In 1979, Minnesota began mixing ground-up scrap tires into two asphalt test roads; years later, FHWA said both experimental sections were still performing well

Kashmir’s closed tourist spots leave vendors, guides struggling for a second season

Although 25 destinations were subsequently reopened in phases, several others remain off-limits to visitors, prolonging the economic distress of people whose livelihoods depend on tourist arrivals

US stocks today: US stocks open lower as AI jitters return, oil rises

US stocks opened lower on Thursday as renewed concerns over the outlook for artificial intelligence weighed on growth stocks. Tesla and Meta earnings failed to ease AI-related jitters, while rising oil prices added to market pressure. The Nasdaq fell 1.48%, while the S&P 500 and Dow also declined at the open.

SEBI waives margins on subsequent trades against early pay-in

New framework allows clients to use the value of shares delivered for settlement to meet margin requirements on subsequent positions; to take effect in four months

Netanyahu invites PM Modi to light torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on Israel's Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Independence Day celebrations. Modi expressed gratitude for the invitation and acknowledged the cooperation between India and Israel on terrorism. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their long-standing relationship over the years. Netanyahu shared this conversation on social media to highlight their collaboration.

Netanyahu invites PM Modi to light torch together with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar on Israel's Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Independence Day celebrations. Modi expressed gratitude for the invitation and acknowledged the cooperation between India and Israel on terrorism. Both leaders emphasized the importance of their long-standing relationship over the years. Netanyahu shared this conversation on social media to highlight their collaboration.

Pakistan's decades of interfaith promises fail to protect Sindh's Hindu minorities

According to The Express Tribune, the event, organised by the Christian Study Circle at a local hotel, brought together political representatives, religious figures, lawyers and social activists. Participants called for coordinated efforts to tackle religious extremism, discrimination and abuses against vulnerable communities.

Integris Medtech recalibrates proposed IPO, reducing fresh issue component from ₹925 crore to ₹600 crore

The revision reflects market volatility amid geopolitical developments, with the company prioritising debt reduction

Record galore! Jio IPO claims crown for highest QIB demand among India’s 5 largest issues, edges past NSE

Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213-crore IPO attracted 12.87 times QIB subscription, surpassing NSE’s institutional demand. Overall subscription reached 5.36 times by Day 2, with a strong grey market premium and positive brokerage recommendations.

Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed

Russia conducted a bombardment of Kyiv with ballistic missiles, resulting in casualties and substantial damage. Ukrainian officials reported fatalities and injuries due to targeted strikes on civilian areas, including markets and infrastructure. Following this escalation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the lack of change in Moscow's approach toward peace negotiations. Peace talks with the U.S. and Ukraine were briefly discussed but yielded no significant progress.

Xbox Cloud Playtime launched: What is it, pricing, and everything else you need to know

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking service called Xbox Cloud Playtime, enabling gamers to stream titles without needing a Game Pass subscription. Currently in preview for Xbox Insiders, it is set for a broader release in November. Players can buy cloud playtime in several hour increments, allowing them to stream eligible games on compatible devices. Due to increasing costs, restrictions have been placed on cloud gaming for Game Pass users.

13,150 voter names ‘changed’, 804 marked ‘missing’: Cong's Supriya Shrinate red-flags SIR in UP seat

'The last thing I want…': Trump downplays Witkoff’s ‘humanitarian’ praise for Putin as Europe erupts