Russia to ban overseas storage of personal data starting July

Russia Enforces Data Localization Law from July 1

The new law extends its reach beyond primary data operators to include third-party data processors. These processors, which provide tools or platforms for data analytics and management, must now comply with the same localization requirements. Jun 28, 2025
Govt building e-commerce export hubs to empower MSMEs

Govt revamps e-commerce plan, focuses export hubs to empower MSMEs

Addressing the India SME Forum's 'MSME Day Conclave 2025' here on creating a robust ecosystem for MSME e-commerce exports, he said that upcoming e-commerce export hubs are inspired by global best practices and will function as single-window zones for logistics, certification and regulatory support. Jun 28, 2025
Israel calls out UN chief's 'blatant lies', says 'IDF never targets civilians

Israel Criticizes UN Over Gaza Aid Allegations

The ministry emphasised that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has provided over 46 million meals directly to Palestinian civilians, not to Hamas, and accused the UN of opposing these efforts. Furthermore, Israel accused the UN of aligning itself with Hamas, which it claims is attempting to sabotage the GHF's humanitarian operations. Jun 28, 2025
Trump to Notify Countries of New Tariff Rates

Trump gears up to notify countries of new tariff rates

President Trump emphasised the flexibility of the tariff pause, stating, "We can do whatever we want. We could extend it. We could make it shorter." He expressed a preference for a shorter pause, indicating a desire to expedite the process by sending out letters that would inform countries of a 25 percent tariff rate. Jun 28, 2025
Air India cuts narrowbody flights too by up to 5 per cent

Air India SATS sacks 4 staff found in party video after crash

AISATS is a company that provides airport ground services. It is a joint venture, owned equally (50-50) by two companies -- Air India Limited, which is part of the Tata Group, and SATS Limited, a company that offers airport services and food solutions. Jun 28, 2025
Portable DNA sequencing device key to hunt down drug-resistant hotspots

Portable DNA device zeroes in on resistance hotspots for medicines

In the pilot project, researchers from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture, and Arizona State University (ASU) in the US tested the handheld DNA sequencing device to check antibiotic resistance across six chicken slaughterhouses. Jun 28, 2025
Delhi Records Highest-Ever Downpour In A Day In 20 Years

Yellow alert issued in Delhi-NCR, rain likely to bring relief

Intermittent rain and thunder may continue on July 2 and 3, but again, no weather warnings have been issued for these days. Daytime temperatures during this period are expected to remain between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures will likely hover around 26-27 degrees Celsius. Jun 28, 2025