GameStop and MicroStrategy Shares Rise After Ryan Cohen’s Photo With Michael Saylor Shares of GameStop and MicroStrategy saw an uptick on Monday after Ryan Cohen, CEO of the video game retailer, posted a photo with Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin. GameStop, a favorite among day traders and meme stock enthusiasts, climbed more than 7%, wh

McDonald’s Reports Lower-Than-Expected Revenue Amid U.S. Sales Decline but Foresees 2025 Recovery On Monday, McDonald’s announced weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue, primarily due to a drop in U.S. sales following an E. coli outbreak early in the quarter. However, the company’s stock rose by more than 4% in morning trading as executives expressed confidence in a sales rebound by

Trump’s Tech Power Play: How Silicon Valley’s Titans Could Shape His Political Future President Donald Trump is strengthening ties with some of the most influential figures in tech—Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Sundar Pichai—signaling a major shift in the relationship between conservatives and Silicon Valley. These tech moguls control platforms that dominate

A closed-door meeting took place in Davangere, Karnataka, attended by several prominent Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes leaders, including key ministers such as G Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, HC Mahadevappa, K Rajanna, and Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering took place during the Maharshi Valmiki Jatra Mahotsava at Valmiki Matha in Rajanahalli, Harihar. Speculation about the meeting being linked to a potential change in the Karnataka Pradesh Cong

BJP’s Strong Criticism of Akhilesh Yadav: The BJP strongly condemned Akhilesh Yadav's remarks declaring the Election Commission "dead" and accusing the Opposition of repeatedly undermining constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Sambit Patra, BJP MP, expressed outrage over Yadav's statement, calling it an unprecedented attack on the Election Commission, which is a co

Satya Nadella Responds to Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s AI Spat In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella responded to remarks from Elon Musk about the $500 billion Stargate AI project, which has sparked controversy between Musk, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and others in the tech world. Musk raised doubts about the funding behind the project, claiming it lacked sufficient backing, which le

The Stargate Project, a bold and ambitious initiative, has captured global attention as it seeks to revolutionize AI and redefine geopolitical and technological power. However, its immense scale and lack of clear direction leave room for debate about its ultimate impact. Below is a breakdown of what’s at stake and the controversies surrounding it: 1. Massive Investment in AI Infrastructure

Trump Endorses Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Buying TikTok: Could This Lead to Its Return to India? President Donald Trump has voiced support for the possibility of billionaire Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok, suggesting a unique proposal: "Buy it, and give half to the United States of America." This announcement comes amidst the backdrop of the U.S. Supreme Co

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, has brought together global leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to foster investments. Among those attending the prestigious event was Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, known for his relentless work ethic and discipline. Despite the bone-chilling temperatures in Davos, which plummeted to minus 2 degrees Celsius, the 74-year-old leader was seen in his trademark yellow shirt and pants, a stark contrast to other leaders

During a visit to SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas on Friday, Elon Musk shared his optimistic view on the growing India-US trade relationship, stating that the bilateral ties are “trending positive.” Musk, a key player in both the automotive and technology sectors, expressed his support for lowering trade barriers between the two nations to foster increased commerce and

Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is gearing up for his highly anticipated trip to Switzerland to participate in the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in Davos. This business-focused event is seen as an excellent opportunity to attract significant investments to the state. In a strategic move ahead of his trip, Naidu has successfully poached a key investment body executive from the neighbori

  Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced the closure of his renowned short-selling and investigative firm. Known for its fearless reports exposing corporate fraud and malfeasance, the firm’s work has left a significant impact on the financial world. Anderson described the decision as a natural conclusion to this chapter of his life, with no external pressures influencing the move.  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reported an impressive Rs. 1,365 crore in Hundi donations for the year 2024. The temple saw a significant number of pilgrims, with 2.55 crore devotees visiting the holy site. A remarkable 99 lakh devotees participated in the tradition of tonsuring their heads as an offering to Lord Venkateswara. TTD also ensured the spiritual nourishment of the devotees, with 6.30 crore serving of Anna Prasadam, a free meal provided to pilgrims. In addition, 12.14 cror

Adani Enterprises is set to exit its joint venture with Adani Wilmar, selling its 44% stake to Wilmar International. This move is expected to raise over $2 billion for Adani Enterprises, which will be used to boost investments in its core infrastructure platforms, including energy, utilities, transport, and logistics.   The transaction involves two steps: Adani Enterprises will sell 13% of Adan

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history ahead of the drawing on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11 p.m. ET. However, the amount you take home depends on your payout choice and the taxes you owe. Federal Taxes on Lottery Winnings Lottery winnings are subject to federal taxes. While 24% is automatically withheld upfront, winners w

In a shift of political support, major US business leaders and companies are lining up to donate substantial sums to Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee, following his landslide victory. Corporate America, which largely supported Kamala Harris and the Democratic agenda in the 2020 presidential race, is now keen to strengthen ties with the incoming Republican administration. With some of the largest donations coming from figures like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI’s Sam A

The Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh recently witnessed an extraordinary wave of donations, making headlines for its record-breaking collection. Among the remarkable gifts were ₹23 crore in cash, a 1kg gold biscuit, and several smaller gold biscuits. Devotees also contributed unique silver items, including a silver pistol, silver handcuffs, and even a pure silver lock and key. Thes

Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was stopped at the Ghazipur border on Wednesday while attempting to visit Sambhal, where prohibitory orders were in place. The Congress leader, along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other senior leaders, reached the Ghazipur border in the morning. Heavy police force and barricades were deployed to prevent them from entering the district, as part of the ongoing security measures in the region. The curbs, imposed under Section 163 of the B

In a bold move, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will not accept a ₹100 crore donation from industrialist Gautam Adani to the Young India Skill University. This decision comes in light of the ongoing controversies surrounding Adani, including allegations of corruption and a case filed against him in the United States. The industrialist is also accused of bribing state Chief Ministers, including Andhra Pradesh’s former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken a commendable step that deserves applause from the entire Telugu society. Certain sections of social media have become toxic, with women from politicians' families being targeted with indecent and offensive posts. The alliance government has rightly cracked down on social media activists from the YCP who have resorted to such disgraceful behavior. However, Chandrababu Naidu didn’t stop there.He made a bold statement, declaring that he would