India’s digital payments are getting a security boost from April 1 with stricter RBI authentication rules, requiring two-factor verification for all transactions to combat rising fraud. Beyond digital payments, changes affect credit cards, FASTags, RuPay cards, PAN applications, and banking services, alongside a new income tax framework, aiming for a safer financial ecosystem.
AI giant OpenAI has secured a staggering $122 billion in funding, valuing the company at $852 billion. This massive investment, co-led by SoftBank, underscores OpenAI’s pivotal role in the global AI race.
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President Trump is strongly considering withdrawing the US from Nato, labeling the alliance a ‘paper tiger’ due to European allies’ refusal to support US actions in the Iran conflict. He cited a lack of reciprocity and criticized the UK’s stance. The US may re-examine its Nato role, with potential structural changes like a ‘pay-to-play’ model
Jack Dorsey’s Block is undergoing a radical restructuring, laying off 40% of its workforce and aiming to embed AI deeply into its operations to become a “mini-AGI.” The company plans to eliminate traditional middle management, replacing it with individual contributors, directly responsible individuals, and player-coaches, all coordinated by a continuously updated AI model of the
Once a dominant force, West Bengal’s Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it “not our war” and not in the UK’s national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring maritime security, aiming to mitigate economic fallout and rising energy costs.
