- Sonia Gandhi has recalled being shocked when
Pranab Mukherjee hinted at his ambition to become PM in 2010. His daughter Sharmishtha has questioned why his ambition surprised her. - India has condemned an alleged anti-India campaign by Chinese vloggers filming in Dhaka and falsely portraying the locations as parts of New Delhi. It has urged Bangladesh to take action.
- India has said its ties with the US enjoy bipartisan support, in its first reaction to the midterm results, while declining to comment on the political outcome.
- Anthropic is targeting a $1 trillion valuation through its proposed IPO and private placement, aiming to raise nearly $90 billion with backing from seven major technology companies.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s net worth fell by $7.4 billion in 30 minutes, pushing him down two places on Forbes’ rich list after the company’s shares plunged amid an investigation.
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Sonia Gandhi was ‘shocked’ by Pranab Mukherjee’s PM ambition, his daughter asks why
In her memoir, Sonia Gandhi recalls that Pranab Mukherjee hinted in a 2010 conversation that it was time for a change at the top, which she understood as his desire to become prime minister. Mukherjee’s daughter Sharmishtha questioned Sonia’s reaction, saying there was nothing wrong with her father aspiring for the top post after decades in politics and governance. Sonia also defended her relationship with former PM Manmohan Singh and rejected claims that she controlled the government from behind the scenes.Read full story
Govt condemns anti-India campaign by Chinese vloggers, urges Bangladesh to take action
The MEA has termed the alleged campaign by Chinese vloggers in Dhaka as “unfortunate”, saying attempts to portray a distorted picture of India undermine the credibility of those involved. The vloggers reportedly filmed in slum areas of Dhaka, presenting them as parts of New Delhi while making derogatory remarks about India’s living conditions. Residents have also alleged that some entered homes and bathrooms to record videos without consent. Read full story
India says ties with US enjoy bipartisan support in first reaction to midterm results
The MEA said India would continue to strengthen its comprehensive global strategic partnership with the US, calling the midterm elections an internal matter. The response came after Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump. The outcome could give India more avenues to engage with lawmakers, though Trump will retain a central role in foreign policy and trade decisions.
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Anthropic targets $1 trillion IPO valuation, plans nearly $90 billion fundraising
Anthropic plans to offer 825 million shares at $70 to $78 per share, potentially raising up to $64.35 billion through its IPO. A separate $26 billion private placement backed by AMD, Broadcom, Google, Micron, Microsoft, Nvidia and TSMC could take the total fundraising to around $90.35 billion. The Claude maker reported a revenue run-rate of approximately $81 billion as of October 31, 2026. Read full story
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang loses $7.4 billion in 30 minutes, drops two spots on Forbes rich list
Jensen Huang’s net worth fell from $162.2 billion to $154.7 billion after Nvidia shares opened more than 7 per cent lower, briefly pushing him out of Forbes’ top 10 richest people. The decline followed an investigation into his reported relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen suspected by US authorities of gathering information for Beijing. Nvidia’s board has appointed independent directors and external legal counsel to examine the matter, but said it had no reason to believe national security or company secrets were compromised.Read full story
