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Despite transatlantic ‘love fest’, EU charts third way in ties with US and China
But two senior envoys who attended said there was no direct response from the ministers gathered in Brussels when Blinken said: “We must push back on China together and show strength in unity.”
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Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge
Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation seeks international assistance and advocates…
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Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India
“Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. It is an uphill race in which there will be winners and losers,” said Deloitte India CEO N Venkatram.
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Indian dating apps, services see surge of paying users in small cities
Growth More than in MetrosAccording to companies like Aisle and Truly Madly, which have millions of users and position themselves as “serious” dating apps, and bespoke high-end dating services like Sirf Coffee, a lot more users from such places are not only keen on using these apps, but also willing to pay for it.
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Govt may keep Rs 7,500 cr outlay for IT hardware manufacturing under PLI scheme
Foreign companies looking for incentives under the scheme may have to invest Rs 500 crore over four years, while the threshold for domestic firms is likely to be around Rs 20 crore for five years, the source who did not wish to be named said.
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In 1943, US built an entire city, and it didn’t exist on a single map
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was a secret city of 75,000 people during World War II. This hidden community was established for the Manhattan Project’s atomic bomb development. Residents worked on crucial tasks without knowing the overall purpose of their efforts. The city remained invisible to the public until the atomic bombs were deployed. Today, Oak Ridge…
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Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the…
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Trump $1 coins aka Golden Dollar are here, minus the gold. The US Mint is putting the sitting president’s face on American money for the first time
The U.S. Mint has unveiled a striking gold-colored dollar coin honoring President Donald J. Trump, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration set for 2026. Crafted from copper, these collector coins will feature a unique privy mark on select pieces. This release represents a noteworthy occasion in the history of U.S. currency.
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‘Done deal’: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on NDA seat-sharing for Assam polls
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seat-sharing deal for the upcoming assembly elections is complete. The NDA alliance, including BJP, AGP, UPPL, and BPF, has finalized its contest plan. The state leadership will present the candidate list to Union Home Minister Amit Shah soon. Elections for the 126-member assembly are anticipated in March-April,…
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1,500 ships trapped in Gulf of Hormuz is quietly multiplying an underwater army that could unleash World’s biggest bioinvasion event
Gulf of Hormuz underwater army: Nearly fifteen hundred ships stuck in the Persian Gulf after fighting closed the Strait of Hormuz. These idle vessels are now becoming breeding grounds for marine invasive species, whose build-up of organisms on ship hulls increases fuel consumption significantly. Scientists urge stricter rules to prevent a major bioinvasion event.