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Sitharaman, Citi CEO discuss bank's staff growth in India, digitalisation

During their discussion, Jane Fraser highlighted Citi's expansion in India and expressed interest in strengthening the company's presence in the country

In 'surprise visit', US delegation meets Afghanistan's foreign minister

The surprise visit coincides with speculation that the Trump administration 'reassessing' its approach to engaging with the Taliban

Donald Trump suggests Zelenskyy allow US control of Ukrainian power plants

Donald Trump told Zelenskyy that the US could be very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise

Trump holds hour-long call with Zelenskyy, says 'we're very much on track'

Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrap up call day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire

Putin, Trump talk Ukraine ceasefire: What the White House and Kremlin said

During this conversation, Putin agreed to a proposal by Trump for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days

After Trump's call, Putin agrees to 30-day halt on striking Ukraine's infra

Following the Trump-Putin call, the Kremlin announced that Ukraine and Russia will exchange 175 prisoners of war each

'Was a mistake': Delhi Trademark office cancels profane biscuit brand name

The earlier acceptance of 'CHU#$%&RAM' had raised concerns among intellectual property experts regarding its approval process

PM Modi joins Truth Social hours after Trump shares his Lex Fridman podcast

In his first post on Truth Social, PM Modi said, 'Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come'

PM Modi calls 3-hr podcast with Fridman 'fascinating'; episode drops Mar 16

Fridman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news on Saturday, describing the three-hour podcast with PM Modi as 'epic'

Nandan Nilekani's 4 tips for India's economy to hit $8 trn mark by 2035

Outlining key factors for India's economic expansion, Nilekani spoke about the necessary "Big Unlocks" required to accelerate the country's growth rate from 6 per cent to 8 per cent

Delhi HC orders YouTuber to remove 'defamatory' video against Sadhguru

Shyam Meera Singh uploaded the video, titled "Sadhguru EXPOSED: What's happening in Jaggi Vasudev's Ashram", on February 24 and shared it on his 'X' page

FBI director Kash Patel seeks direct line to Trump, skips chain of command

Kash Patel wants a secure line to Donald Trump from both his FBI office and his house. Patel's request skips over Attorney General Pam Bondi, changing how things are usually done

X crashes multiple times on Monday, Elon Musk claims 'massive cyberattack'

Elon Musk, who acquired X (formerly Twitter) in 2022 for $44 billion, has yet to comment on the multiple X outages

Very close to decision on reducing GST rates & slabs: Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking on the ongoing efforts to simplify the GST structure, Nirmala Sitharaman said, 'We are very close to closing in on a final call on the reduction in GST rates and slabs'

Don't act against women for one murder': NCP(SP) leader's bizarre request

Rohini Khadse, president of the women's wing, addressed a letter to the President stating that women seek to eliminate oppressive mentalities, rapist mindsets, and ineffective legal system in India

Women's Day 2025: Meet the 6 achievers who took over PM Modi's social media

International Women's Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended these trailblazing women for their remarkable contributions to society and their role in shaping a developed India

Stock market fluctuations not linked to tax policies: DEA Secy Ajay Seth

Stock markets go up and down for different reasons, and they have nothing to do with taxation; tax rates and stock market are different issues, said Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth

Perplexity CEO announces Rs 1 cr contest for ICC Champions Trophy final

Perplexity AI hinted that the contest might involve using its platform during the match, much like its 'Million Dollar Question' campaign during the Super Bowl

Zelenskyy calls spat with Trump 'regrettable' after US aid suspension

Zelenskyy also stated that Ukraine is prepared to proceed with an agreement on its rare-earth minerals, a deal sought by the Trump administration

'Dumb thing to do': Trudeau's message to 'smart guy' Trump on US tariffs

Drawing a contrast between the US's approach to Canada and its stance on Russia, Trudeau remarked: 'Make that make sense'