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Global Health & Biotech 06 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

US-Funded Baby Vaccine Trial in Guinea-Bissau Cancelled After Ethical Backlash

A US-funded vaccine trial involving infants in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled after drawing sharp criticism from bioethicists, activists and local observers who called the design unethical and neocolonial. The dispute centered on the decision to withhold the vaccine from half the babies in the study, a practice critics said exposed a profound imbalance of risk and benefit in one of the world’s poorest countries.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors12 Oct 2026, 07:29 AM IST

US Bars Microsoft From Sponsoring Foreign Workers for Permanent Residency After Immigration Abuse Finding

The United States has barred Microsoft from sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency, accusing the company of abusing immigration rules in a move that could reverberate across the technology sector. Microsoft disputes the allegation, setting up a high-stakes confrontation over how major employers use visa pathways to recruit and retain global talent.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:09 AM IST

Deputy Speaker Inaugurates SEIL-Funded Water Project in Andhra Pradesh’s Undi Constituency

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker inaugurated a SEIL-funded drinking water project in Undi constituency, underscoring the continuing role of corporate social responsibility in local infrastructure delivery. The project is expected to improve access to safe water for residents while highlighting how targeted public-private support is increasingly being used to address basic service gaps at the constituency level.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:47 PM IST)

Trump Faces Legal and Ethical Scrutiny Over Government-Funded Ads

President Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after appearing in promotional advertisements financed by the U.S. government, raising questions about whether public funds are being used for political image-building. The controversy has sharpened debate over the legal boundaries between official government communication and partisan messaging, with watchdogs and critics warning that the line may have been crossed.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (11:28 PM IST)

WSJ: Homeland Security Funded Trump-Era TV Ads as Democrats Question $20 Million Push

The Wall Street Journal reports that government-paid television advertisements promoting Donald Trump were funded through the Department of Homeland Security, intensifying scrutiny over the use of federal resources in the run-up to the midterm election. Democratic appropriators say DHS dedicated about $20 million to the campaign, raising fresh questions about political messaging, agency spending priorities, and the boundaries between public information and partisan promotion.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (07:26 PM IST)

Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Face Bipartisan Scrutiny as Midterms Near

Television ads featuring Donald Trump are expanding nationally, triggering fresh bipartisan questions over whether the spots comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity. The controversy is sharpening as the midterm campaign season intensifies, with lawmakers and watchdogs weighing whether public money is being used to amplify a political figure in ways that could cross legal and ethical lines.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (07:55 AM IST)

Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Spark Bipartisan Scrutiny as Midterms Near

Television ads featuring Donald Trump are expanding nationally, triggering bipartisan questions over whether the spots comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity. The controversy is sharpening as the midterm campaign season intensifies, with lawmakers and watchdogs examining whether public money is being used to amplify political messaging.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Room-Temperature Supersolid Discovery Could Reframe Quantum Materials Research

Scientists have reported a room-temperature supersolid state in a light-matter hybrid system, a development that could broaden the practical reach of exotic quantum phases beyond ultra-cold laboratory conditions. The finding, highlighted by Phys.org and related science outlets, is drawing attention because it suggests quantum behavior once thought confined to near-absolute-zero environments may be engineered in more accessible settings.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

India Has Fiscal Room to Absorb a Rs 50,000 Crore LTCG Revenue Hit, SBI Research Says

SBI Research has said the government has enough fiscal headroom to absorb a potential Rs 40,000-50,000 crore revenue loss if long-term capital gains tax is abolished, estimating the impact would be manageable by FY28. The note argues that a redesigned capital gains regime, paired with a higher Securities Transaction Tax, could support market confidence, attract foreign capital and reduce distortions without materially straining public finances.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Human Speech and Birdsong Share Deep Rhythms, New Research Finds

New research highlighted by The Conversation suggests that human speech and birdsong may follow strikingly similar patterns, pointing to shared principles in how complex vocal communication is structured and learned. The finding adds a fresh scientific lens to debates over language evolution, neural timing, and the biological roots of communication across species.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

SBI Research Says India Can Absorb Rs 50,000 Crore LTCG Tax Loss as Reform Window Opens

India has sufficient fiscal room to absorb a potential Rs 40,000-50,000 crore revenue hit if long-term capital gains tax is abolished, according to SBI Research. The report argues that a broader redesign of capital market taxation, including higher exemption thresholds and lower rates for longer holding periods, could improve investor sentiment while supporting foreign inflows.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance02 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Online Shoppers Spend 7.5% More, SBI Research Finds

Indian households that shop online are spending 7.5% more than comparable offline consumers, according to an SBI Research study that underscores the expanding influence of digital commerce on consumption patterns. The findings also point to a persistent divide in access and adoption across income groups, suggesting that the gains from e-commerce remain unevenly distributed.

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