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After a Decade of Silence, Kolkata Stock Exchange Eyes a Comeback
Once one of Asia's leading financial hubs, the Kolkata Stock Exchange is making a renewed push to resume operations after more than a decade, aiming to modernize its platform and revive trading for thousands of listed companies and stranded investors.
Indian Railways to Overhaul Reservation System: Ticket Booking Capacity to Surge 5-Fold to 125,000 Per Minute
Indian Railways is set to completely upgrade its passenger reservation system, boosting its ticket-processing capacity from 25,000 to 125,000 tickets per minute to eliminate website crashes and delays during peak booking hours.
NASA Satellite Analysis Indicates Over 58,000 Buildings Damaged in Venezuela Quakes
A preliminary satellite data assessment published by NASA reveals that more than 58,000 buildings were likely damaged or destroyed after twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela. The historic disaster has left approximately 1,700 people dead and thousands more missing across the South American nation.
US and Iran Agree to De-escalate and Resume Diplomatic Talks in Doha
Following days of intense military exchanges around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran have agreed to temporarily cease all kinetic activities. High-level delegations from both nations are scheduled to resume critical diplomatic talks in Doha, Qatar, to stabilize the region and rescue a fragile ceasefire agreement.
How Elon Musk Overcame Near-Bankruptcy to Become the World’s First Trillionaire
From the brink of total financial ruin during the 2008 global financial crisis, Elon Musk’s high-stakes gamble with SpaceX has culminated in an unprecedented financial milestone. Following SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO, Musk’s net worth has surged past $1.1 trillion, cementing his status as the world's first trillionaire as he celebrates his 55th birthday.
Trump Administration Unveils Limited-Edition "Patriot Passport" for US Semiquincentennial
The US State Department has announced a highly exclusive, commemorative passport featuring President Donald Trump's likeness and signature to mark America's 250th anniversary, sparking debate over the unprecedented inclusion of a sitting president on official documents.
Venezuela Earthquake Toll Climbs to 920: Thousands Injured and Over 50,000 Unaccounted For
The death toll from Wednesday's twin powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 920, with 3,360 others reported injured. As hundreds remain trapped beneath the rubble and thousands face displacement, a massive international rescue operation is underway amid ongoing aftershocks.
Tragedy at Ras Laffan: 13 Dead, Dozens Injured—Including Nepalese Workers—in Qatar Gas Facility Blast
A massive explosion and fire at Qatar's Barzan gas facility has left 13 dead and 66 injured, including workers from Nepal. Officials have confirmed that the incident was a technical accident and wider LNG exports remain unaffected.
Sri Lanka’s Exports Defy Middle East Geopolitical Shocks with 6% Growth in Early 2026
Driven by an impressive 10.5% surge in high-value service exports, Sri Lanka registered a 6% year-on-year increase in total export earnings during the first four months of 2026.
Oil Surges and Stocks Retreat as Trump Warns of Military Action and Strait of Hormuz Takeover
Global crude oil prices rallied while Wall Street stock futures slid on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential military strikes against Iran if nuclear negotiations collapse.
High-Stakes Diplomacy: Pakistani PM Sharif and Army Chief Depart for US-Iran Follow-Up Talks in Switzerland
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have left for Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in crucial technical-level follow-up talks regarding the recent US-Iran MoU.
Japan Crushes Tunisia 4-0 in FIFA World Cup’s 1000th Match
Japan marked the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium, climbing to the top of Group F and closing in on the knockout stage.