Tharoor Pushes Tourism Revival in Jammu & Kashmir
Congress MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, has called for renewed efforts to strengthen tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the importance of normalcy and economic growth in the Union Territory. His remarks came during a visit by the parliamentary panel to Jammu
Meta Invests $900 Million in CRED, Values Fintech Startup at $4.5 Billion
Bengaluru: Indian fintech unicorn CRED has secured a massive $900 million investment from Meta Platforms, valuing the Bengaluru-based company at approximately $4.5 billion. The deal marks one of the largest investments in India’s fintech sector in recent years and signals Meta’s growing interest in financial services and digital payments. The
Trump Draws Red Line on Iran, Says Preventing Nuclear Weapons Is Top Priority
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains his administration’s foremost objective, declaring that he would “do what I have to” if Tehran violates commitments made during ongoing diplomatic negotiations. Speaking after the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, Trump stressed
Oracle Cuts Workforce by 13% as AI Adoption Accelerates
Austin, Texas: Technology giant Oracle Corporation reduced its global workforce by approximately 21,000 employees during fiscal year 2026, representing a 13% decline in headcount as the company continued restructuring operations amid growing adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. According to Oracle’s latest annual report, the company’s workforce stood at 141,000 employees
Trump Says He Can Handle Netanyahu Concerns, Signals Review of Lebanon Remarks
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his ability to manage differences with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concerns that developments in Lebanon could complicate ongoing U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts. Speaking to reporters, Trump described himself as a fast problem-solver and suggested that any disagreements with Netanyahu could
Mbappé Equals Klose’s World Cup Record, Moves Closer to Ronaldo’s All-Time Mark
Paris: French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has etched his name deeper into FIFA World Cup history by drawing level with German legend Miroslav Klose as the joint second-highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Mbappé reached the milestone during France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, taking his overall World Cup tally
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Never Return to Pre-War Status
Tehran: Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the conditions that existed before the recent conflict in West Asia, signaling a long-term shift in how one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes will be managed. Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Centre Plans Subsidised Tomato Sales as Prices Surge Across India
New Delhi: The Central government is preparing to launch subsidised tomato sales through cooperative outlets to contain a sharp rise in retail prices and provide relief to consumers. The move comes as tomato prices have increased significantly in several parts of the country due to weather-related supply disruptions and delayed
India’s IPO Mega Deals Set to Test Retail Investor Appetite
Mumbai: India’s booming primary market is entering a crucial phase as a series of large initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to hit the market in the coming months, testing the confidence and risk appetite of retail investors amid volatile global conditions. Several high-profile companies are preparing to raise billions
India Leads Global Ship Recycling Industry, Captures 35.4% Market Share
New Delhi: India has emerged as the world’s leading ship-recycling nation, capturing 35.4% of the global ship recycling market in 2025 and achieving a key target under the Maritime India Vision 2030 five years ahead of schedule. According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),
