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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsExplained: The reasons behind India’s falling infant mortality rate
India has seen a significant drop in infant mortality, with the rate falling to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, largely due to increased institutional deliveries. However…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMiraOne founder explains why one-size-fits-all healthcare is fading
MiraOne offers a comprehensive blood test combining genetic insights and medicine-response analysis for personalized wellness. Founded by Nickhil Jakatdar and Abhinav Kejriwal, it…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'All major issues settled': Centre's big update on US-India trade deal
India and the United States are nearing the finalization of their first bilateral trade agreement tranche, with most key details settled. A high-level US delegation is in New Delh…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBuying a home? Check if you qualify for PMAY Urban 2.0 benefits
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 offers affordable housing solutions for low and middle-income families in cities. Through initiatives like Beneficiary Led Construction …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUPI clocked its biggest month in May, transactions surpass Rs 29.90 lakh crore
India's UPI transactions reached record highs in May, with 23.2 billion transactions valued at Rs 29.90 lakh crore. This growth, driven by summer travel and seasonal spending, sig…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Why hate India?' BJP hits back at Kapil Sibal over 'ashamed to live in India' remark
BJP has strongly criticized Congress MP Kapil Sibal for his remarks on democracy, accusing him of "hating India" and selectively ignoring violence. Sibal's comments followed an al…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGoogle plans to release 32 million Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes across Florida and California
Alphabet's Debug initiative is seeking EPA approval to release 32 million specially treated male mosquitoes in California and Florida. This innovative approach uses Wolbachia bact…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSocial media influencer Manasi found dead in Kanpur; family claims dowry harassment
Social media influencer Manasi was found dead in Kanpur under suspicious circumstances. Her family alleges dowry-related harassment and murder by her husband and in-laws, claiming…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOfficial: Zee Entertainment's Unite8 Sports to broadcast FIFA World Cup in India
Football fans in India can rejoice as Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has secured broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, along with the 2027 FIFA Wom…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Meet me at airport': CJP founder set to return to Delhi; plans Jantar Mantar protest
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. • The team is dedi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Will talk in 2 days': BJP leader Annamalai on question of starting new party
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has fueled speculation about his political future by traveling to Delhi and offering a cryptic "Please wait" when asked about reports o…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal has encroached on Indian territory as well: PM Balendra Shah
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarification, citing techni…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack
The U.S. Central Command said in a post on X that Iran had shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAs the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the U.S.
Donald Trump’s post comes only hours after the U.S. military said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted a U…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots
One man died riding his motorbike around the Paris ring road in celebration while authorities reported stabbings and other attacks
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsExplosion and fire at defence company in South Korea kills five
The deadly incident happened at a worksite run by Hanwha Aerospace in the South Korean city of Daejeon
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results
Newcomer Aberaldo de la Espriella known as ‘El Tigre’ or ‘The Tiger’ is expected to scoop up support from voters who threw their support behind another conservative candidate in t…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEight crested ibises released in Japan decades after extinction
The birds have been raised at a conservation centre on Sado Island following a successful captive-breeding program and ten more birds are waiting to be released
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEbola recoveries bring signs of hope in Congo as suspected cases emerge outside Africa
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that although there is no licensed vaccine or treatment for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus currently, it can be surviv…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran executes two men accused of leading early 2026 protests
They were among the main perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing
PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina opposes ‘political suppression’ of Xinhua reporter in U.S.
China accused the U.S. of politically suppressing a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, saying the journalist was working legally in the country
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia, Australia underscore maritime freedom and supply chain security in high-level talks
Ministers Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles announced that the two countries would begin developing an MoU regarding the provision of defence articles and defence services as the n…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel’s government has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel including the outskirts of coastal city of Haifa
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar to amend the Constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok
Newly appointed Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary’s government will amend the Constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia, Oman free trade pact comes into force
Bilateral trade between India and Oman reached $11.18 billion in FY 2025-26, up from $10.61 billion in FY 2024-25
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow a Small Decision at American Airlines Changed the Entire Industry for 59 Years and Counting
It turns out, the road leads back to American Airlines — twice.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKeep Forgetting Words? A New Study Offers Reason for Hope
The researchers looked for patterns, measured against an individual’s own baseline over time.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMost Marketers Are Using AI to Do More. The Best CMOs Are Using It to Do Something Completely Different
To get ahead, marketers should invest in end-to-end AI workflows, not just single use cases.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNeuroscience Just Confirmed the Most Effective Way to Make Anything Stick
A new study compared how the brain works when taking notes. The results weren’t even close.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy ServiceNow Stock Is Soaring—and Lifting the Entire Software Sector
Rebounding from a recent 42 percent plunge, ServiceNow is leading a broader software rally as fears of AI disruption yield to the promise of AI-powered productivity.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Layoff Is Over. If You Don’t Do These 5 Things Next, Your Remaining Team Will Leave Too
Layoffs don’t just affect the people who leave. The employees who remain face guilt, uncertainty and an inflated workload. They need leaders who show up for them.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKeke Palmer Explained the Performance Trap So Many Founders Are Stuck In
Authenticity converts better than perfection.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Shipped My First iPhone App This Year. Here’s What I Most Hope to See at WWDC
The Siri redesign is going to get all the attention, but it’s not the thing developers care about most.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Teen Golfer Noticed a Problem the Entire Golf Industry Missed
The industry overlooked her. She built anyway.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSan Francisco Rents Just Rose by 22 Percent. Even Some Tech Workers Are Blaming the AI Boom
AI-related wealth is fueling bidding wars, pushing rents up, and deepening inequality in the Bay Area.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAs Gen X Nears Retirement, New Survey Says the Numbers Aren’t Adding Up
Near retirement, but it’s just out of reach.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat It Really Takes to Make the Inc. Female Founders 500 List
The startup world said “wait.” They said “watch this.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Best Side Hustle Isn’t a Trend. It’s Your Existing Skills
Start with what you’ve been doing for free.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Future of Brain Health? How a New Scientific Discovery Could Regenerate Lost Neurons
In a recent study, researchers used a combination of vitamin K and vitamin A to transform stem cells into functional neurons, offering a potential pathway to restoring lost brain …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWas Trump’s Million-Dollar Investment in Conveyor-Belt Sushi an Accident? Here’s Why Social Media Thinks Yes
If Trump confused Kura Sushi with tech company Fujikura, it would mark the second time the president seemingly mixed up businesses with disastrous results.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship7 Conversations That Can Save a Business Partnership Before It Starts
If you don’t define it now, you’ll fight about it later.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Discovery Could Change How Often You Need Ozempic Shots
A new study reveals why Ozempic’s effects fade—and how they could last longer.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Pricing Mistake That Quietly Limits Most Businesses
If your pricing feels “off,” it’s probably not your spreadsheet. It’s your confidence.
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