Foreign BFSI firms fuel 70% surge in India GCC office leasing, IT sector pulls back

US-Canada Tariff War Hits Cars, Construction, Alcohol and Consumer Goods

The United States and Canada are locked in an escalating trade conflict following the imposition of new tariffs on vehicles and construction materials. Import taxes on household products and alcoholic beverages have also surged as part of the dispute. Both businesses and consumers are expected to face higher costs as a result of the widening trade tensions. The tariff war raises concerns about potential job losses across affected industries. The ongoing conflict also threatens to undermine the stability of the USMCA trade agreement between the two nations.

Kishtwar minor’s death: Crime Branch to probe allegations of sexual assault, cover-up

Karnataka HC rebukes Whitefield Police over activist's arrest linked to Kunal Kamra post

The Karnataka High Court has expressed serious concern over the alleged unlawful detention of an activist by Whitefield Police in Bengaluru. The activist was arrested following a Facebook post in which they celebrated the cancellation of a Kunal Kamra show. Police acted on a suo motu basis, without any formal complaint being filed, raising questions about procedural compliance. The court noted a broader pattern of irregularities at the Whitefield station and demanded clarifications from authorities on the matter.

Boycott warns Brook: White-ball habits holding back potential Lara-Tendulkar talent

Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has lavished praise on Harry Brook, comparing his batting potential to that of legends Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar. However, Boycott expressed concern that Brook is not fully realising his Test cricket potential. He believes Brook's approach is too heavily influenced by white-ball cricket, which could limit his growth as a Test batter. Boycott also revealed that his advice to Brook on the matter had gone unheeded.