‘Not too distant’: Donald Trump hints at upcoming China visit; meeting with Xi Jinping on cards
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he may…
After Google and Microsoft, Amazon changes ‘track’ in Europe as worry of this ‘American law’ spreads; but why analysts think that ‘America fear’ may not go
America’s Cloud Act is spooking European Union leaders. The Cloud Act is a law that gives the US government authority to obtain digital data held by US-based tech corporations irrespective of whether that data is stored on servers at home or on foreign soil. Spooked by a lack of European technology champions to compete with…
India growth outlook: IMF lifts India’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.3%; stronger earnings, global resilience offset tariff shocks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s growth outlook for 2025 to 7.3 per cent, citing better-than-expected corporate earnings in the third quarter and strong momentum heading into the fourth, while also signalling that the global economy has largely absorbed the immediate impact of tariff-related shocks.In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised…
Apartment vs Independent House: Which is a better option to choose and why
One of the most important choices a homebuyer has to make is whether to buy an apartment or a single-family home, if both are coming at a similar kind of budget. The choice affects your daily life, comfort, financial security, and social interactions, not just the price or location. Both options guarantee a place to…
ICC T20 World Cup Bangladesh Participation Live Updates: Bangladesh told to accept India venues
ICC T20 World Cup Bangladesh Participation Live Updates: A major standoff has emerged ahead of the T20 World Cup, with Bangladesh facing possible expulsion from the tournament unless it agrees to play its matches in India. According to reports, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a firm ultimatum after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
Budget 2026: Education experts urge government to improve quality, boost infra; call to shift focus on skills
Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts have urged the government to shift focus from expanding enrolment to improving quality, infrastructure and future-ready skills. The experts added that it is crucial to harness India’s young population and fast-growing higher education sector.India has the world’s second-largest education system, with nearly 40 per…
Mustafizur Rahman row: ICC deadline puts Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup spot under threat; this team emerge as possible replacement | Cricket News
Uncertainty continues over Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, with reports suggesting the ICC has set January 21 as the deadline for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to confirm whether the team will travel to India. If Bangladesh decide not to take part, Scotland could be brought in as a replacement.According to reports,…
DU raises fees for the second time in six months: Is inflation management coming at the cost of student affordability?
DU hikes institution-level fees again; university share rises 17% in six months Delhi University has revised institution-level fees for the 2026–27 academic session, marking the second increase within a six-month period and extending a multi-year upward trajectory in its share of the consolidated student fee. The latest revision pushes the university’s total share to Rs…
Snap elections in Japan: Why Sanae Takaichi is taking big gamble – explained
Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi (AP) Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she will dissolve parliament this week and hold a snap election on February 8— a move that could strengthen her grip on power or deepen political uncertainty at home and abroad.Japan’s first woman PM said the election is meant…
‘President Putin invited’: Russia on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’; seeks clarification on ‘nuances’
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to join the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.He added that Moscow would first seek to “clarify all the nuances” of the proposal with Washington before taking a decision.Also Read | India, Pakistan,…
Surat bus violence: Woman grabs driver by collar, hits him with phone for not halting bus; CCTV captures attack | Surat News
SURAT: In an alarming incident of unruly behaviour by a woman passenger in the Surat BRTS bus service, a bus driver was allegedly assaulted on duty on Saturday for not stopping the bus midway the day before. The incident occurred on a BRTS bus travelling on the Someshwara to Surat Railway Station route. The entire…