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Passenger’s big headload fell on others, led to stampede in Delhi: Vaishnaw
A BIG headload being carried by a passenger fell on others, causing the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 in which 18 people were killed, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha Friday, citing a probe...

H.D. Deve Gowda Slams Donald Trump for "Baseless" remarks against Indian economy
In a strongly worded public statement, Shri H.D. Deve Gowda, Former Prime Minister of India and a sitting Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for making what he termed as "baseless and ill-tempered...

Honda Cars India Reports July 2025 Sales at 7,524 Units
Honda Cars India records 7,524 units in July 2025 sales, with 4,050 domestic and 3,474 export units, reflecting moderate demand ahead of festive season promotions. Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) recorded total sales of 7,524 units in July 2025,...

Novak Djokovic makes shock collaboration with Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend Georgios Frangulis & ex-McLaren star in new business move
As part of a new business move, Novak Djokovic has made a shock collaboration with Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend Georgios Frangulis and ex-McLaren superstar Kevin Magnussen. Djokovic has acquired a stake in French Ligue 2 side Le Mans FC through...

Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports Sales of 113,600 Units in July 2025
Suzuki Motorcycle India records 113,600 unit sales in July 2025, with domestic retail up 14% year-on-year, despite slight dip in overall volume compared to last year. Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the Indian two-wheeler arm of Japan’s...

“It will impact states also”: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on US imposing a 25 per cent tariff, plus penalty on India
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the United States’ decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff, along with an additional penalty on India for importing oil from Russia, would affect not just the nation but also the individual...

Joe Root loses his cool as India’s last throw of the dice keeps Test series on a knife edge
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It’s happening “Tonight, Tonight”! The Smashing Pumpkins announce long-awaited India debut
Chicago's 90s alternative grunge act 'The Smashing Pumpkins" led by frontman Billy Corgan, guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, is set to make their India debut as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour. The “1979” hitmakers will...

Supreme Court Warns: Himachal Pradesh may Disappear From India’s Map due to Severe Ecological Collapse Crisis
In a recent suo motu public interest litigation, the Supreme Court of India has warned that if current trends of environmental degradation continue unchecked, the entire state of Himachal Pradesh (HP) risks vanishing from India’s map. This...
Counsel Watch: Lawyers behind a sanctioned Indian company’s claim against Microsoft
Credit: Shutterstock/Soumitra Giri In the latest counsel watch, the New Delhi lawyers who acted for a sanctioned, Rosneft-backed company in its short-lived claim against Microsoft, and the consulting firm tasked by the UK government with reviewing...

Gandapur vows FATF reply, slams India
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced that he will formally respond to a letter reportedly sent by the Indian government to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding his earlier statements. Gandapur...

The economist who coined the acronym BRICS talks about how his original vision evolved
BRICS is an economic alliance that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and several other nations. So why has this alliance generated so much animosity from President Trump? Sponsor Message

World Series 2025 Updated Odds: 5 favorites to win after trade deadline ft. Mets, Tigers
At the trade deadline, several teams contending to win the World Series made important acquisitions to improve their rosters. Naturally, such trades carry the potential of vastly improving a team's chances for success in the postseason, and this...

Trump imposes new tariffs on 69 countries ahead of trade deadline
President Donald Trump has issued a bold executive order slapping steep tariffs on imports from 69 countries, including major U.S. trading partners like Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and Switzerland. The move comes just days before a self-imposed...
Beyond peak coal trade
The global coal market is on the cusp of an extraordinary shift, preparing for what the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its Coal Mid-Year Update 2025 describes as “an unprecedented occurrence in this century”: a second consecutive year of...

Southern shrimpers cheer tariffs on India shrimp imports
August 1, 2025 News of the Trump administration imposing a 25 percent tariff on shrimp imported from India thrilled American shrimp fishermen, who for years have struggled with domestic U.S. markets inundated with cheap frozen product from South...

Volvo Car India Reinforces ICE Portfolio with New XC60 Amid EV Push
In a move reflecting Volvo’s evolving global strategy, Volvo Car India is recalibrating its product portfolio by maintaining a balanced focus on internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The launch of the new XC60...

Flattening the hierarchy: How companies are redesigning the ‘span of control’
An illustration of a modern workplace displaying empowered teams with leaders guiding a small number of reportees. Most big FAANG (Facebook/Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google/Alphabet) companies are flattening their hierarchy by cutting down...

Lindsey Graham comments on Russia sanctions, Middle East diplomacy, and U.S.-India tariffs
Senator Lindsey Graham commented on international sanctions, Middle East peace efforts, and U.S. trade policy in a series of tweets posted on July 30 and July 31, 2025.On July 30, Graham addressed Russia’s response to Western sanctions by stating,...

Trump says India would stop buying Russian oil
WASHINGTON, August 2. /TASS/. India would stop buying Russian oil to make the trade deal with the United States, President Donald Trump told reporters in the White House. "Well, I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from Russia....