Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas, an IIT and UC Berkeley graduate, publicly questioned his three-year green card wait. Elon Musk supported Srinivas's plea. The exchange sparked online debate about US immigration policies. Srinivas proposed using technology to speed up the application process. He suggested higher fees for faster service. A green card offers benefits but involves complex procedures.
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RBI MPC meet date, time: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is anticipated to announce a 25 basis point repo rate cut after their meeting on February 7, 2025, aiming to boost GDP growth. This follows the Union Budget 2025 that focused on stimulating the economy through income tax slab changes.
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New Zealand head coach Gary Stead provided updates on the injuries of key players Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson ahead of the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan. Ravindra is recovering well from a forehead injury and Ferguson is progressing with his hamstring recovery, with potential participation in upcoming matches. Both are crucial for the Champions Trophy in February.
Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's 'Jaat', an action thriller directed by Gopichand Malineni, has experienced a box office dip after a promising start boosted by the Mahavir Jayanti holiday. The film has grossed Rs 48.25 crore in India as of Day 6, with Tuesday collections estimated at Rs 75 lakhs.
Pope Francis, at the age of 88, passed away at 7:35 am, as announced by the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed his passing, noting his dedication to the Church and its vulnerable members. The College of Cardinals, consisting of 115 eligible members, will convene in Rome for a secret conclave to elect his successor, following centuries-old traditions.
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Donald Trump attacked the American judiciary. This followed a judge's decision. The judge stopped his administration's plan. The plan aimed to cancel protections for over half a million migrants. Trump used Truth Social to voice his anger. He accused the courts of bias. He claimed they were obstructing his agenda. The judge in question is Indira Talwani.
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