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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Topic: Bloomberg

Advantage to BJP in five state elections—cash stockpile of $1.3 billion

The funding gap has weakened Congress and smaller regional parties. Two of the five states that will go to the polls includes opposition strongholds Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

RBI to focus on pace of Rupee’s drop, strategists say

The RBI has spent $45 billion since October to defend the currency, according to estimates by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Andhra Pradesh considering Australia-like social media ban for kids

State minister Nara Lokesh said in Davos, “As a state, we are studying Australia’s under-16 law, and yes, I believe we need to create a strong legal enactment.”

South Korea kicks off AI Squid Game to find the best & compete with US, China

The format, like the Netflix show that became a symbol of Korea’s cultural soft power, is ruthless: the teams’ AI foundation models face evaluation and elimination every six months by a panel of judges

After Russian-flagged oil tanker, US seizes another sanctioned vessel in Caribbean Sea

US seized the M/V Bella 1 in Atlantic south of Iceland after a weeks-long chase. The Pentagon later announced the seizure of the M/T Sophia for illicit activity in the Caribbean Sea.

Muscle tissue damage, hormone imbalances: Hard workouts can lead to overtraining syndrome

Stressing the body repeatedly without sufficient rest and recovery can flip progress. It can also leave you more susceptible to stress fractures, chronic tendonitis and other overuse injuries.

‘The West’ is near death. Is it worth fighting for?

It's best thought of as the ideological glue that holds NATO and EU together. Lose that bond, or replace it, and it’s hard to see the West surviving.

Malaysian army chief placed on leave amid procurement probe, state media reports

Move will allow authorities to investigate 'without any conflict of interest, Defence Minister Khaled Nordin said but did not explicitly state the nature or subject of allegations.

Meant to tackle pirated DVDs, ‘Ashok Kumar orders’ are now potent weapon in defamation cases

John Doe injunctions, known as ‘Ashok Kumar orders’ in India, were meant to stop piracy, but are now being weaponised to silence journalists, publishers and activists.

Michael Bloomberg to cover US financial obligation to UN’s climate framework after Trump exits Paris pact

The media mogul who served as NYC mayor is America’s UN special envoy on climate change.

On Camera

Arijit Singh is the bridge between 3 generations—Rafi to Ritviz

Arijit Singh has the emotional depth and melody the older generation wants. But he also carries the vulnerability that young people can connect with.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.