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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCredit note instead of refund for defective shoes? Court orders Rs 15,000 payout
A consumer commission in Haridwar has ordered an online footwear retailer to refund Rs 3,606 for two defective pairs of Red Chief shoes. The company's refusal to provide a cash re…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChina tests missile from nuclear-powered PLA Navy submarine in western Pacific ocean
China has conducted a missile launch from a nuclear submarine in the Western Pacific, marking a routine test rather than a direct threat to any neighboring country. This event hig…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGirl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'
BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Mumbai building collapse kills six, as heavy rains batter city
Heavy monsoon rains triggered building collapses, landslides and widespread transport disruption in India's financial capital, with forecasters warning of more rain. DW has the la…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 11 killed in second Russian strikes on Kyiv in a week
Rescue efforts are continuing at more than 20 locations, the city's top military administrator says.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi begins three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand: What's on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant six-day tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand to bolster India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. Key discus…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFuneral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way
Iranians mourn along procession route before burial in Mashhad during weeklong ceremonies.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina test-launches ballistic missile from a submarine in the South Pacific
On July 6 China carried out long-rage ballistic missile tests in the South Pacific
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsNykaa expects nearly 30% net revenue growth in Q1 on strong fashion sales
Nykaa attributed the growth of its core platform business to a wider brand assortment and recent marketing investments, which it said translated into new customer acquisitions.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKhamenei’s funeral procession moves through Tehran
Crowds filled the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Harry Kane loses his voice after win and delivers funniest post-match moment
Harry Kane produced a viral post-match moment after England’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 win over Mexico, arriving for his BBC interview almost voiceless after leadin…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s broadcasting arm
US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UK’s biggest commercial broadcasterSky has announced a long awaited £1.6bn deal to buy…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s EV deliveries remain stuck in downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
China’s electric vehicle (EV) deliveries in June failed to match their year-on-year numbers for the sixth month in a row, even as carmakers offered promotions to attract budget-co…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi’s corruption crackdown by the numbers
China’s campaign against corruption, which the country’s leaders have linked to the Communist Party’s ability to stay in power, has been President Xi Jinping’s signature policy si…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBig brewers ‘misleading drinkers’ over craft beer credentials, says Camra
Campaign group calls on watchdog to investigate sector amid claims of anti-competitive practices elbowing out independentsBusiness live – latest updatesBig brewers are misleading …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village chosen for AI datacentre
Suspicions grow in Lanarkshire that local people have been misled on supposed benefits of the huge developmentRevealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting ren…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRevealed: landmark Scottish AI project has no prospect of meeting renewables promise
Exclusive: Government and developers privately acknowledged Lanarkshire datacentre site had power provision ‘issue’‘It’s smoke and mirrors’: hope turns to fear in Scottish village…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFive killed in building fire in China
The incident took place in the building in Zhengzhou
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Federal Cabinet to approve draft 2027 budget
The budget draft provides for more borrowing than initially planned, as well as a big increase in defense spending. Meanwhile, three men are facing trial over a massive stash of i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China’s technical schools offer both hope and despair for jobless college grads
China’s technical schools offer hope to desperate university graduates who cannot find a job – but for many, the reality falls short of the promise. As China’s university graduate…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'We're not doing right with Sanju Samson': Ex-India cricketer's blunt verdict
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar's T20I return faces hurdles due to India's current batting lineup. Despite Patidar's strong domestic T20 record, Chopra ar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCrowds of mourners gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession
Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, with authorities estimating millions were on the streets in number…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAnthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances
Everything in Canberra is content now, from performative questions to calculated outbursts and comments about Kylie MinogueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsApple not so 'fruitful' for Himachal? Climate pressures hill state's Rs 5,000 cr economy
Himachal Pradesh's Rs 5,000 crore apple economy faces a severe climate crisis, with production projected to plummet by nearly 40% this year. Unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erra…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet
Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTeen hospitalised after stabbing at Malaysian secondary school
A 15-year-old student was stabbed multiple times at a secondary school in Malaysia on Monday, in an attack that sent students fleeing and prompted a police investigation. The vict…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 5 injured in crash between bus and luggage trailer at Hong Kong airport
At least five people have been injured in a collision between a bus and a luggage trailer at Hong Kong International Airport. A police spokesman said officers received a report at…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit
At least nine killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It absolutely stinks': Football world erupts over Trump's role in FIFA's Balogun U-turn
FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US vs Belgium match has sparked outrage. Belgium and other nations question tournament integrit…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsConsent, process and regulations: What it takes to redevelop an old building
Redeveloping residential buildings in India is often necessary to address concerns related to age, safety, and regulatory obsolescence. Although a unified national law is absent, …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHave support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance
We have some other friends, like a small country called India, you know, it has 1.4 billion people and, boy, do we have tremendous support there, said Mr. Netanyahu
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid war struggles
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBeyond transactions: Why payments are becoming central to modern business operations
As businesses move beyond solving for payment acceptance, operational visibility, and reconciliation are becoming the bigger challenge. Zoho Payments is part of a broader shift to…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrugal, childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children
A late childless couple in China donated five million yuan (US$735,000) to help 455 children with congenital heart disease, despite living an extremely frugal life themselves. The…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’
Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMeta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content
‘Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,’ royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing “censorship” on major social media sites in…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSonam Wangchuk's 'still alive' post draws attention as hunger strike enters Day 9
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around the clock. • They deliver current and comprehensive news to…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Thank you': Ibrahimović and Henry pay emotional tributes after Neymar’s retirement
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry paid tribute to Neymar after his instant international retirement following Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Norway. Neymar, …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThis humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon
While other humanoid startups chase sky-high valuations, Agility Robotics is betting its future on execution — and a SPAC.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong double-decker bus window smashed by tree branch, 1 passenger injured
An upper-deck window of a Hong Kong bus was shattered after hitting a tree branch on Monday, leaving one passenger with minor injuries. Police said they received a report at aroun…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIs the US really preparing to drop Israel?
With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether special relationship may be at an end.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Bhang isn't covered under NDPS': Why Jharkhand HC overturned 11kg 'ganja' conviction
A Jharkhand man's seven-year jail sentence for possessing 11 kg of suspected ganja has been overturned. The high court ruled that the seized substance was bhang, which is not clas…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial in Philippines
A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment t…
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