Oil prices extended losses as diplomatic talks eased supply disruption concerns. Brent crude futures and WTI crude touched their lowest levels since July. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed oil loadings after a suspension. However, Middle East supply disruption fears persist amid drone attacks. US crude inventories likely declined while distillate stockpiles increased.
Microsoft is seeking permission to appeal to the UK Supreme Court after losing a £270 million case brought by software reseller ValueLicensing. The Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled in 2025 that reselling Microsoft’s perpetual on-premise licences was not copyright infringement, and the Court of Appeal agreed on July 7. Judges said Microsoft’s argument echoed the 2012
Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal in the men’s 60kg weightlifting competition. His family watched the event from Rajasthan while supporting his father’s treatment. He dedicated his achievement to his parents and supportive elder brother. Rishikanta overcame financial struggles and a past knee injury to reach this point. This medal marks a significant achievement
Union minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos falsely link him and his family to financial gains. The suit asserts the ethanol program falls under another ministry’s jurisdiction. The Bombay High Court granted permission to file the defamation suit. Gadkari aims to stop the circulation of fabricated online
Union minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos falsely link him and his family to financial gains. The suit asserts the ethanol program falls under another ministry’s jurisdiction. The Bombay High Court granted permission to file the defamation suit. Gadkari aims to stop the circulation of fabricated online
India’s fastest man Gurindervir Singh crashed out of the Commonwealth Games men’s 100m heats despite finishing second after clocking 10.39 seconds, with coach James Hillier later revealing he had been carrying a hamstring injury for a month. The 24-year-old, who set a national record of 10.09 seconds in May, finished 28th overall and missed the
A Kerala consumer commission ordered an Instagram boutique to pay compensation. The boutique took full payment for two wedding dresses but delivered only one. It also failed to refund the money for the undelivered dress. The commission ruled that social media sellers are bound by consumer protection laws. The boutique must pay Rs 36,880 for
Europeans are now buying air conditioning units in unprecedented numbers. This trend is driven by record heatwaves and rising health concerns across the continent. Manufacturers report significant sales growth for cooling solutions in several European countries. Previously, air conditioning was viewed as an unnecessary luxury by many Europeans. This cultural shift reflects a growing understanding
The men’s selection committee announced the squad for the Sri Lanka Test series. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the team after being rested for the Afghanistan Test. Saransh Jain has earned his maiden call-up to the Indian squad. Washington Sundar remains unavailable for the first Test match. Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah’s availability depends on fitness
