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China's top technology firms, including Alibaba and Tencent, are outperforming their US counterparts, driven by DeepSeek's impact and strong government backing. While US tech giants face market corrections, Chinese tech stocks have surged by over 40% in 2025, fueled by AI advancements and supportive policies. Societe Generale SA highlights these opportunities.

Reliance Industries shares have plummeted by 25% since July 8, mainly due to foreign institutional investors selling amid retail slowdown and weak refining margins. Despite a recent 4% recovery, uncertainty lingers.

Anti-aging influencer Bryan Johnson shares his plant-based meal plan on X, including chickpea wraps, cauliflower rice stir fry, and a blueberry smoothie. While fans appreciate the healthy options, they note the absence of meat and possible nutrient deficiencies like vitamin B12. They also express concerns about the low calorie and protein content of the diet.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision allowing CISF aspirants to take exams in regional languages, contrasting with Stalin's opposition to the NEP 2020's three-language formula.

Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore concealed on her person. Further investigations revealed gold jewelry and cash worth Rs 4.73 crore at her residence.

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur and UP Warriorz’s Sophie Ecclestone had a heated argument during their Women's Premier League match in Lucknow, necessitating umpire intervention. Despite the clash, Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket victory, enhancing their chances of playoff qualification.

A fresh wave of disinformation targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has surged online, accusing him of being corrupt and prolonging the war. It has been falsely claimed that Zelenskyy swore at Trump and demanded US troops fight in Ukraine.

The Karnataka government will revise its standard operating procedures, ensuring that only senior bureaucrats, not their family members or friends, receive protocol privileges. This decision follows the gold-smuggling arrest involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly misused the security protocol at KIA. Additional security will be provided only in case of a direct threat to an official.

The FBI and interagency partners arrested two active-duty US Army soldiers and one former soldier for theft of government property and involvement in a bribery scheme linked to espionage activities. The suspects are accused of compromising defense intelligence to adversaries such as China.

BJP's Dinesh Sharma and Union minister Krishan Pal Gujar have renamed their Tughlak Lane residences to Swami Vivekananda Marg. This renaming aligns with BJP's broader agenda to reflect indigenous heritage by modifying names of places to honor historical figures who significantly impacted Indian society. Multiple renaming initiatives have taken place under BJP rule.

A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS devices within 90 days or face daily fines. The order stems from a complaint by Mercado Livre alleging Apple's anti-competitive practices. Apple plans to appeal, citing user privacy and security concerns.

New findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission indicate potential ice deposits just beneath the Moon's polar surface in more areas than previously thought. Researchers highlight the impact of temperature variations and slope angles on ice formation, emphasizing the importance of ice for future lunar exploration and habitability.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened lacklustre on Friday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was near 22,550.

UK Foreign Minister S Jaishankar faced an attack by 'Khalistani thugs' during a visit to London, raising security concerns. MP Bob Blackman and Labour House Leader Lucy Powell condemned the incident, urging better protection for visitors. The UK Foreign Office condemned the breach of security.

The US Supreme Court rejected Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India, where he faces charges for involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana argued that extradition could lead to his torture due to his Pakistani origins, but the US approved his extradition last month under Trump's administration.

Ankita Lokhande revisits her childhood home in Indore, accompanied by her husband Vicky Jain and mother Vandana Pandis Lokhande. The couple tours the city's notable spots, indulging in nostalgic memories, and emotionally reconnects with Ankita's past at her grandmother's house.

More than 70 people were killed and dozens wounded in clashes between Syrian security forces and Assad loyalists in Latakia. The violence began when pro-Assad fighters attacked security checkpoints, prompting helicopter strikes. The fighting is the most intense since Assad's ouster in December, and security forces are now working to restore order in Jableh.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticises the Centre's three-language formula under NEP 2020, terming it 'Hindi colonialism'. He asserts Tamil Nadu will not tolerate this and mocks the BJP's signature campaign. Stalin emphasizes that Hindi has been overly imposed, while the Tamil Nadu BJP chief counters his claims and backs the policy.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a government-held Bitcoin reserve, leading to a significant price drop for Bitcoin. The reserve will include around 200,000 bitcoins seized from criminal and civil proceedings and will not be sold, in order to act as a store of value.