Former diplomat Veena Sikri says India’s foreign policy is “non-West,” not “anti-West.” She asserts that BRICS strengthens India’s strategic autonomy and provides a platform to address the unique problems faced by the Global South. Defining India’s foreign policy posture, former diplomat Veena Sikri highlighted New Delhi’s commitment to strategic autonomy, emphasising that while India represents … Read more
Oracle Corp. has expanded its workforce-reduction strategy, adding $700 million to its restructuring budget to manage cash-flow pressures. Oracle raised the projected budget for its “2026 Restructuring Plan” to around $2.8 billion, driven primarily by employee severance costs. Financial strain stemming from the rapid build-out of large-scale AI data centers for high-profile clients like OpenAI … Read more
Gujarat government exempts serving defence personnel, their spouses, former soldiers, and widows of martyrs from Panchayat Tax. This decision provides property tax exemption on one residential property owned by them within a Gram Panchayat’s limits. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the State Government has amended the ‘Gujarat Gram and Nagar Panchayats Taxes … Read more
A 44-year-old woman, Thenmozhi, and her newborn baby died during childbirth under a tarpaulin shade in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district. Her husband Anand has alleged that their family was kept in bonded labour-like conditions and that she was denied timely medical care. Police have registered an FIR and begun a probe. A 44-year-old woman and … Read more
Idli is a favourite breakfast dish among the people of Karnataka. In Bengaluru, the Thatte Idli has a massive fan following. Larger than a regular idli, plate-shaped and wonderfully soft, Thatte Idli is known for its spongy texture and subtle flavour. Made with rice and lentils, the idli is often served with ghee, spicy chutney … Read more
Dell’s AI infrastructure exposure, disciplined capital strategy and broad replacement cycle keep the long-term growth case intact, according to RBC Capital Markets. RBC Capital sees 26% upside in DELL stock, citing AI spending, storage growth and PC refresh demand. Strong demand for Dell’s debt eased concerns around its $5 billion bond sale. Aging PCs and … Read more
EAM S Jaishankar met Uruguayan FM Mario Lubetkin in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. They discussed advancing bilateral ties in trade, connectivity, and culture, agreeing on a focused roadmap to achieve these goals. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin in New Delhi as … Read more
Advocate Amita Sachdeva filed a plea in a Delhi court seeking an FIR against Sanjay Azad and his daughter for posts on X allegedly insulting Hindu deities. The plea claims the police failed to act on her initial complaint about the ‘derogatory’ content. Plea in Delhi court seeks FIR against father-daughter for allegedly insulting Hindu … Read more
Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad protested over the death of party worker Vinod Sahni in Gonda. He demanded the suspension of police, bulldozer action against criminals, and compensation for the victim’s family, announcing a statewide protest. Nishad Party’s President Sanjay Nishad, along with its leaders, staged a protest over the death of party worker Vinod … Read more
Tripura’s tea industry marked a major milestone as the Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDCL) dispatched its first large-scale consignment for export. This move signals the state’s entry into the international tea trade market. Tripura Tea Enters International Market In a significant milestone for Tripura’s tea industry, the Tripura Tea Development Corporation Limited (TTDCL) on Friday … Read more