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India should become 3rd-largest economy in the world by 2028
India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy by 2028, after the US and China, according to a recent report by UBS.
Why BBC's director general and news chief have resigned
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has witnessed an unprecedented leadership shakeup with the resignation of its Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness.
Did Sean 'Diddy' Combs really drink alcohol in prison?
Sean "Diddy" Combs's spokesperson has responded to reports claiming the music mogul was caught drinking homemade alcohol in prison.
BBC bosses resign over Trump documentary scandal
Tim Davie, the Director General of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has announced his resignation.
Chinese companies can now export gallium, germanium, antimony to US
China has suspended its ban on the export of "dual-use items" related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States.
Why commercial rockets can't be launched during daytime in US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a restriction on all US commercial rocket launches to nighttime hours, starting tomorrow.
Wall Street's AI dream fades as tech stocks plummet
The confidence of investors in artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be waning, with a massive sell-off of tech stocks on Wall Street.
China's AI models meet US ones in 'frontier risks'
A recent study has revealed that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are approaching "frontier risks" levels similar to those of their US counterparts.
Cancer and diabetes patients might be denied US visas
The United States may deny visas to immigrants with certain medical conditions, a report has said.
Oracle-linked data center project in US bags an $18B loan
A consortium of nearly 20 major banks has agreed to provide an $18 billion project finance loan for the construction of a data center campus in New Mexico, Bloomberg reported.
Rivian just gave its CEO a $5B pay package
Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has awarded its founder and CEO RJ Scaringe a fresh performance-based stock award.
Arizona dad, who watched porn while 2-year-old died, kills himself
Christopher Scholtes, a 38-year-old father from Arizona, United States, died by suicide on Wednesday. This was the same day he was supposed to report to prison for the death of his two-year-old daughter, Parker.
Shutdown effect: US may cut 10% flights at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic at 40 major US airports by 10% starting Friday if a government shutdown, which has been the longest in American history, continues.
How an AI chatbot helped slash hospital bill by 80%
A US man has used an AI chatbot to slash a massive hospital bill by over 80%. The case was reported by Tom's Hardware.
Is NASA closing its iconic campus in Maryland?
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is facing a wave of building closures during the ongoing federal shutdown.
These US AI coding tools might be using Chinese models
Two leading artificial intelligence (AI) coding tools developed by US companies in the last week are suspected of being based on Chinese models.
Paramount renews Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show' through 2026
Paramount has officially extended Jon Stewart's contract to host Comedy Central's The Daily Show through 2026.
Why Tesla is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in US
Tesla is facing a lawsuit over a deadly crash in Wisconsin, US which claimed the lives of people traveling in a Model S.
Courts halt deportation of Indian-origin man wrongfully jailed for 43yrs
Two United States courts have intervened to stop the deportation of Subramanyam Vedam, a 64-year-old Indian-origin man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years.
Memory problems rising sharply among young Americans, study warns
A decade-long study by the American Academy of Neurology has revealed a worrying trend of increasing memory and thinking problems among young adults in the United States.
Top 10 US billionaires gain $700B as wealth gap widens
The top 10 billionaires in the United States have seen their collective wealth increase by a staggering $698 billion over the past year, according to a report by Oxfam America.
Not H-1B fee-hike, this US act is riskier for India
Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has raised concerns over the proposed US legislation, the Help In-sourcing and Repatriating Employment (HIRE) Act.
NVIDIA's best AI chips won't be available outside US: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips from tech giant NVIDIA will be exclusively available to American companies.
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author claims market crash is imminent
Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has issued a stark warning about an imminent "massive crash" in the US stock market.
US government shutdown: Millions of Americans face hunger crisis
The ongoing US government shutdown has triggered a crisis in basic needs like food and medical care.
China halts rare earth export controls after Trump-Xi meet
China has announced its decision to suspend additional export controls on rare earth metals, and end investigations against US companies in the semiconductor supply chain.
Staffing woes, government shutdown cause widespread flight delays across US
The US is witnessing major flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
US tariffs on imported trucks and buses come into effect
The US has imposed new tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Who's Bankim Brahmbhatt, Indian-origin CEO BlackRock accuses of $500M fraud?
Bankim Brahmbhatt, an Indian-origin businessman and the CEO of US-based telecom companies Broadband Telecom and Bridgevoice, has been accused of a multi-million-dollar fraud by American investment giant BlackRock.
'Usha not Christian, has no plans to convert': JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has clarified his wife Usha's Hindu faith amid a controversy over his comments on their interfaith marriage.
Why rare-earth minerals are at center of US-China trade war
Rare earth minerals, a group of 17 metallic elements including scandium, yttrium, and lanthanides, have become a major point of contention in the US-China trade war.
Did Zohran Mamdani's mother Mira Nair use slur against Americans?
In a 2013 interview with Hindustan Times, filmmaker Mira Nair described her son Zohran Mamdani as "not an American at all."
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as US economy faces uncertainties
The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate for the second time this year, in a bid to stimulate economic activity and revive a sluggish labor market.
US ends automatic work permit renewals; Indian workforce faces risk
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an interim rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for migrant workers.
Textile, shrimp stocks up 4% today: Here we decode why
Shares of textile and shrimp companies have witnessed a sharp rise of up to 4% today.
Are Harry-Meghan fighting over sending son to UK boarding school?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face potential tension over a major decision.
Tesla missed out on 1M EV sales. Reason? Elon Musk
A recent study has revealed that Elon Musk's controversial political actions since acquiring Twitter (now X) in 2022 have had a major impact on Tesla's US sales.
Indian man stabs 2 teens on US-Germany Lufthansa flight: Report
An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, has been charged in the United States for allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a metal fork aboard a Lufthansa flight.
Is hit HBO show 'The Pitt' making viewers medically aware?
The acclaimed HBO Max drama series The Pitt has reportedly sparked significant conversations about organ donation and end-of-life planning.
US-China trade talks advance ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The United States and China are making headway in their trade negotiations ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi meet in Busan on Thursday.