Goods and services tax
Punjab has demonstrated a remarkable growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, with a 21.51% increase up to October 2025, surpassing the national average. The state's finance minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, commended the strong fiscal performance, attributing it to enhanced compliance, anti-evasion initiatives, and digital monitoring
Child abuse
President Donald Trump has revealed that he has no idea who the crypto billionaire he pardoned actually is, despite the pardon coming just months after the billionaire's company, Binance, struck a $2 billion deal in partnership with the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial. During
Americans
As the federal government takes steps to undo recent regulations that prohibited the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports, states are fighting to preserve consumer protections. This battle has significant implications for Americans struggling to pay health care bills, affecting millions of people who face higher interest rates, reduced
Asian medicine
The burden of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in China continues to rise, posing a significant public health challenge and negatively impacting the quality of life of millions of people. According to a recent study using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) system, the number of DN cases in China reached 20,
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US President Donald Trump has heaped rare praise on his Chinese and Russian counterparts, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, describing them as "smart, tough, and serious" leaders. In an interview with CBS news, Trump drew no distinction between the two, calling them equally tough and strong leaders. Trump
Obama, Barack
India has found itself in a new geopolitical reality, one where the old equations based on an adversarial US-China relationship no longer hold. The Trump administration's handling of the US-China deal has revealed a new calculus that prioritizes economic interests over strategic security concerns. This shift has significant
K-pop
X:THELABEL, a South Korea-based digital entertainment label, is revolutionizing the music industry with its virtual K-Pop groups, XQUAD and X7. By merging music, innovation, and the metaverse, X:THELABEL is creating a new language of K-POP that transcends physical boundaries. The label's founder, Ryan Kruz, and co-leader,
Artificial neural networks
Research from Shanghai University proposes a novel framework called Barrier-integrated Adaptive Neural Model Predictive Control (BAN-MPC) that integrates neural networks' fast computation with Model Predictive Control's (MPC) constraint-handling capability. The framework is designed to ensure strict safety in robotics and automation systems while reducing online computational complexity.
Anxiety
A new study published in the Journal of Digital Health found that social media use is associated with increased symptoms of anxiety and depression in young adults, with self-esteem serving as a crucial mediator in this process. The research, conducted by Shiyuan Chen and colleagues from Northern Illinois University, explored
Putin, Vladimir
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has emphasized that there is no need to hastily organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The clarification comes after a series of statements from both leaders and their officials, culminating in Trump's cancellation of a planned
Learning disabled persons
Research published in PLOS One in 2025 estimates that approximately 8.85% of U.S. children, aged 6-17 years, have a history of learning disabilities (LD) diagnosis, with a weighted prevalence of 8.26% for those currently diagnosed with LD. The study, conducted by Yanmei Li and co-authors, analyzed data
Tariffs
As the regime of US President Donald Trump continues to target Canada with tariffs and insults, the northern neighbor has become increasingly defiant in its stance against American aggression. Canadians are voting with their feet, with travel to the US down by over one-third in recent months, while thousands of
