India’s insurance giant LIC turns to Wall Street banks to hedge risk
Life Insurance Corp. of India is actively hedging its liabilities by engaging with Wall Street banks like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America Corp. LIC has entered into $1 billion in bond forward rate agreements, significantly impacting FRA volumes. This move reflects the increasing sophistication of India's financial market and boosts demand for long-term bonds.
‘Operation Mahadev’: Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Srinagar
The encounter is part of a large-scale operation launched by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police after gunshots were reported in the area earlier in the day.
In 16 hours of Operation Sindoor debate, Congress gets two hours for discussion in Rajya Sabha
Operation Sindoor debate: The Opposition has been raising questions over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims, demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi refute the US President's remarks.
‘Cannot switch off economy’: Indian envoy hits back at West’s pressure on oil imports from Russia
Oil refiners in India, the biggest importer of Russian crude, may be looking at diversifying some buying away from Moscow after fresh European Union sanctions on the Kremlin amid the war in Ukraine.
NDA outrage more meaningful if support on Manipur violence too: Dimple Yadav on cleric’s remark
Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi stirred a row over his "inflammatory and misogynistic" remarks against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav during a televised debate.
Cash row case: SC quizzes Justice Yashwant Varma over plea challenging in-house probe panel’s legal validity, next hearing on July 30
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and AG Masih questioned the maintainability of the plea, noting that the primary relief sought was effectively against the Supreme Court itself.
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rabies cases, deaths from stray dog bites
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of a media report on dog bites leading to rabies, terming it "disturbing and alarming."
‘Cong, Oppn should not speak Pakistan’s language, harm national interests’: Rijiju ahead of 16-hour Parliament debate on Op Sindoor
The defence minister said in the end, the result matters and all goals were achieved by the Indian forces under Operation Sindoor
Trump outlines preliminary trade deal with European Union
President Trump outlined a new preliminary trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday during a private visit to the United Kingdom. It comes as congressional Republicans face growing pressure over the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell and Yamiche Alcindor have the latest.
Walmart stabbing suspect could face terrorism charge, officials say
Bradford James Gilley faces 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and one terrorism charge, authorities said.
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Three dead after sewage overflow causes German train to derail, say police
Regional passenger train carrying about 100 people derails near Riedlingen, leaving more people seriously injuredThree people were killed and several others injured when a regional passenger train derailed in a wooded area in southwestern Germany on Sunday, police said.About 100 passengers were onboard the train when the accident occurred at 6.10pm local time near the town of Riedlingen in Baden-Wüerttemberg state. Continue reading...
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Five killed in Bangkok market mass shooting
Police say officers are investigating the motive behind the incident in Thailand's capital.
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Head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple faces criminal investigation
Shi Yongxin earned the nickname "CEO monk" for popularising Shaolin kung fu around the world.
At least 34 people killed after Islamic State-backed rebels attack DRC church
The assault in Komanda city is believed to have been carried out by ADF rebels, wielding guns and machetes.
Keir Starmer to urge Trump to resume US role in Gaza ceasefire talks
The prime minister is nervous at the prospect of possibly having to play golf with Donald Trump, but he will have much bigger problems on his mind when they meet at Turnberry, political editor David Maddox reports
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin cancels navy celebration parades as Kyiv strikes near St Petersburg
Kremlin spokesperson says navy day parades cancelled due to security reasons
Israeli forces kill 63 Palestinians in Gaza within hours of ‘humanitarian pause’, health officials say
Six more people starve to death as hunger and malnutrition crisis continues to worsen
‘Apocalyptic’ Turkey wildfires spread as 14 killed in blazes sparked by record 50C heatwave
Bursa governor's office says 1,765 people have been evacuated as more than 1,900 firefighters battle the flames.
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal
A Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal says it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers
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Live: European stocks hit 4-month high after US and EU strike trade deal
Agreement reduces uncertainty over tariffs that has stalked markets