US–EU tariff standoff: Treasury chief Scott Bessent warns Europe against Greenland retaliation; dismisses Nobel link as ‘canard’

The US has cautioned European countries against retaliatory tariffs linked to President Donald Trump’s threatened levies over Greenland, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing such a response as ill-advised.Speaking to reporters on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bessent said any retaliatory move by Europe would be “very unwise”, according to…

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Govt notifies rules for use of Environmental (Protection) Fund | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified specific rules, laying down procedures for use of the Environmental (Protection) Fund for 11 activities, ranging from taking measures for prevention, control and mitigation of pollution to remediation of environmental damage at contaminated sites and research on clean technology.The fund was created out of the amount of penalties imposed…

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Live-in relationships a cultural shock, but women must get status of wife: Madras high court | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Expressing concern over live-in relationships ‘happening everywhere’ and calling it a ‘cultural shock’, Madras high court said women in such relationships ought to be protected by granting the status of a wife.“Live-in relationships are a cultural shock to Indian society, but they are happening widely everywhere. The girls assume that they are modern and…

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Environment ministry panel approves 17 def-linked proposals near China border | India News

NEW DELHI: A panel of the environment ministry on Monday gave clearance to 17 defence-linked proposals — primarily located in Ladakh and Sikkim — related to strategic infrastructure in high-altitude areas near the China border.The decision was taken in a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife’s (NBWL) standing committee, chaired by Union environment minister…

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AI or die moment for companies and governments: India positioned to benefit, says global expert

Embracing artificial intelligence is no longer optional but a matter of survival for individuals, companies and governments, and India appears to be moving in the right direction, said Jack Hidary, CEO of SandboxAQ, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.“It’s time to embrace AI or die,” Hidary told PTI, outlining his central thesis that…

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‘I can’t do it anymore’: Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal, 35, announces retirement after battle with knee injury | Badminton News

Saina Nehwal of India (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s star badminton player Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton as she revealed on Monday that a chronic knee condition had left her unable to cope with the physical demands of elite sport. The 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist last appeared…

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