India’s economy is projected to reach $7 trillion by 2030, with ambitions for $14 trillion by mid-2030s and $25-30 trillion by 2047, according to Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, expressed optimism about finalizing an interim trade deal soon and hinted at a potential visit by President Trump to
India’s Women’s Selection Committee has unveiled the squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where they aim to defend their gold medal title. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team features a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talent, including Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The squad announcement sets the stage for another strong showing by
Finding a home under Rs 40 lakh in India’s major cities is becoming a challenge, with only 10% of new launches falling into this category. Kolkata offers the best prospects, boasting 41% of its new supply below this price point. In contrast, cities like NCR and Bengaluru are dominated by luxury projects, making affordable options
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A Microsoft data center technician in Italy resigned on his final day, emailing thousands of colleagues across Europe to accuse the company of powering Israel’s war in Gaza through its Azure cloud and European data centers. Published by No Azure for Apartheid, the email cites the Unit 8200 surveillance exposé and urges Microsoft workers to
A former Google employee observed a shared trait among leaders like Sundar Pichai, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin: a complete disregard for conventional thinking. Pichai’s audacious decision to launch Google Chrome, despite widespread skepticism and even mockery, exemplifies this. This ‘crazy’ thinking, coupled with intense hard work, proved to be the secret formula for success,
England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes has bid farewell to Test cricket, announcing his retirement after a memorable career. Despite a loss in his final match against New Zealand, Stokes received glowing tributes from opponents and teammates. New Zealand captain Tom Latham lauded him as a “once-in-a-generation player,” while Joe Root reflected on their long-standing friendship
Ajay Rai, the Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh, has accused the BJP government of placing him under house arrest to stop a party delegation from reaching the revered Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He suggested that the government is anxious about a potential backlash from devotees regarding a donation embezzlement scandal. Rai’s wife voiced her concerns,
A significant fire erupted at the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal early Tuesday morning, engulfing a naphtha-carrying pipeline. Several workers sustained burn injuries and were promptly taken for medical attention. The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Details regarding the full extent of the damage and the condition of those injured are still
