scorecardresearch
Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicReuters

Topic: Reuters

Ford, Volkswagen pop the automated-vehicle bubble with exit from self-driving startup Argo

The Ford and VW joint venture Argo, announced its closure on Wednesday, proving that automated vehicles are further away from mass deployment than industry executives predicted in 2019.

Swift rise to PM, but some doubt whether Rishi Sunak can win UK elections

Polls earlier this year showed Sunak's low popularity with citizens who were worried about cost of living crisis & angered that he hiked payroll taxes while his wife avoided levies.

Here’s what future PM Rishi Sunak’s campaigns tell us about his plans for the UK

Sunak plans to address the country's economic crisis, negotiate trade with Northern Ireland and promises to 'keep Brexit safe' among others.

All you need to know about Rishi Sunak, Britain’s next PM

Sunak, the 42-year-old former finance minister, will become Britain's third prime minister in less than two months.

Indians delight as Rishi Sunak becomes new UK PM on Diwali

Liz Truss, leader of the Conservative Party, quit as UK prime minister six weeks after she took office.

India’s fiscal, monetary authorities to be watchful amid ‘global gloom’, finance ministry

Measures undertaken by the govt to reduce burden of soaring inflation on consumers,by increasing fertiliser subsidies & other welfare measures, could stress finances, reports stated.

Kotak Mahindra Bank quarterly net profit jumps 27%

Kotak Mahindra's standalone profit jumped 27% from the same period last year to 25.80 billion Indian rupees ($313 million) in its fiscal second quarter.

Protests rage in Iran’s southeast, city banks attacked & over 57 arrested

On Friday, police arrested at least 57 people, described as "rioters", after protesters threw rocks and attacked banks in the city of Zahedan, IRNA reports.

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal says all Free Trade Agreement talks ‘on track’ with UK

Goyal, speaking hours after Liz Truss announced her resignation as Britain's PM, said India will "wait and watch" the situation following the change in British leadership.

PhonePe in talks to raise funds at $12 billion valuation led by General Atlantic

General Atlantic is likely to lead the round with an investment of $450- $500 million, making PhonePe the most valuable Indian financial tech firm, surpassing Razorpay and Paytm.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?