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Murder or suicide: Suchir Balaji’s death fuels Elon Musk – Sam Altman rivalry

On 21 November, Suchir Balaji celebrates his birthday. He's found dead a few days later. Police calls it a suicide. His parents cry murder. Literally. Two parallel investigations are on into his death. One by police in the U.S. and another by a priv...

January 6, 2025 12:45 PM

Goldman Sachs sees India among top emerging markets in 2025

Goldman Sachs has projected India to be among the best-performing emerging markets in 2025, citing the country’s robust macroeconomic stability backed by improving terms of trade, effective inflation targeting, and reliable domestic risk capital. ...

January 6, 2025 12:41 PM

Dubai ranks among world’s top 10 cities in Global Power City Index for second consecutive year

Dubai has secured the top spot in West Asia in the Global Power City Index 2024 and eighth position globally, marking its second consecutive year in the top 10 rankings. The annual study, conducted by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, highlights Du...

January 6, 2025 12:37 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues. The meeting took place as Sullivan, the outgoing US NSA, ...

January 6, 2025 12:31 PM

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming "a widespread societal concern" and poses "significant challenges" to the well being of the elderly and their families. Agein...

January 6, 2025 12:11 PM

ICMR detects two cases of HMPV in Karnataka, surveillance indicates no unusual surge

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday confirmed that two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been detected in Karnataka. The cases, detected as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses, highlight ...

January 6, 2025 11:43 AM

Heavy snowfall disrupts air travel in the UK and Germany

Heavy snowfall has caused significant disruptions to air travel in both the UK and Germany, leading to multiple runway closures and flight cancellations over the weekend, according to reports from CNN and Euro News. In the UK, several airports close...

January 6, 2025 11:16 AM

Sensex rises, Nifty crosses 24,000 in early trade

The Indian stock market opened higher on Monday, with buying observed in the IT and auto sectors. At around 9:32 AM, the Sensex was trading at 79,470.61, rising 247.50 points or 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,065, gaining 60.25 poi...

January 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Bangladesh cancels judicial officials’ training in India

Bangladesh has withdrawn its judicial officials from participating in training sessions scheduled at India's National Judicial Academy in Bhopal and a state judicial academy. The program, initially planned for February 10-20, was canceled as per dire...