
Japan Protests New UN-Backed World Map Over Kuril Islands Depiction
Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.
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Japan has asked for a correction to a new Equal Earth world map after the disputed Kuril Islands were shown in the same colour as Russia, raising territorial concerns.

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.

Madagascar has opened a safeguard investigation into imports of self-adhesive labels, packaging and other printed products, with interested parties given until September 12, 2026, to submit evidence and register their participation.

Smriti Mandhana produced a record-breaking 124 against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup 2026, overtaking Mithali Raj as the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to consider India’s refinery requirements and the wider impact on global oil markets before imposing further measures on buyers of Russian crude. His comments come as a new US law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil.

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.

The Delhi and District Cricket Association has approached the BCCI after a sting operation raised allegations of match-fixing and the disclosure of team information during the Delhi Premier League. The claims remain unverified, while DDCA says it will provide available material and follow the board’s directions.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement could significantly reshape bilateral commerce once ratified, with India set to lower tariffs on most EU goods while Indian exporters gain wider access to the European market.

The Trump administration has proposed ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other temporary workers after employment ends, a move that could hit Indian professionals particularly hard.

US President Donald Trump is set to sign a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN General Assembly in New York, paving the way for an expanded US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island. Denmark says the arrangement will place Arctic security within NATO’s broader framework while preserving its sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.

The BCCI has told its members that it pays an average of around ₹3,000 crore in income tax each year, as the cricket board continues to assess the implications of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.

Volkswagen is embarking on one of the biggest transformations in its history, combining around 100,000 cumulative workforce reductions with a sharply smaller model portfolio as it battles rising competition, excess capacity and weak profitability.