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India’s first hydrogen-powered train is ready for launch! Marking a major milestone for Indian Railways, the country’s first hydrogen will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17. This is the first time that India is introducing a train that produces its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, which is widely regarded as

A cyberattack on Nichirei has disrupted ice cream and fast food supplies across Japan. Popular companies like Ezaki Glico and KFC Japan are experiencing significant product delays. Some restaurants may face temporary menu changes and potential store closures due to shortages. This incident follows other recent cyberattacks targeting major Japanese corporations. The government urges companies

The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, a day after coming within 0.5% of the record high it reached last month. As of 7:05 PM IST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 64 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.8%.

Yes, the tariff story matters. Britain will eliminate duties on 99% of Indian tariff lines, and that is no small concession. But the real point is sectoral: the benefits fall squarely on labour-intensive industries that create jobs at scale.

This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.

India will soon launch its first hydrogen fuel cell train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train in Haryana. This train generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen fuel. The project establishes India’s first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem. This initiative marks a significant step towards cleaner transport solutions.