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U.S. crackdown on top AI fuels open-source surge

Open models were already gaining fans because using closed AI keeps getting more expensive

9 Jul 2026 9:48 am
Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge

It was the second hottest June on record for the world and for Europe as a whole, Copernicus said, as human-induced climate change continues to push temperatures higher.

9 Jul 2026 7:55 am
UST ropes in Anthropic to adopt Claude into its Platforms; to train 20,000 UST employees globally

UST is making a significant investment in AI by training and certifying 20,000 associates worldwid

8 Jul 2026 10:43 pm
Sebi amends registration fee rule for FPIs; directs payment in rupee terms

The markets watchdog has also updated the common application form used for FPI registration

8 Jul 2026 10:32 pm
Tata Motors PV aims 20% market share by 2031

With 14% market share it is now the 2ndlargest player after Maruti Suzuki

8 Jul 2026 10:26 pm
Maruti Suzuki starts Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda

As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facilitys internal electricity distribution network

8 Jul 2026 10:17 pm
Rupee tanks 59 paise to close at 95.55 against U.S. dollar

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar

8 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Presents an Exclusive ICON Bracelet Inspired by Indian Cricketer Abhishek Sharma

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Presents an Exclusive ICON Bracelet Inspired by Indian Cricketer Abhishek Sharma

8 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
All private schools in T.N. must display fee structure on notice boards, websites: Madras High Court

Justice M. Dhandapani issues the direction by exercising the extraordinary writ jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution

8 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Russias share in Indian oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026 even as premium pricing continued

An analysis by The Hindu shows that India also once again began importing oil from Iran and Venezuela in April and continued to do so in May 2026

8 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Online ticket system to be tweaked to deter bulk booking, ensure fair chance to individuals trekking in Karnataka

Limiting the number of bookings to a maximum of three from one IP address, Aadhaar authentication etc., are some of the proposals

8 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire

8 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Stock markets tumble over 2% on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sharp surge in oil prices

30-share BSE Sensex tanks 1,722.99 points, or 2.20%, to 76,457.73 in intraday trade; 50-share NSE Nifty tumbles 530.05 points, or 2.17%, to 23,868.65

8 Jul 2026 3:04 pm
Credit card penetration lower in India despite asset quality improvements: CIBIL

The product's contribution to a wider credit ecosystem has gone down, with only 8% of new additions being new to credit as against 26% in the year-ago period, said an official

8 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Wildflower season is here: From Kaas Plateau to Dzukou Valley, where to trek this season

From Kaas Plateau and Dzukou Valley to Hampta Pass and Nepals alpine meadows, these trails are bursting into bloom with wildflowers, lilies, and Himalayan flora

8 Jul 2026 1:21 pm
Rupee declines 20 paise to 95.16 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Foreign institutional investors purchased equities worth 393.19 crore on a net basis on July 7, according to exchange data

8 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
Adani-MSC Vizhinjam deal: Kerala Cabinet to set up empowered panel to study if agreement is in States interests

CM Satheesan hits back at Opposition, claims previous LDF govt was aware of proposed Vizhinjam deal

8 Jul 2026 12:49 pm
Surplus crop, weak exports: the crisis facing Andhra tobacco farmers | Explained

A crop that fetched over 360 per kg during the previous season is now struggling to cross 265, with the average auction price remaining at just 219.50 per kg as of July 6

8 Jul 2026 12:35 pm
Stock markets decline in early trade on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, spike in crude oil prices

Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth 393.19 crore on July 7, according to exchange data

8 Jul 2026 12:01 pm
Online ticket system to be tweaked to deter bulking booking, ensure fair chance to individuals trekking in Karnataka

Limiting the number of bookings to a maximum of three from one IP address, Aadhaar authentication etc., are some of the proposals

8 Jul 2026 11:35 am
Rahul Mishras brings Devi to Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

Isha Ambani, Cardi B attend Paris Haute Couture Week

8 Jul 2026 11:25 am
China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say

Huaweis hold on the market is already weakening as tech rivals Alibaba and Baidu develop their own AI chips and gain market share

8 Jul 2026 11:20 am
West Asia War LIVE: Bahrain and Kuwait face missiles after U.S. strikes Iran

Funeral procession for the martyred Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is underway in Iraq

8 Jul 2026 10:49 am
Death toll of landslip in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

State broadcaster CCTV reported all the people trapped were pulled out early on July 8, with seven of them having minor injuries

8 Jul 2026 10:41 am
Why West Bengals Baruipur is on the boil over the rape and murder of a minor? | Explained

The rape and murder and subsequent mob violence had posed a challenge to the newly-inducted BJP government in West Bengal

8 Jul 2026 10:32 am
Microsofts Xbox layoffs and reset | Explained

As Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma laid out an ambitious plan to streamline games, staff operations, and employee teams

8 Jul 2026 8:31 am
After pro-separatist book fiasco, J&K L-G calls for examination of websites of J&K varsities, colleges for anti-India content

The L-Gs move came days after a book, titledGreat Personalities and Legends of J&K, profiled Kashmir separatist leaders

8 Jul 2026 8:26 am
North India gears up for wet spell | Monsoon LIVE updates

Parts of southern Gujarat received extremely heavy rainfall, with the worst-affected being Surat district, where five persons died in rain-related incidents

8 Jul 2026 7:25 am
Indias economic prospects after the West Asian crisis

Changing dynamics present opportunities and challenges for the economy

8 Jul 2026 1:09 am
Panels will be set up for better coordination between party and Karnataka govt.: KPCC

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president B.K. Hariprasad said that for greater coordination between the State government and the party, a political committee and an implementation committee will be set up

8 Jul 2026 12:26 am
How Indias life insurance sector funds government expenditure

A significant share of life insurance premiums is reinvested in securities that finance government expenditure. While the case for deeper insurance penetration is often made in terms of household financial protection, it is equally important for sovereign fiscal stability

7 Jul 2026 11:26 pm
New Index of Services Production will be based on GST, admin and survey-based data

This combination of data sources would make the upcoming index a unique blend of multiple data sources and methodologies

7 Jul 2026 11:06 pm
Trent shares tumble over 12% after Q1 revenue growth misses estimates

The stock was the biggest laggard among the Sensex and Nifty firms

7 Jul 2026 10:22 pm
Who was Ali Khamenei? The story of Irans most powerful leader

For more than three decades, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stood at the center of Irans political and religious establishment. From the Islamic Revolution to regional conflicts and nuclear diplomacy, his leadership shaped modern Iran and influenced the wider Middle East.

7 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Microsoft layoff: India will have only a `minimal numerical impact but a massive strategic one

The Redmond-based tech giant is letting 4,800 people go as AI investments reshape its businesses; however people who watch global tech industry closely says, India is unlikely to see a disproportionate impact

7 Jul 2026 9:22 pm