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In 2024, Canva saw a significant rise in usage in India with 5.3 lakh daily presentations. India has become a critical market, moving up to the fourth most popular for Canva, contributing to its goal of reaching one billion global users. Canva is also exploring data localization in response to changing global data protection laws.

The Pune court exempted Rahul Gandhi from attending daily hearings in a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, citing his Z+ security and busy schedule. Gandhi's lawyer requested converting the summary trial to a summons trial for a detailed recording of evidence. The court will hear Satyaki's response on February 25.

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar say such leniency will only embolden people to deviate from authorised construction plans

Elon Musk has sparked a discussion about auditing the gold reserves at Fort Knox following a tweet suggesting a live video walkthrough. He questions whether the gold, valued at $425 billion, is genuinely intact. Fort Knox, despite being a key military gold depository, maintains a strict no-visitors policy.

India's mobile phone exports have increased by nearly 50% in the first 10 months of the financial year, led by iPhone production. Apple has significantly ramped up manufacturing, making India a global hub. Exports are expected to reach Rs 1.8 lakh crore by year-end, bolstered by government incentive schemes and boosted local production.

India and Qatar have upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership through bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatar committed a $10 billion investment in India, and both nations plan to double their $14 billion bilateral trade over the next five years.

The Budget session is likely to witness more confrontations over alleged gross mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh, law and order, caste census, and unemployment.

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accuses interim leader Muhammad Yunus of causing chaos and deploying terrorists in Bangladesh. Hasina pledges to return and avenge fallen police officers, while the current administration prioritizes her extradition for alleged crimes against humanity.

Lewis Hamilton, after 12 successful seasons with Mercedes, is set to join Ferrari in 2025. The seven-time world champion aims to revive Ferrari's title-winning legacy, which has been eluding them since 2007. This transition marks a significant challenge and a fresh start for Hamilton.

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's lawyer accused banks of acting in bad faith during his bankruptcy appeal in a London court. Judge Sir Anthony Mann dismissed the adjournment request and barred late evidence from Mallya, who alleged the banks have recovered more than what was due and misrepresented recoveries.

Veena George to inaugurate nPROUD in Kozhikode. As part of the project, unused/date-expired drugs will either be collected directly from home or spaces will be created where these can be safely disposed of

Elon Musk may be finally moving forward with launching Tesla's electric cars in India, following recent discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tesla has advertised for retail positions in Mumbai and is expected to import cars initially, encouraged by recent government policies and incentives.