India Weighs Easier FDI Downstream Investment Rules
India may ease FDI rules for downstream investments by foreign-backed Indian firms. The proposal is still under discussion; here is how it fits the $843 billion inflow record.
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Russia Ukraine Strikes Send Missile Falling Into Poland
A massive Russian barrage on Ukraine killed at least eight people on July 30, 2026, and sent a Kh-101 cruise missile falling into Polish territory. Here is what happened in the Russia Ukraine strikes Poland incident and what allies are watching next.
Microsoft Stock Rally: Why Shares Jumped 9% on CapEx
Microsoft shares jumped roughly 9% in extended trading after Q4 earnings beat estimates and capital expenditure guidance came in below Wall Street’s model. Here is the full Microsoft stock rally CapEx story, including Nadella’s multi-model pitch.
Apple Q3 Earnings Options Traders Price In $199B Swing
Options traders are pricing an Apple Q3 earnings options move of roughly 4%, or about $199 billion in market value, ahead of Thursday’s report. Here is what Wall Street expects on revenue, margin and guidance, clearly framed as pre-earnings analysis.
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The Sensex Nifty July 30 close extended a two-day rally, with the Sensex up 273.55 points and the Nifty up 66.95 points, led by Auto and Oil & Gas stocks even as midcaps and smallcaps lagged. Here is what drove the session and what to watch next.
Brazil Takes New U.S. Tariffs to the WTO: What Consultations Mean
Brasília opened a WTO dispute on July 27 against U.S. surcharges on Brazilian exports. Here is what “consultations” do, what Brazil alleges, and why enforcement remains the hard problem.
Meta Free Cash Flow Plunge Fuels a Bigger AI Capex Bet
Meta’s second-quarter free cash flow plunged 91% to $784 million even as revenue rose 28%, after the company raised its 2026 AI capex outlook to as much as $145 billion. Here is what is driving the cash burn, including a $1.4 trillion legal claim.
Parliamentary Panel Social Media Hearing: What to Expect on Aug 3
Parliament’s IT committee has summoned Meta, Google, X, Snapchat, MeitY and MHA for an August 3 hearing on social media regulation after the PM Modi Facebook row.
WhatsApp Username MeitY Notice: Why India Wants the Feature Paused
MeitY’s notice to WhatsApp over its usernames feature cites phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scam risks, forcing a pause on the India rollout.
Public Examinations Amendment Bill: What Changes for Paper-Leak Punishment
Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill with tougher jail terms, bigger fines and fast-track courts for exam paper leaks after the NEET-UG controversy.
