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India Unveils Bold Tax Overhaul to Attract Global Offshore Investment Funds
The Indian government has introduced new legislative proposals to remove restrictive safe harbour requirements for offshore investment funds operating within the country.
Muthoot Finance Shares Plunge as Q1 Miss Triggers Broad Brokerage Downgrades
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Pakistan Blocks Al Jazeera Following Critical Coverage of PoK Unrest
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President Donald Trump suspended planned military strikes against Iran after receiving direct appeals from regional Gulf leaders including Saudi Arabia to pursue a negotiated settlement.
Mohammad Amir Citizenship Shift Triggers Major PSL 2027 Contract Uncertainty
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Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta Demands Accountability Over Stalled Indian Chess Tournament Prize Money
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UEFA Launches Legal Battle Over FIFA World Cup Commercial Rights Sell-Off Plan
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Khatron Ke Khiladi Faces Backlash Over Brutal Rubber Bullet Stunt Controversy
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Ramlila Body Demands Pre-Release Screening of Ramayana Amidst Casting Backlash
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Shatters Domestic Records with $360 Million Debut
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Breakthrough Discovery Reveals Molecular Trigger Behind Accelerated Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
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HIV Remission Within Reach: Scientific Breakthroughs Spark New Hope for Functional Cure
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Deadly Chandipura Virus Resurgence Sparks High Alert Across Gujarat and Border Districts
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Wild Costa Rican Capuchins Master AI Touchscreen Puzzles for Banana Rewards
Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology have successfully deployed an automated AI touchscreen system in a remote Costa Rican forest.
India Accelerates Quantum Sovereignty with Landmark Fabrication Hubs and Research Partnerships
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Scientists Identify Previously Unknown Metallic Alloy Within Hiroshima Atomic Blast Debris
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Evolutionary Trade-Offs Erode Chemical Shields in South American Frog Populations
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Vera Rubin Observatory Unveils Massive COSMOS Galaxy Survey Data
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Regulatory Crackdown: FSSAI Hits Major Liquor Brands Over Flavour Labelling Violations
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India Launches Ambitious ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Mission to Secure Energy Future
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Government Weighs New Merchant Fee Structure for Large-Scale UPI Transactions
The Indian government is actively considering the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate on high-value UPI transactions for large-scale merchants nationwide.
India Slaps Steeper Windfall Taxes on Fuel Exports Amid Rising Global Tensions
The Indian government has significantly increased the special additional excise duty on the export of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel effective August 3, 2026.
Strategic Stakes: Government Accelerates LIC Divestment With Targeted Floor Price Strategy
The Government of India has initiated a strategic Offer for Sale to divest up to 6.5 percent of its massive equity holding in the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
OpenAI Pivots Strategy to Secure Market Dominance Amid Fierce Industry Competition
OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser issued a detailed four-page internal memo outlining a strategic shift toward enterprise growth and user retention.
Microsoft Implements Drastic Xbox Price Hikes Across UK and European Markets
Microsoft has officially increased the retail prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles across the United Kingdom and European Union markets.
Google Retracts Controversial AI Tool Following Instant Misinformation Backlash
Google has officially paused its newly launched AI-integrated Google Earth feature after widespread reports highlighted the rapid creation of realistic, fabricated satellite imagery.
Microsoft Launches Major Campaign to Optimize Windows 11 for 8GB RAM PCs
Microsoft is aggressively rolling out a series of technical memory optimizations aimed specifically at improving the performance of systems with 8GB of RAM.
TVK Overhauls Fact Check Unit With Controversial Fan Club Leader Appointment
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government has officially restructured the state Fact Check Unit by renaming it the Information Integrity Desk and splitting operations.
Kejriwal Launches High-Stakes March to Prime Minister's Residence Over E20 Fuel Policy
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to the Prime Minister residence to protest the current E20 fuel policy.
Violence Erupts at Pappu Yadav Residence Following Controversial Ram Temple Skit Protest
Independent MP Pappu Yadav faced a physical confrontation and an alleged assassination attempt during a press conference at his New Delhi official residence.
Parliament Clears Path to Expand Supreme Court Bench Amid Monsoon Session Tensions
The Lok Sabha successfully passed the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill 2026 to formally increase the bench strength to thirty-eight members.
Congress High Command Finalizes Major Expansion of Karnataka Cabinet
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar oversaw a significant expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet after receiving formal approval from the party leadership in New Delhi.
Hinduja Leyland Finance Pivots to Reverse Merger for Strategic Public Listing
NDL Ventures Limited has received official clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal to move forward with the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance.