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HomeNextFrom Age 30 to Retirement: How Your Bond Strategy Should Change With LifeBonds serve different roles at various life stages. In your 30s, focus on growth; in your 40s, match bonds with financial goals. Read on for more. Published on: Jul 17, 2026

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Chinese AI start-up Moonshot has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can rival top American firms. The company launched Kimi K3, containing 2.8 trillion parameters, which serves as a measure of an AI's scale and processing power

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HomeNextApple surpasses Nvidia to become world's most valuable companyApple has surpassed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company, with a valuation of $4.88 trillion. Updated on: Jul 17, 2026, 20:11:33 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Apple has overtaken Nvidia

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“There is nothing as practical as a good theory,” social psychologist Kurt Lewin wrote in 1951 in his book, Field Theory in Social Science. His point was that a sound theory is not an abstract luxury. A good theory helps understand how things work, predict outcomes and design effective action

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The rupee gained 14 paise to 96.28 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (July 17, 2026), buoyed by positive sentiments at the domestic equity markets. However, heavy Foreign Instituional Investor outflows and higher global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in West Asia prevented

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HomeNextShipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway mattersAn attack on the Red Sea gateway would leave just one route between Asia and Europe: all the way around Africa. Published on: Jul 17, 2026

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HomeNextMicrosoft’s tactics with Edge face renewed scrutiny over browser choiceFresh research has reignited questions over whether Microsoft is respecting user choice, with researchers illustrating how they’re making it difficult to use alternative browsers Published on: Jul 17, 2026

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The domestic equity markets extended their gains in morning trade on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, banking and heavyweight stocks, even as broader markets remained under pressure. At around 10:10 am, the BSE Sensex was trading 628.90 points, or 0.81 per cent, higher at 77,808.77

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IT stocks traded largely higher on Thursday after the latest round of June-quarter earnings, with investors rewarding companies that delivered better-than-expected growth while punishing those that disappointed on margins and guidance. The Nifty IT index was up 1.33% at 29,103.50 in morning trade

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ITC Hotels Limited has announced that the company will acquire a 100% stake in GHK Hospitality and Infrastructures Ltd. that owns Welcomhotel, Ahmedabad, which is currently operated by the company under an operating services agreement. ‘Welcomhotel Ahmedabad’

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HomeNextIndia smartphone shipments tumble by 10% as affordable phones become more expensiveHigher smartphone prices, weakening consumer demand and soaring memory costs push India’s smartphone shipments to the steepest June quarter decline in six years. Updated on: Jul 17, 2026

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HomeNextWill OnePlus exit India soon? Company shares plan amid speculationOnePlus has sought to clear the air, reiterating commitment to the market, as it prepares to replace OxygenOS with a unified ColorOS platform Published on: Jul 16, 2026

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Amid a surge in demand for digitised birth certificates, the office of the Registrar General of India (RGI) is implementing stringent checks to prevent fraudulent digitisation of old records. The RGI informed the States in June that in certain instances

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The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections without waiting for a fresh delimitation exercise. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of Central government on a public

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Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the AAP government of corruption, worsening law and order, and failing to curb the drug menace. Addressing a rally in Jalandhar, he also attacked the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress

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The BJP criticized a Congress MP's claim that Sanskrit originated outside India. This statement reflects the party's appeasement mindset and insults Indian civilization. BJP leaders stated that all Indian languages belong to India and are indigenous

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The Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of handling claims and objections, revealing delays that affect numerous excluded voters' access to vital welfare schemes and certificates

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Under pressure from local groups, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said his government would move a resolution in the 60-member Assembly to block uranium mining in the State. The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and other groups launched an anti-uranium mining movement after Jitendra Singh

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Filmmaker Kiran Rao voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination results. Rao expressed distress over the government's silence on the ongoing protest. She urged authorities to engage in dialogue with the concerned

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The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 16, 2026) directed all States and Union Territories to put in place, within three months, a uniform policy governing the premature release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners, observing that such inmates are entitled to a humane and time-bound mechanism for

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A YouTuber was arrested again for allegedly posting defamatory social media content. Rajan Joseph was arrested by Adoor police for fresh defamatory videos. He was previously arrested and released on bail last week. Police stated a fresh video targeting the complainant was uploaded on bail day

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After nearly two decades, Taslima Nasrin is returning to Kolkata. The Bangladeshi-born writer is expected to attend a literary event at Kolkata’s Rabindra Sadan on August 1, marking her first visit to the city she was forced to leave in 2007 after some Muslim fundamentalists claimed that her

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In April, Mumtaz Begum’s husband got a call from her lawyer. She had good news. The Gauhati High Court had referred the case of the 44-year-old Bengal-origin Muslim woman back to the foreigners tribunal in Assam’s Nagaon district. Foreigners tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies unique to Assam

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Trinamool Congress MP Koel Mallick on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, The Indian Express reported. The actor-politician is the fourth TMC Rajya Sabha MP to have quit after the party lost the West Bengal Assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party in May

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Meta has announced a new safety feature: if a teen brings up suicide or self-harm while chatting with Meta AI, parents will now get notified. The company shared the update in a blog post on Thursday, calling it an expansion of the parental tools it already offers

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Bengaluru has never encountered a human interest it could not turn into a community. There are groups for runners, sourdough enthusiasts, amateur astronomers and founders recovering from the emotional consequences of founding. It follows, then, that if you are polyamorous, poly-curious

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As the 2026 World Cup draws to a close, the BBC rounds up some of the most stunning photos captured from the tournament – and reveals their similarities to classic works of art. Among the countless remarkable photos captured by international sports journalists since the Fifa World Cup 2026 began

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HomeNextFrom Pap smears to colonoscopy: Gastroenterologist Dr Sreedhara V shares the screenings adults need by age and genderPreventive screenings aid in early detection of cancer and improves treatment outcomes. Know what tests you need to get done as per age. Published on: Jul 17, 2026

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HomeNextNearly 1 in 3 Indians at risk of diabetes? Endocrinologist Dr Dheeraj Kapoor shares warning signs and prevention tipsDiabetes often develops silently, but early detection can prevent complications. An endocrinologist explains warning signs, risk factors and prevention tips

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On a weekday evening at Hyderabad Paddle Park, courts are rarely empty. By 5pm, a steady rhythm of play sets in. A plastic ball snaps across the net, paddles rise and fall, and players rotate in tight cycles of waiting and action. Pickleball, which began as a casual social sport

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor for adults with certain types of high cholesterol. Developed by Merck, the pill offers a new treatment option for patients who need more than statins to manage their LDL

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As the Nazis were advancing in Europe, President Roosevelt invited King George VI and his consort for a visit to his country home. It was the first time that a British monarch had set foot on US soil. Over hot dogs and beers, the conversations that took place helped shape the course of history –

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HomeNextBored of doing normal squat jumps at the gym? Try Alia Bhatt's intense version with resistance twist: WatchCelebrity trainer Karan Sawhney shared a video of Alia Bhatt's training session. It shows the duo enhancing a normal squat jump routine. Here's how they did it. Published on: Jul 17

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A fresh bowl of salad is usually seen as one of the healthiest choices on the menu. But a growing outbreak of Cyclospora infections in the United States has left many wondering whether leafy greens are still safe to eat. Investigators are examining whether lettuce and salad greens could be linked

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It is almost 5.30am on a Sunday morning. The air is cool, the park is quiet and small groups of women begin trickling into VMRDA Park (VUDA Park). There are women in their twenties warming up alongside those in their fifties. Some tighten their shoelaces before setting off on a run

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A historic surge in parasitic infections causing severe, “explosive" watery diarrhoea has triggered a major public health alert across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a massive spike in gastrointestinal illnesses linked to Cyclospora

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HomeNextDemis Hassabis has a plan to harness AI safelyThe Google DeepMind co-founder sets out his vision in an exclusive interview Updated on: Jul 17, 2026, 21:28:40 IST The Economist Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link THE WORLD’S artificial-intelligence superpowers are beginning to throw

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All people have felt this worry at some point of time while leaving the house: Is the dog tearing up the couch? Did the kids get back from school safely? Did the parents eat their lunch right? Is the gas stove turned off properly? Are all the ACs turned off? The anxiety is real and it doesn't go

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HomeNextEditorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.Laptop storage full? These are the best upgrades worth buying right nowFrom internal SSDs to external drives and NAS, here are the best storage solutions worth buying today

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South Korea's decision to fine ecommerce firm over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's openness to American tech, raising worries the matter is impacting Seoul's relations with the U.S.The tensions surrounding Coupang

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Fashion and lifestyle platform has announced an expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, deploying the technology to reduce time, accelerate , and enhance .The latest phase of its technology buildout is anchored around three core pillars: customer experience, seller enablement

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The story so far: OnePlus is reportedly exiting the U.S. and the Europe market, and may also wind up operations in India. The Chinese smartphone maker, which was earlier carved out of Oppo along with Realme, may be merged with its parent, per media reports. Going forward

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Developers claim GPT-5.6 Sol deleted local files and production data during coding tasks, renewing concerns about giving autonomous AI agents unrestricted access to computers and sensitive working environments without oversight. Several developers have reported that OpenAI’s GPT-5

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HomeNextJack Dorsey's experiment, Elon Musk's empire: 20 years of twttr, now X, and how it changed the worldAn SMS experiment became the world's newswire, then a billionaire's obsession. On its 20th birthday, Twitter's legacy is complicated. Updated on: Jul 17, 2026

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on Wednesday said his social media platform X will open-source its entire codebase after checking and fixing .In a post on X, Musk wrote, "Once we have completed our review for security vulnerabilities, we will make the entire codebase of X , with no exceptions. Moreover

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​Alphabet unit Google on Thursday (July 16, 2026) lost its fight against ‌a €750,000 ($854,250) fine imposed for gambling advertising on its ​YouTube video platform four years ago ⁠as Europe’s top court sided with Italy’s communication authority

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The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of , the more she worries."This is a terrible plan," the 94-year-old told AFP.The explosion in resource-hungry -- housing the hardware "brains" of artificial intelligence -- is fuelling

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