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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reiterated his support for a 70-hour workweek, emphasizing productivity over work-life balance. Congress MP Karti Chidambaram countered, advocating for a four-day workweek and prioritizing efficiency and social harmony. The debate highlights differing perspectives on work culture and India’s economic progress.

President-elect Trump will sign executive orders renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali on his first day in office, incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Monday. The orders, first reported by the New York Post, are among a slew of executive actions Trump plans to take after taking the oath of office…

Marking its first 100 days in office, the Modi 3.0 government has been criticized by Congress for making several policy reversals under opposition pressure. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate highlighted U-turns on lateral entry, OPS, and the Waqf board Bill, suggesting that public and opposition forces will continue to shape governmental decisions.

The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for an early election on Feb. 23 necessitated by the collapse of his government. Scholz’s three-party coalition fell apart last month after the pro-market Free Democrats quit in a row over debt, leaving…

The Enforcement Directorate faces a setback as Kolkata police file closure reports in FIRs against Santiago Martin and his company for lack of evidence, potentially hindering the PMLA probe. ED appeals in court, stressing incomplete investigations and urging the reopening of these cases.