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Geopolitics

From ayurveda to finance: Patanjali gets IRDAI nod for Rs 4.5Kcr insurance entry

Times of India – World · India

Patanjali Ayurved is set to enter financial services after IRDAI approved its nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition of Magma General Insurance.

Geopolitics

BMW to Volkswagen: How deep is Germany's auto industry cull?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers…

Geopolitics

Former captains slam saffron hockey jersey: 'India's identity has always been blue'

Times of India – World · India

​​"Everything in the country is being saffronised," said former India captain Pargat Singh while criticizing Hockey India's decision.

Geopolitics

Pakistan ‘doing its utmost’ to bring U.S., Iran back to negotiating table: Foreign Office

The Hindu – World · India

“We support dialogue and diplomacy as they are the only viable path forward,” Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said

Geopolitics

US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target

The Guardian – World · Europe

Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on holdThe US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as…

Geopolitics

Ceuta asks Spain to declare emergency over Morocco migrants

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Authorities in the Spanish city of Ceuta have asked Madrid to declare a national emergency and offer military assistance. Footage showed crowds of people walki…

Tech & Startups

DOGE Veterans Are Landing Big Jobs at Prediction Markets

Wired · Global

Polymarket and Novig have both recently brought ex-DOGE affiliates onboard as scrutiny of the industry intensifies.

Entrepreneurship

Adam Driver Keeps Turning Down Marvel. His Reason Is a Masterclass in Decision-Making

Inc. · Global

Saying ‘no’ to what looks like a great opportunity isn’t easy. 

Startups

Swiggy losses narrow to Rs 791 Cr; revenue up 37% in Q1 FY27

Your Story · India

Its quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first quarter.

Geopolitics

World Cup: What has FIFA charged Argentina with, what could punishment be?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What do the charges brought against Argentina's FA, their players and their fans mean, and what action could FIFA take?

Geopolitics

Uncertainty shrouds Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s next attorney general as key Republicans postpone vote – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis had demanded further assurances about the settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue ServiceSign up for th…

Geopolitics

Eurozone sees GDP growth of 0.4%, most since early 2025

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Eurozone economies expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest quarterly growth since early 2025.

Geopolitics

‘It was a big shock’: new border rules left couple stuck in Kraków after living in UK for 80 years

The Guardian – World · Europe

Maria and Czeslaw Krupa, who arrived in 1947 and 1948 as dependents of displaced Polish service members, were told they did not have post-Brexit rights to retu…

Tech & Startups

Zoox clears final federal hurdle to launch paid robotaxi service

TechCrunch · US

Federal safety regulators have given Zoox a temporary exemption that will allow the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company to charge customers for …

Geopolitics

Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo

The Hindu – World · India

The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines or treatments

Geopolitics

'Composure isn't the opposite of aggression': Sachin's heartfelt tribute to Rahane

Times of India – World · India

Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar led tributes, recalling Rahane's dedication and leadership qu…

Geopolitics

Europe burns: a visual guide to the wildfires

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ferocious flames continue to rage in parts of France and Spain, with no sign of abating. We chart the destruction in graphics and picturesThe hellish infernos …

Geopolitics

‘Slap in the face’: LA mayor decries bid to rebuild burnt-out warehouse before cleanup is done

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spoilt food smelling like ‘dead body’ plagues residents after weeklong fire, yet company asks permission to rebuildOne month after a huge fire ravaged a Los An…

Geopolitics

New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Fresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the i…

Engineering

A Remote Indigenous Community Built One of Canada’s Fastest Fiber Networks

IEEE Spectrum · Global

In February 2024, a young man lay somewhere on the frozen shore of James Bay, Canada, surrounded by snow and darkness, succumbing to hypothermia. When he faile…

Entrepreneurship

Forget Software. The Next Billion-Dollar Startups Will Build the World’s Infrastructure

Inc. · Global

The app era built fortunes. The infrastructure era could build civilizations.

Tech & Startups

Dili raises $21.7M to bring AI compliance to the infrastructure boom

TechCrunch · US

The Series A was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, Brick and Mortar Ventures’ Darren Bechtel, and Y Combinator’s Garry Tan.

Tech & Startups

Inforcer raises $50M to help prepare smaller businesses for a new world of AI and security risks

TechCrunch · US

London-based Inforcer just closed a $50 million Series C round led by Insight Partners.

Tech & Startups

Spotify adds a running mode to its app

TechCrunch · US

Running Mode will be available to Premium users on iOS in select countries

Geopolitics

Big relief for CJP protesters: Delhi govt drops cases, but there's a key condition

Times of India – World · India

In a significant decision, the Delhi government will not take further legal steps against the majority of protesters from the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' march. Thi…

Geopolitics

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Makes a Rare Port Call in Vietnam

The New York Times – World · US

The visit, the longest since the two countries restored relations, is a show of mutual cooperation and a signal from the U.S. to China. But it comes during ten…

Geopolitics

US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust

South China Morning Post – World · China

US economic growth slowed in the second quarter amid a widening in the trade deficit, but an acceleration in consumer spending and robust business investment i…

Geopolitics

How to get John Wick Sprite in Fortnite: Location, ability, and more

Times of India – World · India

Fortnite's new v41.30 update brings the John Wick Sprite exclusively to Reload mode. Players can find this Sprite in normal and special Sprite chests within th…

Geopolitics

Watch: UP cop snatches Kangana Ranaut effigy, runs as Congress workers chase

Times of India – World · India

During a recent Congress protest highlighting concerns about remarks made by Kangana Ranaut regarding women, a police inspector intervened dramatically. He swi…

Geopolitics

John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s chief executive has met the business and innovation leaders advising him on the city’s strategic direction as part of drafting the first local five…

Geopolitics

Germany's heat death toll nears 10,000

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's heat-related death toll for 2026 has already surpassed every full-year total since 2016 — and is expected to climb as another spell of extreme temper…

Startups

Sebi issues operational framework to accelerate launch of AIF schemes

Your Story · India

Sebi has operationalised the GARUDA green channel to speed up the launch of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes through a simplified filing process. The …

Geopolitics

Fifteen elephant deaths at Kenya park may be due to cyanide poisoning

The Guardian – World · Europe

Analysis of samples collected from carcasses found traces of toxic chemical compound, says Kenya Wildlife ServiceThe recent deaths of 15 elephants near a park …

Geopolitics

Hongkong Land acquires Singapore’s Wheelock Place in US$900m deal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hongkong Land will acquire Singapore’s Wheelock Place for about S$1.1 billion (US$900 million) through its Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF),…

Geopolitics

Thousands evacuated in Crete as Europe battles wildfires

BBC News – World · Europe

Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.

Geopolitics

Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%Business live – latest updatesThere is a threat of hi…

Geopolitics

Detained Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care, wife says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kizza Besigye, who faces treason charges, is reported to be 'unconscious' in hospital after collapsing in court.

Geopolitics

HMRC fines Airbus £6.4m for breaching rules on export of sensitive technology

The Guardian – World · Europe

Manufacturer self-reported the offences in the tax authority’s largest such out-of-court settlementAirbus has been fined £6.4m in the UK after the European aer…

Geopolitics

Japan’s earthquakes: Maps and graphics

The Hindu – World · India

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck in Japan near Kumamoto in Japan on July 28, one of the more powerful earthquakes this year recorded in the region. Here are g…

Geopolitics

Families to be moved out of billionaire-owned tower after suffering without air con

The Guardian – World · Europe

Several councils to stop housing tenants in glass-fronted Britannia Point in London, where tenants were earlier told they could not use air conAs the fourth he…

Geopolitics

Fifty-three days and counting: 93-year-old leader’s record absence fuels health speculation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cameroon’s Paul Biya has not made a statement or been seen since leaving for ‘brief private stay’ at Swiss hotel on 7 JuneA record 53-day absence of the world’…

Geopolitics

Vande Mataram Bill clears Parliament as Kharge, Nadda lock horns in RS

Times of India – World · India

- Digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Fond…

Geopolitics

ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool Lark

South China Morning Post – World · China

ByteDance has integrated its enterprise collaboration unit into other teams, a move that sharpens its focus on using artificial intelligence to serve corporate…

Geopolitics

Can the West really decouple from China?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Over the past 10 years, Washington, Brussels and London have made decreasing economic reliance on China a strategic goal. Western economic plans now stress sup…

Geopolitics

Govt summons Meta again over temporary restriction of PM Modi's FB post

Times of India – World · India

India's government has summoned Meta executives to explain a temporary restriction on Prime Minister Modi's video. The social media giant acknowledged the erro…

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