India v Pakistan: Cricket's ultimate grudge match in the desert

  • Sunday’s Champions Trophy clash in Dubai promises a charged atmosphere with strong fan presence on both sides..

Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024: Leopards, sharks and spiders

  • The winners of the Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2024 have been announced..

Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder

  • Matar was found guilty of attempted murder in the second degree for his attack on the famed novelist..

Apple Intelligence arrives in the EU in April, will support more languages in more places too

  • Today Apple has officially announced the next phase of its rollout of AI features under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. In April, the company will release iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, just as rumored. With these versions, the EU will finally get access to Apple….

L'assistente AI Operator di OpenAI si espande a livello internazionale

  • OpenAI estende il suo agente AI Operator in nuovi mercati internazionali, offrendo automazione avanzata delle attività.

iOS 18.4 beta 1: All the new features and changes

  • The first iOS 18.4 beta 1 packs plenty of changes, including new Apple Intelligence features. Learn about all the changes here. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos).

WordCamp Asia and Maha Kumbh Mela

  • It’s been fantastic being in the Philippines for this year’s WordCamp Asia. We have attendees from 71 countries, over 1,800 tickets sold, and contributor day had over 700 people! It’s an interesting contrast to US and EU WordCamps as well in that the audience….

USAID’s role uncovered in ‘regime change’ in South Asian nation

  • The funding recently canceled by Elon Musk-led DOGE has come under scrutiny in India and Bangladesh  Read Full Article at RT.com.

Ian Astbury: el disco que guarda desde la infancia, el amor por la Argentina y los 40 años de su banda; “The Cult es un animal primitivo”

  • El cantante regresará a nuestro país junto con su socio, Billy Duffy, para celebrar los 40 años de The Cult; darán dos conciertos en el Estadio Obras.

Ana María Orozco: por qué eligió radicarse en la Argentina, los regalos del público y el costo de ser Betty, la fea

  • La actriz colombiana estrenará en la cartelera teatral porteña El árbol más hermoso del mundo, obra de Francisco Lumerman, donde compartirá la escena con su actual pareja, el actor y director Salvador del Solar.

Trump Policy Will Embolden Developing World to Reject Climate Agenda

  • President Donald. J. Trump’s seismic shift in energy policy will be felt far beyond U.S. borders. His withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, expanding American oil and gas exports, terminating the Green New Deal and eliminating the prospect of carbon tariffs o….

iPhone 16e Goes on Sale

  • Apple's latest iPhone model, the iPhone 16e, is set to go on sale on Friday, February 28, 2025. Pre-orders for the device began on Friday, February 21, 2025. The iPhone 16e will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. It comes in two elega….

Apple avisa a todos los usuarios del iPhone 16 en México: la nueva beta de iOS ya trae Apple Intelligence en español, así se instala

  • Apple Intelligence ya entiende y habla español en México. Apple ha lanzado la primera beta para desarrolladores de iOS 18.4 y trae como gran novedad el soporte para ocho nuevos idiomas, entre ellos el español. Es la primera gran expansión de idiomas de la IA ….

A Little-Known Trick To GET RID Of Pesky Gut Issues, Are You Burning As Many Calories As You *Think*?, Hair Growth Hacks & More: Solosode #486

  • Listen on: Reading time: 6 minutes What I Discuss The surprising inaccuracy of online metabolic rate calculators, how individual BMR The post A Little-Known Trick To GET RID Of Pesky Gut Issues, Are You Burning As Many Calories As You *Think*?, Hair Growth Ha….

Restoration of China-India mutual trust, realization of win-win cooperation meet shared expectations of both peoples: Chinese FM

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday local time, during which Wang said the restoration of mutual trust and the realization of win-win cooperation between Ch….

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 Concludes in Tanzania

  • U.S. 6th Fleet and the Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) hosted the closing ceremony for Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, concluding the exercise's 15th iteration since 2011, on February 21, 2025 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania..

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on February 21, 2025

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Trump, Xi, and a Brewing Battle Over the Indian Ocean

  • MUSCAT, Oman—The winter is lovely in Oman. For centuries, this sultanate at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula has been a meeting point for the Middle East and the rest of Asia (its cuisine reflects this rich history). It signed its first treaty with t….

UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22nd February 2025

  • For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. ….

Why the hoo-ha over reciprocal tariffs?

  • US President Donald Trump has so far threatened to impose tariffs on specific countries, but has also talked of reciprocal tariffs for all countries with which the US trades.

IIT Madras’ global hyperloop competition 2025 kicks off

  • ‘This event is not only a celebration of innovation but also a testament to how India is emerging as a leader in transportation technology’.

Pick of BL commodities - February 23, 2025

  • Last week, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the wheat crop will likely be a bumper this year. The statement came after fears were expressed over the threat from the above-normal temperatures in the growing areas and wheat prices jumped at….

Trump says he will impose retaliatory tariffs for digital taxes

  • The memo directs the US Trade Representative's office to renew digital service taxes investigations that were initiated during Trump's first term, and investigate any additional countries that use a digital tax "to discriminate against U.S. companies.

Reliance Consumer opens new beverages bottling plant in Guwahati

  • Guwahati plant to manufacture Reliance Consumer’s beverage portfolio, including Campa Cola, Campa Orange, Campa Lemon, Power Up, and packaged drinking water under the Independence and Sure Water brands.

SLBC Tunnel Mishap Live: 8 workers trapped, 13 injured; rescue operations underway

  • SLBC tunnel mishap Live Updates: Twenty four hours after a major mishap in Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district of Telangana, the rescue teams are still struggling to save eight workers trapped in the debris. A thre….

‘Google wil winkels in India gaan openen’

  • Google is van plan om zijn fysieke winkels buiten de VS uit te breiden, en India lijkt de nieuwe speeltuin te worden, volgens Reuters. Drie niet nader genoemde bronnen zeggen dat Google al een eind is gevorderd met de voorbereidingen in New Delhi en Mumbai..

Google to Open Its First Offline Store Outside US, in India

  • Google is finalizing a location for its first international offline store in India, highlighting its focus on the country as a key growth market. The store (expected to be 15,000 sq. ft.) is part of Google’s $10 billion investment in India. However, legal and….

India Inc: Key takeaways from Q3 earnings season for investors

  • Pharma and realty sectors delivered robust performance this quarter, propelled by strong demand and improved operational efficiencies, much like the previous period. In contrast, energy and infrastructure struggled with income growth challenges. Although reve….

India Inc: Key takeaways from Q3 earnings season for investors

  • Pharma and realty sectors delivered robust performance this quarter, propelled by strong demand and improved operational efficiencies, much like the previous period. In contrast, energy and infrastructure struggled with income growth challenges. Although reve….

StanC profit before tax takes a hit on higher provisions

  • Standard Chartered Bank reported a modest 3% increase in profit before tax in India for 2024, driven by higher fee and trading income despite a decline in net interest income. However, a surge in provision costs significantly impacted profit growth, and the b….

The rise of margin trading facility in India: A regulated product for smarter investing

  • MTF is a leveraged financial product enabling investors to acquire a greater number of shares than their available cash balance might normally allow. In contrast to futures and options (F&O) that typically offer leverage in the range of 5 to 50 times, MTF del….

Tesla India entry a limited threat to Mahindra as de-rating priced in after 17% drop in share price: CLSA

  • Despite the hype over Tesla’s possible entry into India, CLSA contends that pricing constraints, import duties, and consumer preferences will limit its domestic influence. Positioned in the premium segment, Tesla’s base model currently costs around $35,000, f….

PFC among 9 stocks with upcoming dividend and split record dates. Do you own any?

  • The record date is the cutoff for determining shareholders entitled to dividends, bonus shares, or stock splits. Investors must have shares in their Demat accounts by this date to qualify. Under the T+1 settlement system, shares must be bought at least one da….

Rethinking metrics for long-term investment success

  • Investment horizons typically focus on a short-term period, lasting several weeks up to three years, and include assets such as cash equivalents, bonds, and other fixed-income instruments. Relying solely on conventional financial metrics like quarterly EPS an….

Tariff woes extend smallcap selloff as over 400 stocks fall up to 53% this week

  • During the week, over 400 smallcap stocks saw negative returns, with 23 experiencing double-digit losses. Suratwala Business Group was the biggest loser at -53%, followed by Best Agrolife (-31%), Dee Development Engineers (-27%), and PTC Industries (-21%). Co….

India’s MSCI premium falls from 25% to 3%; Dinshaw Irani sees stock-specific opportunities

  • With valuations becoming more attractive and India's premium over global equities shrinking, the market is at an inflection point. While technical indicators suggest caution, Dinshaw Irani believes long-term investors may find compelling stock-specific opport….

Eddig megúszták, de lassan eltűnnek az utolsó rejtőzködő kőkorszaki törzsek is

  • Eddig megúszták, de lassan eltűnnek az utolsó rejtőzködő kőkorszaki törzsek is - Hiába védik őket a kormányok, a civilizáció végképp bekebelezi az archaikus népeket..

Sovereign Gold Bond 2025: RBI announces SGB premature redemption dates from April – September 2025; Check details

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption schedule for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) between April and September 2025. Investors willing to redeem before maturity can submit requests within specified periods. These bonds provide a s….

FD interest rate up to 9.10%: 6 banks that have revised fixed deposit interest rate in February 2025; Check details

  • In February 2025, six banks revised their fixed deposit interest rates amid a repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India. Despite some reductions, senior citizens could still earn rates as high as 9.10% per annum, offering attractive returns for their investm….

President Trump vows to impose reciprocal traffic on India and China

  • Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on India and China, aiming to charge the same tariffs they impose on American goods..

Australia looks at improving air connectivity with South India to boost business

  • Increased air connectivity between South India and Australia to boost business and investment opportunities, with potential for Australian universities in Kerala..

Even with reduced duty, the cheapest Tesla car will cost ₹35-40 lakhs in India

  • With an expected reduction in import duties to 15-20 per cent in India, along with additional costs such as road tax and insurance, the on-road price would still be around $40,000, or approximately ₹35-40 lakh.

Danish natural colour maker Oterra to increase its Kochi production facility

  • Oterra is the leading developer and manufacturer of natural colouring ingredients and serving customers in the F & B industry.

India's quick commerce to grow 75-100% YoY, outpacing traditional retail: Bernstein Report

  • Quick commerce is uniquely positioned across proximity, pricing & selection & will continue to grow at 75-100 per cent YoY vs retail at low teens.

Empowering India’s green future: A policy roadmap for scaling up compressed biogas development

  • Unlocking India's CBG potential through a comprehensive policy roadmap for sustainable energy, environmental responsibility, and economic growth..

Tripura starts using AI to identify tax evaders: CM Manik Saha

  • Emphasising on more tax collection by preventing evasion, the chief minister said the development depends on the tax collection.

TRAI recommends interoperable set top boxes, infrastructure sharing among broadcasters

  • TRAI recommends broadcasting framework overhaul, including interoperable set-top boxes, infrastructure sharing, and reduced DTH license fee..

The role of government policies in promoting solar adoption among farmers

  • Government support and financial incentives drive solar energy adoption in agriculture, promoting sustainability and energy security for farmers worldwide..

Qatar: The hidden enemy

  • Qatar is a small country of less than 5,000 square miles that wields enormous power due to its immense wealth, with which it has bought off politicians throughout Western Europe and North America.  It has used its money to promote the jihad....

India mulling lower duties for low-volume US imports

  • India is considering reducing duties on certain US products that pose no significant threat to local industries under a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement. Discussions have begun with stakeholders in sectors like auto and auto components. The government aims ….

India's GDP growth likely to improve to 6.2 pc in Q3FY25 from 5.4 pc in Q2FY25: Union Bank of India

  • India's GDP growth is projected to rise to 6.2% in Q3FY25 from 5.4% in Q2FY25, as the negative gap between GDP and GVA growth neutralizes. Despite potential risks from fiscal data, Union Bank of India maintains its full-year GDP forecast at 6.4%..

More interest rate cuts on way, signal MPC minutes

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to implement more interest rate cuts in the coming months to boost economic growth. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has shifted its immediate focus from controlling inflation to fostering growth. The recent 25 b….

FD interest rates: These 6 banks offer highest interest across these tenures. Check here

  • FD interest: Most top banks offer anywhere between 7.5 to 8 percent as highest interest on their term deposits to general depositors and senior citizens, respectively.

Why India’s FMCG giants are teaming up with the upstarts looking to disrupt them

  • Once seen as disruptors, quick-commerce startups are now unexpected allies to India’s FMCG giants. Instead of resisting change, companies like Godrej, Marico, Nestlé India, and Dabur are tailoring product sizes and improving their supply chains to keep pace w….

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today on Saturday, February 22? Find here

  • Bank holiday today: Banks are closed today, February 20, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. The RBI mandates holidays on second and fourth Saturdays. This closure affects all banks, including private and public sectors..

Suzuki onthult ambitieus plan voor India

  • Key takeaways Suzuki streeft naar een marktaandeel van 50 procent in de Indiase auto-industrie. Het bedrijf zal tegen 2030 vier batterij-elektrische voertuigen (BEVs) introduceren en zijn aanbod van hybride en gecomprimeerd aardgas (CNG) voertuigen uitbreiden….

Champions Trophy: India aim for semifinal, Pakistan eye survival in marquee clash

  • India seeks a semifinal spot in the ICC Champions Trophy against a tense Pakistan, who are looking to avoid early elimination. While Rohit Sharma's successful leadership and form boost India, Pakistan struggles with Babar Azam's performance and Fakhar Zaman's….

Champions Trophy: PCB writes to ICC after host Pakistan's name omitted from India-Bangladesh broadcast

  • The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed displeasure to the ICC over Pakistan's name being omitted from the tournament logo during the India-Bangladesh Champions Trophy match in Dubai. The ICC confirmed it was a technical error and assured PCB the correct l….

Virat Kohli getting out to same type of bowling is a concern: Sunil Gavaskar

  • Sunil Gavaskar highlighted concerns over Virat Kohli's recurring dismissals due to an open-faced bat as India aims to reclaim the Champions Trophy. Kohli's recent struggles against spin and the fast bowlers have been evident, with a poor run of form this year….

Champions Trophy: Indian national anthem played by mistake ahead of Australia vs England in Lahore; watch video

  • The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a major blunder ahead of the Australia-England Champions Trophy 2025 match by mistakenly playing India's national anthem at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The error was quickly corrected, but the video went viral, sparking wi….

India, Japan joint military exercise to be held from Feb 24-Mar 9

  • India and Japan will engage in the 'Dharma Guardian' joint military exercise from February 24 to March 9. The exercise aims to boost interoperability for urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations. Hosted in Japan, it involves 120 Indian Army personnel an….

Indian army contingent departs for India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian

  • The Indian Army contingent, consisting of 120 personnel, has departed for the 6th edition of Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN with Japan, scheduled from February 24 to March 9, 2025. The exercise aims to improve interoperability in urban warfare and counter-terrorism….

Isn't this cheating?: Shivraj Singh Chouhan complains of broken seat on Air India, calls service 'unethical'

  • Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed concerns about Air India's services after experiencing faulty seating and passenger inconvenience on a flight from Bhopal to Delhi. Chouhan criticized the airline for selling tickets for damaged seats despite ….

India Live News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati on February 25

  • Maharashtra Live News Updates: Five labourers killed after dumper truck unloads sand on a shed at construction site in Jalna district.

IND vs PAK Champions Trophy: Pakistan is preparing with a 'special coach' for its do-or-die clash with India

  • A large crowd gathered to support the Pakistan cricket team during their first training session in Dubai. Former cricketer Mudassar Nazar offered valuable insights to the team, who are keen on defeating India to boost their tournament chances. Babar Azam and ….

TMC's Derek O'Brien, Mahua Moitra meet IUML supremo Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal

  • AITC leaders Derek O'Brien and Mahua Moitra met IUML supremo Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal in Kerala during a two-day visit. The focus was on strengthening alliances within the INDIA bloc ahead of upcoming elections. Thangal mentioned that internal UDF di….

The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?

  • Iranian filmmakers like Mohammad Rasoulof face challenges with Oscar submissions due to governmental censorship. The selection process for the best international film category is often influenced by political factors, leading to calls for an overhaul to ensur….

Australia vs England Live Score Champions Trophy 2025: Ben Dwarshuis gets two early wickets, England motor along after powerplay, England 129/2 in 19 overs

  • Aus vs Eng Live Score: Ben Duckett gets to his 50, Joe Root is batting sensibly after England lose two wickets in powerplay. Adam Zampa is bowling his fourth over. England 150/2 in 22 overs..

Apple Intelligence to Expand to Vision Pro Headset in April

  • Apple said Friday (Feb. 21) that its Apple Intelligence suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features will be added to another platform — Vision Pro, the company’s mixed-reality headset — in April. Apple Intelligence will be available in beta in a software u….

Man who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie guilty of attempted murder

  • Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempted murder for stabbing novelist Salman Rushdie, partially blinding him. The 2022 assault took place onstage at a New York arts institute. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison and additional federal charges related to terr….

Brightcove (NASDAQ:BCOV) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.com

  • StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Brightcove (NASDAQ:BCOV – Get Free Report) in a note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm set a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on BCOV. Lak….

Q3 EPS Estimate for Ceragon Networks Decreased by Analyst

  • Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRNT – Free Report) – Equities researchers at Litchfield Hills Research reduced their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Ceragon Networks in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 19th. Litchfield Hills Research anal….

Trump deporting people at a slower rate than Biden's last year in office

  • President Donald Trump's administration deported 37,660 people in his first month, significantly below the monthly average of 57,000 during the last year of Joe Biden's administration. Plans are underway to increase deportations, including agreements with sev….

International Mother Language Day: Bangladesh’s tryst with destiny

  • 73 years ago, Bengali people in East Pakistan protested against the imposition of Urdu as the national language, which led to the martyrdom of several students. The movement was commemorated by UNESCO in declaring International Mother Language Day on 21st Feb….

Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN) Shares Gap Up Following Analyst Upgrade

  • Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVN – Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Friday after Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on the stock from $46.00 to $57.00. The stock had previously closed at $41.69, but opened at $49.75. Cantor Fitzgerald currently….

Army plans to boost air defence capabilities with new guns, potent radars

  • The Army Air Defence plans to modernize by replacing outdated platforms, introducing new fragmentation ammunition, and deploying advanced radars. The army aims to secure a contract for the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile system so….

Financial Contrast: International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE:THM) & BHP Group (NYSE:BHP)

  • International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE:THM – Get Free Report) and BHP Group (NYSE:BHP – Get Free Report) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, d….

Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of Xerox Q1 Earnings

  • Xerox Holdings Co. (NYSE:XRX – Free Report) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Xerox in a report issued on Tuesday, February 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects th….

Toast (NYSE:TOST) Given New $50.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

  • Toast (NYSE:TOST – Get Free Report) had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $46.00 to $50.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price indicates a po….

Head to Head Contrast: Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) and Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS)

  • Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY – Get Free Report) and Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS – Get Free Report) are both mid-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional own….

As US exits foreign aid, who will fill the gap?

  • With the U.S. significantly reducing its $12 billion global health aid, an urgent question arises: who will fill this gap? China, the Gates Foundation, and the World Bank are potential players, yet none can fully match the U.S. contribution. African countries….

Apartment building where Edmonton security guard was killed could reopen

  • An apartment building in central Edmonton that shut down late last year after a security guard was killed on-site may be allowed to reopen to tenants..

Unethical, deception of passengers: Shivraj slams Air India over 'broken' seat; carrier orders probe

  • Unethical, deception of passengers: Shivraj slams Air India over 'broken' seat; carrier orders probe.

CIE Automotive India Q4 Results 2025: Profit Up 9.49% YoY Amid Revenue Decline

  • CIE Automotive India Q4 Results 2025 on 22 Feb, 2025: Revenue decreased by 5.82% YoY & profit increased by 9.49% YoY, profit at ₹184.98 crore and revenue at ₹2109.95 crore..

Donald Trump claims Tim Cook scrapped Apple's Mexico plants after meeting him, pledged millions in US investment

  • US President Donald Trump announced that Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to shift manufacturing from Mexico to the US, although no official confirmation has been made. Trump indicated significant investment promises from Cook during their recent meeting..

iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4 e macOS 15.4: tutte le novità delle prime beta sviluppatori

  • Tutte le novità presenti nelle prime beta.

Babygirl controversy: India Censor Board removes explicit scenes from Nicole Kidman’s steamy drama

  • Halina Reijn's erotic drama Babygirl, starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas, faced censorship cuts by the CBFC, reducing it by 3 minutes and 36 seconds for Indian audiences. The film, praised internationally for its bold narrative, ex….

Agenda deportiva del sábado 22 de febrero: Fútbol, tenis, básquet, rugby y mucho más

  • Desde las ligas europeas hasta Guichón-Soriano, pasando por el rugby seven y la Copa América de fútbol playa entre más de 70 eventos..

‘Chalta hai won’t work’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar urges Tata to fix Air India after Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s ordeal

  • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had taken to X on February 22 to share his frustration, calling his seat “sunken and uncomfortable” and questioning why passengers were being sold tickets for defective seats..

‘Demography is destiny’: X user claims ‘cow belt’ will dominate India’s future, sparks debate on North-South divide

  • The user also argued that resistance to Hindi was “futile,” predicting that in 20-30 years, the language would become far more widespread. “Whether you call it an imposition or voluntary… your children and grandchildren will speak Hindi eventually,” they wrot….

RBI move to formalise debt collection may complicate recovery, say experts

  • In a notification issued on January 17, the central bank said transactional calls by banks, mutual fund companies and other such financial service providers should only be undertaken through the ‘160’ series of contact numbers. The RBI referred to rules aroun….

Top tech and startup stories this week

  • Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look..

GCCs evolve beyond IT, ramp up hiring for specialised tech

  • Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are evolving beyond IT functions, prioritizing innovation and domain expertise. Hiring for specialised tech roles in BFSI, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing is rising, with a focus on AI, cloud, and automation-driven solut….

Donald Trump signs memo to impose retaliatory tariffs for digital taxes

  • Another official, providing details of the order, said Trump was directing his administration to consider responsive actions like tariffs "to combat the digital service taxes (DSTs), fines, practices, and policies that foreign governments levy on American com….

ETtech Explainer: Here’s all you need to know about AI agents and their evolving capabilities

  • Per market research firm Roots Analysis, the global AI agent market could grow from $5.29 billion in 2024 to $216.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 40.15%..

India's quick commerce to grow 75-100% YoY, will outpace traditional retail: Bernstein Report

  • Quick commerce in India is set to grow at a staggering 75-100% year-on-year in India, outpacing traditional retail. By 2025, it is expected to capture a substantial share of the USD 250 billion grocery market in the top 40-50 cities, bolstered by consumer dem….

Even if India cuts duty, Tesla's cheapest car would still be beyond most Indians' budgets

  • With the anticipated decrease in import duties to 15-20 per cent in India, along with other expenses such as road tax and insurance, the expected on-road price would still approximate $40,000, equating to about Rs 35-40 lakh, CLSA said..

India's electronics exports top Rs 2.5 lakh crore, thanks to smartphones

  • India's electronics exports have significantly expanded, becoming the third-largest contributor to the country’s exports. Production-linked incentives have driven this growth, with smartphone exports by Apple playing a key role. However, challenges such as re….

RailTel awarded Rs 288 crore Kavach tender

  • RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has secured a Rs 288 crore contract to implement Kavach anti-collision technology over 71 stations and 502 route km of tracks. This project aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency in the East Central Railway. Kavach….