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Frontier AI & Machine Learning 13 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Pelosi’s Successor Signals a New AI Regulatory Era as Data Centers Hit Power Limits

Nancy Pelosi’s likely successor in Congress is positioning himself as an aggressive voice on artificial intelligence, reflecting California’s growing role in shaping the next phase of U.S. tech regulation. At the same time, the physical infrastructure behind the AI boom is running into a harder constraint: data centers are straining electric grids, raising costs and complicating expansion plans.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

California Grants $750 Million for Caltrain’s Downtown San Francisco Extension

California has approved $750 million in state funding for the long-delayed extension of Caltrain into downtown San Francisco, a major infrastructure commitment that could reshape commuter rail access across the Bay Area. The award is part of a broader $3.4 billion transportation package aimed at improving safety, connectivity, and system resilience across the state.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

University of California’s $193 Million Ritz-Carlton Purchase Spotlights the Cost Crisis in Higher Education

The University of California system has reportedly purchased a Ritz-Carlton property for $193 million, a move that lands amid intensifying scrutiny over the cost of attending public universities in California, where total annual expenses can now exceed $50,000 for some students. The transaction underscores the widening gap between elite institutional assets and the affordability pressures facing students and families.

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Global Markets & Equities08 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

University of California’s $193 Million Ritz-Carlton Purchase Highlights the Strain of Soaring College Costs

The University of California system has reportedly bought a $193 million Ritz-Carlton property, a transaction that lands amid intensifying scrutiny over the affordability of higher education in California, where annual college costs can now exceed $50,000. The deal underscores how elite institutions are increasingly managing not only academic demands but also the financial pressures of housing, operations, and long-term asset strategy.

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Global Markets & Equities23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Under Scrutiny After Fatal California Freeway Crash

A 71-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on a California freeway, according to local reports and the California Highway Patrol. The crash intensifies scrutiny of Tesla’s driver-assistance technology at a sensitive moment for the company, which has positioned autonomy as central to its long-term growth narrative.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 05:12 PM IST

California’s Coastal Comeback Is Being Driven by an Unlikely Species

A quiet ecological shift is reshaping parts of California’s coastline, where local wildlife is helping restore habitats once battered by erosion, warming seas, and human pressure. The development underscores how climate adaptation is increasingly being powered not only by engineering, but by living systems that can stabilize shorelines and rebuild resilience over time.

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Global Markets & Equities13 Oct 2026, 12:58 PM IST

California Pumpkin Weigh-Off Crowns a Giant as Halloween Season Draws Crowds

A pumpkin weighing well over a ton took top honors at Half Moon Bay’s annual contest, the closely watched showcase that has become a seasonal benchmark for giant-gourd growers across the United States. The event, held in a coastal California town better known for surf and tourism, underscores how niche agricultural competitions can generate outsized attention, local spending and national media reach.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

India Launches Statewide Drive to Protect Children Against Tetanus and Diphtheria

India has begun a statewide vaccination drive aimed at strengthening protection for children aged 10 and 16 against tetanus and diphtheria, two potentially serious vaccine-preventable diseases. The initiative builds on early-life immunisation coverage, with officials emphasising that the TD vaccine provides an additional shield after children receive Pentavalent vaccines in infancy.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

IFC Extends $150 Million Credit Line to SBI in First Investment in an Indian State-Owned Bank

The International Finance Corporation has extended a $150 million social loan to State Bank of India to expand agricultural financing for about 864,000 rural women, marking its first investment in an Indian state-owned bank. The deal also includes IFC’s first domestic cross-currency swap with an Indian bank, with SBI becoming its first local swap counterparty in South Asia.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

IFC Extends $150 Million Credit Line to SBI in First Investment in an Indian State Bank

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition11 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Scientists Create Room-Temperature Light State That Behaves Like a Solid and a Liquid

Researchers have reported a quantum state in which light behaves with the unusual properties of both a solid and a fluid, and crucially, at room temperature. The advance could accelerate practical quantum technologies by reducing the extreme cooling requirements that have long limited laboratory breakthroughs to niche settings.

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National Governance & Policy10 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Mir Saifullah Says NC Will Seek to Restore J&K’s Pre-1953 Status, Recover State Flag

Newly inducted Jammu and Kashmir minister Mir Saifullah has said the National Conference will work to restore the region’s pre-1953 constitutional position and reclaim its flag, reviving one of the most politically charged demands in the Union Territory. His remarks come against the backdrop of the August 5, 2019 downgrade of Jammu and Kashmir from a state to a Union Territory, a move he described as brazen.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy10 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Rupee Ends Six-Day Rally as State Banks Step Up Dollar Buying

The Indian rupee snapped a six-session winning streak on Monday after dollar demand from state-run banks outweighed the currency’s recent momentum. The unit briefly strengthened to a six-month high before closing slightly weaker, even as lower crude prices and foreign equity inflows continued to offer support.

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