WORLD
German spy agency says Covid-19 likely leaked from China's Wuhan Institute
The spy agency's assessment was based on an unspecified intelligence operation code-named "Saaremaa" as well as on publicly-available data.
INDIA
Rekha Gupta to be Delhi CM: Here's why BJP chose first time MLA for CM post
Rekha Gupta is a fresh face with a non controversial background. She has been working with the saffron party for over three decades.
INDIA
Atishi and 4 from BJP: Only 5 women candidates win Delhi polls, lowest since 2015
Of the total 699 candidates in the fray this time, 96 were women.
INDIA
Parvesh Verma: Meet the former Delhi CM's son who defeated AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal
Parvesh Verma, a two-time MP from West Delhi has defeated Kejriwal with a margin of over 3000 votes.
WORLD
Greece declares emergency after near-constant quakes shake up Santorini. Here's what we know
Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries. The vast majority cause no injuries and little or no damage but the country has also seen deadly quakes
WORLD
Hottest January on record, scientists say climate change accelerating
January 2025 globally was 0.09 degrees Celsius warmer than it in was in 2024, the previous hottest January
BUSINESS
Income tax changes in Budget: Here are 10 things individual taxpayers should know
Sitharaman said this new structure will significantly reduce taxes for the middle class, putting more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings, and investment.
BUSINESS
FY26 growth at 6.3-6.8%, job push, AI worries for labour market and more: Key takeaways from Economic Survey
Getting out of the way and allowing businesses to focus on their core mission is a significant contribution that governments around the country can make to foster innovation and enhance competitiveness, says the survey.
WORLD
Immigration curbs, birthright citizenship ban, WHO exit and more: Tracking Trump's executive orders
Executive orders signed by Trump are aimed at immigration, birthright citizenship, withdrawing from Paris treaty, ending work from home culture and more.
BUSINESS
Adani Group, US-based Nikola and more: Companies targeted by Hindenburg Research
Over the years, Hindenburg Research acquired a reputation of publishing scathing reports targeting big companies and billionaires
BUSINESS
Writing this from a place of joy: Hindenburg Research founder Nate Anderson's full farewell note
'There is not one specific thing — no particular threat, no health issue, and no big personal issue', Anderson said in his note announcing the decision to shut down the short-seller
WORLD
Donald Trump sentenced to 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case: Here's what it means
Trump was the first US President-elect to become convicted in a criminal case.
BUSINESS
Budget 2025 | What are expenditure & revenue budgets
Union Budget 2025: The Revenue Budget highlights the range of expected revenue from various sources, including the taxation ecosystem of direct and indirect taxes. Meanwhile, the Expenditure Budget details the planned expenses of the Centre.
BUSINESS
Budget 2025: Understanding the basics of India’s Union Budget | A beginner's guide
The Union Budget helps one get a clear understanding of the various taxes levied by the government.
INDIA
New criminal code, banking laws, Waqf, ONOE: Key bills and legislation that made headlines in 2024
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024 are some of the key bills that were passed by Parliament.
WORLD
Ex-Israeli agents make sensational claims, share how Hezbollah was tricked into buying 'exploding' pagers
Mossad, Israel's spy agency created a “pretend world" in which they are a “global production company".
WORLD
Pakistan adds over 4,000 beggars to no fly list after warning from Middle East
Saudi Ministry of Hajj had formally warned about the increasing number of beggars entering Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas.
WORLD
The rise and fall of Netflix's unusual parental leave policy
Initially, the idea behind Netflix’s policy of offering unlimited parental leave in the first year was to be more generous than rivals and gain a competitive advantage in recruitment. But over time, the company found it unsustainable to continue with this policy.
WORLD
Kash Patel: The Indian-American Trump loyalist poised to be next FBI director
Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, is known for his fierce loyalty and described as willing to "do anything for Trump."
WORLD
Australia's ban on social media for teens draws mixed reactions, kids hope to 'find a way out'
The legislation drew criticism from TikTok, a short-video app popular among teens, where its spokesperson said the process had been rushed and risked putting children into greater danger.
WORLD
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens 5 years after devastating fire; here's all you need to know
On April 15, 2019, the world viewed with horror as the cathedral's roof burst into flames and the fire engulfed the spire. Soon after, the roof collapsed but the bell towers and facade held
WORLD
Iran's Khamenei seen meeting envoy amid reports of illness, coma
Several media reports have also claimed that the 85-year-old had nominated his 55-year-old son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor
WORLD
Vivek Ramaswamy Net Worth: How this key Trump aide built his billion-dollar empire
Ramaswamy’s primary source of wealth is Roivant Sciences, a biotech company he founded in 2014.
WORLD
Who is Justin Welby? Know all about the Archbishop of Canterbury who resigned during a child abuse scandal
Justin Welby, 68, was the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.
