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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTwisha Sharma death case: Giribala Singh, Samarth sent to jail under judicial custody
A special CBI court in Bhopal is expected to send Giribala Singh, a former district judge, and her son Samarth Singh to judicial custody today. Both are accused in the dowry death…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Mamata defies Bengal police, holds protest without permission in Kolkata
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's News Desk operates around-the-clock to deliver current and comprehensive news worldwide. • The team…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAnnamalai submits 5-page resignation letter to BJP chief; to launch new party in 6-8 months
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai met with party leaders in Delhi, submitting his resignation amid speculation of launching a new regional party. Associates suggest the…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu calls off Lebanon raid after ‘heated’ call with Donald Trump
Trump’s phone calls with Mr. Netanyahu came after Iran threatened to end the negotiations with the U.S. over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMarco Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war
The former Republican senator will sit before House and Senate committees to make the State Department's annual budget request
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa ‘xenophobic attacks’
Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on May 29
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Trump cheerleads for AI, some in MAGA world fret
Dozens of activists, most of them conservatives, reached out recently to Trump in a letter initiated by Humans First
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan: Army, religion, and the enemy to the east
The e-book brings together the expertise of leading journalists and scholars to decode the region’s dangerous “new normal”.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices fall amid Trump’s talks with Iran
Brent crude futures lost 75 cents, or 0.79%, to $94.23 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 85 cents, or 0.92%, to $91.31 a barrel
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBeaufort Castle captured by Israel: Why is the Lebanon fortress important?
The Hezbollah troops said that their fighters were still actively battling Israeli troops near Beaufort Castle, describing the situation as a “battle of attrition.”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, followed Thailand’s cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agre…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan sees 27% increase in terror attacks in May: Report
The report also showed a sharp increase in suicide attacks as the country witnessed six suicide attacks during May
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say
Four of the victims were found shot to death inside a residence by police officers responding to the first reports of gunfire shortly after noon local time
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe: report
The move would involve more countries to host so-called U.S. dual-capable aircraft which are able to deliver nuclear strikes
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
Despite recent engagement with Brazilian President Lula and his cabinet, Jamieson Greer said the United States and Brazil ‘continue to have substantial differences in resolving i…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada is failing Jewish community and Jews are being targeted: PM Carney
The Prime Minister said that across Canada, antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the post-World War II era
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOver 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Medal of Honour
The peacekeepers were recognised for their efforts in ‘protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women's self-defence training, combating gende…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Candidate Accepted a Job Offer, Then Reneged—and Is Now Applying Again
I don’t want to get burned again.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI’ve Worn the Exact Same Color Shoes Every Day for 15 Years. Here’s What It Taught Me About Building a Million-Dollar Brand
A single style choice can lead to major breakthroughs for your business.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNobel Prize-Winner Demis Hassabis Says AI Job Cuts Are Dumb. Research Agrees
The DeepMind CEO says those cutting jobs because of AI ‘lack imagination.’ Here’s all the science suggesting he’s right.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Can’t Fix What Your Systems Can’t See
Why you need better data before layering on AI tools.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Rules, New Costs: New EPR Packaging Law Is About to Hit Millions of Businesses
The Extended Producer Responsibility policy is now in effect. Here’s what business owners need to know about fees, reporting, and requirements.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 1 Massive Mistake Fast-Food Chains Are Making Right Now, According to a Restaurant Executive
Tim Hackbardt, the new chief marketing officer at Playa Bowls, recently argued that many spots are failing to adapt to this key consumer trend.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Is Taking Notes From Gen-Z
From reviewing pitch decks to conducting market research, interns at Draper’s VC firm have developed better workflows with AI.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJack Daniel’s Parent Brown-Forman Pauses Production at Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery
Spirits giant Brown-Forman halts distillation at its $50 million Slane Castle facility amid a global slowdown in the whiskey market, marking its second major distillery pause this…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAlbertsons Is Closing Stores: See a List of Doomed Locations for 2026 as the Grocery Giant Evaluates Its Footprint
So far this year, closures have impacted supermarkets across Albertsons brands including Acme, Balducci’s, Randalls, Safeway, and Vons.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘He Has Launched’: Why Warren Buffett Is Praising His Successor’s Huge $6.8 Billion Move
Earlier this week, Greg Abel, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, announced a major acquisition. It quickly received the approval of Warren Buffett.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWomen Are Reluctant to Put This Crucial Skill on Their Resumes—and It’s Harming Their Careers
New data reveals a frustrating double standard: Men get praised for using artificial intelligence on their resumes, while women face a hidden penalty.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSouthwest Airlines Just Hinted at Its Biggest Change Yet—but It’s Still 3 Years Away
For years, the low-cost carrier has been known for its regional flights. However, during a recent appearance, its CEO indicated that may soon shift.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTrump’s Immigration Crackdown Has Cost the U.S. Economy 668,000 Jobs, Studies Show
New data reveals mass deportations and strict visa crackdowns are shrinking the labor pool—hitting both foreign-born and American workers.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDollar Tree’s Most Controversial Move Is Officially Paying Off—Here’s Why
In 2021, the discount chain abandoned its signature $1 limit. The pricing strategy appears to be working.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAnthropic Files S-1 on Its Journey to an IPO Following a Year of Unprecedented Growth
With Anthropic’s move towards an IPO and SpaceX and OpenAI on a similar path, there are now three mammoth IPOs to watch for in 2026.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Ordinary Promised Free NYC Buses—Then Left Riders Waiting for Hours
The brand aimed to spotlight its commitment to accessibility. Instead, the marketing stunt backfired.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe New Movie Pipeline: How 2 YouTube Creators Just Beat ‘Star Wars’ at the Box Office
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ prove that internet-bred directors can turn small films into multimillion-dollar global hits.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipErin Brockovich Is Taking on AI Data Centers, and 1 Word Keeps Surfacing in Her Investigation
The famous consumer advocate has launched a new website about data centers. She’s getting flooded with responses.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Build Robots That Restore Ecosystems. Here’s Why AI Is Being Used for the Opposite
As a founding team member of Google X with deep expertise in autonomous systems, I’m here to tell you why we’re choosing the wrong path for robotics—and what we can to to change c…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship3 Major U.S. Regions Just Suffered a Massive Drop in the Housing Market—but This 1 Surged 18 Percent
Even as fewer Americans moved to purchase homes this April, the market in one area of the country continued to grow.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Unusual Chief of Staff Overwhelmed Founders Should Consider Hiring
Struggling to keep up with chores? You delegate at work, so why not delegate to a house manager at home? Discover how hiring a chief of staff for the home can save you time and im…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipChipotle Just Broke From Tradition With Its Latest Menu Test—Here’s Why
The fast-casual chain is quietly testing out a new protein. Consumers are divided over the addition.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCNN Just Sued Perplexity. Every Business Leader Should Be Paying Attention
Artificial intelligence companies are quietly consuming your company’s most valuable asset. Here’s what some leaders are doing about it.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘An Asset AI Can’t Replace’: The Real Reason Why Barry Diller Wants to Take Over MGM Resorts
Today, the media mogul announced that People Inc. submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of MGM.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Did Tom Steyer Make His Money? Inside the Billionaire’s Financial Empire
The businessman worked at Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs before starting his hedge fund in 1986.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipInside Athletic Brewing’s 120% Ad Spend Surge to Win a Spot in Your Cooler This Summer
The king of NA beer rolls out some red, white, and blue.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMach Industries Clinches $1.8 Billion Valuation as the Pentagon Focuses on ‘Drone Dominance’
Mach Industries CEO Ethan Thornton has big visions on how to scale his defense tech company. He’s just getting started.
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