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India News | Delhi: 10-year-old Dies at the Hands of His Father in Narela
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a man allegedly killed his 10-year-old son in Delhi's Narela area, as per Delhi Police. The incident took place on Tuesday, according to the complaint filed by the deceased child's mother,...

Indians need Rs 3.5 cr to retire comfortably
Indians will need to save an estimated ₹3.5 crore (approximately USD 401,000) to ensure a comfortable and secure retirement, according to a report by HSBC. The report titled "Affluent Investors Snapshot 2025" underscores a growing awareness among...

India's smartphone market dials 8% volume growth in Q2 2025: Counterpoint Tracker
The Indian smartphone market saw 8% year-on-year rise in volume and 18% growth in wholesale value in Q2 2025, scripting a solid rebound after a muted Q1, according to Counterpoint. The iPhone 16 was the most-shipped device in Q2 2025. "India's...

Indian Air Force in cinema: 8 must-watch films as MiG-21 takes final flight
The MiG-21 or Mikoyan Gurevich-21, introduced to the Indian Air Force in 1963, will be officially retired on 19th September 2025 by No. 23 Squadron “Panthers” in Chandigarh. Designed by the Soviet Union, the MiG-21 is the most-produced supersonic...

India's Retail Leasing Surges 69% In H1 2025, Led By Fashion And F&B: Report
India’s retail real estate market is witnessing a strong rebound, with both domestic and global brands driving up demand for space, according to a new report by JLL. The first half of 2025 (January–June) recorded an impressive 69 per cent...

India says it killed militants behind the deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir
MUMBAI, India — Three months after militants killed 26 tourists at a scenic meadow in the Himalayas, India said on Tuesday that its security forces had found and killed three gunmen behind the massacre. The attack took place in Pahalgam district...

India-UK defence ties: Pact inked to develop complex weapons, jet & warship engines; vision 2035 roadmap
India-UK officials after the pact (X/@UKDefenceIndia) NEW DELHI: India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday announced a 10-year defence industrial roadmap, aimed at boosting defence cooperation and strengthening security ties as part of the broader...
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India inches closer to get TRF sanctioned as UN Security Council Monitoring Team flags Pahalgam attack
India is now one step closer to get The Resistance Front (TRF), the terrorist group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, sanctioned at the United Nations (UN). In its latest report released on Tuesday, the UN Security Council’s...

Mumbai Airport Welcomes Home India’s First Women’s World Cup Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh
Mumbai Airport Welcomes Home India’s First Women’s World Cup Chess Champion Divya Deshmukh | Mumbai: Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday rolled out a warm welcome for Divya Deshmukh, the newly crowned FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Champion,...

India-US trade deal: Trump threatens 20-25% tariffs on India. Can it burn a hole in your portfolio?
India-US trade deal: While the trade deal with the US remains elusive for India, US President Donald Trump has fired a fresh salvo, warning of possible higher tariffs ahead of the August 1 deadline. Trump said that India may be hit with a tariff...

India Champions Decline WCL Semifinal Clash With Pakistan, Cite Longstanding Opposition
India Champions have declined to participate in the World Championship of Legends semifinal against Pakistan, scheduled for Thursday. | X @probatsman New Delhi: India Champions have declined to participate in the World Championship of Legends...

India, US In Last-Ditch Efforts To Finalise Interim Trade Deal Ahead Of Tariff Deadline: Sources
India, US in final talks to avert higher tariffs, push for interim trade deal | Representational Image New Delhi, July 30: With the deadline of August 1 approaching fast, the last-ditch efforts are on to iron out differences for an interim trade...

India’s Knowledge Realty Trust to raise $1.4bn debt in next three months, sources say
MUMBAI: India’s newly launched real estate investment trust is set to raise as much as 120 billion rupees ($1.37 billion) through a combination of bonds and loans, two sources said on Tuesday. Knowledge Realty Trust, the fifth REIT to be listed on...

India's Auto Sector Shows Mixed Performance as Electric Vehicle Adoption Accelerates
India's automotive sector recorded contrasting performance in the first quarter of FY2026, with traditional vehicle sales declining while electric vehicle adoption gained momentum across key segments, according to Deloitte India's Wheelwatch Auto...

Mumbai Metro 3: Aqua Line to Get Underground Pedestrian Walkways
Mumbai’s Aqua Line, the city’s first completely underground metro corridor, is expected to begin operations in August. The line stretches 33.5 kilometres from Aarey to Cuffe Parade and includes 27 stations. It connects major locations such as...

India Overtakes China as Top US Smartphone Supplier in Q2 2025
India’s emergence as the top supplier of smartphones to the U.S. market marks a seismic shift in global manufacturing dynamics, driven largely by Apple Inc.’s strategic pivot away from China amid escalating trade tensions. In the second quarter of...

Indian Players Refuse To Play Pakistan In WCL 2025 Semi-Final
Indian players will not play the WCL 2025 Sf vs Pakistan |courtesy - World Championship of Legends KEY HIGHLIGHTS Indian players will not play the 2025 WCL semi-final vs Pakistan India finished fourth in the league stage Pakistan topped the group...

Delhi Crime News: Man Kills His 10-Year-Old Son In Narela; Later Informs Wife About Murder
Delhi Crime News: Man Kills His 10-Year-Old Son In Narela; Later Informs Wife About Murder | File Pic (Representative Image) New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly killed his 10-year-old son in Delhi's Narela area, as per Delhi Police....

Delhi Father Kills Son Heading School, Calls Wife to Confess 'Murder': Cop
Delhi: A man allegedly killed his own son in Om Vihar Colony, absconding after calling wife to confess the crime: Cops New Delhi: A 10-year-old boy was killed allegedly by his father in Outer North Delhi's Narela area on Tuesday, an official said....

Indians Need Rs 3.5 Crore For Comfortable Retirement, Says HSBC Report
Indians will require approximately Rs 3.5 crore ($401,000) to retire comfortably, according to a recent report by HSBC, as rising costs, inflation, and increasing life expectancy reshape the way people approach long-term financial planning. Titled...