US President Donald Trump’s August 15 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin captivated global audiences, not just for its unlikely venue in Alaska, but for its sheer theatricality. Against the dramatic backdrop of B-2 stealth bombers and F-22 Raptors roaring overhead, the two leaders strolled a short red carpet, exchanged handshakes, and posed for the…
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there was no basis to expect miracles from a proposed third round of direct Russian-Ukrainian peace talks, and declined to give any timeframe for a potential agreement to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round…
Despite a heatwave sweeping across northern and eastern India, room air-conditioner (RAC) industry is heading into the second half of 2025 with low expectations. Although June saw a spike in sales due to the heat, patchy weather and unexpected rains in many areas have led major AC makers to cut their growth forecast to just…
Delhi received much-needed rain on Sunday, bringing relief from the ongoing heatwave. Several parts of the city saw rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms, which helped cool down the temperature and improve the air quality.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of strong winds and thunderstorms in the city and advised people to stay indoors for…
Tesla is getting crushed in China, its most important market outside the United States and one that it had dominated for years. When Liu Jie, 32, decided to buy an electric car in October, Tesla was one of her top choices. But after test-driving a few Chinese cars, she went with a sports sedan from…
MUMBAI: Retail credit growth in India slowed in Q2FY25, with affordable housing and low-cost two-wheeler loans recording the steepest decline. According to the TransUnion Cibil credit market indicator report for the Sept quarter, loans disbursed for affordable housing (up to Rs 35 lakh) fell 12% year-on-year, while loans for houses between Rs 35 lakh and…