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Geopolitics

Fewer jobs, delayed onboarding: Why Indian IT sector is getting tougher for freshers

Times of India – World · India

Experts say the hiring landscape is becoming increasingly project and demand driven rather than a case where freshers were hired in thousands to increase bench…

Geopolitics

Germany widens deportations to Afghanistan

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

For the first time, Germany has deported a man with no criminal record to Kabul. Faridoon Tofan, who is currently in deportation detention, fears the same fate.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 30, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Geopolitics

Priyanka's 'gaumutra expert' remark stirs row, over 200 academicians slam Lok Sabha MP

Times of India – World · India

- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at *The Times of India*, covering national/international news and business affairs. - She focuses on political events, in…

Geopolitics

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with U.S., China

The Hindu – World · India

European Commission said it aims to attract at least €20 billion in ‌private investments for the ‌projects; the total was increased from five ⁠planned gigafact…

Geopolitics

UP horror: Landlord 'rapes' tenant's minor daughter repeatedly, records videos

Times of India – World · India

Police reported a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her landlord in Goverdhan. The accused, a 42-year-old West Bengal native, had assaulted the minor pre…

Geopolitics

Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya

BBC News – World · Europe

Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.

Geopolitics

E20 petrol can reduce vehicle mileage by up to 6%: Nitin Gadkari in Parliament

Times of India – World · India

E20 petrol may reduce vehicle mileage by two to six percent. Extensive testing has found no engine failures linked to this fuel. Studies indicate improved acce…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: tricking LLMs, and reviving geothermal plants

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A fundame…

Geopolitics

Flock surveillance cameras can pose a crash risk for drivers, US experts say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Roadside safety advocates say some automated license plate readers may not meet highway safety standardsFlock Safety cameras have been pilloried for facilitati…

Entrepreneurship

Blackstone President Jon Gray Says to Think Like an Entrepreneur. Here’s Why You Should Go 1 Step Further

Inc. · Global

Stop acting like an employee. Start running your career.

Entrepreneurship

The Fortune 500 Is Coming for the Creator Economy. That’s Not a Win

Inc. · Global

The billion-dollar creator economy has a new power struggle.

Entrepreneurship

CMOs Are Asking the Wrong AI Question

Inc. · Global

Why the right question is how to amplify human impact.

Entrepreneurship

Natural Diamonds Have a Lab-Grown Problem. The Former De Beers CEO Is Betting $1 Billion on a Comeback

Inc. · Global

Gareth Penny led the diamond giant through its last major crisis. Now his consortium is wagering that better marketing can rescue natural stones from lab-grown…

Geopolitics

Wildfires in Greece Kill 3 Firefighters as Blazes Still Burn in France and Spain

The New York Times – World · US

Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.

Geopolitics

England appoint Root and Fleming as Test cricket captain and coach

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

England confirm Joe Root to return as Test captain, while Stephen Fleming replaces Brendon McCullum as coach.

Geopolitics

When Netanyahu confronted JD Vance over his criticism of Israeli government

Indian Express – World · India

- Netanyahu and Vance met in Washington to address tensions over Iran, Israel’s policies, and Vance’s public criticism. - Vance accused Netanyahu of undermin…

Geopolitics

Viagra shows potential against cancer spread

South China Morning Post – World · China

Best known as Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil started off as a treatment for reduced blood flow but soon saw its value spike after its other e…

Geopolitics

Erode woman burnt alive by man whom she befriended in social media

Times of India – World · India

The Erode taluk police said the two had been in regular contact over the phone for several months.

Geopolitics

How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.

Geopolitics

Beyond the cargo bay: The rise of transport aircraft as battlefield, rescue assets

Times of India – World · India

Transport aircraft now perform diverse roles beyond basic cargo delivery. These versatile platforms are crucial for combat and humanitarian relief operations.…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.

Entrepreneurship

Experts Say FIFA Doesn’t Need the Money. So Why Is It Trying to Sell Part of the World Cup?

Inc. · Global

A controversial proposal would give outside investors a permanent stake in soccer’s most valuable asset. Critics say it’s less about necessity and more about c…

Geopolitics

Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell off

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may…

Geopolitics

Fleming takes over as England Test coach; ex-CSK boss begins new era with Root

Times of India – World · India

Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England men's Test head coach. He replaces Brendon McCullum and will begin his tenure later this summer. Marcus Trescothi…

Entrepreneurship

Kevin Warsh Just Broke One of the Fed’s Most Powerful Habits

Inc. · Global

Warsh is dismantling forward guidance in an effort to move the work of pricing the economic data out of the central banks and into the market.

Geopolitics

Poland says Russian ballistic missile violated airspace

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Polish authorities have said that a Russian ballistic missile crashed within its borders during Moscow's overnight attacks on Ukraine. No injuries were reporte…

Geopolitics

Bullet-riddled bodies of six abducted labourers found in Pakistan's Balochistan

The Hindu – World · India

Abduction of workers, labourers who belong from outside Balochistan occurs frequently in the restive province

Geopolitics

'May do same with Army': Oppn attacks BJP for India Hockey's saffron jersey

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and presen…

Geopolitics

6 hurt as truck and minibus collide on Hong Kong’s Castle Peak Road

South China Morning Post – World · China

Six people have been injured in a collision between a truck and a minibus on a section of Castle Peak Road near Yuen Long in Hong Kong. Police said they were a…

Geopolitics

Inside Villa Skyfall: James Bond-inspired $85 million Florida mansion hits the market

Times of India – World · India

Introducing Villa Skyfall, an extraordinary mansion inspired by James Bond, available for a staggering $85 million. Nestled in the prestigious Stone Creek Ranc…

Geopolitics

'No abnormal wear & tear': Centre reiterates E20 safe for vehicles

Times of India – World · India

- Aastha Jha is a TOI writer covering politics, business, global affairs, and social issues, focusing on policy and governance's impact on daily life. - Her …

Geopolitics

Neeraj Chopra leads full Indian charge into javelin final; Rohit, Yash Vir qualify

Times of India – World · India

Neeraj Chopra and two other Indian javelin throwers advanced to the medal round. Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh also secured their spots in the final contest.…

Geopolitics

Coimbatore car bomb blast case: ED conducts searches in 4 cities to trace source funding

Times of India – World · India

ED recently took over the investigation to probe the source of funding for radicalisation and terror activities.

Geopolitics

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee wears poster with 20 rebel MPs' photos in Parliament

Times of India – World · India

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee protested against 20 rebel MPs in Parliament. These defectors joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, pledging su…

Tech & Startups

4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)

Wired · Global

From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.

Entrepreneurship

How Fitbit Went From Inc. 5000 Star to a $2.1 Billion Google Acquisition

Inc. · Global

Fitbit started with a simple pixelated flower that rewarded movement. Less than 15 years later, Google acquired the fitness-tracking pioneer for $2.1 billion.

Entrepreneurship

Jamie Dimon Has Led One of the World’s Biggest Banks. His Best Leadership Advice Is Surprisingly Personal

Inc. · Global

Want to know someone’s values? Look at where they spend their time.

Entrepreneurship

A Startup Offered Job Interviews to Anyone Willing to Get Its Logo Tattooed. 7 People Took the Deal

Inc. · Global

LemonLime says all seven tattoo recipients are now in the process of interviewing for engineering roles.

Entrepreneurship

Procter & Gamble Just Sent a Warning About the Economy That Every Business Owner Should Hear

Inc. · Global

The maker of Tide and Pampers posted flat organic sales, and the reason is a warning for anyone who has leaned on price.

Tech & Startups

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is a Superhero Movie for Yearners

Wired · Global

Peter Parker’s isolation lands especially hard in the age of AI, a loneliness crisis, and endless scrolling.

Geopolitics

Danube water levels: Hungary, Romania cut nuclear output

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Historically low water levels along Europe's second-longest river have led Hungary and Romania to reduce output at key nuclear plants. Danube tourism and river…

Geopolitics

Book returned to Australian library – 150 years overdue

The Guardian – World · Europe

The book, Antiquities of Athens, was handed back to Kiama library by a man who found it bricked into a wallAn Australian public library has had a book returned…

Geopolitics

Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack

The New York Times – World · US

Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck Poland overnight.

Geopolitics

ICAC charges 3 former HSBC managers over accepting bribes to fast-track accounts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged three former HSBC relationship managers with allegedly accepting bribes to help customers jump the queue when …

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