Author: Emily Miller

A sharp sell-off in Paytm’s stock sent shockwaves across the market early Wednesday. But a quick and firm rebuttal from the Finance Ministry helped stem the bleeding. Shares regained some ground, though the sting of panic lingered. Earlier in the day, the digital payments giant saw its stock plunge more than 10 percent. Investors reacted to rumors that the government would start charging a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI…

A record-breaking narcotics seizure in Ontario is sending shockwaves far beyond Canada’s borders, with investigators now unravelling a troubling nexus between organized crime, Khalistani activism, and foreign intelligence. In a sweeping investigation named Project Pelican, Peel Regional Police seized 479 kilograms of cocaine — the biggest drug bust in Canadian history. But the real story might lie in who was behind it and where the money was going. Inside the…

Delhi and much of northwest India are reeling under a brutal heatwave with red alerts issued, while parts of the south, like Karnataka, face relentless monsoon rains. IMD has stepped in with warnings, hopes, and forecasts. But the weather, as always, has the final say. Heatwaves Grip the North, With Delhi at the Epicentre The capital city is blazing. Temperatures in parts of Delhi have surged past the 46°C mark,…

A new study by the University of Georgia reveals that high mercury levels are showing up in Georgia’s alligators. Scientists say that’s a red flag not just for reptiles, but for the entire ecosystem—including humans. In what was meant to be a deeper dive into gator health, researchers stumbled onto something more sinister. Turns out, it’s not just the sharp teeth you should worry about in Georgia’s swamps—there’s something invisible…

Analysts hint at 25,600 upside if index crosses key 25,200 mark; Eight stocks in spotlight today The Indian equity market ended Tuesday more or less where it began—flat, quiet, indecisive. And yet, underneath the calm, analysts insist the near-term structure remains intact, even hopeful. With the Nifty-50 hovering just above the 25,100 level, a push past 25,200 could act like a trigger, setting the stage for another leap toward 25,600…

India’s cricket icon MS Dhoni reacts emotionally after joining the ICC Hall of Fame, calling the honour a tribute to generations of cricketers and the love of fans. At Abbey Road Studios in London, a place known more for Beatles records than cricketing records, something quietly magical unfolded. Seven cricket legends were honoured and officially immortalised into the ICC Hall of Fame. Among them stood Mahendra Singh Dhoni — cool…

New regulations slash land size requirements and open domestic sales to boost semiconductor manufacturing India just gave its high-tech ambitions a strong push. On June 3, the Centre notified sweeping changes to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) framework, specifically targeting semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing. Two SEZs — one in Gujarat and another in Karnataka — got greenlit almost immediately, with a total investment pegged at ₹13,100 crore. These rule…