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In the upcoming weeks, skywatchers in the U.S. will be treated to breathtaking views of two celestial phenomena. This week's total lunar eclipse is the first, and in late March there will be a partial solar eclipse. Although not a total eclipse, it is still a breathtaking sight for space enthusiasts.

Indian equities have become one of the worst performers as the world resets its trading rules. For the first time since 2009, Sensex's P/E is trading below that of the Dow. Despite once-rich valuations among emerging markets (EM), foreign investors keep selling even after a sharp correction from last year's peak.

Indo-US nuclear deal — especially expanding atomic power through foreign and private collaboration — in deep freeze is positive. But it has also put the spotlight on one of the most coveted, yet closed, spaces of India's security system: the atomic energy establishment. What this budget set rolling is just the beginning of a series of crucial decisions that could necessitate the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to make a fundamental shift in its approach. Which is why it may not be an easy path ahead. The first decision relates to management of the nuclear fuel cycle. At present, the entire cycle from mining the ore, obtaining nuclear fuel, to electricity production and then waste management is under DAE's strict control. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) ensures safety oversight in a tightly controlled affair monitored by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

executive orders from former US President Joe Biden contained identical autopen signatures, which has led to doubts about his understanding of the policies he approved. Many critics believe that these unauthentic signature practices create multiple legal and constitutional problems because of the ongoing debate about Biden’s mental state during his presidential years.

Howard Lutnick has been appointed as new US Commerce Secretary by US President Donald Trump. Lutnick, a strong advocate of tariffs, will play a central role in President Donald Trump’s trade strategy, working closely with the US Trade Representative’s office. His appointment aligns with the administration’s ongoing tariff policies targeting China, Canada, and Mexico. While some duties have been temporarily paused for negotiations, steel and aluminum tariffs are set to take effect on March 12.

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For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — the chief U.S. consumer finance watchdog — in the courts and media, portraying the agency as illegitimate and as unfairly targeting industry players.

In his victory speech, he said: «When we come together, we build things that last, because we are Canada strong.» Stocks plunge as Donald Trump slaps tariffs on US trading partners Carney also took on Donald Trump and his trade war in his speech, arguing the US president «thinks he can weaken us with his plan to divide and conquer». «The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. If they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life […] and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form.» The incoming prime minister continued: «The Cana...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of English as the official language of the US may seem relatively benign. Most residents already speak English and a majority of immigrants are eager to learn it.

Liberal Party conference, Trudeau reflected on his tenure while also taking a parting shot at US President Donald Trump. His resignation, prompted by a wave of cabinet departures in late 2024, led to the swift election of Mark Carney as his successor. “I’m damn proud of what we’ve done over these past 10 years. But tonight is about our future as a party, as a country,” Trudeau told the audience. His daughter, Ella-Grace, introduced him on stage, sharing how proud she was of her father while joking that she looked forward to seeing him less on social media. Trudeau, visibly emotional, wiped away tears before addressing the gathered supporters.

bilateral trade agreements rather than multilateral deals and protect its national interest, especially that of the farmers and small entreprenuers, while negotiating with the US, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) said on Monday. The SJM's national council passed a resolution in this regard at its meeting in Chhattisgarh, the RSS affiliate said in a statement. The two-day meeting held in Raipur, which deliberated on a host of issues, including strengthening India's economy amid a changing geopolitical scenario and the Donald Trump administration's policy of reciprocal tariffs, concluded on Monday. «After taking over as US president, Donald Trump has launched a frontal attack on the global free trade system by announcing his intent to impose higher tariffs (on reciprocal basis) on imports from many countries around the world,» the resolution said.

KKS Murthy, the owner of Bengaluru’s Select Books, who recently passed away aged 95, it was after a gap of many years. He seemed quite unchanged, sitting amid the heaps of books in his now 80-year-old shop off Brigade Road. He recognised me at once and, without asking, directed me to a pile of second-hand cookbooks. I rarely buy physical books now. You can tell me all about the joys of holding a printed book, and I’ll shrug and switch on the e-books app on my tablet or phone, with instant access to thousands of books, new ones instantly available, all easily searchable, with adjustable lighting and size. I also live in a humid Goa valley, which is rotting my old books. But I still love second-hand books. Booksellers like Murthy who specialise in them are rare now, with the places where they congregated — Fort’s pavements in Mumbai, Moore Market in Chennai —mostly cleared away. New & Secondhand, in Mumbai’s Dhobi Talao, is a distant memory. But Murthy kept the flag flying for the kind of place where, instead of the purposive searching of regular bookshops, you could randomly sift through piles and find the one book which, through past owners and shops, was waiting for you.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Donald Trump said Americans should expect “a little disturbance" from his tariffs and trade policies and he wouldn’t rule out the potential for a recession this year. “I hate to predict things like that," Trump told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : The global tariff war will likely impact merger and acquisition (M&A) activity adversely, said Akeel Sachak, partner and global head of consumer at Rothschild & Co., adding that US President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on tariffs has sparked a broader concern among economies, and it is already reflecting in the way markets have moved.

daylight saving time (DST) begins. At 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 9, clocks will move forward by an hour, bringing longer daylight hours in the evening but also disrupting sleep schedules. The shift will remain in place until Sunday, November 2, when clocks return to standard time for the winter months. While most states observe DST, some do not. Hawaii and most of Arizona opt out, citing climate and practical concerns. The Navajo Nation, however, does follow the change. U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam, also skip the adjustment.

Among the 20 most active VC investors analyzed, several firms, including Z47, Stellaris Venture Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners, reported no women at all within their investment teams. Peak XV Partners topped the list with the highest number of women investors, comprising 13 out of 44. Other firms like Blume Ventures (6 out of 23) and Accel India (5 out of 25) showed relatively better representation, while Lightspeed Ventures (4 out of 16) and Elevation Capital (7 out of 33) reflected the broader industry challenge where women are consistently outnumbered across major firms.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. American defense companies have increased their dominance of the global arms trade, buoyed by European nations snapping up U.S. jet fighters and missiles.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Donald Trump issued executive orders slapping high tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. For the rest, he has proposed a reciprocal tariff regime, pushing exporting countries to either reduce their respective import duties drastically or be shut out of the US market.

JSW Steel climbed as much as 2.1% on Monday to a four-month high of Rs 1,032.5 on the BSE, after the company reported a 12% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated crude steel production for February 2025. In a filing to the exchanges on Friday, JSW Steel said its consolidated crude steel production for February stood at 24.07 lakh tonnes, compared to 21.49 lakh tonnes in the same period last year. The company’s domestic operations contributed 23.32 lakh tonnes, reflecting a 13% YoY jump, while its U.S. steel production came in at 0.75 lakh tonnes.