A viral video of a young woman arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Ladakh has taken a new turn after she publicly apologised to the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Ladakh Police. Speaking to NDTV, the 25-year-old said her remarks were made out of frustration after she and other travellers were left waiting for several hours without knowing why the road had been closed. The episode, which began with the now-viral phrase “We are Gen Z”, has since evolved into a wider debate over responsible tourism, security protocols, social-media outrage and whether a moment of frustration should define an entire generation

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s maiden visit to Srinagar has sent a significant diplomatic signal, with the envoy describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and indicating that Washington could reconsider its travel advisory for the Union Territory. His meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, praise for improved security conditions and plans to visit Ladakh have placed tourism, investment and India-US engagement in Kashmir at the centre of attention

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has abandoned its "never sell" rule by executing five separate Bitcoin liquidations including a recent 1,690 BTC sale for $108.6 million locking in over $102 million in realized losses. Under Michael Saylor, these tactical sales fund preferred stock dividends ($STRC) and protect cash reserves under a new active management model, even as the company faces potential index delisting by MSCI for acting as a non-operating crypto repository.

A deadly school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok has left multiple people dead and dozens injured. Here is what happened and what authorities are doing next.

A student protest march in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations took a dramatic turn when ink was allegedly thrown at AISA national president Neha Bora. Police detained a man identified as Amarnath Pandey, who reportedly accused Bora of being “anti-national”. AISA alleged that the incident was politically motivated, while the accused reportedly cited Bora's political positions. The episode has added a fresh political dimension to an ongoing student agitation over JPSC and JSSC examinations

The US Senate has advanced a sweeping Russia-sanctions bill that could give the President authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China. The proposal has triggered criticism inside the United States, with lawmakers warning that aggressive tariff powers could raise costs for American consumers and businesses while damaging Washington’s own trade relationships. The debate highlights the increasingly complicated intersection of US sanctions policy, India’s energy interests and global trade

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PGIM India Mutual Fund has temporarily suspended SIPs and STPs in select overseas mutual fund schemes due to regulatory investment limits. Here's what investors need to know.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says record market leverage and hidden borrowing could spark sudden market disruptions. Here's what investors need to know.

PM Modi calls the India AI Impact Summit a global turning point in AI development, highlighting India's growing leadership in ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven artificial intelligence.

The global electric vehicle (EV) industry is entering a new era, and one company is increasingly at the center of that transformation—BYD. Once known primarily as a Chinese automaker, BYD has evolved into a global mobility powerhouse with ambitions that extend far beyond its home market. As international demand for affordable, technology-driven electric vehicles continues to rise, BYD's rapid expansion is reshaping the competitive landscape. Its growing presence across Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other emerging markets signals a broader shift in the balance of power within the automotive industry. For governments, investors, manufacturers, and consumers alike, the rise of BYD is becoming one of the defining stories of the global EV revolution.

Mumbai/Gwalior | August 2026 Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has taken another significant step towards strengthening India's telecom manufacturing ecosystem by securing cumulative investment proposals worth ₹5,500 crore for the proposed Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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India's merchandise exports have grown 15% in FY27 despite the Red Sea crisis, geopolitical tensions, and global trade disruptions, showcasing the resilience of Indian businesses and the government's export strategy.

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