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India lags behind US, China in capital raised via IPOs
India's initial public offering (IPO) market has emerged as one of the most active in the world, according to the latest EY Global IPO Trends report.
US shuts down EPA's scientific research division: Why it's worrying
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shutting down its Office of Research and Development.
China's rare-earth exports surge 158% in June: What's the reason?
China's exports of rare-earth magnets surged by nearly 158% in June, following the country's decision to relax some export restrictions on these vital industrial inputs.
China's rare-earth magnet exports to US surge 660% in June
China's export of rare earth magnets to the US has witnessed a major spike in June, rising by 353 metric tons (over 660%) from May.
Why trade deal between India, US is not signed yet
India and the US have concluded their fifth round of negotiations for a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Blackstone does not want stake in TikTok US anymore
Private equity giant Blackstone has withdrawn from a consortium looking to invest in TikTok's US operations.
GCCs of Fortune-500 companies increasing in India: Why it matters
India is increasingly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centers (GCCs) of Fortune 500 companies, according to a report by consulting firm ANSR.
Why China's students and scientists are heading back home
The latest US News & World Report rankings have highlighted the rise of Chinese universities in global academia.
Shocker! Houthi-linked dealers are now selling weapons on X, WhatsApp
A report has revealed that arms dealers linked to Yemen's Houthi militants are using social media platforms X and WhatsApp for weapon trafficking.
Labubu doll maker sees 350% profit jump in H1 2025
Pop Mart, the Chinese toy company behind the popular Labubu dolls, has predicted an impressive financial performance for the first half of this year.
Third-generation Starlink satellites on the way: What are the upgrades?
SpaceX has revealed plans to launch its third-generation Starlink satellites in the first half of 2026.
US inflation surges to 2.7% in June: What's the reason?
US inflation surged in June, with the effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs becoming apparent in consumer prices.
Apple to recycle rare earth magnets in the US
Apple has announced a massive investment of $500 million in MP Materials, a US-based rare earth mining company.
China's economy fared better than expected in Q2: Here's why
China's economy has shown resilience against US tariffs, with a 5.2% growth in the second quarter of this year.
Why India's exports to US may surge by $7B
India could see a massive boost in its exports to the United States, potentially by as much as $7 billion.
Sun Pharma launches new hair loss treatment 'LEQSELVI' in US
India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has launched a new hair loss treatment, LEQSELVI (deuruxolitinib), in the US.
Cannabis use may cause lasting changes to gene activity: Study
A recent study has found that cannabis use can leave a lasting mark on the human body, not in the DNA code itself, but in the way that code is written.
India's merchandise trade deficit narrows in June on lower imports
India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $20.7 billion in June 2025, down from May's $21.9 billion, according to the Union Bank of India.
JPMorgan will charge fintech companies for accessing customer data
JPMorgan Chase & Co, the largest bank in the US, has decided to impose fees on financial technology (fintech) companies for accessing their customers' bank account information.
Marc Andreessen says US universities will pay for DEI: Report
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has slammed top US universities, including Stanford and MIT, in a group chat with AI scientists and Donald Trump administration officials.
Attention! You can now apply for US student visa interviews
The United States has resumed scheduling student visa interviews in India for the fall 2025 intake.
Legal troubles mount for BYJU'S founder in the US
Byju Raveendran, the founder of edtech giant BYJU'S, has been held in civil contempt by the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Indian textile stocks up 13% today: Here we decode why
Shares of Indian textile companies like Trident, Welspun, Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles, Alok Industries, Siyaram Silk, and Arvind surged by 3-13% during today's trading session.
India may lose US exports worth $5B to Vietnam
India risks losing up to $5 billion in exports to the US market if it doesn't reach a lower tariff trade deal with the United States, according to an analysis by Moneycontrol.
US has a promising update for Indians awaiting Green Cards
The United States Department of State (DoS) has advanced the final action dates for various family-sponsored and employment-based visa categories in India.
India seeks trade-deal with US to boost textile, leather exports
India is pushing for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US that would give preferential treatment to labor-intensive goods like textiles and leather.
Ready for any outcome of trade deal with US: CII
Rajiv Memani, the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has said that the Indian industry is ready for any outcome of the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
Elon Musk launches 'America Party' to take on Donald Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, in the US.
US trade deal could boost India's GDP by 0.6%
A comprehensive trade agreement between India and the US could significantly enhance India's export and manufacturing capabilities, according to Bloomberg Economics.
US sees record layoffs since 2020 as AI reshapes work
The United States is witnessing a record wave of job cuts, with the number of layoffs in the first half of 2025 hitting the highest level since the pandemic year of 2020.
AH-64 Apache: India to get most-advanced combat helicopters from US
India is all set to receive six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the US by mid-July.
'Sad day for journalism': Anchor questions Trump-Paramount $16M settlement
Veteran journalist and former CBS News anchor Dan Rather has criticized Paramount Global's decision to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump.
Shocking! Skydance made 'side deal' with Trump over Paramount lawsuit
High-ranking executives at Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News, are reportedly in shock over allegations that Skydance Media made a separate deal with US President Donald Trump as part of the settlement for his 60 Minutes lawsuit against Paramount.
US quietly reopens chip design software exports to China
The United States has lifted its export restrictions on chip design software to China, Synopsys announced on Thursday.
Trump announces new trade deal with Vietnam, reduces tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with Vietnam, reducing tariffs on many of the Southeast Asian country's exports.
Nissan recalls over 440,000 vehicles in US over engine defect
Nissan has announced a major recall of 443,899 vehicles in the United States.
Blow for Indians: US mulls time limit on student visas
The United States is considering a new rule that would impose a time limit on the stay of foreign students, exchange visitors, and international media representatives.
Is Agni-5's bunker-buster version better than US, Chinese weapons?
India is gearing up to upgrade its Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into a hypersonic, deep-strike (bunker-buster) weapon. It will be able to penetrate 100 meters underground with its 7,500kg warhead.
US could revoke your citizenship for these crimes
The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has released new guidelines that could lead to the denaturalization of certain naturalized citizens.
Amazon accused of 'systemic discrimination' by disabled employees in US
A group of over 200 disabled corporate employees at Amazon has accused the company of "systemic discrimination."