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How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports

India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.

HMSI flags pressure from rising costs

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India anticipates a booming festive season compared to last year. Dealers are optimistic about the demand during the festivities, and dispatches are proceeding well. Despite better business conditions, rising material costs are creating profitability challenges for the company. The…

Ronaldo's Portugal return possible? Coach Jesus clears the air

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has left the door open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return after the 41-year-old left the squad last week. Jesus said the decision is Ronaldo’s, while federation president Pedro Proenca backed the captain and called the episode a misunderstanding. Ronaldo remains Portugal’s record scorer and…

England pacer with 500-plus wickets ends career, citing mental health

English fast bowler Craig Miles has retired from professional cricket at 32 to prioritise his mental health. The Gloucestershire pacer, who last played in June, ends a 15-year career with more than 500 wickets. Miles said mounting pressure, self-doubt and high expectations made continuing difficult. He reflected…

IRDAI paper: Consumer protection needs more focus

RBI may end rate-cut cycle with first hike since February 2023

Bankers expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points soon. This marks the end of the rate-cutting phase that began in February 2025. Economists predict inflation will exceed the RBI’s forecasts, necessitating tightening. Experts anticipate resilient growth will provide the RBI room to act…

Mynas introduced to control a coconut pest later became pests themselves

In 1915, common mynas were introduced to the Cook Islands to mitigate a coconut pest problem. Unfortunately, these birds multiplied rapidly, encroaching on the territories of native species and invading agricultural lands. Their escalating presence led to the establishment of a bounty program on Atiu Island, aiming to…

Travis Kelce-backed Six Flags: How is its $20.8M solar project going green?

Travis Kelce-backed Six Flags is making a major sustainability move as Magic Mountain’s new solar parking project powers two parks. The 12.37 MW installation covers 4,315 spaces and is expected to generate 20.8 million kWh annually. The project also includes an 8 MWh battery and 109 EV charging stations. Kelce joined…

Steven Baker joins CBS News as consultant to help improve ‘CBS Mornings’ and ‘CBS Evening News’

CBS News has brought in former ABC News ‘Nightline’ executive producer Steven Baker as a consultant as it looks to strengthen ‘CBS Mornings’ and ‘CBS Evening News’ amid continued ratings pressure.

EAM Jaishankar says US has chosen to become 'lonelier power'

S Jaishankar stated that India aims to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has recently proposed ideas addressing issues like grain and energy exports to both nations. Jaishankar emphasized America's changing global position and the implications of China's rise on international…

Google froze its open source bug bounty program due to a ‘significant rise’ in AI submissions

AI slop seems to be overwhelming bug bounty programs.

Faster registration, easier refunds: Reform rollout with GST 2.0

GST Council plans to unveil substantial reforms aimed at improving business processes and facilitating growth. The proposed changes involve streamlined registration, easier refunds, and a more efficient input tax credit system. Decriminalisation measures are also proposed to alleviate issues for businesses with minor…