Padarthi Padmaja

Prime Minister Modi wrapped up his tour in Sweden with a monumental advancement in India-Sweden relations, officially turning it into a Strategic Partnership. Highlights of this collaboration include a detailed action plan for the upcoming years (2026-2030) and a groundbreaking partnership on AI and quantum computing.

Business in India can turn personal very fast. Sometimes, one soured partnership is all it takes for the police to enter the story

A Bhopal woman's family protested, demanding a fresh post-mortem in Delhi after her death, alleging dowry harassment. Police formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the husband, a lawyer, and his former judge mother. The family claims the woman, from Noida, was murdered. Legal proceedings are sought to be moved out of Madhya Pradesh.

MS Dhoni's potential final appearance at Chepauk sparks anticipation. He shared insights with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, emphasising the captain's decision-making role and encouraging him to lead authentically. Dhoni also reflected on his genuine fan connection, attributing it to authenticity rather than deliberate effort, and highlighted the team's consistent focus on cricket as key to success.

Newly elected BJP MLA Rekha Patra has caused a stir by demanding birth certificates for cattle being transported. She stated that cattle below 14 years cannot be slaughtered. This follows a state government notice reiterating a ban on cow slaughter without valid certification. Violators face imprisonment or fines.

The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed calls for a complete US cutoff of advanced AI chips to China, deeming the idea "ridiculous." He argued that such bans would backfire, forcing China to build an independent tech ecosystem and harming US global dominance. Huang advocates for continued competition and international sales to keep AI development within the American tech ecosystem.

The Sensex tumbled over 1,000 points to slip below the 74,300 mark, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 300 points to trade under 23,350. The steep decline erased nearly Rs 7 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, reducing it to around Rs 454 lakh crore.