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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRoot breaks silence on chasing Sachin Tendulkar's record: 'I can’t ignore it'
Joe Root expressed immense admiration for Sachin Tendulkar's record Test run tally, acknowledging the impossibility of ignoring conversations about surpassing it. Despite nearing…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTwisha's family alleges planned surrender by husband Samarth
Twisha Sharma's family alleges her husband Samarth Singh's surrender was a "well-planned conspiracy." They claim he strategically withdrew bail, surrendered at 2:30 am amidst chao…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIR against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai for abusing PM Modi
An FIR has been registered against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai and others in Mahoba for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Modi and violating public order. The complain…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFull breakdown of USCIS memo on change in Green Card rules for H1-B, L-1, F-1 OPT
USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting from adjustment of status within the U.S. This stricte…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTransformer blast, metro halt and sleepless night: What caused Gurgaon’s massive blackout
A transformer blast at a Gurgaon substation plunged vast areas into darkness, highlighting the strain on NCR's power grid amidst extreme heat and record demand. The incident disru…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLost dad at 3, mom's belief stayed: Aravindh's rise to becoming first Indian at EWC 2026
Aravindh Chithambaram recently became the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Esports Chess World Cup after winning at DreamHack Atlanta. Raised by his mother and grandparents af…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBengal govt removes Mamata govt-designed football-themed sculpture from Salt Lake Stadium
West Bengal's Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik announced the removal of a controversial football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium. Installed in 2017, the structure, featu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai among India’s most expensive cities for fuel
Petrol and diesel prices saw a significant increase of 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, marking a cumulative rise of nearly Rs 5 in under 10 days. This hike by state-owned oil c…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom BJP MLAs to Akhilesh and Mayawati, leaders raise alarm over UP power cuts
Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a severe power crisis this summer, prompting a wave of complaints from across the political spectrum. MLAs from both ruling and opposition parties,…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit
Polish airline LOT had accused Boeing of fraud and sued for $250 million in lost income after the company’s alleged “purposeful and negligent false representations and omissions c…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank
Firefighters doused the tanks with water using a mechanical device that kept humans at a safe distance, stabilising the temperature and “buying us time”, says division chief of …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Donald Trump: I don’t mind being called a brilliant tyrant dictator, but I don’t want to be called dumb
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Donald Trump says he doesn't mind being called a "brilliant tyrant dictator" but won't tolerate being called "d…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUN nuclear non-proliferation talks fail
Experts pointed out that even in the absence of a review agreement for the third time in a row, the treaty continues to exist, but with diminished legitimacy.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. immigrants seeking Green Cards, including Indians, will now have to return home to apply
According to USCIS spokesman Zach Kahler, the new rule represents a return to the “original intent of the law” to ensure that potential immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration sy…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Bank says responding to Ebola outbreak, plans to increase funding
Monique Vledder gave no details on the size of the financing package being prepared, but it was clear that more funding would be needed in coming months
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader
President Rodrigo Paz has attempted to take the heat out of the protests by firing his unpopular Labour Minister and promising to give the miners and other groups in the street mo…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan Army Chief held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister in Tehran, state media says
Trump ‘seriously considering’ launching new strikes against Iran: report
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot: mayor
"As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot." Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMarco Rubio in India LIVE: After a short visit to Kolkata, U.S. Secretary of State lands in New Delhi
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leaves for China for four-day visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s four-day visit to China aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance CPEC cooperation
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo visits Italy's ’Land of Fires’ as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste
The visit to the so-called Terra dei Fuochi, or Land of Fires, comes on the eve of the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' big ecological encyclical Laudato Si (Praised Be)
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSeth Meyers Explained How to Increase Your Chances of a Lucky Break. Science Agrees
Seth Meyers’s big-break story looks like a total fluke. In reality, it’s a perfect example of the science of how to make your own luck.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFake Meat Is Out. Old-School Veggie Burgers Pushed Actual Veggies Past $20 Million
The company has moved into the shelf space vacated by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Trump’s Latest $2 Billion Bet Is Sending Quantum Stocks Skyward
Quantum stocks surged after the government announced new stakes.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Talked to CEOs Who’ve Done Mass Layoffs. Here’s What They Admit Behind Closed Doors
CEOs don’t have to beg for forgiveness, but they need to stop making excuses.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow to Coach With Emotional Intelligence
You can share your knowledge, experience, and perspective and empower others.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow an AI Startup Is Targeting the $1 Trillion Creator Economy
The next social growth team will be powered by AI.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Secret to Scaling a Startup Without Losing Accountability
Performance management isn’t bureaucracy. It’s how chaos becomes clarity.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Creator Economy’s New Power Player Is Making Major Moves in 2026
While everyone else was sleeping, Andy Bachman was building one of the hottest names in the creator economy.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSophia Amoruso Has Invested in Nearly 50 Startups. These Are the 7 Non-Negotiable Traits She Looks for in a Founder
‘I’m investing in the founder and not the idea,’ says the leader of Trust Fund.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy You Should Never Want a Job You’re Qualified to Do
Fox Sports IndyCar lead announcer Will Buxton on the challenge — and joy — of biting off more than you think you can professionally chew.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Big AI Trap Your Company Must Avoid
Some companies will use AI to reduce head count—and embrace mediocrity. If you want yours to be great, do this instead.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipZoom Expects to Surpass $5 Billion in Revenue This Year. The CEO Said This Strategic Pivot Is Fueling the Company’s Growth
The platform recently reported $1.24 billion in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDavid’s Latest Stunt Is… More Cod!
The protein bar maker just added a surprising new product to its lineup, and it comes in a tin.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipScientists Uncover a Sleep-Brain Connection That Could Be the Key to Halting Cognitive Decline
Researchers have discovered the brain circuit that links sleep to the production of growth hormone.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSBA Launches New Capital Boost for Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs will soon be able to take out more government-backed loans. But how meaningful is that as inflation hammers consumers and businesses alike?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStop Guessing What Your Customers Want: A 5-Step Guide to Building a Voice of the Customer System That Actually Works
Rather than relying on what you think you know about your product, train yourself to listen from the outside in.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStarting a Company With a Co-Founder? What Musk v. Altman Can Teach You
The high-profile trial revealed the pitfalls of co-founding a company. Inc asked Silicon Valley founders the lessons they learned from the messy breakup.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIf an Obscure 1980s Paradox Is Any Guide, AI May Be About to Hit a Huge Tipping Point
Is AI finally finding its economic groove?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Still Trigger Cognitive Decline, According to a New Study
Research revealed that standard vitamin B12 ranges may be too low, leaving older adults vulnerable to cognitive issues and brain lesions.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship$569 Million in Sales: Why a Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Brand Beloved by Gen-Z Is Dominating the Market
The brand now accounts for over a fifth of all premixed cocktail sales in the U.S.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipOura Just Confidentially Filed for an IPO After Reaching a Blockbuster $11 Billion Valuation
Since its launch in 2013, the company has sold more than 5.5 million smart rings.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAfter Closing All of Its Stores in 2024, Party City Is Officially Back—in an Unexpected Place
The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice before shuttering.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHooters Recasts Its Outlets as Family-Friendly, ‘Beach-Themed’ Dining Destinations
CEO Neil Kiefer blames private equity for the chain’s ‘more sexualized’ reputation.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA New NYC Economic Report Sees a 25-Percent Chance the AI Boom ‘Falls Flat’
The city’s comptroller laid out five possible economic scenarios for the metropolitan area.
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