Rajnath Singh will lead a new inter-ministerial group addressing the Middle East conflict’s impact. Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Hardeep Singh Puri are members. The group will focus on energy security, supply chains, and global order disruptions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced seven empowered groups to assess and mitigate economic effects.
Melinda French Gates revealed her 48-hour rule for delivering feedback on work, allowing time to process before communicating to ensure honesty and grace. This practice, which she calls ‘gracious, thoughtful,’ aims to foster employee growth and prevent surprises during performance reviews. Gates also shared a surprising piece of advice from an IBM hiring manager that
The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore in revenue. Simultaneously, special excise duties on petrol and diesel were reduced to shield consumers, keeping retail prices stable amid global oil supply concerns.
Mohammad Kaif urges Mumbai Indians to fully utilize Rohit Sharma on the field, not just as an Impact Player. He believes Rohit’s leadership and on-field presence are crucial, especially in high-pressure situations, and would benefit both the team and his own batting. Kaif emphasized that a fitter Rohit should be involved in all game phases.
FTC allows individual taxpayers to claim a credit in India for taxes paid in a foreign jurisdiction on the same income, thereby reducing the tax payable in India.
The Allahabad high court ruled that a married man in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman is not a criminal offense. The court emphasised separating morality from law, stating such unions are not criminal unless specific laws are broken. These observations were made during a hearing concerning a couple challenging a police case
Venture capitalist David Sacks is transitioning from Special Advisor on AI and crypto to co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Having served his term, Sacks will now broaden his advisory role to encompass semiconductors, quantum computing, and nuclear power, continuing to influence tech policy and the administration’s AI framework.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released Tier-I examination marks for Post Code 802/23 (3,050 vacancies) and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Post Code 101/23 (13 vacancies). Candidates for 802/23 are shortlisted for a Skill Test, while ASO applicants will proceed to Tier-II. Marks are available on the DSSSB online portal.
