Alibaba willpay $433.5 million to settle a US class-action lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices. Filed in 2020, the lawsuit claims Alibaba restricted merchants to a single platform, violating competition laws. Read More
With the candidate selection still pending, senior Congress leaders Shweta Singh, Jawaharlal Mahtha, and party worker Rafiq Ansari have purchased nomination papers for the Bokaro assembly seat, creating confusion within the party and urgency for the leadership to make a final decision before the deadline. Read More
China conducted joint combat readiness patrols with fighter jets and drones around Taiwan following the US State Department’s approval of a $2 billion arms sale to Taipei. Taiwan’s defence ministry monitored and responded to the maneuvers. Beijing condemned the arms deal, claiming it threatened China’s sovereignty and stability in the region. Read More
Exploring the compatibility of zodiac signs by examining famous historical partnerships, the article highlights how the traits of each sign can combine to form powerful duos. Examples include Aries and Libra as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, Taurus and Scorpio as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and Leo and Aquarius as Cleopatra and Julius... Read More
New Zealand stunned India with a remarkable 113-run victory in the second Test in Pune, despite missing their star batsman Kane Williamson. Mitchell Santner’s career-best haul of 13-157 and strategic on-field flexibility secured this historic win, ending India’s 12-year unbeaten streak at home and impacting their World Test Championship final aspirations. Read More
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the need for sovereign ratings to properly reflect the economic realities of emerging markets to lower their capital costs. She calls for credit rating agencies to improve their methodologies and highlights the importance of IMF governance reforms amidst global economic challenges. Read More
The Indian government has issued a strict advisory to social media companies, including X and Meta, to curb the spread of hoax bomb threats targeting flights. These threats have disrupted nearly 400 flights, causing financial losses for airlines and compromising public safety. Read More
