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A quiet digital war is unfolding between Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, spotlighting the future of free speech in one of the world’s largest democracies. At the heart of the conflict: India’s increasingly aggressive internet censorship, powered by new regulations, expanded takedown powers, and a government-run censorship portal. What’s […]

India’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, but flagged rising global headwinds — particularly the economic impact of steep new U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. With inflation low but external risks climbing, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appears to be treading cautiously as it weighs its next moves.

Tensions between the U.S. and India deepened on Monday after the former U.S. President Donald Trump again threatened steep tariffs on Indian imports in retaliation for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. New Delhi dismissed the criticism as “unjustified” and defended its energy strategy as a necessity driven by global conditions. What Happened In a

As Europe pushes towards decarbonization and phasing out coal plants, a surprising transformation is underway. Big Tech players like Microsoft and Amazon are repurposing old coal and gas power stations into AI-powered data centers, driven by soaring demand for computing power and energy access. What’s Happening Utilities across Europe — including Engie (France), RWE (Germany),

In a rare overture, Hamas announced on Sunday that it is prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver humanitarian aid to Israeli hostages held in Gaza — but only if Israel agrees to halt its airstrikes and permanently open humanitarian corridors into the war-torn enclave. What Happened The statement came a day after

What’s happening? In Q2 (April–June), tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet (Google), and Amazon showed strong earnings driven by surging demand for AI-powered services across cloud computing, search, and advertising. Capital Expenditures Go Through the Roof: These staggering investments in data centers, infrastructure, and AI talent are fueling rapid product rollouts  –  from Microsoft’s Copilot

What’s happening? With a self-imposed trade deadline approaching, President Trump has enacted broad tariffs on imports from 69 countries  –  including key U.S. allies and trade partners  –  aiming to reduce trade deficits and boost domestic manufacturing. Tariff Breakdown: Key Fallout: Global Reactions: The Big Picture: …Trump’s aggressive trade policy is shaking up international relations,

What Happened? A mass shooting at a prominent skyscraper on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening claimed the lives of four people and the gunman himself, shocking the heart of New York City. One of the victims was a New York City police officer, adding to the tragedy of the incident. The Suspect

Japan’s government bond market is entering a turbulent week, with pressure mounting from both domestic political instability and shifting central bank policies. Add in uncertainty from the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the world’s third-largest economy. Political Upheaval Shakes Market Confidence The ruling coalition’s loss of its majority in Japan’s

The United States and the European Union have reached a significant trade agreement that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU imports—averting a potentially damaging trade war. The deal, announced on Sunday by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, follows months of negotiations and rising tensions between the two