New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a crucial meeting on Wednesday, during which several issues were discussed and a number of important decisions were taken. However, the most widely discussed development was the renaming of certain sub-schemes. The Centre has approved the continuation of its flagship National Social Assistance … Read more
New Delhi, Oct 15 Amid the ongoing protests, investigators have found that certain elements backed by Pakistan launched a multi-layered digital warfare campaign targeting India. They are examining how posts published by these handles gained traction and went viral, reaching a large audience across digital platforms. The campaign was allegedly aimed at undermining the Indian … Read more
In the latest development, the Supreme Court has questioned Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the conduct of opposition leaders during a march to the court in connection with alleged irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said Rahul Gandhi … Read more
Indian security agencies are keeping a close watch on the India-Pakistan border as winter approaches, amid reports of increased activity at terrorist launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). According to intelligence inputs cited by news agency IANS, nearly 500 terrorists are believed to be waiting at launchpads across the border, looking for opportunities to enter Jammu … Read more
Canberra: An Australian public servant of Indian origin has been arrested and subsequently denied bail by a court in Canberra for stalking a woman and threatening to use government databases to obtain information about her and her family, according to media reports. Suyash Sinha, 31, was arrested on Tuesday following a police raid on his … Read more
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdeva on Thursday backed India’s cautious approach towards licensing Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink, arguing that concerns over the reliability of a privately controlled communications network and its potential geopolitical implications have “sufficient merit”, particularly in light of reports of restrictions affecting Ukraine amid continued Russian strikes. Sachdeva, speaking … Read more
The Keralam Assembly saw a heated exchange between the ruling and opposition fronts over removing fences in Idukki. The opposition alleged a hidden agenda, while the government cited protecting lives and clearing encroachments, leading to a walkout. The Keralam Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between the ruling and opposition fronts over the removal … Read more
Opendoor’s stock fell below $2 amid profit concerns and high interest rates. Opendoor stock has plunged 65% year-to-date and is on track for a third straight week of losses. Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian said owning a home benefits families and communities, while renting creates a financial burden. Opendoor estimates Q3 revenue to grow 10%-15% year-on-year. … Read more
A once niche corner of finance is attracting unprecedented attention from investors, governments and institutions as demand grows for assets linked to long-term resilience and future-focused development. Sustainable debt is rapidly becoming one of the most influential segments of global finance as governments, companies and public institutions seek funding for climate-related investments and long-term economic … Read more
AI can improve forecasting, decision-making, and grid reliability in India’s power sector, creating opportunities for startups to solve real-world challenges, said Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad. Artificial intelligence (AI) can improve forecasting, decision-making, asset utilisation and grid reliability across India’s electricity value chain, while creating opportunities for startups and young innovators to develop … Read more