In July 2023, Ali Haider Dogar, a farmer from central-eastern Pakistan, faced devastating crop losses when floodwaters overwhelmed his fields after India released water from the Sutlej River to manage flash floods in its northern areas. His family suffered losses worth tens of thousands of pounds, and now, following India’s recent suspension of the Indus […]
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Many aspiring spirits among taxpayers were most likely raised beyond expectations regarding the Budget 2025 with sound reverberations from the FM. The murmur surrounding the phase-out of the older tax framework saw substantial changes in the new tax regime, where these changes were given credence. Considerable tax relief was therefore extended to taxpayers; for example,
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Sarvam AI, with the backing of Lightspeed venture capitalist, will build the first generative AI platform in India in a half year, the founder announced at the event on April 26, 2025. The minister told Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw that Sarvam AI was selected for this pioneering project and promised the tool would compete closely
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At the US-India Economic Forum in Washington DC, hosted by CII and USISPF, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged American businesses to invest in India, highlighting its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Even with the changes in the global financial markets, India is supposed to have a 6.5% growth rate
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Bengaluru: On April 24, 2025, Microsoft unveiled significant leadership changes for its India and South Asia operations, appointing Himani Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Nitin Mittal as Industry Leader for Digital Natives, and Aparna Kondaboina as Head of Human Resources for Microsoft Customers and Partners Solutions (MCAPS). These moves align with Microsoft’s mission to
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India is on the cusp of an AI revolution akin to its UPI success, with experts advocating for a digital public infrastructure (DPI) AI stack to democratize access, as discussed at The Economic Times Digital Transformation Dialogues in New Delhi. Moderated by Dia Rekhi, the panel called for regulations fostering trust without curbing innovation, while
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On April 22, 2025, the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results were declared, with 1009 candidates selected for prestigious services. Kalpana Rawat, achieving All India Rank 76, stands out for her remarkable feat—cracking the exam without coaching, driven by determination and self-discipline. Self-Taught Success Hailing from Sonipat, Haryana, Kalpana conquered the UPSC in her third
The tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which killed over 26 tourists, has sparked outrage across India. Former cricketer Shreevats Goswami, in an emotional X post, urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to permanently cease cricketing ties with Pakistan, citing alleged links to the attack, which
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On April 22, 2025, at least 26 individuals, predominantly tourists including two foreigners, lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Baisaran meadow, a scenic spot near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The assault occurred at 2:30 PM when assailants in military-style clothing opened fire on visitors. Pahalgam Attack: Major Updates
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A new study reveals that India’s massive groundwater extraction, accounting for over 25% of the global total, disrupts Earth’s balance, shifting its rotational axis. Unchecked, this could alter day-night cycles and trigger crises like food and water scarcity worldwide. Groundwater Extraction Explained Over-pumping groundwater redistributes Earth’s mass, prompting the planet to adjust its balance, leading
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