’s Pezeshkian Sea Lanes and Seafarers Must Be Protected Amid Gulf Conflict

India stressed freedom of navigation, maritime commerce and seafarer safety in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of the BRICS summit.

Iran War Puts BRICS Unity to the Test as Leaders Gather in New Delhi

The September 12-13 BRICS summit in New Delhi faces a difficult consensus test as Iran and the UAE sit on opposing sides of the Gulf conflict.

Indian Stocks Log a Fifth Straight Weekly Loss as Oil Above $100 Rattles Markets

Sensex and Nifty ended a fifth consecutive week lower as crude above $100, a weaker rupee and rate-hike fears hit risk appetite.

India’s Forex Reserves Hit a Record $785.7 Billion After a $45 Billion Weekly Jump

India’s foreign-exchange reserves reached a record $785.7 billion after a huge weekly rise driven by capital inflows and foreign-currency assets.

EU Drops Planned Aluminium-Scrap Export Duty After India Raises FTA Concerns

The EU abandoned a proposed 15% duty on aluminium-scrap exports after concerns that the measure could derail trade negotiations with India.

Indian Railways Breaks Daily Booking Record: 22.26 Lakh Reserved Tickets in One Day

Indian Railways’ Passenger Reservation System crossed 22 lakh bookings in a single day for the first time, setting a new all-time record on September 7.

Reliance Is Returning to the Bond Market With a ₹12,500 Crore Issue — Why It Matters

Reliance Industries plans to raise ₹12,500 crore through five-year rupee bonds, marking its first domestic bond-market return since November 2023.

UPI Now Works With a Tap: India Adds Contactless Payments Before Apple Pay’s Full Launch

NPCI has launched a tap-and-pay option for UPI that can work with little or no internet, just as Apple Pay prepares for a wider India rollout.

Does India Really Have 190 Nuclear Warheads? What the New Estimate Actually Says

A Federation of American Scientists estimate puts India’s nuclear stockpile at around 190 warheads, but the figure is not an official government count.