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India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 is one of the most consequential transitions the country has ever embarked upon. But ambition alone is not enough. According to a recent report, NITI Aayog estimates India will need $21 trillion in cumulative investments to meet its target. Of this, nearly $7 trillion is still unaccounted…
During a recent Kick livestream, xQc sparked controversy by arguing that MrBeast does not deserve a place on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore. He claimed early creators built the platform without funding or strong monetization tools, unlike today’s stars. xQc also said many people misunderstand the Mount Rushmore concept, insisting it should honor true pioneers. Felix “xQc”…
Public sector banks (PSBs) are expected to cross the Rs 2 lakh crore combined profit mark in the current financial year, buoyed by strong balance sheets, steady credit expansion and improved asset quality, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said.Speaking to PTI in an interview, Nagaraju said the Indian banking system remains resilient, supported by regulatory…
Police personnel at the spot after a swing fell down at Surajkund fair, in Faridabad. A police officer was killed and 13 other suffered injuries. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Police on Sunday arrested the swing operator and one of his staff members, a day after an on-duty inspector was killed and 12 others were injured…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is set for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap lower house elections, according to exit polls and media projections. LDP projected to secure strong lower house majority Public broadcaster NHK said the LDP could win between 274 and…
On ‘Koffee With Karan 8’, Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan reflected on Saif’s 1991 marriage to Amrita Singh. Sharmila recalled the shock of his secret wedding and the emotional toll of their 2004 divorce, which “deprived” the family of time with grandchildren Sara and Ibrahim Ali Khan. In a landmark episode of ‘Koffee With…
Saudi Arabia Bets Big on Syria: New Airline and $1 Billion Telecom Deal Unveiled On February 7, 2026, Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a series of major economic agreements designed to catalyse reconstruction in war-torn Syria and deepen bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors including aviation, telecommunications and infrastructure. The accords come as Damascus seeks to…
India vs USA (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised Suryakumar Yadav for playing a match-winning innings against the USA in India’s opening game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on February 7. India won the match by 29 runs, thanks largely to their captain’s calm…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) The debate around Babar Azam’s place in Pakistan’s T20I setup shows no signs of easing. The former captain came under sharp criticism after a disappointing outing against the Netherlands in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Group A opener in Colombo on Saturday. Babar’s stay at the crease was brief and…
Why corporate layoffs are colliding with the US H-1B visa timeline for skilled workers For thousands of highly skilled professionals working in the United States, the promise of long-term stability has collided with a rigid immigration framework and a volatile corporate economy. As layoffs spread across major industries, particularly technology, foreign workers on H-1B visas…
