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The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Meta and Google officials in a money laundering probe tied to illegal betting platforms. The agency wants to examine how such platforms place ads on digital outlets

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud advised the company to consider legal action, stating the report harms Vedanta's reputation and business interests

Sri Lankan rubber exporters are urging the US to cut Trump-era tariffs to 15–20 per cent to stay competitive with Indonesia. A government delegation is in Washington negotiating relief as the current 30 per cent duty threatens USD300 million in annual exports

Samsung’s seventh-generation foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 — received a record 2.1 lakh pre-orders in India within 48 hours. The company credits young Indian consumers for rapidly adopting its Made-in-India, AI-powered foldable technology

India and the United States concluded the fifth round of negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement in Washington. Talks focused on tariffs, agriculture, and key sectors, with both sides aiming to finalise an interim deal before the August 1 deadline

Individuals and HUFs with capital gains income can now e-file returns. The filing deadline for non-audited cases has been extended to September 15

Rosneft owns 49.13 per cent stake in Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly Essar Oil Ltd. EU sanctions means Nayara cannot export fuel such as petrol and diesel to European countries

The acquisition gives Dodla a strong foothold in the high-growth eastern market and accelerates its pan-India ambitions

The company aims to integrate Kelvinator’s legacy with its retail strength to offer high-quality global products to Indian households

Benchmark indices opened lower on Friday as weak Q1 results from Axis Bank dragged banking stocks. Continued FII selling and cautious sentiment around earnings further weighed on markets. Power stocks bucked the trend while global markets remained mixed.

The rupee gained 6 paise to 86.06 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by softer crude prices and a weaker dollar. However, continued foreign fund outflows limited further gains. Equity markets also opened lower amid trade deal uncertainties.

Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute and Intel Labs have developed algorithms that enable different AI models to collaborate using a shared language. The system boosts speed by up to 2.8 times and could enhance AI performance in phones, cars, and drones

India dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions on Russian oil imports, with Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying the country can meet its crude needs from other sources. Russia now supplies 40 per cent of India’s oil, up from just 0.2 per cent in 2022

Apple achieved record iPhone production and exports in India during H1 2025, driven by a 53 per cent year-on-year rise. With Foxconn and Tata leading output, the move marks a strategic shift away from China and strengthens the Make in India push

Bharti Airtel has partnered with AI platform Perplexity to offer its 360 million customers a free one-year Perplexity Pro subscription worth Rs 17,000

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday but slipped into negative territory amid cautious investor sentiment ahead of India-US trade talks. FII outflows and underwhelming Tech Mahindra earnings weighed on markets, even as global oil prices and US equities rose.

The rupee rose 12 paise to 85.80 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by falling crude prices and progress in India-US trade talks. Gains were capped by FII outflows and a firm dollar. Brent crude traded lower at USD 68.46.

Recipient in India can receive remittances from Singapore in their accounts through their preferred UPI-enabled apps such as BHIM, Google Pay and PhonePe

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh invites aerospace industry to invest in his State after Karnataka government scrapped the acquisition of 1,777 acres of land in Devanahalli in the face of farmers’ protest

Of these five schemes, four are equity-oriented index funds while one is a debt-oriented index fund

Both growth and price stability equally important, says RBI Governor

Nvidia was the most traded US stock among Indian investors in Q2 2025, followed by strong interest in Alphabet, Tesla, and Duolingo, according to Vested. ETF adoption surged across sectors, reflecting conviction-driven investing amid global economic shifts.

‘UNNOTI’ will make services faster, easier, and more accessible for citizens across 60 govt departments and 300+ schemes. Aims to empower 41 lakh citizens of Tripura

Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Wednesday amid global market weakness and rising US inflation. Experts cited tariff-related uncertainty and lack of earnings momentum as key concerns. Asian indices also traded mixed, while Brent crude inched up 0.20%.