The final report of the US watchdog on Afghanistan, released recently, shows how billions of dollars were lost to waste, corruption and fraud. While the audit led to 171 criminal convictions, some suspects were deemed off-limits due to their ties to US intelligence agencies
Russia’s oil barrels tower over India’s export baskets, revealing a trade relationship driven by energy dependence rather than balanced exchange.
In the United States, “football” refers to American football — a sport played largely with the hands and vastly different from the game the rest of the world knows as football. Every year, millions of Americans tune in to watch the NFL’s championship game, the Super Bowl. During the event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reminded…
Pune is set to host the National IP Yatra 2025-26 on December 19-20, focusing on building grassroots awareness of Intellectual Property Rights for MSMEs and startups. The event, themed ‘Building an IP-Driven Economy for a Developed India @2047,’ will feature expert sessions on patents, trademarks, and commercialization, aiming to empower innovators and drive economic growth.
The European Union has imposed its first fine under the Digital Services Act. Elon Musk’s X platform faces a €120 million penalty. This is for violating transparency rules concerning its verification system and advertising disclosures. X must now address these issues within set deadlines. Failure to comply could lead to further penalties.
Kolkata’s iconic blue and yellow buses are now mobile art installations for DAG’s ‘City as a Museum’ project. Titled ‘Dekho Magar Pyaar Se’, the buses feature multi-channel video installations exploring city histories and evolving exterior artwork reflecting contemporary life. This ten-day project invites residents to engage with Kolkata’s narratives and discover its hidden stories, making…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, honored with the Hawking Fellowship, shared leadership insights at Cambridge, emphasizing strategic sacrifice and unwavering conviction. He revealed seeing Nvidia’s future vision early, stressing the importance of gut-checking assumptions and learning from failure. Huang described the CEO role as a lifetime of sacrifice, inspiring others through example rather than seeking personal…
I2IT Pune is hosting India’s largest innovation-driven competition, the Smart India Hackathon (SIH). This nationwide initiative, supported by the Ministry of Education, provides a platform for students to solve real-life challenges. The grand finale will feature innovative solutions across diverse domains, culminating in a prize distribution ceremony.
Himalayan University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prakash Divakaran, received an Excellence in Leadership award at the National Leadership Summit 2025. The event, themed ‘Beyond Skills: Build What AI Can’t,’ celebrated human capability in an AI era. Divakaran stressed education’s human core, while CP HR Services launched new upskilling initiatives, marking 21 years of service and global recognition.
