Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that bilateral trade between Russia and India could reach $100 billion in the coming years, underscoring Moscow’s ambition to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with New Delhi. The Russian president also highlighted the ongoing construction of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, signalling to the possibility of new India-Russia…
Located in Medina, Washington, near Lake Washington, Xanadu 2.0 is the renowned state-of-the-art home belonging to Bill Gates. The house is recognised for its smart technology, huge library, and eco-friendly construction. Because of its lakeside location and advanced technology, Xanadu 2.0 is considered one of the most technologically advanced houses in the world. It is…
Haruki Murakami (Image: Wikipedia) We all try to protect the people we love. Parents try to shield their children from disappointment. Friends offer advice before a hard decision. Partners try to ease each other’s worries. Yet no matter how much care goes into it, some pain simply cannot be avoided. Haruki Murakami, the Japanese novelist,…
UPI has always been free for consumers since its launch in 2016. (Image: Stock.adobe) Will you now have to pay charges for your UPI transactions? That’s the big question that many are asking after the Lok Sabha cleared a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, enabling the government to authorise banks and…
Ganguly denies role in Mamata–Pathan resignation claim, calls reports false. Suryakumar backs India after losing T20I captaincy; 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets historic India call-up. Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait and Bahrain; Gulf states intercept attacks amid rising tensions. CJP protest ends at Jantar Mantar as founder urges peaceful agitation over exam irregularities and…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Anant Raj, Sobha Ltd, and PNB Housing Finance have been identified as the top stocks to buy by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for July 16, 2026. Views on Nifty and Bank Nifty have also been…
July brings a series of bank holidays across India, with closure dates varying by state depending on regional festivals and other occasions. If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Thursday, July 16, it is worth checking the bank holiday calendar first. Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country to…
Alphabet Inc. and Google chief executive officer Sundar Pichai Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has publicly thanked investors after Google parent’s massive equity offering was oversubscribed, with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway leading the headline names with a $10 billion check. In a post shared after markets closed, Pichai confirmed Alphabet raised roughly $45 billion in the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to break from the traditional rhythm of a football match, with the…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 10 Live: India enjoyed a memorable day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with medals, historic achievements and a clean sweep in the boxing semi-finals highlighting another successful outing for the contingent. Leading the charge was Neeraj Chopra, who returned to the Commonwealth Games podium with a silver medal in…