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Image used for representative purposes Elon Musk once again put the spotlight on Bitcoin, this time in a social media exchange emphasizing the cryptocurrency’s connection to energy. Responding to a post by X user ‘zerohedge’, who argued that soaring gold, silver, and Bitcoin prices reflect the “debasement” used to fund the AI arms race, Musk…
Mamata Banerjee’s ‘stay indoors’ stance on the Durgapur gang rape case underlines policy failure West Bengal has long projected itself as one of India’s safest regions for women. Kolkata, often described as a city of intellect and culture, routinely ranks high in safety perception surveys. According to the 2023 NCRB report, Kolkata has been ranked…
Deepika Padukone’s push for structured working hours in Bollywood has sparked a larger conversation across the film industry, with several stars weighing in on the issue. The latest to share her perspective is South actress Priyamani, who believes that while the idea of fixed hours is valid, flexibility remains essential on film sets.In a recent…
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, which will go to the polls next year.In the heated political atmosphere of West Bengal, the SIR has futher intensified…
Sanae Takaichi (AP photo) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the most likely candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister. In a country that continues to struggle with gender equality, the 64-year-old’s victory is historic. Takaichi defeated agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, son of…
Charlie Kirk’s derogatory post about Taylor Swift’s political beliefs resurfaces.(Image via Getty Images) It’s been a few days since Charlie Kirk’s public assassination shocked fans and dragged Taylor Swift into the controversy. Political activist Charlie Kirk’s death had divided citizens but many of his derogatory posts about Taylor Swift had resurfaced. Amid the mess, another…
Bernie Sanders (AP image) US Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday described Israel’s military campaign against Hamas in Gaza as “genocide,” becoming the first sitting United States senator to make such a charge against the Jewish state.While Sanders has previously led efforts in the Senate to block US sales of bombs and firearms to…
Shivam Dube (L) and Suryakumar Yadav (R) of India leaves the field after the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the handshake row during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash. Indian players chose not to…
Progress in India–US trade negotiations depends heavily on Washington revoking the additional 25 per cent tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil imports, according to a report by the India-based Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) as discussions resumed in New Delhi on Tuesday.“Negotiations will remain slow unless Washington signals genuine flexibility,” the GTRI report stated, as…
NEW DELHI: India handed Pakistan a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their Asia Cup 2025 Group A encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, but the drama off the field quickly overshadowed the on-field performance. Following a clinical bowling effort that restricted Pakistan to 127/9, Team India chased the target in just 15.5 overs,…
