According to a report by Bloomberg, on October 14, 2025, Steve Witkoff — fresh from brokering a ceasefire in Gaza — made a short (~5-minute) phone call to a senior Kremlin official, Yuri Ushakov. During the call, he suggested that Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, approach Donald Trump by congratulating him on the recent Gaza deal […]
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In a candid interview with The Indian Express, India’s left‐arm spinning all‐rounder Axar Patel made a statement that’s worth more than just a sound bite: “Not daring, I don’t like that word. Confidence is my thing.” He explained further:“Daring is like tukka (freak luck). … I am not like that. I prepare so well that
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In November 2025, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly explained a new approach toward the H‑1B visa programme: the aim is to temporarily bring in skilled foreign workers to fill current gaps, train American workers, and then return to their home countries. Key points: This isn’t about permanent immigration or long-term replacement of American
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Setting the scene In the fall of 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass the necessary funding legislation. The core of the dispute? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits/subsidies which Democrats had prioritized renewing. Republicans pressing for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government without those
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When Zohran Mamdani clinched his historic win as mayor of New York City, the spotlight rightly shone on his triumphant campaign. But another presence at the celebration quietly yet powerfully conveyed a message: his partner, Rama Duwaji, made a sartorial statement that resonated beyond mere fashion. Here’s a deeper dive into what she wore, why
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In a recent speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that during the May 2025 flare-up between India and Pakistan, eight aircraft were “essentially” shot down — a bump up from his previous figure of seven. He also reiterated that he personally threatened trade deals with both nuclear-armed neighbours until they agreed to peace. Let’s
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is asking governments—especially the U.S. government—for loan guarantees and other public-sector support in order to finance a massive build-out of AI infrastructure: data centres, chips, power supply, and compute platforms. Specifically: At a conference, OpenAI’s CFO said the company wants a “government ecosystem” of banks, private equity and even governmental
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A Welcome Return After months on the sidelines due to a fractured foot, Rishabh Pant is back in the frame—and his return to the Indian Test squad couldn’t have come at a better time. The India national cricket team announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series at home against South Africa national
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Introduction In a landmark moment for urban politics, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4 2025 — a win that marks not just a change in leadership but a major shift in the city’s political landscape. His victory is historic for several reasons: he becomes the
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One of the most striking parts of Apple’s recent story is the momentum in India. After years of gradual growth, Apple is now posting record revenues and significantly expanding its footprint in the country. Record Figures & Trends Apple has posted a 15th straight quarter of record revenue in India for Q4 ended Sept. 30,
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