Crude oil prices climb over 2 pc to $96 amid escalating West Asia tensions

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Global crude oil prices surged more than 2 per cent on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing above $96 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising concerns over global supply disruptions.

Uber trims 10 pc of customer service staff amid AI efficiency push

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Uber Technologies has reduced nearly 10 per cent of its customer service workforce as the ride-hailing company reshapes its operations around artificial intelligence (AI) and a leaner organisational structure, according to multiple reports.

India seeks deeper collaboration in shipping, ports, maritime infra with Panama

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:24 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Panama is India's natural gateway to Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and there is a need to improve shipping connectivity, deepen logistics partnerships and accelerate institutional cooperation to realise the untapped potential of bilateral trade, according to the government.

Adani Defence, DRDO to develop India's next-gen airborne surveillance platform for IAF

IANS | July 22, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) In a bid to develop India's next-generation airborne surveillance programme for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Adani Defence and Aerospace and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have signed a landmark agreement for AEW&C-MKII, India's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) programme.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 with advanced Galaxy AI

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, slimmer designs and new form factors aimed at bringing foldable devices to a wider audience.