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31 Mar 2025
IndiaAfter PhonePe and Zepto, Dream11 parent shifts domicile to India
Dream Sports, the parent company of fantasy sports platform Dream11, has officially changed its domicile from Delaware, US, to India.
31 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTikTok's US sale will be completed before April 5: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that a deal for the sale of TikTok's operations in the country will be finalized before the April 5 deadline.
31 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpGold tops ₹92,100 amid Trump tariffs and geopolitical fears
Gold prices have hit record highs, crossing $3,100 per ounce for the first time.
31 Mar 2025
IndiaUS revoking F-1 visas. Should Indian students be worried?
Hundreds of overseas students, including Indians, have been asked to leave the US.
30 Mar 2025
H-1B VisaH-1B visa lottery results out: What should Indians do next?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has started announcing results for the FY 2026 H-1B visa lottery.
29 Mar 2025
AfghanistanDenmark rebuffs JD Vance's criticism of its support for Greenland
Denmark has hit back at United States Vice President JD Vance's recent criticism of its support for Greenland.
29 Mar 2025
IndiaWeight-loss drug Mounjaro's sale begins in India—Who is it for?
US-based pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly recently launched its weight loss drug Mounjaro in India. Tirzepatide is the generic name, the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
29 Mar 2025
HondaUS: Over 2M Honda cars under investigation for engine malfunctions
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an engineering analysis of more than 2.2 million Honda vehicles.
28 Mar 2025
Climate ChangeAcid rain threat increased by Trump's policies, warns leading expert
Gene Likens, the scientist who first discovered acidic rainwater in North America, has raised alarms about the potential return of toxic acid rain.
27 Mar 2025
RobotsUS, Chinese start-ups dominate robotics funding, secure 75% of investments
According to a recent study by GlobalData, US and Chinese robotics start-ups have together drawn 75% of all venture capital investments in the field over the last six years.
26 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS economy to enter recession this year, suggests survey
The United States economy is expected to enter a recession in the second half of 2025, a recent CNBC survey has revealed.
26 Mar 2025
WaymoGoogle-owned Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to the US capital
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is introducing its driverless ride-hailing service Waymo One in Washington DC by 2026.
26 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump's $5M 'Gold card' a hit, 1,000 being sold daily
US President Donald Trump has certainly struck gold with his latest venture, the 'Gold Card' program.
26 Mar 2025
White HouseCan messaging app Signal be trusted for secure communications?
The recent revelation that senior US officials used messaging app, Signal, to discuss military strategies has sparked a major controversy.
26 Mar 2025
H-1B VisaUS proposes H-1B wage hike: How this will affect Indians
The US is considering a proposal to raise wages for H-1B visa holders, which may result in employers hiring more local workers.
25 Mar 2025
Space NewsSpace pirates are now a reality. What are they?
As space becomes rapidly commercialized, the threat of piracy is also looming large.
25 Mar 2025
FranceWorld's safest, unsafest countries' list out; where does India rank
Traveling can pose safety challenges in today's world, as highlighted by recent surveys on crime rates.
25 Mar 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government mulling tariff cuts on US imports worth $23B
The Indian government is considering a major cut in tariffs on over half of its imports from the United States, worth $23 billion.
25 Mar 2025
Adam SandlerMark Twain Prize night turns political as comedians roast Trump
Conan O'Brien was honored with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.
25 Mar 2025
Trump Administration'Nazis got better treatment': Judge on Trump's Venezuelan deportations
A United States judge has said that the treatment meted out to Nazi deportees during WWII was better than that of Venezuelan migrants under the Donald Trump administration.
25 Mar 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government wants to scrap 'Google Tax': What is it?
The Indian government has proposed the abolition of the 6% equalization levy (EL) on digital advertisements (also known as 'Google Tax'), as part of amendments to the Finance Bill, 2025.
25 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpHow Trump's social media policy impacts Indian green card holders
US President Donald Trump has suggested a new policy that could affect Indian green card holders in the country.
24 Mar 2025
World2026 H-1B visa registration closes today; Here's how to apply
The first registration window for the FY 2026 H-1B visa cap, hosted by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is scheduled to close on Monday at noon ET (9:30pm IST).
24 Mar 2025
DNA23andMe files for bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles, CEO exit
Leading DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company's co-founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has also resigned with immediate effect.
24 Mar 2025
StartupsNeuralGarage becomes first Indian start-up to win at SXSW Pitch
NeuralGarage, a pioneering GenAI start-up, has scripted history by becoming the first Indian company to win at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Pitch competition.
24 Mar 2025
RussiaUS, Russia begin talks in Saudi; Black Sea on focus
Representatives from the US and Russia are in talks for a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.
24 Mar 2025
Box OfficeDisney's 'Snow White' falls short despite topping American box office
Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has opened to disappointing box office figures, even as it topped in the US.
23 Mar 2025
ChinaChina prepared for economic shocks as Trump's tariff decision looms
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said that China is prepared to absorb potential shocks to its economy, ahead of tariff announcements from the US.
22 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS: Mergers for companies with DEI policies will be blocked
Brendan Carr, the Chaiperson of Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has suggested that it might block specific mergers and acquisitions if companies continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
21 Mar 2025
Stock MarketWhat is 'Triple Witching' and how does it impact markets?
Wall Street, the nerve center of global finance, has witnessed a week of recovery after a difficult four-week period.
21 Mar 2025
Elon MuskWant to intern at SpaceX? Here's how much they pay
Interns at Elon Musk's SpaceX are paid salaries that are close to the paychecks of an average American worker.
21 Mar 2025
TeslaTesla vandalism suspects could face 20 years in prison
Three people accused of vandalizing Tesla's cars, dealerships, and charging stations across the US could face serious legal consequences.
21 Mar 2025
FordFord recalls more than 60,000 cars over software glitch
Ford has announced a new set of recalls impacting more than 60,000 vehicles over unresolved software issues.
20 Mar 2025
Layoff NewsBen & Jerry's claims Unilever removed CEO over political activism
Dave Stever, the CEO of Ben & Jerry's, has been ousted from his position by parent company Unilever.
20 Mar 2025
Science and TechnologyMeet Divya Tyagi, Indian-origin student who solved century-old math problem
In a significant contribution to the field of mathematics, Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin student recently solved a century-old math problem with significant implications for wind turbine design.
20 Mar 2025
LawsuitsEnvironmental group Greenpeace to pay $660M for defaming oil firm
Global environmental organization Greenpeace has been ordered by a North Dakota jury to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based Energy Transfer.
20 Mar 2025
Bangladesh'We're watching': US to Bangladesh on attacks on minorities
The White House has said that the United States appreciates the actions taken by Bangladesh's interim administration to "ensure safety and security for all" after remarks by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stirred a storm.
19 Mar 2025
Prince HarryPrince Harry's US visa application documents released—will he get deported?
Documents pertaining to Prince Harry's US visa application have been released, though heavily redacted.
19 Mar 2025
PentagonWhy Pentagon wants to lay off 60,000 civilian employees
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is set to make deep job cuts, with plans to reduce its workforce by 50,000-60,000 civilian positions.
18 Mar 2025
InflationGold at ₹90,000—Should you sell old jewelry to book profit?
Gold and silver prices hit new record highs in India recently, following strong trends in the global markets.
17 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpOscar-nominee says she has 'debt to pay' over Jewish upbringing
Oscar-nominated actor Debra Winger recently spoke about the falsehoods of her Jewish upbringing while protesting at Trump Tower.
17 Mar 2025
FinanceFast-fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for 2nd time
Forever 21, a major player in the fast-fashion industry, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again. This is its second such filing in six years.
16 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpDOGE staffer breached US Treasury rules by sharing personal data
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee in the US, has been accused of breaching Treasury Department policies by distributing a spreadsheet with sensitive personal information, according to Bloomberg.
15 Mar 2025
TikTokTikTok's US future may be decided by April 5: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance has expressed optimism over a possible deal for TikTok's future in the country.
15 Mar 2025
IraqUS-led airstrike eliminates ISIS's global operations chief
A coordinated airstrike on March 13 in Iraq's Al Anbar Province has killed Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, aka "Abu Khadijah."
15 Mar 2025
Columbia UniversityWho is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian student whose visa was revoked
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily departed from the US after her visa was revoked.
13 Mar 2025
ChinaChina prepares for Mars mission as NASA faces budget cuts
China has officially invited international scientists to join its upcoming Tianwen-3 mission to Mars, scheduled for launch in 2028.
13 Mar 2025
BusinessGold prices touch record high of ₹86,875/10g in India
Gold prices have hit a new all-time high of ₹86,875 per 10gm in India as April futures contracts at MCX rose by 0.21% today.
12 Mar 2025
CanadaCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs worth $22B on US
In a major development in the US-Canada trade war, Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs worth C$29.8 billion (about $22 billion) on the United States.
