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Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra described Canadian Prime Minister designate Mark Carney as a "cerebral man with a great sense of humor" and a "no-nonsense, plain-speaking guy" during their meeting in 2017. Carney, an economist and banker with extensive experience in global financial leadership, is set to officially take office as Canada's Prime Minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a conversation with Lex Fridman, outlined India's ambitions in artificial intelligence, emphasizing the country's indispensable role in the AI revolution and its vast talent pool as key strengths. He also highlighted India's rapid advancements in AI, its growing dominance in space exploration and startups, and the importance of global collaboration in AI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers for the Varanasi parliamentary seat, disclosing his mobile phone number and email address in the election affidavit. He also revealed his assets, income, and participation in religious rituals before addressing party members and highlighting achievements during his tenure.

Financial planner A K Mandhan has slammed India's Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) as a "fiasco," citing a 930% surge in government liabilities due to the scheme's flawed design and rising gold prices. The government's guarantee to redeem these bonds at prevailing market rates means taxpayers ultimately bear the burden of these liabilities, raising concerns about the scheme's long-term sustainability.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the RISE//DEL Conference 2025, highlighting the power of India's digital and creative ecosystem in shaping the country's global narrative and urging creators to focus on responsible, innovative storytelling. He emphasized the government's commitment to supporting creative enterprises and fostering India's global creative leadership.