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Prime Minister has decided to prostrate before Trump: Rahul Gandhi on 'UPI tax'

Rahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi would appease US President Donald Trump. He demanded a rollback of the government's decision to levy a fee on UPI payments. The government introduced a fee on transfers exceeding two thousand rupees to merchants. This fee will be effective from October fifteenth, impacting…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

'They laughed us out of the room': In 2000, Netflix founders wanted to sell the company to Blockbuster for $50 million. Today, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars

In the year 2000, Blockbuster famously spurned a $50 million deal from Netflix, a fledgling company struggling for survival. Fast forward to today, Netflix has evolved into a colossal forces in the entertainment industry, while Blockbuster has nearly faded from the video rental landscape. This tale epitomizes the dangers of…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine

A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven

The Independent UK · Sep 16

New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurélien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the diplomatic dispute.

France 24 · Sep 16

Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office

Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

As Silicon Valley's own scientists warn of human extinction, China pitches itself as the adult in the AI room

China advocates for global artificial intelligence governance and international cooperation. Leading AI figures in the US have issued stark warnings about the technology's risks. Researchers express concerns about rapid development and potential existential threats. China emphasizes balancing AI advancement with robust safety measures and regulations. This discussion precedes a potential…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Top Democrat on House oversight panel investigating Trump Jr wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

Robert Garcia expresses concern over ‘any possible foreign entanglement’ between White House and Umar Kremlev

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

'Burnerverse' College Sports Accounts Accused of Targeting Women With Harassment and Doxing

A Wired investigation links a loosely connected college sports burner-account network to harassment and doxing campaigns against young women, including Florida student Maddie Kowalski.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

UPI charge is just tax collection: Ashneer Grover calls out government wanting to charge on payments above Rs 2,000 while banks are making crores in profits

Ashneer Grover has called any charge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 plain tax collection, days after the government exempted only smaller payments from bank charges and cleared a legal path for a Merchant Discount Rate on larger UPI transactions.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Europe Today: Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as AI slowdown rattles markets

Global tech stocks have slid after AI leaders called for a development slowdown. Also on the show: Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy targets, an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and a 2026 State of the Union preview.

Euronews · Sep 15