Peter Navarro criticizes India over AI use: ‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’
This special report focuses on the rising trade tensions between India and the United States. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has sparked a new controversy by questioning the cost burden of artificial intelligence services. Navarro said, ‘Why are Americans paying for AI in India?’ Highlighting that platforms like ChatGPT operate on US soil and consume US electricity to serve large user bases in India and China. The transcript explores whether access to global digital platforms should be viewed as a national cost burden rather than a business decision. The development comes at a crucial juncture as India prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit in February. Experts suggest that India’s huge user base actually helps in improving AI models through data sets, making technology transfer mutually beneficial. The program examines the potential impact of these comments on the ongoing India-US trade standoff and whether they represent a new pressure strategy by Washington.
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Spain train collision: 21 killed, over 100 injured as high-speed trains derail in southern Spain
A major rail accident has occurred in southern Spain, where at least 21 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a collision between two high-speed trains. The accident occurred when a train leaving Córdoba for Madrid collided with another high-speed service only ten minutes into its journey. According to reports from the spot, ’21 bodies have been found, 25 people are seriously injured’ and they are currently undergoing emergency medical treatment. Rescue and relief operations are in full swing as emergency teams are working tirelessly to rescue passengers trapped in the derailed coaches. Train services between Madrid and Andalusia have been suspended after the accident. Authorities have ordered a high-level investigation to determine whether the collision was caused by a technical malfunction or human error, while the primary focus remains on saving lives and identifying people still trapped inside the debris.
Pranay Upadhyay on EU plan to stop Donald Trump’s ‘Greenland Tariff’
In this special report, Senior Editor Pranay Upadhyay discusses the rising tensions between the European Union and the United States over President Donald Trump’s attempt to annex Greenland. The EU is reportedly struggling to avert the ‘Greenland Tariff’ and has called an emergency meeting on January 22. Pranay Upadhyay says that ‘the EU is considering suspending the US trade agreement and may also reactivate the 93 billion euro tariff package.’ The transcript highlights how the Greenland issue has created significant cracks in the long-standing US-EU partnership and the NATO alliance. President Trump has already imposed 10% tariffs on EU countries, warning that this could rise to 25% by June 1 if the accession is not approved. While Greenland is currently administered by Denmark, Trump argues that the US should control the territory for the security of the Western Hemisphere, citing options ranging from purchases to military means.
PV Fintech launches pension marketplace to boost retirement planning in India
PV Fintech has launched Pension Bazaar, a new digital platform designed to facilitate end-to-end retirement planning for Indian investors. The initiative was inaugurated by the Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and aims to address the significant gap in retirement preparedness across the country. According to the transcript, the platform focuses on ‘securing the financial health and social well-being of individuals through a structured and accessible approach to long-term planning.’ The launch comes at a crucial time, as data shows that more than 90% of individuals over the age of 50 regret not building a larger retirement corpus. With the elderly population aged 60 years and above in India expected to almost double by 2050, the pension market intends to play a key role in strengthening the financial security for senior citizens. The platform seeks to provide a comprehensive solution for investors who want to effectively manage their post-retirement life through early and structured investments.
Khamenei calls Trump “criminal” Iran blames US for nationwide protests. iran protests
This edition of India Today Global focuses on the rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has directly accused US President Donald Trump of inciting nationwide protests since late December. Khamenei branded the unrest ‘treason’ and claimed it was ‘a prelude to even greater plans’ orchestrated by foreign influences. The Supreme Leader held the American leadership responsible for the deaths during the protests and called Trump a ‘criminal’. India Today global editor Pranay Upadhyay reports that although the Iranian state claims to have the situation under control, the rhetoric remains high despite the existing back channel between the two countries. The program examines the implications of these allegations as Iran blames the CIA and the US State Department for providing information on the IRGC to Iranians and encouraging them to continue protesting.
