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Investment Grade Index, a key measure of credit risk for top-rated borrowers, widened by 2.06 basis points to 53.54, marking the highest level of US credit risk in 2025, according to a Bloomberg report. When this index rises, it signals that investors see higher risks in lending to these companies. Meanwhile, the Markit CDX North American High Yield Index, which tracks riskier borrowers, dropped by 0.5 points to 106.4, its lowest point in six months. As per Bloomberg, unlike the investment-grade index, this one falls when credit risk increases, showing that investors are becoming more cautious about lending to lower-rated companies.

federal agencies. The pair also joined forces on social media to push back against criticism of US support for Ukraine. Musk claimed his Starlink satellite internet system was critical to Ukraine’s military operations, suggesting the front lines would collapse without it. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticized Musk’s remarks as a veiled threat, noting Poland pays millions annually for Starlink services in Ukraine and warned of seeking alternatives if SpaceX became unreliable. Rubio quickly defended Musk, denying any threats to cut Ukraine’s access and praising Starlink as vital to Ukraine’s survival in the war.

Donald Trump’s federal policy changes. Harvard University announced a temporary hiring freeze on Monday. The move was confirmed in a notice from Harvard’s President, Dr Alan M Garber, and other senior administrators on Monday. Harvard is among the ten universities which are currently under federal scrutiny for concerns related to antisemitic protests on campuses. As per a New York Times report, Harvard’s decision is particularly significant given its $50 billion endowments. Moreover, Dr Garber’s statement did not mention President Trump directly but noted that universities nationwide are facing substantial financial uncertainties due to changes in federal policies.

Apple and Meta Platforms are set to face modest fines for allegedly breaching landmark rules aimed at reining in their power, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday. Both companies have been in the European Commission's crosshairs since last year for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act which could cost companies as much as 10% of their global annual sales. The act, which became law in May 2023, seeks to make it easier for people to move between competing online services like social media platforms, internet browsers and app stores, allowing smaller companies to compete with Big Tech.

Olivia Culpo has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The 32-year-old shared the joyous news on March 10 while posting a heartwarming video with her husband, NFL star Christian McCaffrey on Instagram. The couple, who married in July 2024, are now preparing to welcome their first child.

Elon Musk, the platform's owner, stated that a massive cyberattack was responsible for these outages.

Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Vaishnaw moved the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to amend the Railways Act, 1989 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Bill, already passed by Lok Sabha, was approved by the Upper House after a debate. The minister assured the House that reports of CCTV cameras being shut down after the February 15, 2025 stampede at the New Delhi station are false.

trade policies, analysts have pinpointed top S&P 500 stocks that are likely to see huge growth in the next 12 months. Technology and energy shares lead the pack. As per S&P Global Market Intelligence data, Micron Technology (MU), Super Micro Computer (SMCI) and Devon Energy (DVN) are some of the firms whose shares are likely to rise more than 30 percent.

Michelle Obama and Barack Obama have lately made headlines for their divorce rumors. Apparently, Michelle Obama is embarking on a new venture now as she collaborates with her brother Craig Robinson on a podcast. Meanwhile, as the former first lady embraces this new opportunity, speculation about her marriage to Barack Obama persists. Michelle Obama said on Monday that she and her brother would be doing a video podcast as their next professional endeavor. The project, known as IMO, promises engaging conversations with celebrity guests, as per a report by the Daily Mail.

Elon Musk’s latest claim—that billionaire Reid Hoffman secretly funded protests against Tesla—has ignited a high-stakes war of words in Silicon Valley. But in a swift rebuttal, the LinkedIn co-founder has dismissed Musk’s allegations as pure fiction, calling them yet another in a long list of «false claims.» The drama unfolded on X (formerly Twitter), where Musk accused Hoffman of financially backing groups organizing anti-Tesla demonstrations. Hoffman wasted no time in setting the record straight. «Just one more of Elon's false claims about me: I never funded anyone for Tesla protests. I don’t condone violence. But it's clear Americans are angry at him—it’s easier to explain away their anger than to accept that actions have consequences,» Hoffman wrote in response to Musk’s tweet.

tornado made landfall near Orlando in Seminole County, Florida, during the early morning hours of Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The tornado damaged at least one house, which has collapsed, as per Seminole County Emergency Management officials. The house collapse took place in Longwood, authorities said.

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.

The LG administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident, but locals have demanded action against the police officials and setting up of Village Defence Guards (VDG) in the area. The VDG, formerly known as Village Defence Committee, is a civilian militia first established in the mid-1990s in Chenab Valley of Jammu division to counter the militancy in remote hilly villages along the Line of Control. The districts of Kathua, Samba, Doda and Kishtwar in Jammu, which were peaceful for two decades, have reported several militant incidents over the past two years. During the ongoing budget session of J&K assembly, the legislators protested against the deaths and demanded swift action. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said an inquiry has been ordered into the incident and it cannot be debated further in the assembly. «I spoke with home minister sahib for the past three days and he is continuously monitoring the situation. He told me that Union home secretary and Director Intelligence Bureau was sent to assess the situation on ground,» leader of the BJP in J&K assembly Sunil Sharma informed the House. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah informed the House that it was interesting to note that police allowed BJP leaders to visit the spot but did not allow the deputy CM from the ruling National Conference to visit Billawar citing the «sensitive situation» at the spot.

Priyanka Gandhi on Monday said that reports of voter list manipulation appear before elections and it is very dangerous for democracy. She said the government should allow discussion on the issue in Parliament. «The way reports of voter list manipulation comes before every election, it is very dangerous for our democracy. The entire opposition in the Parliament wants a detailed discussion on the voter list. This discussion is very important for the protection of democracy and the Constitution. The government should give up its stubbornness and allow this discussion done,» Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X. She also shared demand made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha that there should be discussion on voters list.

women's participation is a good barometer to determine a country's place on the development spectrum. The spotlight on 'women-led development' this Women's Day was in keeping with India's efforts to become 'developed' by 2047. But the rape of two women near Hampi in Karnataka made the news.

Kia Norway poked fun at Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk in an Instagram post which has gone viral. The South Korean automaker uploaded an Instagram photo of one of its EV3 electric vehicles, with a sticker that says, «I bought this after Elon went crazy,» reported Times of India.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in response to a query by AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi in the Lok Sabha. The government was asked if the ministry, its attached offices and autonomous bodies and organisations under it, particularly the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), were facing a «shortfall of manpower against their respective sanctioned strengths». In his response, the minister shared corresponding data for the various attached and subordinate offices and autonomous bodies under the ministry.

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