Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by announcing a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1. The move was communicated through formal letters addressed to the leaders of both nations and posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s ongoing trade…
Tensions flared in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Tuesday as opposition parties staged a walkout to protest the prolonged delay in appointing the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), a post that has remained vacant since the 2024 state elections. The protest coincided with a ceremonial felicitation of Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, prompting opposition…
A chartered accountant died by suicide in Mumbai’s Santacruz East area after allegedly being blackmailed into paying over rupees three crore over a private video. The deceased, Raj Leela More, was 32-years-old and died after consuming poison. He left behind a suicide note blaming two people-Rahul Parwani and Saba Qureshi-for his death. The accused had…
The second week of July 2025 promises a dynamic mix of action, romance, drama, and thrillers across theatres and streaming platforms, offering something for every kind of viewer. MaalikReleasing on July 11, Maalik is a gritty gangster drama starring Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, and Prosenjit Chatterjee. Directed by Pulkit, the film follows Rao’s character as…
India’s real estate sector witnessed a significant downturn in institutional investments during the second quarter of 2025, registering a 42% decline compared to the same period last year. According to a report by real estate consultancy Vestian, total inflows stood at USD 1.80 billion, down from the record highs of Q2 2024, despite a sharp…
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to spearhead a statewide protest in Bihar on July 9, as part of a bandh called by the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The demonstration, which includes a “chakka jam” (road blockade), is aimed at opposing the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…
The Victoria and Albert Museum has unveiled a landmark retrospective titled Cartier: Icons of Style, showcasing over 350 of the maison’s most iconic creations, including the legendary Patiala necklace and a 152-carat sapphire centerpiece. The exhibition, which opened to sold-out crowds, traces Cartier’s evolution from a Parisian family business to a global symbol of luxury…
Taiwan-based Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, reported record-breaking second-quarter revenue, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products. However, the company also issued a cautionary note on potential headwinds stemming from geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations. In a statement released Saturday, Foxconn—formally known as Hon Hai Precision…
In a significant development in India’s pursuit of justice in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States. The arrest was made on July 4 following a formal extradition request jointly submitted by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central…
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition filed by HDFC Bank CEO and Managing Director Sashidhar Jagdishan seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which operates the renowned Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and R. Mahadevan…
