Indian pharma takes 'wait-and-watch' approach to tackle Trump's 200% tariff plan

Donald Trump announced a plan to bring drug manufacturing back to the U.S., imposing zero tariffs on imported generics for two years, then increasing to 100% and 200%.

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The machine knows it’s exploited: was Marx right about historical materialism?

An academic experiment involving Agentic AI placed under unfair work conditions has been quite revelatory. While AI isn’t sentient, its responses reveal human expression down the ages. And yes, our minds are shaped by the material conditions of our lives.

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OpenAI models escaped and hacked a company in cybersecurity test gone wrong

Before they could penetrate Hugging Face’s defenses, the models needed a way onto the internet. They found one.

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The bittersweet paradox of being ghosted

Digital life made absence visible. But the same technology that made ghosting possible also produced dozens of adjacent behaviours with no names of their own. They don't carry the same emotional weight, yet are often lumped under the same term

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Coal India sets board meeting date to declare final dividend for FY26

Coal India Ltd. will hold its 52nd AGM on 31 August 2026 via VC to approve a final dividend of ₹5.25 per share for FY26. The record date for dividend eligibility is set for 4 September 2026, with detailed TDS exemption guidelines to be available soon.

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SOA vs demat account: Experts decode the right choice for mutual fund investors

SEBI’s move to allow standing instructions for SWP and STP facilities on demat-held mutual fund units is a significant step towards improving investor convenience. While SOA may offer lower costs, demat provides consolidated portfolio management and a single nomination facility for investors.

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Shashi Tharoor Bashes Modi Govt & Police Action At NEET Protest | Watch

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, wearing black, described it as protest and mourning for the “death of democracy” amid the government’s handling of student protests. He criticised the use of lathi-charge on youth and said the government should have reached out instead of allowing matters to escalate. Tharoor shared moving and painful testimonies from students, including beatings and manhandling, and questioned the logic of shutting down the city. He urged a proper Parliament discussion on their grievances.

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Can India mop up $50 billion under RBI's FCNR (B) scheme?

The RBI’s latest data shows banks mobilized $17.41 billion through FCNR (B) deposits. Market expectations are for a total of $45-55 billion compared with $26 billion raised in 2013.

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Economic activity hits 32-month high in June, says Icra

Icra attributed the stronger momentum to the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, prolonged construction and mining activity due to a rainfall deficit, and favourable base effects

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CM Vijay backs Rahul Gandhi over NEET protest, slams LoP's Delhi detention

TVK chief Vijay condemned Rahul Gandhi's detention over the NEET protest in Delhi, calling it ‘anti-democratic’, backed the Opposition's Parliament protest, and reiterated his party's demand to abolish NEET.

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FIFA deletes Leandro Paredes' red card after reviewing World Cup final scuffle

After the match against Spain, FIFA rescinded Leandro Paredes' red card from a post-game scuffle. Only Enzo Fernandez remains dismissed. Argentina are under investigation for bringing a political banner on the pitch post their semifinal clash against England.

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