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Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian stock markets experienced significant selling pressure on Friday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's benchmark saw sharp declines. Concerns over artificial intelligence stock valuations and Middle East conflict weighed on investors. Oil prices extended gains as Middle East tensions escalated. US futures traded lower following a mixed session on Wall Street.
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Stock market rally: Sensex rises over 750 points, Nifty50 crosses 24,250 - top reasons for rise

The sharp rally in Indian equities came even as global markets remained under heavy pressure. Japan's Nikkei tumbled more than 5%, while Taiwan's Weighted Index plunged 6% as the sell-off in semiconductor stocks continued.
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PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen train; check route, timings & how it works

India’s first hydrogen train is a 10-coach passenger offering. According to Indian Railways, globally the few operational or under testing hydrogen trains have 2-3 passenger coaches, making India’s first hydrogen train the longest of its type in the world.
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India coach gives blunt 'no bridge needed' response on Kohli-Gambhir rift

Ahead of the first ODI at Edgbaston, Kohli was seen batting in the nets while Gambhir watched from close range without speaking to him. Kotak, meanwhile, was spotted having a conversation with the former India captain.
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Winners will make the hard choices: Microsoft's security chief to employees after layoffs

Microsoft's new security chief Hayete Gallot has replaced senior executives, merged engineering teams, and cut hundreds of jobs to push the company toward AI-powered cybersecurity, The Information reports. In an internal memo, Gallot told staff the industry is being reimagined and rewards firms that make hard choices early. Microsoft is chasing AI security spending flowing to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.
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How tunnels under the Alps are helping Switzerland fight climate threats

Switzerland moved freight from roads to underground rail for environmental protection. This policy began after voters approved the Alpine Initiative in 1994. Massive tunnels now allow trains to bypass fragile mountain passes efficiently. Roughly three-quarters of Alpine freight now travels by rail. This infrastructure shift reduces pollution and noise for valley communities.
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"Weak From Outside, Strong Inside": Sonam Wangchuk As Fast Enters Day 20

The 59-year-old Wangchuk, who is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, has urged people to ensure a massive turnout for the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed march to parliament on July 20.
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India Gets Its 1st Hydrogen-Powered Train, Will Run On 89 Km Route In Haryana

The technology will use hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity, making it a cleaner alternative to diesel trains.
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SpaceX Short Sellers Make $4 Billion: Why Investors Are Betting Against Elon Musk

Despite the recent pressure on its market valuation, analysts believe SpaceX remains the global leader in commercial space launches.
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China's Xi Says AI Should Not Be Dominated By One Nation

AI has become a strategic pillar of China's industrial policy, driven by state investment aimed at building a domestic ecosystem, from chip production to consumer use.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy Launched AI 'Super App' To Connect With Party Cadre

'Jagan 2.0 Super App' allows party cadre to report local issues, upload complaints of alleged political harassment, access live party events, participate in campaigns, receive organisational updates, and communicate directly with the party leadership.
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