Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has criticized Donald Trump's science policies, labeling them as "madness" and "too stupid," fearing they undermine America's technological competitiveness against China. He highlighted funding cuts for universities and research agencies, leading to hiring freezes and concerns about international talent avoiding the U.S. due to immigration uncertainties.
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Arvind Kejriwal promised to cancel inflated water bills faced by Delhi residents if AAP regains power in the upcoming assembly elections. He advised residents receiving substantial bills to withhold payment. Kejriwal highlighted the provision of 20,000 litres of free water monthly to households, benefiting more than 12 lakh families during his party's tenure.
Tax experts are anticipating that Budget 2025 will reintroduce sops for EV purchases and clarify the computation of perquisite value for company-provided cars. The perquisite value mechanism, which currently applies to conventional fuel cars, may need to include electric and hybrid vehicles to encourage their use.
US President Trump has exempted Indian pharmaceuticals from new reciprocal tariffs, benefiting India's pharmaceutical sector. This sector is vital for affordable medicines and economic stability, with the US market representing 30% of Indian exports.
Laughter Chefs is gearing up for its second season, with Bharti Singh actively engaging in the shoot despite feeling unwell. Bharti's husband Haarsh had fun with their son, Golla, who was reluctant to go to school. The vlogs capture their family moments and playful banter, along with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the show interactions.
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India had a strong start in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand with a 105-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. However, New Zealand fought back by dismissing Gill and Virat Kohli quickly, putting pressure on India. Earlier, New Zealand posted 251/7 with significant contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell.
India's political spectrum united to honor B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, solidifying his position as a universally respected figure. Leaders like PM Modi and Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes, mirroring celebrations by Ambedkar's followers.
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A 35-year-old security guard in Delhi, Manoj Gahlyan, was arrested for allegedly duping hundreds of women through matrimonial websites. He posed as a high-ranking official or executive, luring women into sharing financial details under the pretext of marriage. Police discovered numerous fake profiles and are investigating the extent of his scheme, though many victims are hesitant to come forward.