Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, highlighted the unique challenges of leadership, emphasizing the ultimate responsibility and lack of recourse for complaints. Dimon also addressed succession planning, noting the bank's strong leadership pipeline. Furthermore, he defended the company's return-to-office mandate, citing the importance of apprenticeship and in-person collaboration.
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Pakistan has expelled an Indian high commission staff member, mirroring India's expulsion of a Pakistani official for alleged spying. This reciprocal action escalates tensions following a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir and India's subsequent strikes on terror camps. Despite Pakistan's attempted retaliation, a ceasefire was established after discussions between top army officers from both nations.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, a former Union minister and part of an all-party MP delegation, was hospitalized in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during their tour. Baijayant Jay Panda, the delegation leader, confirmed Azad's stable condition and ongoing medical supervision. The delegation will proceed to Algeria, missing Azad's presence as they engage with dignitaries and the Indian community.
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India's ambition to become a global education hub is gaining traction as five foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to establish campuses. The University Grants Commission cleared these LoIs after evaluation. Around a dozen international institutions are expected to have an Indian campus by the next academic session, offering courses in STEM and management.