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24.02 / 17:37

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24.02 / 16:05

markets Progressive economy RAI consequences reports strain Will Elon Musk, who warned about declining birthrates, slash taxes for mothers with multiple children?

Elon Musk has endorsed a new Hungarian policy that offers tax relief to mothers with two or more children. In a post on X, Musk praised the initiative as a «great policy.»

24.02 / 15:55

markets UPS film rapper stars reports shock Amid divorce buzz, Kanye West shares explicit picture of wife Bianca after shocking Grammys stunt

Kanye West is gearing up for the premiere of his latest project, unveiling a provocative new poster to announce a special screening in Los Angeles. The 47-year-old rapper has courted another controversy after he shared a striking image- a nude picture of his wife Bianca Censori on her side promoting the $25 million film, which he co-created.

24.02 / 10:09

Election Myanmar trends President Cycling country reports Global news wrap: Monetary policies, Trump’s threats, Buffett’s defence

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every month, Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.

23.02 / 18:37

markets film Instagram rapper stars reports Features Did Kanye West share an exposed image of wife Bianca Censori to promote a film?

23.02 / 11:47

awards wellness trends Casella Diversity performer hospital How Singapore's bar culture has influenced the way Asia drinks

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indra Kantono, co-founder of the multiple award-winning Jigger & Pony, one of Singapore’s top bars, visited India for the first time recently. In Mumbai, bartenders and restaurateurs thronged his masterclass on growing a great bar brand at The Oberoi’s Eau Bar, which was organised in association with The House of Suntory.

23.02 / 11:07

markets UPS Provident Digital security Software India strategic market, growing business in digital native space, says Check Point Software

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd and the company is growing its business in the digital native space, a top official of the Israel-based firm said. Check Point Software Technologies Asia Pacific and Japan President Ruma Balasubramanian further said education institutions and health care institutions face the most cyber attacks in India.

23.02 / 05:35

markets UPS economy Food Trade country Charting the global economy: Inflation picks up in Japan, UK

Inflation accelerated in Japan, the UK and Canada, reinforcing a resurgence in price pressures around the world at the start of the year.

22.02 / 19:19

Platform Apple Software innovations testing Features Updates Apple Intelligence confirmed for iPhone, iPad and Mac. New update expands AI to more languages and regions in April

Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system, will soon support additional languages, including French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, localized English versions will be available for Singapore and India.

22.02 / 12:55

Cooper Waters security show International See how Xi and Putin are ramping up joint military drills

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. HONG KONG—The militaries of China and Russia, America’s top two global adversaries, are working together as never before in their long partnership, probing the defenses of the U.S. and its allies.

22.02 / 12:55

markets UPS Citi Booking show travelers International Booking CEO expects travel demand to remain robust despite high prices

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Booking Holdings Chief Executive Glenn Fogel said that the strong demand from recent months isn’t likely to let up. Consumers keep spending on travel, shrugging off higher prices for everything from hotel rooms to dinners out to indulge on vacations, according to Booking Holdings Chief Executive Glenn Fogel.

22.02 / 07:45

markets Cooper Strategy Software RAI Department Indian army contingent departs for India-Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian

Indian Army contingent departed on Saturday for 6th edition of India- Japan Joint Military Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted in East Fuji Manoeuvre Training area of Japan from February 24 to March 9, 2025, as per the Ministry of Defence.

22.02 / 04:45

markets UPS Analysis Remark Trade War show Asian markets advance as Alibaba fuels Hong Kong tech rally

Asian markets rose Friday, with Hong Kong leading the way thanks to a surge in tech stocks led by ecommerce titan Alibaba. The gains put the region on course to end a positive week on a strong note and came as traders weigh the economic outlook in light of Donald Trump's tariffs drive and geopolitical machinations.

21.02 / 13:13

markets Digital community Nikkei Trade country Relationships With stagnant exports, India-Japan trade imbalance an area of concern: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal on Friday expressed concerns over Japan's growing trade surplus with India, highlighting that India's exports to Japan have remained stagnant over the past 15 years. In contrast, Japanese exports to India have continued to rise, exacerbating the trade imbalance.

21.02 / 09:05

markets UPS President Department recommendations International Elon Musk calls for NASA ISS deorbit, says its ‘time to move on—let’s go to Mars!’

Elon Musk has urged the US government to begin preparations for deorbiting the ISS sooner than planned. «It has served its purpose. There is very little incremental utility. Let’s go to Mars,» Musk posted on X on 20 February. He later added, «The decision is up to the President, but my recommendation is as soon as possible. I recommend two years from now.»

21.02 / 02:21

markets UPS Analysis Trade rowing Dollar hits year-to-date lows as bulls get nervous

yen shot to a 2-1/2 month high on Friday on the back of a jump in Japanese inflation, while the dollar was set for a third weekly drop in a row as traders calculated the start of Donald Trump's second term has been mostly bluster on the tariff front. The yen broke through chart resistance at 150 per dollar overnight and it strengthened as far as 149.285 per dollar in the Asia morning after Japan recorded core inflation running at its fastest pace for 19 months in January.

21.02 / 01:41

markets Manufacturing Compilation RAI show 2020 Japan's factory activity shrinks for 8th straight month, PMI shows

21.02 / 01:31

markets UPS Analysis economy Research Trade Asian stocks in tight range, Yen passes key level

Asian stocks traded in narrow ranges after US shares fell from record highs as a disappointing forecast from the world’s largest retailer added to concern about the health of the economy. The yen strengthened past 150 per dollar. Australian shares edged higher while those in Japan ticked down due to the stronger local currency. Equity index futures pointed to initial gains in Hong Kong after a gauge of US-listed Chinese shares climbed as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced its fastest pace of revenue growth in more than a year.

20.02 / 17:31

markets UPS FIVE Waters Research testing UP govt claims purity of river Ganga's water unaffected despite holy dip by over 57 cr devotees

UP government on Thursday claimed that the purity of river Ganga water remains unaffected despite the holy dip taken by over 57 crore devotees. According to a press release, issued by the UP government, Padma Shri scientist Dr Ajay Kumar Sonkar has proven in his laboratory that Ganga water is not only fit for bathing but is as pure as alkaline water.

20.02 / 17:01

security War country travelers peace International Good time to get to grown-ups' table

Ukraine peace talks' on Tuesday in Riyadh. With the 'elephant' of Ukraine not in the room, frankly, the meeting was more about 'resumption' of US-Russia ties and Moscow's view of Europe's security architecture than ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The Riyadh meeting, and much of Donald Trump's statements on international relations, signal a direction of travel: an increasingly multipolar world with its separate spheres of influence (SoI).

20.02 / 02:03

markets Analysis Trade Bitcoin show reports Asian stocks drop after Fed Minutes show caution

Federal Reserve meeting minutes signaled that it’s in no rush to cut interest rates. Stocks in Japan and Australia dropped while equity index futures for Hong Kong also drifted lower. Contracts for US stocks also slipped in early Asian trading after the S&P 500 climbed 0.2% on Wednesday to set a new high, with defensive sectors outperforming in a sign of investor caution. The yen extended its rally against the greenback on Thursday to trade around 151 per dollar.

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