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26.01 / 11:51

Target Platform country electronic reports testing What is Russia’s mysterious new space weapon?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON WAS abuzz on February 14th with news of a mysterious Russian space weapon. Mike Turner, chairman of the House intelligence committee, urged the White House to declassify intelligence on a “serious national-security threat".

26.01 / 11:19

markets Cooper security President country prevention India, Indonesia boost defence cooperation with DCA ratification, cadet exchanges between Naval Academies

India and Indonesia have taken a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, strengthening defence and maritime cooperation through key agreements and initiatives. The two nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties with the ratification of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and agreed to enhance collaboration through cadet exchanges between their Naval Academies.

26.01 / 09:59

markets Strategy President stage country hospital Destinations budget 2025 Budget 2025: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, rationalisation of tax rates

infrastructure status, rationalisation of tax rates, easier visa processes and more incentives by state governments to promote investments are some of the key issues that need to be addressed for India's hospitality sector to realise its full potential, Hotel Association of India President K B Kachru said ahead of the Budget. In an interview to PTI, Kachru, emphasised upon the need for India to be marketed in a better fashion, and noted that countries like Japan, South Korea and Thailand have been able to grow their GDP by giving importance to the tourism sector.

26.01 / 05:33

markets Cooper CEO Strategy Research country innovations AMFI and AMII sign MoU in investment management industry to promote and foster bilateral relations

Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and the Asosiasi Manajer Investasi Indonesia (AMII), the Indonesian Investment Managers Association have formalised an important step towards enhancing bilateral financial and economic best practises through cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 25, 2025, in New Delhi.

26.01 / 05:33

markets President Justice country Equality Every sacred tenet of Constitution being shredded into pieces by authoritarian regime: Mallikarjun Kharge

BJP-led Centre, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on Sunday that a hateful agenda, immersed in religious fundamentalism, has sought to divide the society over the last 10 years and every sacred tenet of the Constitution is being «shredded into pieces by an authoritarian regime». He claimed that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) practises pseudo-nationalism by making disadvantaged youngsters carry the flag of «nationalism» and «religious supremacy», but does nothing to get them employment.

26.01 / 02:29

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Kim Jong Un.

25.01 / 19:35

markets UPS Fighting President country US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days. Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused. Ukraine relies on the US for 40% of its military needs. «I am focused on military aid; it has not been stopped, thank God,» he said at a press conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

25.01 / 19:35

markets Platform Remark Election country Amid 'Nazi salute' scandal, Elon Musk joins German far-right AfD event via video

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party on January 25. This marks his second public appearance in support of the controversial party within a fortnight, prompting further debate on his growing influence in European politics. Musk's message was clear: he believes the AfD represents the «best hope for Germany's future.»

25.01 / 19:09

President War Celebrity Diversity performer country Republic Day 2025 LIVE: Parade set to begin at 10:30 am in Delhi

Republic Day 2025 LIVE: Celebrations will begin early on Sunday morning with tens of thousands attending a parade in the national capital. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the Chief Guest — with military contingents from the country also participating in a march-past.

25.01 / 17:23

markets UPS President show country Courts Trump’s frenzied debut delights base as thornier decisions await

Trump show is back in Washington, with familiar set pieces. The new president held court for hours with the press, trolled bankers at Davos, feuded with a bishop and danced with a sword, all with cameras rolling. He signed decree after decree, pulling presidential Sharpies from the wooden cradle on his desk.

25.01 / 16:57

markets Digital Strategy Divinity PAM country Every Hindu family must have 3 children: VHP

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday expressed concerns over the «declining birth rate among Hindus» and called for at least three children in every Hindu family, Speaking at the Virat Sant Sammelan held here, VHP's Central General Secretary Bajrang Lal Bangra said, «The declining birth rate of Hindus has caused imbalance in the Hindu population in the country. The revered saints of the Hindu society have called for at least three children to be born in every Hindu family.»

25.01 / 15:39

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM country innovations LN Mittal, KM Birla, Anil Agarwal among 7,500 delegates expected in Odisha biz event: Minister

LN Mittal, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Agarwal, Sajjan Jindal, Naveen Jindal, Karan Adani and many others, will be among 7,500 delegates expected to attend the two-day Odisha business summit starting from January 28, a minister said on Saturday. Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, at a press conference here, said the state is ready to welcome the delegates from 20 countries to the flagship 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha' conclave.

25.01 / 15:39

markets Digital Progressive CEO Strategy country rights AI no more an option, it will transform every aspect of every business: Publicis Sapient CEO

Artificial intelligence is no longer an option but a necessity that will transform every aspect of every business in the world, digital consultancy firm Publicis Sapient CEO Nigel Vaz has said. Speaking with PTI during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that ended on Friday, Vaz also said he doesn't see much progress happening on any global regulation for AI and what was most likely that some standards will come from some countries and those would be adopted by others in some form or the other.

25.01 / 13:47

markets Platform Strategy President Celebrity country R-Day Parade: India to display military might, cultural heritage; celebrate 75 years of Constitution

25.01 / 09:29

markets Cooper security President Pride country India, Indonesia to jointly work on defence manufacturing, says Modi after meeting with Subianto

25.01 / 07:31

markets UPS Digital students Universities country Schools budget 2025 Inside the great Indian skilling scene in run-up to Budget 2025

budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

25.01 / 02:49

markets UPS Digital Trade President Bitcoin country Did Trump's Crypto Order Deliver On His Promise Of A Bitcoin Strategic Reserve?

President Donald Trump this week signed an executive order to establish U.S. dominance in the digital asset market and make the country the global center of crypto. But does that order deliver on what Trump said he'd accomplish?

25.01 / 02:33

markets Provident Digital Strategy PAM country social Brazil bans Sam Altman's tech firm Tools for Humanity from paying for iris scans

Tools for Humanity, cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, must stop offering compensation for iris scans in the country, it said in a statement on Friday.

25.01 / 02:33

markets Compilation security Analysis Trade Experts country UltraTech's open offer for India Cements oversubscribed

UltraTech Cement's open offer for subsidiary India Cements has seen a rare oversubscription, thanks to its high offer price. Less than 5% open offers launched since 2015 in the country have been fully subscribed, data compiled by ET showed. The ₹390-per-share offer, open from January 8 to 21, was subscribed 110%. It will increase UltraTech's stake in India Cements to 81.49%. India Cements' shares closed at ₹295.15 on Friday, marking a nearly 22% gain in a year.

25.01 / 01:39

markets COST Target Research show country Climate Change and You: Drill, Baby, Drill, is back!

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear Reader, President Donald Trump has done it again. On Monday, he signed an executive order pulling the US out of the Paris Climate agreement which seeks to limit global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

25.01 / 01:33

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