WTO talks: Sharp divide over e-commerce duty moratorium as India opposes permanent extension

A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several…

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R Ashwin first Indian-capped player in MLC, to play alongside Pakistan’s Haris Rauf | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…

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Dia Mirza slams Jingoism trend in ‘Dhurandhar’ vs ‘IC 814’ row; ‘There’s a trend to enjoy, celebrate it’ |

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar sequel hit Rs 1,000 crore in 9 days amid buzz. Stars like Aamir Khan haven’t seen it; Dia Mirza slams jingoism trend, defends IC 814’s balance against backlash. She urges artists to speak up despite trolling. Bollywood quiets post-Dhurandhar 2; South praises, others decry propaganda. Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ sequel, released in December,…

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PM E-DRIVE scheme revised: Who gets EV subsidy and till when

The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, bringing in fresh timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The revised rules aim to streamline how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be…

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David Sacks on reports linking Anthropic ban to Pentagon CTO Emil Michael’s stake in Aravind Srinivas’ Perplexity AI; says: There is no …

Venture capitalist David Sacks has now pushed back against the reports linking Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael’s investment in Perplexity AI to the government’s move against Anthropic. According to a report by Bending, speaking on the All-In Podcast, Sacks called the allegations a ‘smear campaign’, arguing that Perplexity is not a direct competitor to…

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Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas shares one career advice he got from Sam Altman that he wants everyone to follow

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas credits Sam Altman’s advice – ‘pursue what comes easy to you but is hard for others’ – for his AI success. A brute-force win in an undergraduate data science contest, despite lacking formal training, solidified his natural aptitude. This intuition, rather than credentials, propelled him to co-found the $9 billion…

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How an upset Chinese government with Meta’s Manus acquisition proves that “Singapore washing” may no longer work for Chinese and American companies

Meta acquired Manus AI startup for $2 billion last year, but the deal has now come under scrutiny from Chinese authorities, highlighting rising tensions over cross-border tech deals. The Chinese government is currently reviewing whether the transaction violated rules related to technology exports and overseas investments. The development has drawn attention across the tech industry,…

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