Startups
MapmyIndia profit rises 8.6% to Rs 49.7 Cr in June quarter
Your Story · India
The revenue from operations of MapmyIndia grew by 14.9% to Rs 139.7 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 121.6 crore in the year-ago period.
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Geopolitics
British have returned. This time, through school gates
Times of India – World · India
British schools are opening new campuses across India. These institutions leverage their historical prestige and names. Indian education companies and develope…
Geopolitics
Amid AI tumult, more Chinese investors seek haven in undervalued Hang Seng Index
South China Morning Post – World · China
Mainland Chinese investors bought more Hong Kong stocks than they sold for a second consecutive month in July, rotating into the undervalued market to take she…
Geopolitics
Meet the four net bowlers helping Team India prepare for Sri Lanka Tests
Times of India – World · India
India have already arrived in the island nation and will play a four-day practice match in Colombo from August 7 before the Test series starts. Before the Test…
Geopolitics
Japanese firm sells human-sized refrigerators to beat extreme summer heat
South China Morning Post – World · China
The glass door closes, and a curtain of cool air spills over your head, neck and shoulders, delivering instant relief from the punishing summer heat. This is w…
Geopolitics
Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome
The Hindu – World · India
Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the U.S. embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are scheduled to run u…
Geopolitics
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call
The Guardian – World · Europe
Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening, and said the results of the state’s Democratic primary might take until…
Geopolitics
Most Americans say US has not achieved war goals in Iran, survey finds
South China Morning Post – World · China
Most Americans believe the Donald Trump administration has been unable to achieve its war objectives against Iran, according to a Marquette Law School poll rel…
Geopolitics
Women must not feel pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: New health secretary promises root-and-branch reform after damning maternity scandalsWomen should not feel pressurised into experiencing an “ideal b…
Geopolitics
Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment
The Guardian – World · Europe
Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterwaysOver-the-counter flea treatment for cats and…
Geopolitics
Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Software group benefits from global systems and accounting practices ‘that enable tax to be shirked’, says union bossThe software group Palantir paid just £2m …
Geopolitics
Bangladesh Truth Seeker
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Amid political upheaval in Bangladesh, a journalist debunks fake news in a fight for his nation’s democratic future.
Startups
Apple India FY26 revenue grows 20% to near Rs 1 lakh Cr
Your Story · India
According to Counterpoint research, Apple's iPhone shipments for FY26 grew to 14 million units, up 24% year-on-year.
Geopolitics
What are the key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained
The Hindu – World · India
The theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ envisages using the collective strength of the member countries to respond t…
Geopolitics
MAGA level score against samba as US and Brazil play diplomatic football
Times of India – World · India
- US-India ties face strain, alarming diplomatic circles. - Recent developments between the two nations spark concern. - Uncertainty looms over bilateral r…
Geopolitics
Peter Lee’s family office signs Kazakhstan deal on green energy projects
South China Morning Post – World · China
The family office of Henderson Land Development co-chairman and managing director Peter Lee Ka-kit has signed a deal with Kazakh authorities to advance a range…
Startups
SAIF Partners, Elevation Capital sells 2.3% stake in Paytm for Rs 2,038 Cr
Your Story · India
A total of 1,49,00,000 shares representing a 2.33% stake of One 97 Communications were offloaded by both entities.
Geopolitics
US THAAD arsenal nearly 80% depleted as Iran talks progress: Report
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk’s team delivers global news with diverse perspectives and real-time updates. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness to inform readers…
Geopolitics
Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning.
Geopolitics
Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a 71 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$6.24 billion (US$802 million) for the first six …
Geopolitics
Has a US court just set the grounds for another January 6 insurrection?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A US judge has begrudgingly dismissed the last prosecution cases tied to the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill.
Geopolitics
IndiGo ordered to pay Rs 60K after passenger misses flight
Times of India – World · India
A consumer commission found IndiGo liable for service deficiency after a passenger missed his flight. The airline failed to provide complete terminal informati…
Geopolitics
Typhoon signal unlikely in Hong Kong over weekend but at least 22 flights to Japan axed
South China Morning Post – World · China
The likelihood of a typhoon warning signal being issued in Hong Kong over the weekend is low, as Tropical Cyclone Kujira is set to weaken under the influence o…
Geopolitics
Trump revokes 28,000 immigrant trucker licences: What it means for Indians
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of internationa…
Geopolitics
Government has no role; event being organised by ‘private media entity’: MEA on Sheikh Hasina’s press event
The Hindu – World · India
Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can "harm" bilateral ties
Geopolitics
Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip
South China Morning Post – World · China
Sanctioned and wanted for war crimes in the West and reviled at home by the millions fighting his army, Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is this week set for a…
Geopolitics
Guatemala on volcano alert after Fuego erupts
South China Morning Post – World · China
Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people…
Geopolitics
When A.I. Goes Rogue
The New York Times – World · US
It was the stuff of science fiction — until recently.
Geopolitics
How an amputee Chinese scientist is fortifying the country’s military software
South China Morning Post – World · China
Much of the global debate on Chinese military power focuses on hardware but a vital part of the modernisation process is in the niche field of software verific…
Geopolitics
‘I just want to find them’: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmir’s mountain communities
The Guardian – World · Europe
Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestockAs rain lashed the Pir Panjal mountains before daw…
Geopolitics
Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats
The Guardian – World · Europe
Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residentsHundreds of people have spent a week sleeping in tents…
Geopolitics
Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved ones
The Guardian – World · Europe
People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100Hundreds of people have gathered in the northern …
Geopolitics
China’s Nonsmokers Try to Clear the Air, One Confrontation at a Time
The New York Times – World · US
Disputes between smokers and nonsmokers are becoming more visible as a younger generation increasingly refuses to suffer secondhand smoke in silence.
Geopolitics
Indian-flagged vessel comes under attack in Red Sea
The Hindu – World · India
All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued. Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Yemeni authorities, …
Geopolitics
Bolivia sends troops to stop Brazilian gang violence along border
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Footage shows some of the more than 200 Bolivian police and military officers patrolling its border with Brazil.
Geopolitics
3,000 cops, one leader: Udhayanidhi decries 'terrorist'-style arrest by TVK govt
Times of India – World · India
Opposition leaders criticized Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, calling it unwarranted. They stated the arrest aimed to divert attention from government failures. …
Geopolitics
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
Geopolitics
J&K on high alert ahead of Article 370 anniversary 'Black Day' protests
Times of India – World · India
Security forces have increased vigilance across Jammu region ahead of planned protests. Political parties National Conference, PDP, and Congress will mark Aug…
Geopolitics
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
BBC News – World · Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
Geopolitics
Protesters demand answers from ICE after second man dies at Delaney Hall
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Anger is growing after a 41-year-old Salvadoran man named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo died at an ICE detention centre.
Geopolitics
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary
The Guardian – World · Europe
Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump wonThe Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pe…
Startups
Why we hesitate: Seneca on courage and taking action
Your Story · India
Discover how Seneca's timeless wisdom reveals that courage comes before confidence and why daring action makes difficult things easier.
Geopolitics
New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
The Guardian – World · Europe
Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south islandTemperatures have plummeted …
Geopolitics
Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
Geopolitics
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's Ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula
The Hindu – World · India
The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions
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