L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan's suggestion of a 90-hour work week and mandatory Sunday work sparked a social media backlash, with netizens and corporate bosses criticizing the idea. His comments on reducing home time in favor of workplace presence stirred significant debate, highlighting the ongoing discussion around work-life balance.
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Nobel laureate Amartya Sen voiced concern over Bangladesh's ongoing crisis, emphasising his connection to the nation. He acknowledged the progress made since independence but warned against political instability. Sen stressed the need for cooperation, press freedom, and protection of minorities. He cited the importance of learning from historical communal violence to ensure a peaceful future.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni criticized the global political Left for double standards and praised conservative leaders like PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. She highlighted the importance of global conservative collaboration and stressed the significance of security and leadership in maintaining freedom. Meloni called for lasting peace through strong security measures, citing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized focusing on improving infrastructure, amenities, and transportation networks in naturally growing urban zones. He suggests prioritizing vertical development over creating new cities to better manage growth and decongestion. The housing ministry aims to develop a framework for transit-oriented development while collaborating with states.
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The Trump Organization is set to enter India's commercial real estate market with Trump World Centre in Pune. The project features two towers with 27 floors of office space. One will be for-sale offices and the other leaseable offices. India is the Trump brand's largest market outside the US.
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