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The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.(Image credit: Eric Lee)
'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art
Fine Art 'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art July 29, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Chloe Veltman 'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art Audio will be available later today.
ITR deadline nears: Here's how to report house property income in tax returns
Taxpayers must report all residential property income while filing their Income Tax Return. Self-occupied properties have a Nil annual value, but deductions are claimable. Rented properties require reporting gross rent and municipal taxes paid. Vacant properties may be treated as deemed let-out, requiring notional income calculation. Accurate reporting prevents discrepancies and ensures eligible deductions are claimed.
'Jana Nayagan': Vijay and Pooja Hegde's film stays steady despite weekday slowdown
Jana Nayagan collected Rs 1.08 crore net on its seventh day. The film's total India net collection reached Rs 144.48 crore. Weekday collections saw a normal dip after a strong opening weekend. The H. Vinoth directorial continues its steady theatrical run across India. Vijay's farewell film remains a significant Tamil release this year.
Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershot investors’ expectationsBusiness live – latest updatesShares in companies linked to AI have plunged further after disappointing results from the South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, sending the country’s stock market tumbling for the second day in a row.Seoul’s Kospi index, which is dominated by semiconductor manufacturers, slid by as much as 12.6% at one point on Wednesday, following on from a near 11% slump the previous day, reachin...
Who is Misir Besra? Arrested Maoist leader wanted in 141 cases, carrying Rs 1cr bounty
Misir Besra, a top Maoist leader with a bounty, was apprehended in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district. He faced charges in 141 cases across multiple Indian states. Two other Maoists were also arrested during this significant police operation. Meanwhile, sixteen Maoists surrendered before Jharkhand Police on the same day. These surrenders included individuals with substantial rewards on their heads.
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President Trump met with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday at the White House, heatwave threatens firefighters' hold on wildfires in France and Spain.
Russia's Telegram crackdown: Pavel Durov charged with aiding terrorism
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) on Wednesday charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activities and placed him on an international wanted list, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove content allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and terrorist and extremist organisations.
Burnham to give speech on social care as Louise Casey plays down cost concerns saying many families ‘already paying’ – UK politics live
PM will not discuss details but will focus on need to find ‘common ground’ and to build political consensus Good morning. Andy Burnham is this morning giving a speech on social care. He is not going to discuss in any detail at all the sort of reform to the system he wants to implement, but instead he will focus on his intention to build a political consensus on the changes needed. He will say:For decades, governments have kicked this issue down the road because they’ve seen it as too risky, too...
Shorts protest at Delhi's St Stephen's: Dress code or personal freedom?
A St Stephen's College shorts ban ignites a debate on student freedom and institutional rules. Students protest the new dress code, which restricts attire in classrooms and other college spaces. This controversy highlights a broader trend of disputes over personal appearance on Indian campuses. Colleges face challenges balancing tradition with students' growing expectations of personal autonomy. The situation tests how Indian campuses manage institutional identity and individual liberty.
US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.
Inside UK's Buckingham Palace's £369 m renovation to preserve 300-yr-old UK's royal residence
Buckingham Palace is witnessing a major transformation with a £369 million infrastructure upgrade. Engineers are diligently updating the palace's old electrical and plumbing systems. Starting in April 2017, this extensive renovation is set to continue until 2027, all while maintaining the palace's daily functions. The goal of this ambitious project is to safeguard the historic property for the enjoyment of future visitors.
Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sFrance and Spain are braced for the fourth heatwave of the summer to hit just as they were making progress battling destructive wildfires, with temperatures once again expected to cross into high 30s and low 40s celsius later today.Sophie Brocas, the prefect of Gironde and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, said overnight that the fire remained contained thi...
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sFrance and Spain are braced for the fourth heatwave of the summer to hit just as they were making progress battling destructive wildfires, with temperatures once again expected to cross into high 30s and low 40s celsius later today.Sophie Brocas, the prefect of Gironde and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, said overnight that the fire remained contained thi...
Jeff Bezos’ post-Amazon bets reveal his next big investment focus
When Jeff Bezos stepped down as Amazon's chief executive in July 2021, many assumed he would gradually retreat from the business world. Instead, the billionaire shifted his attention to a broader portfolio of ambitious ventures while remaining Amazon's executive chairman.
'Idiot', 'andhbhakt' and more: Top quotes from Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament
NEW DELHI: After nearly a week of logjam the parliament witnessed a stormy session on Wednesday, as leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi hailed the recent NEET-UG 2026 paper leak protests, saying "every Indian should be proud of what our youth did."
Victorian cults inquiry accidentally shares email address of anonymous survivors with group members
Committee apologises for not concealing email addresses when alerting witnesses to final reportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Victorian parliamentary committee investigating the harmful impact of cults accidentally sent the email addresses of anonymous survivors who made submissions to current members of such groups and to journalists.The committee, which had its report into “cults and organised fringe groups” tabled in parliament on Wednesday, emailed hundreds of r...
Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.