Bonnaroo 2025 has just announced its star-studded lineup, and it’s already being hailed as one of the most exciting festivals of the year.
The Saudi-funded league released the rest of its 2025 schedule on Tuesday, adding stops in Florida, Virginia and Michigan, along with taking its event in Mexico to the course once used for a World Golf Championship in Mexico City.
Delhi's election campaign sees a heated poster war between AAP and BJP, with accusations flying over the renovation costs of residences. Ajit Pawar reverts to his assertive style post-election results. Delhi Police busts a mobile theft racket involving minors from Jharkhand, lured with payment to steal high-end phones in busy markets.
Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canada's PM highlights the shift from hope to skepticism in his tenure. Despite strained Indo-Canadian relations, potential for collaboration in trade, defense, and technology exists, requiring mutual trust and respect to unlock economic and strategic gains for both nations.
The Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP denies joining the BJP-led coalition in Maharashtra, accusing the Ajit Pawar faction of attempting to poach their MPs. They dismissed claims of unifying with the Ajit faction, highlighting that attempts to lure their members contradict such assertions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is on a private two-week visit to Kerala, India with his family. He describes India as a land of culture and economic growth. Orban emphasizes his interest in India's history and future, citing its poised economic explosion and rich culture. India and Hungary have strong political and economic ties, with significant Indian investments in Hungary.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh highway in Ganderbal. Security preparations are underway, and the visit follows the incident in October 2024, where seven workers were killed in an attack at the tunnel's construction site.
Wildfires are ravaging LA county in California due to climate change and poor forest management. The fires have consumed nearly 3,000 acres, displacing residents and affecting affluent areas. Warm temperatures, strong winds, and lack of rainfall have contributed to the disaster. Increased focus on forest management and fire prevention is crucial to mitigate future risks.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh met Maldives defence minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi, reaffirming India's commitment to enhancing Maldives' defence capabilities. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation and mutual challenges, with Singh highlighting the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR vision. Some defence equipment was handed over, underlining the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.
Satya Nadella praises India's tech workers for their role in AI technology adoption. He believes they will help push tech boundaries and contribute to economic growth. India has potential to lower AI costs with a skilled workforce and could impact its economic trajectory if it manages the AI transition smoothly.
Senior executives of microfinance institutions have been urged by the department of financial services to lower lending rates to make loans viable for borrowers at the bottom of the pyramid. The microfinance sector faces high default rates, with gross non-performing assets at an 18-month high.
Senior executives of microfinance institutions have been urged by the department of financial services to lower lending rates to make loans viable for borrowers at the bottom of the pyramid. The microfinance sector faces high default rates, with gross non-performing assets at an 18-month high.
Belcanto in Lisbon provides an intimate dining experience with contemporary Portuguese cuisine. Under chef Jose Avillez since 2012, the restaurant offers tasting menus and à la carte options. Notable dishes include grilled hake, roast squab, and scarlet shrimp. Housed in an elegant setting with vaulted ceilings, Belcanto ensures a luxurious and unforgettable experience.
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, exiled in India, will remain in the country under a special arrangement, with no plans for her extradition to Dhaka. The Bangladesh government has charged her with murder, but India insists on maintaining its tradition of protecting political figures like Hasina.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of Odisha in India's Look East Policy, highlighting its strengths in trade, technology, and tourism. Speaking at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Jaishankar urged NRIs and PIOs to invest in the state, citing its strategic resources, talent, and tourism potential.
Ashton Kutcher enjoyed WWE RAW with his son Dmitri, creating joyful memories amid personal turmoil.
Recent mining sector developments in India include a planned national mission for critical minerals and a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to retroactively tax mineral land. This creates investment uncertainties despite successful auction reforms since 2015. The mining sector is projected to contribute significantly to GDP and job creation by 2047.
President Joe Biden has proclaimed January 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning after former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100,
Pritish Nandy, the renowned filmmaker, poet, and journalist, passed away at 73. Known for his contributions to Indian cinema and literature, Nandy was the founder of Pritish Nandy Communications, producing acclaimed films and creating the popular talk show 'The Pritish Nandy Show.' He authored over forty books and held several exhibitions as a painter.
In a pretty recent interview at the Mar-a-Lago residence, US President- elect Donald Trump asserted that military coercion or economic coercion could be eventually considered for the control of Greenland and Panama Canal. Recent reports have also revealed that there are some significant reasons behind this renewed interest of Donald Trump.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance while Arunish Chawla will take over Pandey’s previous role at DIPAM. Chawla will also hold additional responsibilities in the Department of Public Enterprises and the Ministry of Culture until further orders.
The Finance Ministry wants to review a Supreme Court ruling letting real estate companies claim input tax credits on construction costs for renting. They believe there was a legislative error and seek a retrospective amendment to the GST law. The SC had ruled that buildings used for renting could be treated as 'plant' eligible for tax credits.
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju encourages microfinance institutions to promote digital loan repayment and enhance cybersecurity. During a meeting, MFIs sought support for credit guarantee schemes and special funding, highlighting their growth and challenges, including rising stress and delinquency rates in the microfinance sector.
