China's Baidu revenue falls for fifth straight quarter in Q2

IANS | August 20, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Chinese technology company Baidu reported a fifth consecutive quarterly decline in revenue as weakness in its online marketing business continued to weigh on performance despite strong growth in artificial intelligence-related operations, according to a report.

India, Japan reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:44 PM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India and Japan on Thursday welcomed the steady strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation, including engagement between their respective ministries and services, based on shared strategic perspectives under the 'Japan-India Special Strategic and Global Partnership' which constitutes one of the pillars for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

Tech leaders rally behind Trump’s crypto push

IANS | August 20, 2026 10:51 AM

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Leaders of major US technology, cryptocurrency and financial companies have backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules, saying his policies were bringing investment and innovation back to the United States.