Microsoft to Invest $17.5 bn in India's AI Sector, PM Modi Lauds Move | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Hello and Namaskar, this is Pulki Sharma with the first post of Vantage. In today's update, Donald Trump is threatening to impose a tariff on India's rice exports, adding to his list of trade issues with the country. Despite his trade war, China has achieved record exports and a surplus exceeding one trillion dollars. Meanwhile, Indigo claims normal operations despite cancelling 400 flights today. In other news, Pakistan's Chief of Defence Force Asim Muneer has made statements about India, Chinese jets are entering South Korean airspace, and Ukraine has commented on the possibility of ceding land to Russia. We also have a special report on India's creator economy and Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Brothers. Additionally, we explore whether smartwatches and smart rings are increasing anxiety. In the headlines, Microsoft is set to invest $117.5 billion in India to develop its artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking its largest investment in Asia. Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated, resulting in at least 10 deaths and a mass exodus of civilians. A fire in Jakarta, Indonesia, has killed at least 22 people, possibly started by an exploding drone battery. Australia has enacted the world's first ban on social media for users under 16 to prevent digital addiction. Lastly, Mohamed Salah has reported for Liverpool training amid uncertainties about his future with the club after being left out of the Champions League squad. Stay tuned for more detailed stories and updates.