Air India is actively considering introducing domestic technical stops for its North America-bound flights from Delhi to manage the rising operational costs brought on by the ongoing closure of Pakistan’s airspace. According to people familiar with the developments, the airline may route some of its services through Indian cities such as Mumbai or Ahmedabad instead of making technical halts in Europe, which have proven to be significantly more expensive. The Tata Group-ow

Netflix has reached a historic milestone in the stock market, notching 11 consecutive trading days of gains—its longest positive streak since the company went public in May 2002. This surpasses its previous record of a nine-day run achieved between late 2018 and early 2019. The streaming leader’s shares are now trading at all-time highs, continuing a powerful rally that reflects investor confidence in its performance and long-term prospects. This current surge comes

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a startling prediction that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might face disbandment amid escalating political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching and India co-hosting the tournament alongside Sri Lanka, Gavaskar's comments come at a time of deep uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's participation. The comments were made during an interview with Sports Today, where Gavaskar

In a significant escalation of tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government has announced a complete ban on all imports from Pakistan. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, comes in the wake of mounting national security concerns and is seen as part of a broader strategy to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and economically on the global stage. The notification issued by the Indian government clearly states that "direct or indirect

In a significant development affecting international aviation routes, many of the world’s leading airlines have begun voluntarily avoiding Pakistani airspace, even though they are not officially banned from using it. This move comes in response to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, which have resulted in mutual airspace restrictions. While Indian and Pakistani carriers are officially barred from using each other’s airspace, several Western carriers are taking proa

 In the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point, prompting global reactions. The United States, a key diplomatic player in South Asia, has opted for a carefully measured approach, attempting to walk a diplomatic tightrope in order to maintain strategic neutrality while subtly leaning towards India's concerns over terrorism. While President Donald Trump’s administration has historicall

World Chess Champion D. Gukesh is set to lead Team India in an exciting five-board team match against Team USA, headlined by Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura. This high-stakes event titled "Checkmate: USA vs. India" will take place on October 4 at the Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will bring together some of the top chess minds and influencers from both countries, blending elite competition with the energy of a globally watched event. Alongside Gukesh, Tea

 Apple is taking a major strategic step by shifting a significant portion of its iPhone production for the US market to India. The move, confirmed by CEO Tim Cook, is largely driven by economic factors, especially the sharp difference in tariff rates between goods produced in India and China. According to Cook, the cost of exporting iPhones from India to the United States is much lower due to the 10 percent tariff, compared to the far higher rate imposed on Chinese imports. While Apple cont

In the days following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, India has launched an intense diplomatic campaign to spotlight Pakistan’s alleged involvement. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been at the forefront of this effort, engaging with leaders and diplomats from around the world to build pressure and rally support. According to his public posts and government sources, Jaishankar has spoken to representat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his first public remarks following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, issued a stern warning to the perpetrators and reaffirmed the Indian government’s unwavering resolve to root out terrorism. Addressing an event in New Delhi today, Shah declared that those responsible for killing 26 civilians on April 22 would be “hunted down” and held accountable. The Home Minister was speaking at a ceremony to unveil a sta

President Donald Trump on Wednesday hosted top global business executives at the White House for the “Investing in America” event, where he revealed over $2 trillion in new investment commitments aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence leadership. Speaking in front of industry leaders from companies including Nvidia, SoftBank, GE Aerospace, Oracle, and OpenAI, Trump framed the gathering as a milestone in what he described as the most

Veteran emerging markets investor Mark Mobius has shifted nearly all of his investments into cash, citing ongoing global trade tensions and market uncertainty. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Mobius said that he currently has around 95% of his funds in cash, declaring that “cash is king” as the global economy navigates unstable trade dynamics. Mobius, who has over three decades of experience investing across developing markets and co-founded Mobius Capital P

The United States government has updated global visa appointment wait time estimates effective April 25, 2025. This update offers clarity for visa applicants by sharing both the average interview wait times from the previous month and the projected timeline for the next available appointment. These changes aim to help travelers and applicants better plan their schedules when applying for non-immigrant visas. In India, demand for U.S. visas remains high, particularly for tourism, b

In a landmark move with far-reaching political and social implications, the Government of India has announced that caste-based data will be included in the upcoming population census, scheduled for next year. The announcement was made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a Cabinet briefing on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in national policy and fulfilling a long-standing demand by opposition parties. The decision to incorporate caste enumeration—a detailed account of vario

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the Indian men’s national football team will take on Thailand in an international friendly on June 4, 2025, as part of its preparation for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round. The friendly match will be played at Thammasat Stadium in Thailand and will serve as a vital build-up to India’s Group C qualification fixture against Hong Kong-China, scheduled for June 10. The Blue Tigers, currently ranked 127th

Indian boxer and World Championship bronze medallist Gaurav Bidhuri has strongly responded to former Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi following his controversial remarks on the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Afridi’s comments, made during a television interview in Pakistan, questioned the efficiency of India’s security forces in Kashmir, sparking widespread outrage among Indians. Bidhuri's bold counterattack, defending India&#

India and Pakistan find themselves in a renewed phase of tension following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and a subsequent series of ceasefire violations across the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC). This recent spike in hostilities has cast a shadow over diplomatic relations, with a series of political, military, and humanitarian developments rapidly unfolding. On the intervening night of April 29 and 30, the Pakistan Army initiated unpr

If Texas were an independent nation, its economy would rank as the eighth-largest in the world, surpassing economic giants like Russia, Canada, and Italy. With a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.7 trillion, Texas sits just behind the overall United States, China, Germany, and Japan when measured against global economies. Among U.S. states, Texas ranks second only to California and accounts for an impressive 9% of the total U.S. GDP. According to recent data compiled by the Internati

The United States has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people. In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. State Department emphasized the importance of both nations adopting a responsible and peaceful approach to resolving the crisis. The message comes in the wake of growing uncertainty and strain between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with the international community watch

Apple’s App Store continues to make a significant economic impact in India, facilitating a staggering Rs 44,447 crores (approximately $5.31 billion) in developer billings and sales in 2024, according to a newly published report. An overwhelming 94 percent of this commerce flowed directly to developers and businesses without any commission deducted by Apple. The report, authored by IIM Ahmedabad professor Viswanath Pingali, sheds light on the transformative effect the App Store