Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 crisis, warns that mishandled economic policies, particularly Trump's tariffs, could push the U.S. into a recession. He likens the tariffs' disruptive implementation to destabilizing the production system. Despite a tariff pause, Goldman Sachs estimates a significant chance of a recession within the next year, highlighting growing economic uncertainty.
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Internal emails revealed during Meta's antitrust trial show Mark Zuckerberg's deep concern over Google potentially acquiring Instagram before Facebook's 2012 purchase. Zuckerberg closely monitored Instagram's rapid growth and considered acquiring it to neutralize a potential competitor. Facebook executives discussed strategies to slow Instagram's development post-acquisition, aiming to buy time against emerging rivals and integrate their dynamics.
In Delhi's Mustafabad, an under-construction six-floor building collapsed around 2:30 am on Saturday, resulting in at least four fatalities. Triggered by a dust storm and heavy rains, the incident prompted a large-scale rescue operation by NDRF, Delhi Police, and local authorities. Investigations are underway to determine if structural violations or negligence contributed to the collapse.
The John Abraham starrer 'The Diplomat' is nearing the end of its first week at the box office with collections exceeding Rs.17 crore. Despite a promising start, the film saw significant drops during weekdays. The film, based on true events, tells the story of an Indian girl's escape from a forced marriage in Pakistan.
Meta is notifying employees of a 5% workforce reduction, affecting around 4,000 jobs worldwide. Meanwhile, the company plans to bolster its engineering teams, particularly in machine learning. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes higher performance management and faster removal of low-performers. Meta's VP announced an urgent need to recruit machine learning engineers in 2025, with interviews beginning February 11.
India has responded to Pakistan’s claims about Prime Minister Modi's comments on India-Pakistan relations, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace. India reiterated that Pakistan should focus on vacating illegally occupied territories instead of spreading misinformation.
A US district court has temporarily protected 133 international students from deportation by reinstating their SEVIS records after sudden termination. The court's order prevents federal authorities from misusing the students' data and compels government agencies to comply. This action addresses alleged unlawful actions by immigration authorities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal procedures and preventing irreparable harm to students.
India was the fifth most polluted country globally in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 concentrations compared to 2023, major urban centers like New Delhi continued to face severe air pollution problems.
Despite summons, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna have not appeared in court for misleading advertisements. Multiple cases were filed against them, with bailable warrants issued, yet they remained absent. The Supreme Court warns states of contempt for not acting against such ads under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1956.
Virat Kohli joined Shah Rukh Khan on stage at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, celebrating Kohli's 18-season journey. The two stars danced together, thrilling the crowd with their camaraderie. KKR’s Rinku Singh later joined them, symbolically bridging the past, present, and future of cricket and entertainment. The evening concluded with the national anthem.