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China, a closed economy, has already achieved a generative AI breakthrough with DeepSeek’s model. US president Donald Trump is vying to retain America’s dominance in global technology by instituting curbs on AI and high-tech exports. Indian industry stakeholders said an agreement with France can give the country a significant international partner—both as part of its global geopolitical strategy and to expand soft power by developing and selling AI applications, models and services. “Mistral, a French company, is also one of the top 10 global names in AI applications and services. This would give India a strong partner for the long…

Moving into a new home is exciting, but setting it up with the right appliances can feel overwhelming. You can equip your space with all the basic yet best appliances under ₹1 lakh without compromising on quality. his guide focuses on equipping your new space with necessities like a refrigerator, washing machine, TVs and more, that too at a massive price drop of up to 65%. Make informed decisions that prioritise both quality and functionality, allowing you to create a comfortable and well-equipped living space while remaining budget-conscious. By exploring energy-efficient alternatives and selecting durable, reliable products, we will guide you…

(Bloomberg) — Nu Holdings Ltd., one of the world’s largest digital banks, posted fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst estimates amid a currency depreciation in its biggest market. The shares dropped 9% in post-market trading Thursday after earnings were released before trimming some of the losses.  Nubank, as the company is known, reported $2.99 billion in revenue in the quarter through December 31, compared with a median estimate of $3.21 billion in a Bloomberg survey. Return on equity came in at 29%, in-line with estimates.   Net income, meanwhile, totaled $552.6 million, short of the $566.4 million average estimate.…

(Bloomberg) — China’s distressed developers are increasingly asking local courts to drive their restructuring efforts, as weak home sales continue to weaken their ability to make headway or deliver on private debt workout plans.  Chongqing Casin Property Development Group Co. late last month became the newest among its peers to apply for the court to overhaul its debt. The move followed a Bloomberg News’ report that defaulter China Fortune Land Development Co. is considering scrapping a creditor-approved debt plan for a court-led solution. Jinke Property Group Co. was the country’s first high-profile, listed delinquent builder to pursue this option. The…

Credit cards are a convenient way to earn rewards and cashbacks on your expenses. Your credit card PIN is usually a 4 digit or 6 digit number which secures your card from unauthorised usage of your card. This PIN is only known to you and is extremely important whenever you make an offline transaction through your credit card. Changing your credit card PIN is quick and simple and can be done in simple steps.In conclusion, credit cards can make you form a habit of overspending and if you do not plan your expenses wisely, you may end up in a…

Scientists have escalated concerns over asteroid 2024 YR4, a sizeable space rock with an increasing likelihood of colliding with Earth in 2032, reported the New York Post.According to the latest calculations by NASA, the asteroid now has a 2.6 per cent chance of impact—a probability of 1 in 38—marking the highest risk level assigned to it thus far, reported the publication citing a New Scientist report.First detected in December 2024, YR4 was initially deemed to have a 1-in-83 chance of striking the planet. However, as astronomers gathered more data, those odds worsened, climbing from 1-in-67 to 1-in-53, then 1-in-43, and…

MUMBAI (Reuters) – The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a massive $10 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap auction next week to infuse durable rupee liquidity into the banking system, which has been reeling under large cash deficits, the central bank said on Friday.The RBI will conduct the buy/sell swap on February 28, it said in a release. The first leg of the transaction would be settled on March 4 and could infuse around 870 billion rupees ($10 billion) into the banking system. Earlier this year, the RBI announced a six-month swap through which it infused $5.1 billion into the system, however,…

For most startups, a buyout offer nearing $100bn is something to be celebrated. But OpenAI is not like other startups—and Elon Musk is not like other acquirers. On February 11th a consortium led by the world’s richest man made an unsolicited $97bn bid for the assets of the non-profit entity that controls OpenAI, the world’s leading developer of artificial-intelligence (AI) models. Mr Musk, who helped found the firm, is in an escalating feud with Sam Altman, OpenAI’s boss, over its transition to a more orthodox, profit-seeking corporate structure, which Mr Musk claims would be a betrayal of its original safety-first…

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UnitedHealth Group shares tumbled early Friday on a report that the U.S. Department of Justice has started an investigation into the health care giant’s Medicare billing practices. The Wall Street Journal said federal officials have launched a civil fraud investigation into how the company records diagnoses that lead to extra payments for its Medicare Advantage plans. Those are privately run versions of the government’s Medicare coverage program mostly for people ages 65 and over. The paper, citing anonymous sources, said the probe focused on billing practices in recent months. When asked for comment by The Associated Press, a UnitedHealth representative…