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Bangkok Flood Crisis Deepens as Thailand Declares Disaster Zone and Civil Service Holiday

Bangkok is grappling with one of its most disruptive flood episodes in years after days of heavy downpours overwhelmed drainage systems, forced evacuations and prompted Thailand to declare parts of the capital a disaster zone. With rain easing but water still standing in low-lying districts, the government has ordered a two-day civil service holiday to reduce travel and ease pressure on emergency response.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory11h ago

Appeal No. 7066 of 2026 Filed by Saksham Puri, but Sparse Record Leaves Markets Searching for Meaning

An appeal identified as No. 7066 of 2026 filed by Saksham Puri has surfaced in the public record, but the source material provides no details on the underlying dispute, forum, or relief sought. In the absence of substantive filings or accompanying facts, the development currently reads more as a procedural marker than a market-moving event. For investors and legal observers, the lack of context underscores a familiar challenge in India's fast-moving economy and markets landscape: a case number alone can trigger attention, but without the petition, order, or hearing details, its significance remains impossible to assess.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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India & World Affairs7h ago

China, U.S. strike $30 billion tariff cut deal and open AI talks after Xi-Trump summit

China said it has reached an eight-point consensus with the United States that includes a $30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and a new dialogue on artificial intelligence, following President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington. The agreement, announced after a closely watched summit with President Donald Trump, also covers a trade council, continued follow-through on earlier Kuala Lumpur talks, and coordination on global forums and foreign policy issues.

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India Entertainment & Culture4h ago

Chris Hansen Denounces 'Primetime' as Detached From Reality, Criticises Robert Pattinson's Performance

Television host Chris Hansen has sharply criticised A24's new crime thriller "Primetime," saying the film's portrayal of his work on "To Catch a Predator" is "detached from reality" and questioning the point of the project. Hansen also described Robert Pattinson's performance as "overly dramatic," even as the film arrives framed not as a strict biopic but as a story merely "inspired by true events."

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India Entertainment & Culture5h ago

Singapore Collector Peter Lee Traces a Shared History of Checks, Chintz and Port-City Hybridity

Singaporean collector, scholar and curator Peter Lee is using textiles, dress and domestic heritage to argue that the histories of Peranakan and South Indian communities are deeply intertwined through the trade networks of multicultural port cities. Speaking in Karaikudi at the Chettinad Heritage and Cultural Festival, Lee linked his own family memories, his research on the kebaya and his work on Peranakan heritage to a broader rethinking of identity, material culture and empire.

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