Business

Bristol council writes to deputy PM for van dweller help

Bristol council writes to deputy PM for van dweller help

Sarah Turnnidge BBC News, Bristol BBC Numbers of motorhomes are rising on Clifton Down in Bristol A council is urging the deputy prime minister to help it cope with a rise in van-dwelling. Bristol City Council wrote to Angela Rayner, who is also secretary of state for housing and communities, requesting funding to provide welfare support to those living in …

Read More »

US tariff blow: India’s readymade garments industry faces tough fiscal, says Crisil report; warns growth may slow to 3-5% – Times of India

US tariff blow: India’s readymade garments industry faces tough fiscal, says Crisil report; warns growth may slow to 3-5% – Times of India

India’s readymade garment industry is bracing for a tough fiscal ahead, with revenue growth forecast to slow to just 3-5% over the period, nearly half the pace seen last year.This slowdown hurt credit indicators for industry players and led to weaker profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. PM Modi’s Defiant ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ Call Hours Before Trump’s …

Read More »

HDFC Bank share price: Did the stock really fall 62% today? Here’s what happened – Times of India

HDFC Bank share price: Did the stock really fall 62% today? Here’s what happened – Times of India

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender by market value, experienced a technical price adjustment on Tuesday as its shares commenced trading ex-bonus on the NSE and BSE, following the implementation of its 1:1 bonus share distribution.The bank’s decision to issue one additional equity share for every existing share was intended to enhance trading liquidity and increase participation from retail …

Read More »

Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?

Tom Geoghegan and James FitzGerald BBC News Getty Images President Donald Trump has demanded the removal of one of the governors of the US central bank, a move that escalates his long-running feud with the institution. Late on Monday, he posted on his Truth Social account a letter addressed to Lisa Cook, saying she was being removed from the Federal …

Read More »

How to stop AI agents going rogue

How to stop AI agents going rogue

Sean McManus Technology Reporter Getty Images Anthropic tested a range of leading AI models for potential risky behaviour Disturbing results emerged earlier this year, when AI developer Anthropic tested leading AI models to see if they engaged in risky behaviour when using sensitive information. Anthropic’s own AI, Claude, was among those tested. When given access to an email account it …

Read More »

India’s crypto market shifts gear: Trade in Futures outpaces spot transactions; TDS law, rising prices fuel surge – Times of India

India’s crypto market shifts gear: Trade in Futures outpaces spot transactions; TDS law, rising prices fuel surge – Times of India

Crypto trade in Futures surpasses Spot deals (AI image) A major shift can be seen in India’s cryptocurrency market, with futures trading volumes on local exchanges now surpassing spot transactions by more than threefold. According to Economic Times, industry executives and legal experts attribute the surge to the recent upswing in crypto prices, leverage-driven profit opportunities, and the ability to …

Read More »

Exporters race against deadline: Diamonds, textiles and seafood shipments rushed to US; Trump’s 50% tariffs kicks in Wednesday – Times of India

Exporters race against deadline: Diamonds, textiles and seafood shipments rushed to US; Trump’s 50% tariffs kicks in Wednesday – Times of India

Diamond jewellery, textile and marine product exporters are rushing to clear US orders via air and sea before August 27, when President Trump’s proposed 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian imports takes effect. Over the past week, exporters completed pending US orders mainly through sea transport, while using air cargo—despite higher costs—for final consignments to meet the deadline. Under …

Read More »

Korean Air to buy 103 Boeing jets as Trump pressures trading partners

Korean Air to buy 103 Boeing jets as Trump pressures trading partners

US aviation giant Boeing and Korean Air announced a deal worth about $36bn (£24bn) on Monday for 103 planes as President Donald Trump presses trading partners to do more business with American firms. The deal includes 787, 777 and 737 passenger jets, according to a joint statement from the two companies. The new jets will come at a “pivotal moment” …

Read More »