“Attacking Iran is not a Nike commercial — Just Do It,” said Middle East expert Aaron David Miller on the US striking Iran’s nuclear sites. US President Donald Trump’s decision to get into a war with Iran with ruthless strikes not only displays American power, but changes the dynamics in the oil-rich region. It also…
When Mohammed Siraj was left out of India’s Champions Trophy squad, the disappointment was palpable. Not long ago, Siraj, alongside Jasprit Bumrah, had formed one of the most formidable and feared fast-bowling duos in international cricket across all formats. However, his form began to dip following a tough series against New Zealand, where he managed…
MIT tops QS World Rankings 2026 as Imperial College secures second place. (Getty Images) QS World Rankings 2026: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has once again claimed the top spot in the QS World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading academic institution. The rankings, released by Quacquarelli Symonds on June 18,…
French high end fashion group Kering appointed Luca de Meo, the man behind rescuing carmaker Renault from crisis, as its new chief executive to steer the company’s struggling flagship brand Gucci back on course.De Meo, 58, will officially take over in September, after shareholders approve of a new governance structure that separates the roles of…
The United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency, MI6, will be led by a woman for the first time in its 115-year history. Blaise Metreweli, a senior intelligence officer with over two decades of experience, will take over as chief this autumn, according to a statement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Metreweli, 47, began her career with…
NEW DELHI: Eight of the top-10 highest-valued firms experienced a collective decline of Rs 1,65,501.49 crore in market valuation last week, with HDFC Bank experiencing the most significant decrease, aligning with the downward trend in domestic equities. The BSE benchmark declined by 1,070.39 points or 1.30 per cent during this period.Whilst TCS and Infosys showed…
India-based Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as strategic hubs for multinational companies to manage complex global tax operations, including corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and litigation, according to a whitepaper released by Deloitte India.The report, titled Transforming Global Tax Functions: The GCC Advantage, highlights how GCCs are evolving beyond back-office functions to offer…
Australia bowlers shone on day 2, with skipper Pat Cummins and Alex Carey taking center stage. The former also reached 300 Test wickets with his 6/28 spell on Day 2 (Image via AP/PTI) Australia maintained their advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on Thursday, led by captain Pat Cummins‘s…
India’s headline retail inflation fell to 2.82% in May 2025, the lowest year-on-year rate since February 2019, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading was down 34 basis points from 3.16% in April, driven primarily by a sharp moderation in food prices and a…
Jio BlackRock Asset Management, the 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global investment giant BlackRock, has received regulatory approvals to commence its investment advisory operations in India, the company announced on Wednesday.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and BSE Ltd have granted approval for JioBlackRock to operate as a Registered Investment…