US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger

A bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job lossesA bipartisan group of US state attorneys general are seeking to block the $110bn merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, arguing in a lawsuit filed Monday that it would hurt competition and lead to higher prices for consumers.The coalition behind the lawsuit is led by the California attorney general, Rob Bonta, who has been a staunch critic of the merger since it was agreed to in February after a bidding war between David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance and Netflix. Con

An inexplicable resignation, and collateral damage

Chakraborty’s resignation from HDFC caused losses to shareholders. With the bank cleared now, shareholders need answers

UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn

As of Monday afternoon, the National Fire Chiefs Council said emergency services were dealing with 19 wildfiresThe UK is in the grip of a “firewave”, with this summer’s extreme heat producing the ideal conditions for wildfires, scientists and environmentalists have warned.A particular danger was that more blazes seem to be taking place closer to urban areas rather than in remote countryside, causing hazards to homes and health, they said. Continue reading...

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

Q1 Results Today Highlights: Bajaj Consumer Care Q1 profit rises, HCL Tech profit up 20%, ICICI Prudential AMC, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Khaitan Chemicals announce Q1 results

Q1 Results Today, July 13, 2026 Highlights: Follow businessline's Q1 updates here

Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in US state of Maine

State lawmaker says one person was killed by immigration agents in Biddeford, days after another ICE shooting in Texas.

ЕС не смог согласовать 21-й пакет санкций против России

US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies

The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.

Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, July 14, 2026

BL Morning Report July 14, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

Де краще вирощувати м’яту – у горщиках чи ґрунті: експерти дали остаточну відповідь

Коріння м'яти може швидко витіснити сусідні рослини, що ростуть у ґрунті.

UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

Editorial. Beyond commerce

India’s Indo-Pacific forays can counter China’s maritime reach

Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe

A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Україна та дев'ять європейських країн утворили Антибалістичну коаліцію

Нова архітектура протиракетної оборони доповнюватиме існуючі системи ПРО.

Frontloaded inflows of $8-9 bn at systemic level possible via fresh FCNR(B) deposits: SBI Eco Research

They cited four reasons for the inflows, including entire hedging cost on fresh FCNR(B) deposits (principal) being borne by RBI, providing Banks much respite on cost / spread front

British couple confirmed to have been killed by deadly wildfires in Spain

Authorities ask for DNA to help identify victims as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze.Pete and Fran Gillam, who lived in Bédar, the village that bore the brunt of the wildfires on Thursday, are believed not to have survived.. Continue reading...

British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims

Appeal for DNA to help identify bodies as local government leader says ‘we are in a state of climate chaos’A British couple have been named as two victims of the wildfires in Spain that have killed 13 people, as authorities race to use DNA to identify those who did not manage to escape the blaze.Pete and Fran Gillam, who lived in Bédar, the village that bore the brunt of the wildfires on Thursday, are believed not to have survived. Continue reading...

British couple named among 13 killed in Spanish wildfires

Pete and Fran Gillam confirmed dead as authorities use DNA samples to identify victims of blaze in AlmeríaA British couple have been named among the 13 people killed by wildfires in Spain, as authorities race to use DNA to identify victims who were unable to escape the blaze.Pete and Fran Gillam, who lived in Bédar, the village that bore the brunt of the wildfires on Thursday, were confirmed dead by their family. Continue reading...

Путин пожелал Камболову успехов на выборах в Южной Осетии

Nuvoco Vistas Q1FY27 profit rises 20% to ₹160 crore on higher volumes, operational efficiencies

Cement sales volumes grow 5% year-on-year to 5.3 mt in the quarter

Cadono in un crepaccio: due alpinisti morti sul Gran Paradiso. Ieri altre due vittime sul Cervino

I due scalatori erano ricercati dal 9 luglio

BSNL’s revenue in Q1 FY27 provisionally up by 10% to ₹4,418 crore: Scindia

Scindia added that the final numbers will be out in about a week

Sinner: il ballo con Linda Noskova, le vacanze, poi il sogno di fare il pieno di Masters 1000

Primo giorno di relax per il campione di Wimbledon in attesa di una seconda parte di stagione che si preannuncia intensissima

India thrash England in historic first women’s cricket Test match at Lord’s

England, set a record-breaking target of 457 for victory, were dismissed for 186 shortly before lunch on the final day.

India watches West Asia escalation closely as tension spirals

US to reinstate blockade on Iranian vessels, and charge 20 per cent% on all other cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu

The State further submitted that it had already taken the necessary steps to prevent the slaughter of animals in public places and had consistently maintained that any animal sacrifice would be permitted only in enclosed spaces away from public view.

Happiest Minds’ stock rally reignites focus on consolidation in mid-tier IT sector

Interest from global private equity firms and strategic buyers suggests the market is beginning to place a premium on scale, execution speed and specialised digital capabilities across the mid-tier IT sector

В ОАЕ збудують запасний маршрут в обхід Ормузької протоки, - FT

Перенесення частини пропускної спроможності порту за межі Дубая означає кардинальні зміни для емірату.

Goods exports rise 15.5% in June

Import surge pushes trade deficit to five-month high

Govt shielded domestic carriers from global stress: Civil Aviation Minister

Minister says crisis interventions helped insulate Indian airlines from global disruptions

Trump: US will ‘take over’ Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.

Hydrogen-powered trucks, buses get 7-year permit exemption given to EVs, ethanol-powered vehicles

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles could benefit from the Ministry decision

India must build own AI, cybersecurity mechanism as threats increase: MeitY Secretary

The government emphasised the urgent need to develop robust domestic capabilities for emerging technologies

Названо 10 найкращих ігор 2026 року, для яких не потрібна потужна відеокарта

Усі ігри зі списку здатні подарувати десятки годин захоплюючого ігрового процесу навіть власникам недорогих ноутбуків та старих комп’ютерів.

AP begins replacing 117 gates at Dowleswaram Barrage

Polavaram Project will be completed as per schedule, says Chief Minsiter Naidu

Росіяни примудрилися значно погіршити БМП-3 після модернізації, - Defense Express

На башті БМП-3 розмістили досить невеликий "мангал" для захисту лише зверху.

Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – UK politics live

Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her deathAnn Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigationThe government has announced that it is in effect proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It is doing so using new powers under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.Ministers have been under pressure for years to proscribe the IRGC, which backs terrorist activity outside Iran. But the last Conservative government, and Labour when it took power, argued that it would be difficult to use laws intend

Oxford Vaccine Group launches world’s first Phase I Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial

The BDBV strain is responsible for the ongoing ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Uganda

Large NBFCs seek to grow gold loans via acquisitions

As of May-end 2026, their gold loan portfolio surged 69.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) against 38.9 per cent y-o-y as of May-end 2025

India, US fully engaged in balanced trade deal: Goyal

Commerce Secretary says framework deal is ready to be signed once preferential market access issue is structured

«Дочка» Fix Price выкупила 93,9 млн акций материнской компании в рамках байбэка

Leaders arrive for Ukraine talks in Paris as Macron hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ – Europe live

French president hosts leaders in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiationsin KyivMeanwhile, Russia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week. Continue reading...

Зірка Голлівуду зробив гучну заяву, відкривши світу очі на пропаганду Росії

Актор провів паралель між політикою РФ та діями Китаю щодо іншого народу.

UP prepares FY27 highway growth pipeline as Gadkari reviews mega road projects

Gadkari, Yogi review NH network; Focus shifts to FY27 Roads, ring roads and express connectivity

SC allows CBI, ED to lead ADAG probe

Top court says cannot decide course of investigation

Letters to the Editor dated July 13, 2026

En Syrie, la fin des subventions et la libéralisation de l’économie accentuent la paupérisation de la société : « Il n’y a pas de stratégie, c’est le chaos »

Alors que les prix de l’électricité flambent, la livre syrienne dégringole face au dollar, accentuant la perte de pouvoir d’achat et la colère des ménages contre le gouvernement d’Ahmed Al-Charaa, accusé de ne pas avoir de réelle politique économique.

En Syrie, la fin des subventions et la libéralisation de l’économie accentuent la paupérisation de la société : « Il n’y a pas de stratégie, c’est le chaos »

Alors que les prix de l’électricité flambent, la livre syrienne dégringole face au dollar, accentuant la perte de pouvoir d’achat et la colère des ménages contre le gouvernement d’Ahmed Al-Charaa, accusé de ne pas avoir de réelle politique économique.

Галустян представил Путину проект шоу «Битва дронов»

Incendie en Andalousie : quatre Britanniques et une Française parmi les victimes, le feu est désormais stabilisé

Annoncée dimanche par les autorités, la maîtrise du sinistre a permis le retour progressif de centaines d’habitants évacués, certains ayant pu regagner leur domicile dès la nuit de samedi à dimanche. Le bilan des victimes pourrait encore évoluer.

Incendie en Andalousie : quatre Britanniques et une Française parmi les victimes ; le feu est désormais stabilisé

Annoncée dimanche par les autorités, la maîtrise du sinistre a permis le retour progressif de centaines d’habitants évacués, certains ayant pu regagner leur domicile dès la nuit de samedi à dimanche. Le bilan des victimes pourrait encore évoluer.

Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk

Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism policeTwelve people have been arrested, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a suspected far-right threat against an Islamic event held this weekend, police have said.Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation which they said was related to “extreme rightwing terrorism” targeting an event held at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk. Continue reading...

Indian kharif sowing deficit narrows, as 48% of normal area complete; paddy acreage dips 9%

Overall, coverage down 16 per cent from a year ago despite 180 lh being brought under cultivation

Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.

Iraqi PM arrives in US seeking balance between security and economy

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.