• Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed

    Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates’ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate about $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family, but did not mention Mr. Gates in his announcement on Tuesday (July 14, 2026). Mr.…

  • Centre allocated ₹1.20 lakh crore Tadicherla-2 coal block to SCCL after clearing legal hurdles: Kishan Reddy

    Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Tuesday alleged that certain vested interests had attempted to stall the allocation of the Tadicherla-2 coal mine block to the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) by citing a Supreme Court verdict. However, he said the Centre decided to allot the block to SCCL after completing…

  • Deep-Tech, AI, Innovation to shape India’s future: Dr. Mashelkar

    Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar addressing FICCI Legends Series on “Winning Through Innovation: Lessons for Industry and Society”. Photo: Special Arrangement. Deep-tech innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and inclusive technologies will be the defining pillars of developed India, provided the country focuses on creating affordable, globally competitive solutions that benefit millions rather than a privileged few, said…

  • Pakistan influence in West Asia setback to India, question mark on Vishwaguru’s style: Congress

    Congress MP Jairam Ramesh speaks during an interview with PTI. | Photo Credit: PTI The Congress on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) said the bonhomie between the U.S. and Pakistan and Islamabad’s influence in West Asia is a “severe setback” to India, and poses a question mark on the “self-proclaimed Vishwaguru’s” style and substance. Congress general…

  • Central Railway to run 14 Ashadi Special trains between Kalaburagi and Miraj

    The train services will operate via Pandharpur to facilitate Warkaris taking part in the Ashadi Wari 2026 pilgrimage. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Central Railway has announced 14 additional unreserved Ashadi Special trains between Kalaburagi and Miraj via Pandharpur to facilitate the travel of Warkaris attending the Ashadi Wari 2026 pilgrimage. The additional services will operate…

  • 14 service sectors grew in double digits in April as per inaugural Index of Services Production

    Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto 14 of the 19 sub-sectors in the trial and inaugural release of the government’s new Index of Services Production (ISP) witnessed double-digit growth in April 2026, with the best-performing sectors including accommodation and food, retail trade, administrative and support services, and real estate.  The…