The US House advanced President Trump’s tax and spending bill, overcoming initial Republican opposition. The bill, previously passed by the House and narrowly cleared by the Senate, aims to increase military spending, fund deportation programs, and extend tax cuts.
India is actively pursuing a social security agreement with the United States, aiming to provide financial relief to Indian professionals working there. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to incorporate such pacts into all future free trade agreements, including ongoing negotiations with the US and the EU.
China is increasingly worried about US efforts to forge agreements with allies, potentially isolating Chinese firms from global supply chains. Washington is actively negotiating deals with Asian and European partners to limit China’s involvement, citing unfair trade practices.
Nykaa’s shares experienced a dip following a significant block deal. Early investors Harindarpal Singh Banga and Indra Banga planned to sell part of their holdings. The transaction involved approximately 6 crore shares. Global investment banks oversaw the sale. Nykaa is aiming for its fashion segment to break even by FY26.
India’s decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England has drawn criticism, especially from former players like Kumar Sangakkara, Ravi Shastri and Dale Steyn. With India trailing 0-1 in the series, the team management’s decision to stick to a pre-decided plan of resting Bumrah has raised questions about their approach to crucial…
Indian e-commerce giants Swiggy and Eternal are outperforming domestic indices and Asian peers, fueled by the rapid growth of quick commerce. This sector, projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, sees established players like Swiggy, Zomato’s Blinkit, and Zepto maintaining market dominance due to efficient delivery and established supply chains, contrasting with challenges faced by…
In Bihar’s Aurangabad, a 45-day-old marriage ended tragically with the murder of Priyanshu Kumar Singh, allegedly orchestrated by his wife, Gunja Singh. Motivated by a desire to continue her long-term affair with her maternal uncle, Gunja conspired to eliminate her husband, drawing inspiration from the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.
Foreign Policy magazine reports that Israel’s recent 12-day war with Iran, termed a “failed gamble” by Benjamin Netanyahu, failed to achieve its objectives. Despite aiming to eliminate Iran’s strategic threat, the conflict exposed Israel’s vulnerabilities and strengthened Iranian nationalism. Iran retaliated effectively, targeting Israeli cities and even a US airbase in Qatar.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 86 off 31 balls propelled India U-19 to a four-wicket victory over England U-19. The 14-year-old’s innings included nine sixes, setting a new record for an Indian batter in youth ODIs. His 20-ball fifty is the second-fastest by an Indian in this format, contributing significantly to India chasing down the target of…
