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[ad_1] StartupsSupreme court ruling that Tiger Global share sale evaded taxes spooks investorsLast week, India’s top court ruled that Tiger Global’s $1.6 billion sale of its stake in ecommerce company Flipkart, made to Walmart through the former’s Mauritius-based subsidiaries in 2018, would not benefit from tax exemptions under an India-Mauritius tax treaty. © Getty ImagesSOUMYAJIT SAHAJanuary 23, 2026 18:46 JSTMUMBAI — After India’s top court last week ruled that investor Tiger Global’s use of Mauritius-based entities in a 2018 share sale constituted a tax evasion move, investors in the country’s burgeoning startup ecosystem are awaiting further clarity on what has been the…

[ad_1] As the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) convenes its 14th National Congress, the country’s most critical transfer of power, the regime has launched a comprehensive campaign to “sanitize” the information environment. But unlike the crude censorship of the past, Hanoi has found a sophisticated partner in its transnational repression: Meta (Facebook). In recent months, the world has witnessed “noisy” legal battles targeting activists in Europe. Figures like journalist Le Trung Khoa, lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, or activist Dang Hue Nhu face a dual-pronged attack: First, civil lawsuits from VinFast in German courts. Then, criminal prosecution orders from Hanoi under…

Some stories read like crime thrillers. Others feel like history shifting under your feet. This one narrates both. This week, Europol announced what might be the largest synthetic drug takedown in European history. More than 3.6 tones of narcotics seized. Twenty-four industrial labs destroyed. More than 100 arrests across six countries. A thousand tons of precursor chemicals intercepted before they could become meth, ecstasy, or amphetamine—enough to produce over 300 tones of drugs. At the face of it, it sounds like a victory. But if you look closer, it’s not just a police operation, it’s a move on geopolitical chess…

[ad_1] Well, that was embarrassing. And perhaps the best thing that could have happened to the Warriors if you are of the opinion Golden State needs to go shopping for a new Steph Curry sidekick before the February 5 trade deadline.The Raptors blasted the Warriors 145–127 in San Francisco on Tuesday night in the first signs of what life might be like without Jimmy Butler to anchor the defense.Butler’s replacement isn’t on the roster. Jonathan Kuminga is back in the fold and coach Steve Kerr says all is well in their oil-v-water relationship, but the goal is to parlay Kuminga…

[ad_1] Having the right GPS watch on your wrist whether you’re going for your first ever run or your umpteenth run can make all the difference. The best GPS running watches not only keep track of how far you’ve run, but they track pace and other real-time metrics, advanced training features to help you hit your goals and, of course, precise distance measurements. Some models even provide offline maps for navigation, sleep tracking, recovery insights, and smart features that “regular” smartwatches do.For those who need extra durability and lasting battery life, higher-end sport watches — like some of the best…

[ad_1] Juspay co-founder and COO Sheetal Lalwani and founder Vimal Kumar (R) India’s payments infrastructure firm Juspay has raised US$50 million from WestBridge Capital in a Series D follow-on round, valuing the company at US$1.2 billion. The transaction combines primary capital with a secondary component that offers liquidity to early investors and employees holding ESOPs — the second such liquidity event Juspay has facilitated within a year. Also Read: Juspay’s Nakul Kothari on building, scaling, and the future of fintech That structure matters almost as much as the cheque size. Across Asia, secondary investments (purchases of existing shares rather than new issuance) are growing quickly as late-stage startups stay private for…

[ad_1] President Donald Trump speaks with reporters at the White House . Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Love him or hate him, President Trump has had a consequential first year back in the White House. At a recent speech in Detroit, even he seemed a bit surprised at everything he’s been able to do. “I told you we were going to do a lot of things,” he said. “Nobody thought it was going to turn out like this. This has been crazy.” One big reason is Trump has faced less internal resistance from his staff, Cabinet and…

[ad_1] BitMine Immersion Technologies, the publicly traded Ethereum treasury company led by Tom Lee, staked an additional 171,264 ETH worth $503 million today, according to data tracked by Lookonchain. Tom Lee(@fundstrat)’s #Bitmine staked another 171,264 $ETH($503.2M) 6 hours ago. In total, #Bitmine has now staked 1,943,200 $ETH($5.71B).https://t.co/P684j5YQaG pic.twitter.com/xrFAF4KKau — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 23, 2026 The firm’s total staked Ether now stands at about 1.9 million ETH, valued at roughly $5.7 billion. BitMine holds over 4 million ETH in total, representing approximately 3.5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. The company has set a target of reaching 5% of the total supply. The…

[ad_1] Marvel fans have spent the last few weeks dissecting every frame of the mysterious footage tied to Avengers: Doomsday, but according to the filmmakers behind the project, viewers may be approaching it all wrong. “What you’ve been watching for the last four weeks… are not teasers. Or trailers. They are stories. They are clues… Pay attention.” In recent comments, Russo Brothers made it clear that what fans are calling trailers are not trailers at all. Instead, they described the footage as intentional clues designed to spark speculation, reward close viewing, and quietly set the stage for what is shaping…

[ad_1] Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Christopher Featherstone, Associate Lecturer in the Dept of Politics and Int’l Relations at the University of York. Mr. Featherstone frames the “Board of Peace” not as a clearly defined peace initiative, rather a spectacle. Lacking long-term vision, it’s a platform for Trump to maintain global relevance, under the guise of diplomacy, he argues. He calls particular attention to the performative, business-focused nature of the initiative, raising questions about its legitimacy & longevity beyond Trump’s tenure. [ad_2]