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The development comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests of allegations that social media companies have harmed young users

A US State Department spokesperson stated that the department had launched a global training initiative across all US embassies and consulates worldwide

The counter-tariffs take effect on US goods from September 8 and will impose duties of 15%, 25% and 50% across 700 products imported from south of the border

The Trump administration is currently negotiating with Canada and Mexico over the fate of the free trade deal known as USMCA

The FIIDS said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas

However, a final decision will be taken after considering feedback from stakeholders

WhatsApp said two-step verification is also getting stronger

Shivraj Singh Chouhan wonders how onion prices are rising when farmers have already sold their produce

GCCs focus on sharper mandates: specific functions, skill clusters, locations

Outward investment in equity/debt surged to an all-time high of $0.46 billion in June 2026, more than doubling from $0.20 billion in June 2025

The IPC said the new standards would enable laboratories to more accurately quantify nitrosamine impurities

India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures

Global production slips a tad as China reports sharp drop in output

Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier

Arriving passengers to pay fee for first time

Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of India advanced the closure of the Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR-B) deposits swap window by a month to August 31 as against the earlier cut-off date of September 30

The move is aimed at strengthening India's self-reliance in defence and increasing the participation of domestic industries in the country's defence ecosystem

Stronger lending, easing margin concerns and stable asset quality are supporting the sector, while private banks continue narrowing their growth gap

Indias female labour-force participation rate was about 32% in 2025 on an internationally comparable measure, versus almost 78% for men, according to ILO estimates compiled by the World Bank

Perpetual bonds typically dont have a maturity date and in the case of Cholamandalams notes they are callable by the issuer after 10 years

On the investment front, Goenka said India-Japan ties are entering a new phase, with an earlier five-billion-dollar investment target set for 2022-26 already achieved two years ahead of schedule

This being sixth order from Torrent, it takes the cumulative partnership between the two companies to over 1.3 GW across three key states - Gujarat, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh

Says it goes beyond fat content, taking into account overall dietary intake, molecular structure, cooking behaviour and health outcomes

Minister pitches greater market access, removal of tariff/non-tariff barriers, stronger payment mechanisms

In an X post, the Prime Minister urged UPI users to share their experience with the interface

A large gas carrier entered the strait from the Gulf of Oman on Monday at 0251 GMT, according to shiptracker Kpler, compared to six vessels on Sunday

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.84% and 6.87%

The state-run newspaper reported long queues at Tehran petrol stations on Sunday as drivers rushed to fill up tanks due to fears of price hikes

The new system has operated through regular sessions and a weekly expiry since its launch on August 3

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

While there were 40 such exits in FY25, it rose to 52 in FY26 and already 27 in AprilAugust of FY27

Washington is considering another levy on Chinese goods as concerns over Beijings industrial capacity and surging exports intensify ahead of crucial trade talks

Ottawa is preparing a fresh response to Washington as trade negotiations collapse, raising fears of deeper disruption across highly integrated North American industries

Tighter visa rules and policy uncertainty are reshaping international education prospects, with fewer students from India and other countries applying

The government is seeking closer industry engagement and greater investment to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the chemicals sector, says Nadda

The milestone underscores Indias accelerating clean energy transition, with states such as Rajasthan playing a key role in expanding renewable infrastructure.

During his Lucknow visit, the Chief Election Commissioner discussed EVM reliability, electoral processes and the role of young citizens in democracy.

The digital platform is aimed at making postal services more accessible while helping India Post modernise operations and improve customer convenience nationwide

Record-breaking ocean heat is raising concerns over worsening storms, collapsing fisheries, coral loss and growing risks to communities dependent on marine ecosystems

The proposed action marks another escalation in Washingtons immigration crackdown, targeting temporary visitors who later seek protection and permanent status

Beijings response comes as Washington steps up efforts to isolate Tehran economically, putting pressure on countries maintaining trade and financial ties

Washington is widening its economic campaign against Tehran as Iran faces mounting financial strain, a plunging currency and uncertainty over peace prospects

The proposed levy comes as Washington seeks to recover federal immigration costs, while businesses and advocates warn of its impact on skilled workers

Amazon has revised cancellation fees for sellers using its Easy Ship and Self-Ship services, linking the charge to the value of the order

Depot, power, charging, and contracting bottlenecks turn the governments ambitious rollout into an execution test

The Sri Lankan single-origin tea specialist is changing its India recipe with locally sourced teas, luxury hospitality and experiential retail, betting a 500-plus tea occasion can find takers beyond five-star hotels

The report found that among the women covered across its segments, only 3% were in formal employment

The Ambassador toured the production line that manufactures empennages for the C-130J Super Hercules