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India’s electric mobility hopeful BluSmart is pulling out of its ride-hailing business. Instead, it’s hitching its future to Uber — starting with 700 to 800 cars — after burning through cash and watching top brass walk out the door. After nearly six years trying to carve a niche in India’s cutthroat mobility market, BluSmart is closing shop on its own service and will operate instead as a fleet provider to…

As nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resume in Oman, President Donald Trump warns Tehran that military options remain “on the table” if the Islamic Republic does not abandon its nuclear ambitions. In a high-stakes declaration amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it must “get rid of the concept” of developing a nuclear weapon — or risk facing military consequences. Speaking from…

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant freeze on federal funding to Harvard University, halting $2.3 billion in grants and contracts. The move comes after the prestigious institution rejected a set of sweeping demands from the Trump administration, including curbing campus activism and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. In a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Harvard University, the U.S. Department of Education has frozen over…

Meta’s dominance in the social media space is being questioned as CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a crucial FTC antitrust trial. The company’s key acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp are under scrutiny, with accusations of stifling competition. Will these high-profile mergers lead to Meta being forced to ‘unfriend’ Instagram? Here’s what’s at stake. The social media giant Meta is facing an intense legal battle that could reshape the…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke out about the ongoing unrest in the state, emphasizing that while people have the right to protest, taking the law into one’s hands is unacceptable. Her comments come amidst violent clashes in various parts of the state, sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Banerjee’s remarks, made during the inauguration of the Kalighat Skywalk in Kolkata, aimed to temper the growing tensions…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp critique of the Congress party on Monday, accusing them of promoting “vote bank politics” following their opposition to the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act. In a series of statements, Modi took aim at Congress for undermining the spirit of the Constitution, while also addressing what he described as their longstanding neglect of marginalized communities in India. Waqf Law Opposition: A “Virus” of Vote…

A new nonprofit organization, Georgia Utility Watch, was officially launched on Monday, aiming to bring more transparency and accountability to energy regulation in Georgia. Founded by Patty Durand, a former candidate for a seat on the state Public Service Commission (PSC), the group seeks to address growing concerns over utility rates and consumer protections. Advocating for Fair Rates and Transparency Georgia Utility Watch is driven by the mission of advocating…

After a lengthy review process, U.S. regulators have confirmed that Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia will not require changes to its environmental permit, despite concerns over its water usage. Regulatory Review Closes with No Changes to Permit The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has concluded its months-long review of the environmental permit for Hyundai’s massive electric vehicle (EV) plant in Bryan County, Georgia, with no changes to…

Small craft breweries across Georgia say they’re being squeezed — again. And this time, it’s not the pandemic or supply chain chaos. It’s politics. Specifically, tariffs. A sweeping 25% tariff on imported aluminum, recently reimposed under President Donald Trump’s economic policy shift, is sending ripples — or maybe more like tremors — through the state’s brewing community. And for many of Georgia’s local brewers, there’s no room left to absorb…