Japan’s second richest man ‘drops’ plan to spend $50 billion on buying American company after pursuing the deal for months

Japan’s second-richest man SoftBank Group chairman Masayoshi Son has reportedly ‘dropped’ plans to buy the US data center operator Switch Inc. According to a report by Bloomberg, SoftBank Group has halted talks about an acquisition of US data center operator Switch, a setback to founder Masayoshi Son’s ambition to roll out Stargate AI infrastructure. according…

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MEA flags expansion of H-1B review | India News

NEW DELHI: India has flagged concerns over the US expansion of its H-1B visa programme review, saying it has caused hardship to Indian families. MEA said it received representations from nationals facing delays and problems in rescheduling visa appointments. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had raised the issue with US in New Delhi and…

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Where Life Is

Western Ghats is pivotal to life on Earth The word biodiversity is thrown about rather casually in conversation about the planet. Including by most politicians and developers, who are steadily,  incrementally, irreversibly building homes & roads & a million infra, unscientifically, out of forests, hills, rivers and swamps. For them, true conservation is being ‘anti-development’,…

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Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds to unlock $2.5 trillion in minerals | World News

Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as…

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Last-over drama! Pakistan file complaint after controversial DRS decision in Bangladesh ODI | Cricket News

Bangladesh vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) The Pakistan national cricket team have reportedly filed a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid following a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the final over of the third ODI against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The dramatic moment occurred during the closing stages of the match,…

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HPSC HCS 2026 notification released: Apply online from 6 February, check eligibility, selection process, exam dates

HPSC HCS 2026 notification released: Apply online from 6 February, check exam dates and eligibility The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 2026 notification on January 30, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from February 6 to February 26, 2026, through the official HPSC website at hpsc.gov.in. The notification…

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India Embassy Advisory: ‘Be aware’: Indian embassy issues advisory for nationals in Mexico after powerful drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed | India News

(AP) NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico to remain indoors following a major security operation that killed a top cartel leader and sparked widespread violence.Mexican authorities said Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a…

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US Education Department redirects $208 million to reboot school mental health programmes

US redirects $208M to school mental health after revamping Biden-era grants The U.S. Education Department has opened a new chapter in its school mental health strategy, announcing fresh funding and a policy reset that has already stirred national debate. The department confirmed that $208 million will be released to strengthen mental health services in schools…

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