Carnelian Asset Management gets Sebi’s nod to launch mutual fund business

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors on Wednesday said it has received approval from markets regulator Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, marking its entry into the country’s fast-growing asset management industry. The approval will enable the firm to expand its offerings to retail investors by launching active and passive investment… Continue reading Carnelian Asset Management gets Sebi’s nod to launch mutual fund business

Gen Z is first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

ADELAIDE: (Jul 22) It’s not news that young Australians are less religious than their parents and grandparents. Census data has shown a steady decline in religious affiliation for decades, particularly among Christians, who remain Australia’s largest faith group. Yet over the past few years there have been reports that seemed to point in the opposite… Continue reading Gen Z is first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

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Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?

SYDNEY: (Jul 22) If producing electric vehicles (EVs) was an Olympic sport, China would be dominating the medals podium. China now leads the world in the sale and export of EVs, a term encompassing everything from battery-powered cars to plug-in hybrids. Chinese companies also produce the lion’s share of the rechargeable batteries that keep EVs… Continue reading Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?

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US to impose steep tariffs on generic medicine imports from Aug 2028

WASHINGTON: (Jul 22) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to onshore drug manufacturing by keeping tariffs on imported generic medicines at zero per cent for two years before raising them to 100 per cent in August 2028 and 200 per cent thereafter — a move that could impact India. India is the largest… Continue reading US to impose steep tariffs on generic medicine imports from Aug 2028

India reaffirms commitment to free Indo-Pacific

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) India is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific with a recognition of the centrality of the ASEAN grouping in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a meeting of the Quad coalition in Manila. Besides Jaishankar, the meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian… Continue reading India reaffirms commitment to free Indo-Pacific

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Opposition parties hold protest in Parliament premises; demand resignation of Shah, Pradhan

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) Wearing black clothes, leaders of several Opposition parties on Wednesday staged a protest outside Parliament to express solidarity with students protesting against the NEET paper leak issue. The opposition MPs raised slogans against the government and demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for the… Continue reading Opposition parties hold protest in Parliament premises; demand resignation of Shah, Pradhan

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Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks in Manila on trade, energy

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on Wednesday to discuss priority areas, including trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence. Jaishankar and Rubio are also understood to have exchanged views on the West Asia crisis and its broader impact on… Continue reading Jaishankar, Rubio hold talks in Manila on trade, energy

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India plays very important role in achieving ASEAN goals: Philippines envoy says EAM’s Manila visit shows support for forum’s unity, centrality

New Delhi [India], July 21: As Philippines chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the year 2026, Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, on Tuesday said that India has a “very important role” to play in achieving ASEAN’s goals, while highlighting New Delhi’s consistent support for ASEAN unity and centrality as External… Continue reading India plays very important role in achieving ASEAN goals: Philippines envoy says EAM’s Manila visit shows support for forum’s unity, centrality

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Sakshi Chaudhary to represent India at Commonwealth Games 51 Kgs women’s boxing category

New Delhi [India], July 21: Commonwealth Games 2026 are all set to commence in less than a week in Scotland’s Glasgow, and the entire country is rooting for boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who is an official entry for India in the 51 Kgs women’s boxing category. Facing all sorts of odds, losing 3 kgs in three… Continue reading Sakshi Chaudhary to represent India at Commonwealth Games 51 Kgs women’s boxing category

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Raghav Juyal says ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ is a stress-buster; Niharika NM opens up about her Hindi film debut

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 21: Actor Raghav Juyal says his upcoming comedy ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ is designed to give audiences a break from everyday stress, while co-star Niharika NM shared that the film marked a smooth and enjoyable Hindi debut thanks to extensive preparation and on-set improvisation. Speaking to ANI ahead of the film’s… Continue reading Raghav Juyal says ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ is a stress-buster; Niharika NM opens up about her Hindi film debut