Hardeep Singh Puri was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh after other candidates failed to qualify. The nominations of Rajkumar Lohani and Kante Sayanna were rejected for not meeting necessary requirements. Puri’s election follows the resignation of Union minister of state L Murugan in mid-October. Hemant Khandelwal, among other officials, was present
Key takeaways from the Web Summit gender report on women’s experiences with pay, leadership, AI, and career decisions in technology fields.
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from the Portuguese national team, expressing his intent to relinquish the cherished number 7 jersey following the November international fixtures. With an extraordinary record of 234 caps and 146 goals, he leaves behind a legacy as the all-time leading goal-scorer and appearance maker, concluding a remarkable era in international football.
Qualcomm’s Q4 FY26 results show its smartphone chip business in sharp decline, with handset revenue falling 26% to $5.14 billion and missing StreetAccount estimates. Adjusted earnings dropped 28%, chip margins shrank to 24%, and the company is now raising Snapdragon chip prices across its products. A weak forecast and a flat smartphone outlook for 2027
Housing Trust Silicon Valley has unveiled an ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at improving affordable housing in the Bay Area. With a generous $30 million backing from MacKenzie Scott, this plan seeks to bolster homeownership initiatives and forge stronger alliances with policy advocacy. The focus is on maximizing current funding and attracting new resources to create
The outcome of the 2026 midterm elections could significantly boost India’s leverage in trade negotiations with the US. With Democrats gaining power, Trump’s capacity to enforce harsh tariffs is constrained, alleviating pressure on India. This shift allows India to pursue trade agreements more strategically and carefully, potentially resulting in better deals. Furthermore, new legal constraints
