The countdown ends tomorrow. Nothing’s latest flagship smartphone—Phone 3—is all set to go official in India on July 1, and there’s already a storm of buzz. With leaked specs, bold pricing expectations, and a design that hints at refinement over revolution, the company is betting big on performance and polish this time around. All Eyes on the Price Tag Let’s cut to the chase—price is what everybody’s whispering about. Based…

The allotment of shares for HDB Financial Services’ much-watched IPO is likely to be finalized today, June 30, with an eye toward listing gains on July 2. Strong investor interest, a ₹12,500 crore issue size, and buzz in the grey market have created a swirl of excitement. IPO Frenzy Ends With a Bang, Now All Eyes on Allotment The IPO window closed last Friday after a three-day subscription period that…

GIFT Nifty opened the week down by 20 points, signaling a cautious start to Monday’s trade as global mood remains upbeat but not without fresh risks on the horizon. Investors are weighing improved foreign fund flows and easing geopolitical worries against looming tariff tensions and uncertainty surrounding US trade measures. With India’s markets wrapping up a five-week consolidation stretch, today’s session could set the tone for July. Calm After the…

Torrent inches closer to top-tier pharma status after sealing second-largest M&A deal in Indian pharmaceutical history Torrent Pharmaceuticals kicked off the week with a jolt to Dalal Street, surging 4% in early trading on Monday after it announced the acquisition of JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals in a ₹25,689-crore ($3.08 billion) deal. While the stock later gave up its gains, the sentiment around the landmark transaction remained firmly positive, as analysts…

Trump’s pressure pays off as Ottawa backpedals on digital services levy, reviving high-stakes negotiations ahead of July deadline Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada are back on, but not without a sharp detour. Just days after President Donald Trump suspended negotiations in protest of Canada’s proposed digital services tax, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government folded—revoking the plan that threatened to ignite a new economic standoff. The Canadian government confirmed…

Overnight barrage of 537 weapons marks Moscow’s biggest assault since war began as Kyiv reels from mounting air losses It was the kind of night that stretched on forever. Ukraine’s skies lit up with cruise missiles, kamikaze drones, and the cold hum of anti-aircraft fire — all part of Russia’s largest single aerial assault since the invasion began over two years ago. In total, 537 aerial weapons rained down. And…

India’s recent military losses during a high-stakes clash with Pakistan were tied more to politics than capability, a top naval officer has now revealed. According to the Indian Navy’s defence attaché to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, restrictions from the country’s political leadership played a key role in the Indian Air Force’s early setbacks during Operation Sindoor. The remarks, made at a low-profile seminar in Jakarta on June 10 and only…

Families Slam Lack of Security After Stampede Kills Three Devotees Outside Gundicha Temple Before sunrise on what was supposed to be a sacred morning, chaos took over outside the Gundicha Temple in Puri. By the time the crowd calmed, three people were dead, over 50 injured, and hundreds more left shaken—many blaming the stampede not on divine fate, but human failure. The Rath Yatra, one of India’s grandest religious processions,…