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Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes faced scrutiny from Piers Morgan for racist remarks targeting Second Lady Usha Vance’s Indian heritage. Fuentes defended his comments by claiming supporters of JD Vance are racist and that he was highlighting hypocrisy. He previously mocked a Thanksgiving photo of Vance’s family, making disparaging remarks about their Indian heritage. Source link

Goa police have issued a blue corner notice for nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled to Thailand shortly after a fire incident. The brothers reportedly left Delhi for Phuket just hours after the blaze, indicating an attempt to evade authorities. Authorities are coordinating with Interpol for their swift apprehension. Source link

The aviation regulator DGCA has reduced IndiGo’s flights by five percent. This decision follows a period of significant flight cancellations. IndiGo’s operations were impacted by new pilot duty rules and an increase in flights. Other airlines saw minor adjustments to their schedules. Aviation authorities are reviewing the situation. Source link

Saudi Arabia is now permitting non-Muslim foreign residents to purchase alcohol. A monthly income exceeding 50,000 riyals is the sole requirement. This move aims to attract skilled expatriates and boost tourism revenue. The kingdom seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil. This policy shift is being implemented cautiously, with no official public statements. Source link

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake jolted northern Japan, causing widespread fear and damage. Tsunami waves, power outages, and evacuations followed the tremor. Authorities reported numerous injuries and infrastructure damage. A ‘megaquake’ alert has been issued, warning of potential larger seismic activity in the coming week, reminding residents of the 2011 disaster. Source link

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, an Indian-origin executive, has been named TIME’s 2025 CEO of the Year. TIME recognized Mohan for his role in shaping YouTube into a dominant force in global cultural consumption. His leadership at the video giant stems from a strong academic background and extensive experience in digital advertising and product development. Source […]

JP Morgan maintains a neutral stance on Bajaj Finance, citing strategic growth plans and market share ambitions. Goldman Sachs also holds a neutral rating for Biocon, following its planned integration with Biocon Biologics. Kotak Institutional Equities initiates coverage on Tata Capital with an ‘add’ rating, anticipating strong loan growth. Source link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politics. He highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s praise for the song, noting its significance as a unifying force against British rule. Modi criticized the Congress’s 1937 decision to limit the song’s recital, linking it to the eventual division […]

After 30 years, SC says it's time to let HCs look into state-related green issues Source link

Civil aviation minister vows 'very, very strict action' against IndiGO Source link