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Netanyahu and Trump Convene in Washington Amid Gaza Ceasefire Uncertainties
The ceasefire, brokered with U.S. involvement, has led to the release of several hostages and prisoners. However, President Trump
Why Modi’s Gamble In 2025-26 Budget On Mega Tax Relief Will Fail?
By Nitya Chakraborty The present euphoria among the BJP-led government ministers after the presentation of the 2025-26 budget in Parliament over the mega relief to the income tax payers of the country might be shared by the estimated one crore people in the country benefited Elon Musk’s remarks spark debate on foreign political influence
Equinix and Designer Turn Digital Cables into Fashion Statements
Maximilian Raynor, known for his avant-garde approach to design, has embraced
DeepSeek Offers Europe’s Tech Firms a Competitive Edge
Europe's technology sector is gearing up for a major shift with the introduction of DeepSeek, a new platform aimed at bridging the gap in artificial intelligence development between European startups and their U.S. counterparts. For years, European companies have struggled to keep pace with the rapid advancements made by Silicon Valley firms, largely due to limited access to venture capital and resources. However, DeepSeek’s innovative approach offers European tech firms the opportunity to level the playing field and accelerate their
Disenchanted Foreign Investors Make A Record Pre-Budget Stock Sale
By Nantoo Banerjee It would be wrong to underplay the impact of rising foreign disinvestments from the country’s secondary market on the economy and the very stability of Indian Rupee (INR). Both the domestic economy and INR have been constantly under pressure from large deficit trade balances year Israeli Forces Target Buildings in Jenin After Deadly Drone Strike
Israeli forces demolished nearly 20 buildings in Jenin, a city in the occupied West Bank, amid escalating tensions following the death of a 14-year-old boy. The bombing was part of a military operation that came a day after an Israeli drone strike in the area resulted in the boy’s death, further stoking tensions between Israel and Palestine. The attack on the buildings in Jenin has added to the growing concerns regarding civilian casualties and the broader humanitarian crisis in the
M42’s AI Innovations Transforming Global Healthcare
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Could Canada Turn to the EU Amid Tensions with the U.S.?
As tensions mount in Canada’s relationship with its southern neighbor, some analysts are raising an unconventional proposition: Could Canada one day join the European Union ? While this idea may seem far-fetched, it highlights the growing discontent surrounding the current dynamics between Canada and the United States, particularly in areas such as trade, environmental policies, and defense. A series of challenges in the relationship between the U.S. and Canada has prompted calls for reevaluating Canada’s geopolitical positioning. The traditional image of
Just Tax Relief For Lower And Middle Class Not Adequate To Pep Up Demand
By Anjan Roy The only big idea about the eighth budget of finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is an announcement of an income tax exemption of upto Rs 12 lakhs. It is a big jump no doubt, from the exemption level of Budget 2025-26 Gives No Guarantee For Generating Enough Jobs To Meet Present Crisis
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized on 100 per cent skilled labour with meaningful employment; 100 per cent quality, good school education; and access to quality, affordable and comprehensive healthcare as part of Vikasit Bharat initiative in her Is Narendra Modi Ditching Proposed Visit Of President Putin To India At The Prodding Of Trump?
By Nitya Chakraborty What is happening to the proposed official visit of the Russian President Vladimir Putin to India early this year? Is the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to the Russian President to visit India given at the BRICS summit Budget 2025-26: The ‘What’, ‘Why’ And ‘How’ Of Boosting Consumption For Growth
By Dr. Nilanjan Banik The Budget deals with allocating money towards areas where the government thinks it is essential to spend, and finding out ways such as taxes, to finance it. The government primarily requires money to spend on social infrastructure (such as schools, hospitals, Debian Publicity Team Withdraws from X/Twitter Over Values and Diversity Concerns
In a message to the Debian community, the Publicity Team emphasized the importance of ensuring that their communication platforms uphold the
Government Looks To Position India As Manpower Supplier To World
NEW DELHI: Skilling and job creation will be a major theme in the Budget as Floki Partners with CoinGecko for Three-Month Marketing Push
Manner Of Adoption Of Waqf Amendments In JPC Raises Concerns
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Is it not a joke to expect a Member of XRP Supply Dominated by 11 Exchanges as Price Surges
DeepSeek Strikes Deep Into American Tech Supremacy
By K Raveendran The Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has brought down the market crashing, but it has New Jersey Faces Pressure to Ban Smoking in Casinos
The American Lung Association has called on New Jersey lawmakers to enact a comprehensive ban on smoking in the state's casinos. This appeal comes as health advocates and public health organizations continue to push for stronger regulations to protect workers and patrons from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke in gaming environments. The association’s report, which examines the current state of smoking policies in New Jersey’s casinos, urges legislators to take swift action to close a longstanding loophole in the state’s
Nice One IPO Sets High Bar for Saudi Beauty and E-commerce Market
Brad Garlinghouse Advocates for Multi-Asset US Reserve Over Bitcoin-Only Model
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, has expressed strong support for a diversified U.S. digital asset reserve, which would include a broad range of cryptocurrencies rather than focusing solely on Bitcoin or Ripple’s XRP. His remarks come amid growing discussions about the future of digital currencies and their role in the global financial system. In an interview, Garlinghouse underscored the importance of building a multi-asset reserve, arguing that a single-asset approach, particularly one focused solely on Bitcoin, could stifle the
Tragedy Strikes Kumbh Mela: Stampede Claims Multiple Lives in Prayagraj
Eyewitnesses reported that the stampede began when crowd-control barriers gave way, leading to panic among the
Reliance Industries Set to Build Massive AI Data Center in India
This initiative marks a
Musify Gains Attention as Open-Source Music Streaming App
2025-26 Budget Have Two Tasks – Pep Up Demand And Generate More Jobs
By Nitya Chakraborty Narendra Modi government is due to present its second budget in the third term of the Modi regime on February 1 in an environment of domestic downturn in GDP growth along with global uncertainty in trade due to U.S. President Donald EFF Demands Dismissal of Tornado Cash Case Against Roman Storm
Tornado Cash, a decentralized, privacy-enhancing tool
Israel’s UNRWA Ban in East Jerusalem Sparks International Concern
Israel has mandated the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees to cease all operations in East Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. This directive compels UNRWA to vacate its premises and halt services that tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees depend on, including education and healthcare. The Israeli government, citing allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in militant activities, enacted a law in October prohibiting the agency's operations within its jurisdiction. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon confirmed the cessation
Trump Launches Onslaught Against Leftwing Regimes Of Latin America
By Nitya Chakraborty The U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks against the left wing regimes of Latin America as a part of the MAGA programme to weaken the Left in the region and bolster the far right forces which have been emboldened as a result of Trump Administration Dismisses Justice Department Lawyers Involved in His Prosecution
The Trump administration has terminated more than a dozen Justice Department attorneys who played significant roles in criminal cases against President Donald Trump, according to an official statement. Acting Attorney General James McHenry justified the dismissals by expressing a lack of confidence in these lawyers' ability to faithfully implement the president's agenda, given their involvement in prosecuting him. This move underscores the administration's swift efforts to assert greater control over the Justice Department. The attorneys affected by this decision were integral
India’s Economic Growth Engine Is Losing Steam In 2025
By Nantoo Banerjee India’s net economic growth minus inflation during the current financial year may be well below the projections made by the government, the Reserve Bank and external agencies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The net economic US Move For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Signifies Seismic Shift In Global Finance
By K Raveendran The Trump administration’s exploration of creating a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) may usher in a new era of global financial strategy, one defined by digital assets rather than traditional monetary instruments. This concept marks a potential seismic shift in West Europe Gets Panicky After Donald Trump’s Policy Announcements At Davos
By Nitya Chakraborty Just six days have passed since the inauguration of Donald Trump as the second term President of the United States of America and his policy announcements on the first day in office. The impact varies from country to country but nowhere it is A Pro-Pakistan Wave Is Sweeping Bangladesh Under The Interim Govt Of Dr. Mohammad Yunus
By Ashis Biswas In Bangladesh, a bunch of unelected interim ‘rulers’ led by economist Mohammad Yunus is desperately anxious to cosy up to Pakistan, from which their country had seceded violently only five decades ago. In a strange reversal of their own (instant?)