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Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour secured nearly $40 billion in investment, with over 50 global firms pledging fresh capital and expansion. Key sectors like semiconductors, defence, and energy saw significant commitments. India elevated ties with the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy, fostering strategic partnerships and boosting economic cooperation.

Oil prices surged Friday amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks and ongoing concerns about supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent gains, benchmarks are set for a weekly dip. While gaps in negotiations have narrowed, any toll system in the Strait is deemed unacceptable.

Samsung Electronics has averted an 18-day semiconductor strike by reaching a tentative deal with unions, promising employees average bonuses of around $338,000. This profit-linked system, tied to long-term targets, comes as AI demand boosts chip profits. However, a shareholder group plans legal action, deeming the agreement requires their consent.

IIIT Delhi has announced the M.Tech admission 2026 merit list and Round 1 seat allotment for Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computational Biology. Candidates can check their status on the official website. Important dates for subsequent rounds, document verification, and the commencement of the academic session are also provided. This information is crucial for aspiring M.

On this day in 1935, NFL team owner Bert Bell, co-owner of the struggling Philadelphia Eagles, helped reshape professional football by proposing a system that allowed weaker teams first access to top college talent. Designed to prevent wealthy clubs from dominating player recruitment, the idea became the foundation of the modern NFL Draft, now one of American sport’s most influential and widely followed annual events.

A bold overhaul of higher education aims to align degrees with emerging industries, transforming classrooms into pathways for jobs and nation-building

A remarkable $1 billion donation has made Albert Einstein College of Medicine tuition-free for all students, a historic first for U.S. medical schools. This generous gift, from long-time supporter Ruth Gottesman, aims to alleviate student debt and invest in the Bronx community. The move is expected to attract diverse talent and reshape the future of medical education.

Falling exchange rate can curb imports more effectively than austerity measures. Don't intervene in forex market

The govt should decontrol the price of all fertilisers and instead give all farmers a flat grant of Rs 5,000, paid into their bank accounts

Michael Bloomberg's $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University in 2018 revolutionised higher education by funding need-blind admissions. This historic gift eliminated financial barriers for talented students, allowing them to pursue education based on merit, not wealth. The endowment ensures a lasting legacy of opportunity, empowering future generations to excel and contribute to society without the burden of overwhelming debt.

A young Warren Buffett's informal 1951 visit to GEICO proved pivotal. Meeting executive Lorimer Davidson, Buffett gained invaluable, firsthand insights into insurance economics and business operations. This direct learning experience, focusing on clear logic and intrinsic value over market hype, shaped his disciplined, patient investment philosophy, laying the groundwork for his future success.

From Kalyan to Nagpur, medical aspirants describe the fallout of NEET 2026’s cancellation — lost momentum, postponed family lives, abandoned holidays, fresh fears over leaks, and the growing belief that students are paying for failures beyond their control

He’s basically preparing the country for tough decisions GOI has to take. Aside from fuel price hikes, there may be some mild curbs. But extravagant poll promises by all winning parties, including BJP, make economic management that much tougher

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation is at a decade low, yet forest degradation from fires, logging, and drought poses a significant threat, affecting 40% of the region. Experts warn of a tipping point where the forest could emit more carbon than it absorbs. A proposed bill could weaken crucial satellite monitoring, jeopardizing conservation efforts.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is on a three-day business outreach in Gujarat, positioning the state as a key driver for India's next growth phase. He engaged with industry leaders in chemicals and metals, highlighting Odisha's advantages for sustainable industrial expansion and strategic market access.

What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity.