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Inside Trump's "Liberation Day" Plan, How Tariffs Can Impact World Economy
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" is coming. The US President has promised to restore the "golden age" of American wealth and independence by rolling out a set of massive tariffs that he says will free the United States from dependence on foreign goods
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Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
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China’s 2D Transistor Could Transform Processors with Higher Speeds and Efficiency
A silicon-free transistor developed in China may revolutionise chip technology. According to reports, the 2D transistor, designed with bismuth oxyselenide, could enhance processor speeds by 40% while lowering power use by 10%. The gate-all-around field-effect transistor (GAAFET) architecture is said to offer better efficiency and flexibility compar...
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Nvidia Releases Llama Nemotron AI Reasoning Models for Agentic Workflows
Nvidia released a new family of artificial intelligence (AI) models on Tuesday at its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2025. Dubbed Llama Nemotron, these are the company’s latest reasoning-focused large language models (LLMs) that are designed to offer a foundation for agentic AI workflows. The Santa Clara-based tech giant said these models were a...
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"Free, Fearless, Independent": 66-Year-Old Woman Cycles Across The World
Li Dongju, 66, started biking in her 50s and said that it helped her overcome the depression she experienced after her divorce in 2005.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni, directed by Rakesh Dhawan, hit theatres on October 11, 2024. Starring Amrinder Gill, Sunanda Sharma, and Sayani Gupta, the film follows the journey of a truck driver and his unconventional relationship with an independent woman. Shot across Punjab and Kolkata, the movie blends comedy, emotions, and vibrant storytelling...
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Hourglass Nebula LBN 483 in Stunning Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented details of LBN 483, a nebula located 650 light-years away. The striking hourglass-shaped structure results from outflows driven by a forming binary star system. JWST’s infrared imaging and ALMA’s radio observations reveal how stellar winds, jets, and magnetic fields sculpt the nebula ove...
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India Generated $143 Million Launching Foreign Satellites Since 2015
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks after space sector, informed Lok Sabha.
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"Canada Is A Sovereign State": Trump's Ambassador Pick
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador in Ottawa said on Thursday he views Canada as an independent nation, pledging to respect its sovereignty amid a global trade war and hostile rhetoric that has roiled diplomatic relations.
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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Moon Studios Says It's 'Fully Independent', Buys No Rest for the Wicked Publishing Rights From Take-Two
Moon Studios says it has acquired the publishing rights to its top-down action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked and is now “fully independent”. The developer bought back the rights from Take-Two Interactive following prolonged negotiations and will publish the game independently when it launches.
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"No Words To Describe": Freed Pak Train Hijack Hostage Recounts Horror
Rebels waging a war of independence against the Pakistani state set off explosions on the railway track in a remote area of Balochistan, forcing the train to a halt and taking more than 450 passengers hostage.
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Dozens Freed, Hundreds Still Held Hostage As Rebels Hijack Train In Pak
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence for Balochistan from Pakistan in a statement said it took control of a train and kept over 180 passengers, most of them Pakistani soldiers, hostages.
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Inside Trump's "Liberation Day" Plan, How Tariffs Can Impact World Economy
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" is coming. The US President has promised to restore the "golden age" of American wealth and independence by rolling out a set of massive tariffs that he says will free the United States from dependence on foreign goods
-
Alcatel to Launch Premium Smartphone Range in India; Will Focus on Local Manufacturing
Alcatel is all set to make a comeback in the Indian market. The French brand, operated independently by TCL Communication under trademark licensing from Nokia, has been inactive in the Indian smartphone arena for the last couple of years. It is confirmed to release a range of new premium smartphones in the country. These devices will be manufactur...
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China’s 2D Transistor Could Transform Processors with Higher Speeds and Efficiency
A silicon-free transistor developed in China may revolutionise chip technology. According to reports, the 2D transistor, designed with bismuth oxyselenide, could enhance processor speeds by 40% while lowering power use by 10%. The gate-all-around field-effect transistor (GAAFET) architecture is said to offer better efficiency and flexibility compar...
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Nvidia Releases Llama Nemotron AI Reasoning Models for Agentic Workflows
Nvidia released a new family of artificial intelligence (AI) models on Tuesday at its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) 2025. Dubbed Llama Nemotron, these are the company’s latest reasoning-focused large language models (LLMs) that are designed to offer a foundation for agentic AI workflows. The Santa Clara-based tech giant said these models were a...
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"Free, Fearless, Independent": 66-Year-Old Woman Cycles Across The World
Li Dongju, 66, started biking in her 50s and said that it helped her overcome the depression she experienced after her divorce in 2005.
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BWA Launches 100-Day Crypto SAFE Campaign to Educate Web3 Investors on Risks
The BWA has launched a new initiative called the “Crypto SAFE Campaign” to educate users on responsible investing patterns and the importance of Do Your Own Research (DYOR). For the next three months, BWA and its member firms will be using social networking platforms to engage with people on crypto safety and cybersecurity awareness.
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Chandrayaan-5 Approved: ISRO Plans 350kg Rover, India-Japan Collaboration
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed the Centre’s approval for Chandrayaan-5, advancing India’s lunar exploration plans. The mission, which includes a 350kg rover, will be developed in collaboration with Japan. ISRO is also working on Chandrayaan-4, focusing on sample collection, and has outlined plans for an independent space station by 2035. ...
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Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni, directed by Rakesh Dhawan, hit theatres on October 11, 2024. Starring Amrinder Gill, Sunanda Sharma, and Sayani Gupta, the film follows the journey of a truck driver and his unconventional relationship with an independent woman. Shot across Punjab and Kolkata, the movie blends comedy, emotions, and vibrant storytelling...
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James Webb Space Telescope Captures Hourglass Nebula LBN 483 in Stunning Detail
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented details of LBN 483, a nebula located 650 light-years away. The striking hourglass-shaped structure results from outflows driven by a forming binary star system. JWST’s infrared imaging and ALMA’s radio observations reveal how stellar winds, jets, and magnetic fields sculpt the nebula ove...
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India Generated $143 Million Launching Foreign Satellites Since 2015
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks after space sector, informed Lok Sabha.
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"Canada Is A Sovereign State": Trump's Ambassador Pick
President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador in Ottawa said on Thursday he views Canada as an independent nation, pledging to respect its sovereignty amid a global trade war and hostile rhetoric that has roiled diplomatic relations.
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UK's CMA Raises Concerns About Apple and Google's Mobile Browsers
A final report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) independent inquiry group said the mobile browser market, dominated by Apple and Google, was not working well for consumers and businesses. Following provisional findings published in November, the CMA opened an investigation under its new powers in January.
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Moon Studios Says It's 'Fully Independent', Buys No Rest for the Wicked Publishing Rights From Take-Two
Moon Studios says it has acquired the publishing rights to its top-down action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked and is now “fully independent”. The developer bought back the rights from Take-Two Interactive following prolonged negotiations and will publish the game independently when it launches.
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"No Words To Describe": Freed Pak Train Hijack Hostage Recounts Horror
Rebels waging a war of independence against the Pakistani state set off explosions on the railway track in a remote area of Balochistan, forcing the train to a halt and taking more than 450 passengers hostage.
-
Dozens Freed, Hundreds Still Held Hostage As Rebels Hijack Train In Pak
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence for Balochistan from Pakistan in a statement said it took control of a train and kept over 180 passengers, most of them Pakistani soldiers, hostages.
