Nasim Benelkour

Indian Railways anticipates a 16% rise in passenger revenue for the 2025-26 financial year, driven by increasing demand for AC3 class and premium trains like Vande Bharat. Passenger earnings' contribution to total revenue is expected to rise, providing flexibility for attracting more cargo.

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak visited Parsee Gymkhana in Mumbai, marking the club's 140th anniversary. He played cricket with local boys and interacted with gymkhana members. Sunak, of Indian origin, noted the historical significance of the venue and the gymkhana's acquisition from the colonial government.

Short-term point: consumption’s economic multiplier effect lower than capex’s. Long-term point: smaller income taxpayer base means GST rates will remain high, social contract between elite and govt will weaken

India's Deep Ocean Mission received a significant boost with a Rs 600 crore allocation for the Samudrayaan project. This initiative includes sending a manned submersible to explore ocean depths. Additionally, Rs 1,329 crore has been allocated to Mission Mausam to enhance weather and climate forecasting capabilities using advanced technologies.

‘Sadhvi’ Ritambhara, the head of a girls’ school, has been awarded the Padma Bhushan ostensibly for her ‘social work’. But her real contribution lies in destroying India’s secular fabric

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and Anduril, criticizes US media for overhyping Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's claims about their low-cost AI training models. Luckey challenges the $5 million training cost figure and emphasizes the need for scrutinizing such claims to avoid damaging US companies.

A 22-year-old Dalit woman was found murdered after an alleged rape in Ayodhya, sparking political backlash before the Milkipur bypolls. CM Yogi Adityanath hinted at SP's involvement, while opposition parties criticized the BJP government for law and order issues. Two suspects have been detained.