Putin to ‘definitely’ attend BRICS summit in India, confirms Kremlin: Report

Kremlin spokesperson on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will ‘definitely’ attend the BRICS Summit in India, marking his second visit in less than a year. While the official dates are not confirmed, reports suggested that the BRICS summit could be held on September 12-13

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Tata Motors bets on flexible powertrain production lines even as EV bus momentum

Tata Motors is avoiding dedicated EV bus production lines, opting for flexible manufacturing to respond to shifting demand across diesel, CNG and electric buses in a tender-driven market.

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Wall Street has an elite coffee-tasting force. It’s struggling to find recruits.

The pros who sit around and sniff beans and slurp coffee help set the U.S. futures market for arabica and, in turn, the global coffee industry.

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Wall Street: S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as investors track Middle East developments

As of 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite was 1.1% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.4%.

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8th Pay Commission: Here's how salary hike, DA, arrears, fitment factor are set

The 8th Pay Commission is reviewing salary hikes and pension structures for central government employees, with various consultations scheduled in 2026. Here's how the fitment factor, DA, arrears and other elements are decided.

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ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok confidently generate dangerous medical advice

A study in BMJ Open reveals that around 50% of medical advice from popular AI chatbots is inaccurate. The research tested five platforms and found significant issues with open-ended queries.

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Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite To Target U.S. Military Bases In The Middle East

A major Financial Times investigation reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese-built spy satellite named TEE-01B in late 2024, months before the war began. Built and launched by China’s Earth Eye Co., the satellite was obtained by the IRGC Aerospace Force. Iranian commanders allegedly used it to monitor key US military sites across West Asia, capturing images before and after strikes.Targets included Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia (March 13-15), Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, sites near the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and Erbil Airport in Iraq. The same satellite was reportedly used for damage assessment after attacks.As part of the deal, Iran gained access to a global network of Chinese ground stations operated by Beijing-based Emposat for real-time control and data processing.

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Govt directs sole producer of high-purity urea to raise output for automakers

As the conflict in West Asia chokes off critical imports, the Centre has ordered Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd to ramp up output to prevent the domestic supply chain from stalling.

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Unemployment edges up to 5.1% in March as urban joblessness rises

The unemployment rate in urban areas rose to 6.8% in March from 6.6% the previous month, while the rural unemployment rate remained nearly unchanged, said the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey Monthly Bulletin.

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ED raids AAP MP Ashok Mittal's home, LPU, 2 linked institutions in Gurugram

The Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, including Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, as part of a FEMA investigation into overseas financial transactions.

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What your appraisal cannot tell you about your career

Most professionals view appraisals as a fair assessment of worth, yet these ratings often fail to capture how well a role actually aligns with their long-term career goals

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