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Agricultural cooperatives in 16 Japanese prefectures have cut advance rice payments by 20% to 40% on average as higher prices, imports and increased supply weaken demand.
New York City has reportedly surpassed Silicon Valley in the number of tech workers, while Apple is cutting around 200 jobs tied to Siri and Vision Pro ahead of John Ternus taking over as CEO.
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new $103,265 fee for certain cap-subject H-1B petitions, a move that could significantly increase the cost for employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers.
A worsening US-Canada trade dispute could push up the cost of toilet paper and other paper products, as new tariffs threaten supply chains and raise raw-material costs.
The Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor is taking shape as a six-lane access-controlled highway that could reduce the road distance between Bengaluru and Vijayawada by around 110 km and cut travel time by three to four hours.
Awarapan 2 has delivered a strong opening after releasing on August 14. The film has crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in its first three days, against an estimated ₹25 crore landing cost.
CNG, hybrids and electric cars together captured nearly 42% of India’s passenger-vehicle retail market in August, as rural demand and running-cost concerns reshape buying preferences.
Tata Consultancy Services has reduced quarterly variable pay for mid and senior-level employees to 60-70%, while junior employees continue to receive 100% payouts amid margin pressure and rising AI investments.
China, Russia and Kazakhstan are exploring the revival of the Ob-Irtysh waterway as a potential Arctic trade corridor, but shallow waters, ice, infrastructure costs and competing water demands remain major hurdles.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings a flagship-style design, Exynos 2500 processor, Galaxy AI features, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a 4,900mAh battery. After limited hands-on time, the phone looks like a strong value-focused alternative to expensive premium smartphones.
West Bengal is under significant fiscal pressure, with a large debt stock, rising interest costs and substantial welfare commitments. But while Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has described the state as “practically bankrupt”, its budget figures do not indicate literal bankruptcy.
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are escalating after talks collapsed, with new 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods and retaliatory duties from Ottawa expected to put pressure on businesses and consumers.
