Carlos Alcaraz downed big-serving American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to begin his campaign at Flushing Meadows, where this fortnight Alcaraz is aiming for his second US Open crown and sixth major trophy overall.

With the win, Alcaraz stays on course in the battle for World No. 1. If the Spaniard matches or betters Jannik Sinner’s result, Alcaraz will leave New York atop the ATP Rankings.

Alcaraz boasts a season-leading 55 wins and six titles, according to the ATP Win/Loss Index. Last Monday, Alcaraz lifted his first Cincinnati Open title.

He will next face Mattia Bellucci in the second round. Alcaraz will look to avoid a repeat of his stunning second-round exit last year, when he fell to Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.

In 2025 the smartphone industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with products becoming smarter and more feature-packed while consumer expectations rise just as quickly.

Buyers today are more informed, carefully weighing performance, design, and long-term value before making a purchase. The mid-range category has become the most competitive, offering flagship-like experiences at accessible prices.

For many in India, the sweet spot lies in the Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 range of mobiles, a segment that balances aspiration with affordability and appeals strongly to young users who want a phone under Rs 20,000 that can handle gaming, photography, and streaming while also looking stylish.

In this crowded space, where every brand is fighting for attention, it is no longer enough to simply offer higher megapixels or bigger batteries.

Incessant rain has swollen most rivers, streams and seasonal waterways in J&K’s Jammu division, and major rivers like Tawi and Ravi are flowing above the danger mark on Tuesday.

Officials said that at 9.15 a.m., the Tawi River was flowing at 24.97 ft while the flood level in the river is 20 ft, and the evacuation level is fixed at 23.4 ft.

In Jammu city, the Tawi is fast approaching the danger mark. In the Kathua district, the Ravi River has overflown its banks at many places, resulting in inundation of low-lying areas including Bagthali, Massos Pur, Keerian Gandial, Barni, Dhanna, Dhanore, Karyali villages and adjoining areas.

Residents of these areas have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.

Tech giant Apple on Tuesday announced it will open doors to its first store in Pune -- Apple Koregaon Park -- on September 4. This will be the company's fourth own retail store in the country.

This opening marks a significant expansion for Apple in the country, offering customers in Pune new ways to explore and buy Apple products, and experience Apple’s exceptional service in person, the iPhone maker said in a statement.

The barricade for Apple Koregaon Park was revealed following last week’s announcement in Bengaluru, where Apple Hebbal will open on September 2.

Adorned with rich, vibrant feathers inspired by the Peacock - India’s national bird and a symbol of pride - the artwork celebrates Apple’s third and fourth stores in India.

On the occasion of their 40th anniversary on Tuesday, veteran star Anupam Kher shared a heart melting memory of his journey with wife Kirron Kher and recalled arranging a personalised video from Outlander stars Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan during battle with multiple myeloma in 2020.

Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a throwback video by ‘Outlander’ stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe wishing Kirron a speedy recovery.

In the clip, Heughan and Balfe could be heard saying: “Hi Kirron, We just wanted to say hi and wish you the very best with all your treatment and hope that you're doing well, feeling good. Yes, we're sending lots of love from Outlander.”

HD Hyundai, South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said on Tuesday it has signed an initial agreement to create a joint investment programme aimed at rebuilding the US shipbuilding industry, as part of bilateral cooperation between Seoul and Washington.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed in Washington on Monday (U.S. time) by HD Hyundai, the Korea Development Bank (KDB) and U.S. investment firm Cerberus Capital, according to HD Hyundai, reports Yonhap news agency.

The signing ceremony was arranged by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and it followed President Lee Jae Myung's bilateral summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

The US administration has decided to raise tariffs on Indian imports, with an additional 25 per cent duty for purchasing Russian oil, which is set to take effect from August 27.

This decision will push the overall tariffs to 50 per cent on Indian goods entering the US.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that the new measures will take effect from “12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on 27 August as per their latest draft notice”.

According to the draft notice issued by the DHS, the duties target India under the policy of countering “threats to the United States by the government of Russian Federation”.

“The duties set out in the Annex to this document are effective with respect to products of India that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on August 27, 2025,” it stated.

The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday.

The Nifty 50 fell 167.90 points, or 0.67 per cent, at 24,799, while the Sensex declined 546 points, or 0.67 per cent at 81,089.

Trump had earlier said the US would raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent from 25 per cent, citing the country's purchases of Russian crude oil.

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty Metal index slipped 1.04 per cent. The Nifty Pharma index declined 1.57 per cent, the Nifty PSU Bank index was down 0.84 per cent and the Nifty Private Bank index fell 0.96 per cent.

With the flood situation worsening in Punjab along the swollen Beas, Sutlej and Ravi rivers after the controlled release of water from crucial dams and the incessant monsoon rains, the district administration on Tuesday closed all schools in seven districts.

These districts were Amritsar, Fazilka, Pathankot, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the coming days, keeping officials on high alert as rivers and rivulets remain in spate across the state.

Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur and Fazilka legislator Narinder Pal Singh Sawna on Monday visited flood-affected villages Teja Ruhela and Chakk Ruhela, where they distributed relief material, including cattle feed, to support the affected families.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said that India is the company's third-largest mobility market with over 1.4 million drivers and is a "must-win" for the company.

In a podcast with the co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, the Uber CEO said that the growth in the Indian market is 'spectacular', adding, "India is an absolute must-win for Uber, not just tomorrow, but 10 years from now.”

Khosrowshahi said that Ola used to be Uber's main competition, but Rapido is currently the more formidable rival in India.

“The real test of the business isn’t how fast you can grow if you’re spending. It’s actually how fast you can grow while you’re profitable. And I think Rapido is a long way away from that. But they’ve been innovative,” he added.