Chinese citizens left in lurch amid crash in home prices: Report

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) China’s leadership appears to be ignoring the crash in the country’s real estate market which has eroded the wealth of the ordinary citizens. This was quite evident as China’s President Xi Jinping during a recent visit to Shanghai did not even mention the bust in the property market while addressing the people, according to an article in The Diplomat.

Tabu moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Celebrated actress Tabu has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against the alleged unauthorised use of her name, image, likeness and other identity attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and digital impersonation.

Multinational giants get wider choice as GCC boom spreads in India: Report

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Global Capability Centres’ (GCCs) boom in India has triggered a fierce competition among the states for a share in what is forecast to be a $150 billion sector by 2030. This is also offering Western multinational giants a wider choice that now goes beyond Bengaluru which was until now the main focus of the IT industry, according to an article in One World Outlook.

India aims 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, FTAs to expand global market access

IANS | August 4, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem is evolving into a bridge between tradition and opportunity and with a target of 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, the country is well positioned to strengthen its heritage economy and enhance the global presence of its unique regional products, an official factsheet said on Tuesday.

WhatsApp users report accounts under review, access disrupted

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Meta-backed messaging platform WhatsApp appears to have taken action against several accounts, with users reporting that their accounts are under review for up to 24 hours and that they are unable to access key features of the application.