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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy Just now (05:44 AM IST)

Barr Signals More Fed Tightening as Inflation Risks Stay Elevated

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the inflation fight is not yet won, citing elevated energy prices and a surge in AI-related investment as forces complicating the path back to the Fed’s 2% target. He said additional rate increases may still be needed, even as the U.S. labour market remains resilient and growth has strengthened. Markets continue to price in another 25-basis-point hike in October.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
National Governance & Policy49m ago

Mbappe Scores, Then Limps Off as Zidane Begins France Reign with Turkey Win

Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal and then suffered a worrying knee injury as France opened the Zinedine Zidane era with a 1-0 UEFA Nations League victory over Turkey on Friday. The result gave Zidane a winning debut, but the night was overshadowed by concern over Mbappe, who is now expected to return to Real Madrid for treatment.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Brad Bird's 'Ray Gunn' Brings Hard-Boiled Sci-Fi Noir to Netflix With Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Ray Gunn, Brad Bird's long-gestating animated feature that fuses detective noir with retro-futurist science fiction. Starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Waits, the film follows a private eye pulled into a murder case involving aliens, celebrity scandal and a corrupt metropolis shaped by 1939-era visual style. The film, which Bird says he conceived more than 30 years ago, will premiere at the BFI London Film Festival before a limited theatrical run in the United States and a global Netflix debut on December 18.

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Cybersecurity & Cyber Warfare50m ago

FBI Hack Sparks Fear Over Agent Safety as ShinyHunters Threaten to Leak Sensitive Data

Current and former FBI personnel are expressing alarm after a hack that appears to have exposed personal and medical information tied to the agency's workforce, including names, addresses, phone numbers and badge numbers. The breach has raised fears of phishing, extortion, swatting and even physical retaliation against agents and their families if the stolen material is published.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health10h ago

Spain and WHO Deepen Cooperation on Health Security, Universal Coverage and Transplantation

Spain's Secretary of State for Health, Javier Padilla Bernáldez, met World Health Organization leaders in Geneva on April 23 and 24 to review shared global health priorities, from universal health coverage and health system strengthening to emergency preparedness, malaria, polio and organ transplantation. WHO praised Spain's financial and technical support, saying it has helped expand access to essential services, improve climate and health work, and strengthen emergency response and data systems.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace6h ago

U.S. Defense Rebuild Hinges on Skilled Labor, Official Says

Rebuilding the U.S. defense industrial base will require more than new factories and expanded contracts; it will depend on whether the country can field enough skilled workers to do the work, according to Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy. Speaking at a field hearing before the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Cadenazzi underscored that labor shortages are now a central constraint on efforts to strengthen military production capacity.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Artix 5.0: A New Era for Emerging Artists in New Delhi

The Artix 5.0 hotel art fair opens its doors in New Delhi, showcasing 21 rooms filled with innovative works from emerging artists alongside the legacy of veteran KG Subramanyan. This year's edition emphasizes the fusion of tradition and modernity in the Indian art scene.

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National Governance & Policy12m ago

Prime Minister Congratulates Prachi Chaudhary for Bronze Medal Win

The Prime Minister has congratulated Indian athlete Prachi Chaudhary for winning a bronze medal in the women's 400 meters at the Asian Games. This achievement marks a significant moment for India in track and field, highlighting the growing prowess of female athletes in the country.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

Kerala to Fuse AI and Digital Tools Into Tourism Push, Minister Says

Kerala has begun integrating artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools into its tourism sector as part of a broader effort to position the state as an international experiential destination, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh said on the eve of World Tourism Day. He said the government's upcoming tourism policy will give greater thrust to technology-led reforms, start-up support, barrier-free access and smarter destination management.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Workplace equality must be built, not declared, says Charu Sinha in Hyderabad

An equal workplace cannot be created by announcement alone and must instead be built by identifying and correcting the inequalities embedded in everyday systems, DG Charu Sinha said in Hyderabad on Saturday. Speaking at a panel on inclusive workspaces, she urged institutions to make exclusion visible, amplify women's voices and confront the subtle biases that continue to shape access to leadership, recognition and pay.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CEA Warns Trade Is Being Weaponised as India Faces New Capital Headwinds

India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said global trade has been turned into a tool of coercion, arguing that the US, China and the EU are all using trade restrictions, export licensing and supply-chain chokepoints to advance strategic goals. He cautioned that unsettled ties with Washington, the lack of an AI-led investment story and higher global bond yields could weigh on foreign capital flows into India in the near term.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India Eases Customs Paperwork for UK Imports as Trade Pact Tariff Benefits Get Faster Access

India's customs authority has relaxed documentation requirements for imports seeking preferential tariffs under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, saying a valid origin declaration from a UK exporter or producer will generally be enough to establish eligibility. The move removes the routine need to file Form-I with every Bill of Entry, a change aimed at simplifying customs compliance and reducing trade friction.

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