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AI-generated image used for representation “The golden age of America begins right now,” Donald Trump declared as he launched his second stint in the White House. Back in the presidency, he wasted no time signaling that this term would be markedly different from his first. Trump’s biggest leverage this time: tariffs. Unlike before, trade would...

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday lifted GRAP-IV with immediate effect, even though air quality across large parts of the city remained in the ‘very poor’ category.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), areas such as ITO and India Gate recorded...

Trading in Indian stock markets are closed on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas, according to the exchanges’ holiday schedule.Both the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are shut for trading across segments on December 25. Normal trading activity will resume on Friday, December 26, 2025. This is the only stock market holiday in December...

Note: AI-generated A group of 9 high-ranking US lawmakers has urged the Department of War (The Pentagon) to blacklist a total of 17 prominent Chinese technology firms, including DeepSeek – the company that stunned global tech sector with the launch of its R1 model in January 2025, and smartphone giant Xiaomi – a major tech...

Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, emphasizes the staggering financial stakes in the AI landscape, estimating that companies may need to spend hundreds of billions to compete effectively. Such investment is necessary for building robust frameworks and securing premier talent, giving established powerhouses a formidable lead. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has warned companies of...

A Microsoft engineer has clarified that a project aiming to rewrite millions of lines of code using AI and Rust is purely research-focused, not a concrete plan to eliminate C/C++ from Windows by 2030. While the company is actively adopting Rust for its memory-safe benefits, this specific initiative remains experimental, not a roadmap for future...

The US has banned five prominent Europeans from entering the country, accusing them of pushing online censorship against American viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited efforts to suppress free speech and target American companies, particularly concerning the EU’s Digital Services Act. This move signals a strong ‘America First’ stance against perceived foreign overreach. ‘We...

Identified taxpayers are being sent SMS and email under the government’s NUDGE campaign. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): The Income Tax Department is stepping up scrutiny for tax returns and many taxpayers are getting alerts to check their exemption and deduction claims. The last date to file income tax returns for FY...

Driving the newsThe MGNREGA – a flagship UPA-era program that guaranteed 100 days of wage employment to rural households – has been replaced by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act.Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan framed it as a bold leap forward: “This is a far better scheme...