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  Senate warns of $500 million more in budget cuts, ahead of likely ‘disastrous’ federal action Some would restore proposed cuts while others could mean changes or a deferral of governor’s tax proposal Senate leaders said the legislature is preparing for as much as $500 million in additional cuts to an already strapped fiscal 2026 budget, as they brace for federal reductions and look to rework Gov. Wes Moore’s tax proposals. “We do believe in the next couple of weeks we will get a better picture as to the extent of the, honestly, disastrous cuts that are likely going to be shifted to the states ahead of the March 14 shutdown date,” Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) said during a weekly meeting with reporters. Ferguson said he is hopeful that when other state start seeing cuts from a Republican-controlled White House and Congress, “be it Medicaid, FEMA, public education —that they speak to their congressional representatives and explain the pain that would be ahead f...

  Top 5 business trends in 2025: What's shaping the future? ET Online | Feb 19, 2025, 01:57:24 PM IST 1 / 5 AI-powered automation As businesses navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, staying ahead means adapting to key trends shaping the future. From AI-driven automation to sustainability, here are five emerging business trends defining 2025. ​ AI-Powered Automation:  AI is transforming industries by automating repetitive tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer interactions. From AI chatbots handling customer queries to AI-driven analytics predicting market trends, businesses are using automation to increase efficiency and cut costs. iStock 2 / 5 Remote work evolution Hybrid and remote work models are evolving with better digital collaboration tools, AI-powered productivity tracking, and flexible policies. Companies are focusing on virtual team-building, mental well-being, and optimizing work-from-home setups to maintain engagement and efficiency. visit :busin...

  iPhone SE 4 Launch Event Today: Time In India, USA, UK, Dubai, Australia, Pakistan And More, How To Watch Live, What To Expect Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone SE 4 today, featuring a modern design, upgraded camera, and A18 chip. Here’s the event time, livestream details, and expected price. The much-anticipated iPhone SE 4 (or iPhone 16e) is expected to be unveiled today, February 19, 2025, at Apple’s first major event of the year. While Apple has not officially confirmed the launch, strong industry reports suggest that the company will finally introduce the next-generation SE model. From expected features like a modern design and improved camera to possible surprises, here’s everything you need to know, including when and where to watch the event. iPhone SE 4 Launch Event: Date, Time, And How To Watch Live Apple CEO Tim Cook recently confirmed that an Apple event is scheduled for February 19, 2025. Although Apple has not mentioned an official launch time, the keynote is e...

  Former TCS staffers claim company was gaming US visa system, firm reacts Share Market Nifty Gainers View All Company Value Change %Change Bharat Electronics 249.80 ₹5.20 2.13 Tata Steel 136.35 ₹1.81 1.35 NTPC 314.95 ₹3.75 1.21 Kotak Mahindra Bank 1980.00 ₹16.65 0.85 Trent 5037.60 ₹39.85 0.80 Three former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees filed lawsuits under the federal False Claims Act, accusing the company of misusing L-1A manager visas to hire frontline workers without managerial duties. Unlike H-1B visas, L-1A visas are easier to obtain and lack pay restrictions. All three lawsuits were dismissed before trial, but one, filed by Anil Kini, a former IT manager at TCS, remains on appeal, according to a Bloomberg report. Kini has alleged that TCS executives directed him to falsify internal organisational charts to appear more manager-heavy. Kini claims this was done to withstand potential federal scrutiny over the company’s use of employment visas. TCS has strongly denie...

  Are Donald Trump’s officials putting ‘pressure’ on Romania to lift travel restrictions on Tate brothers? Who are they? Reports indicate that Trump administration officials have contacted Romania to remove travel restrictions on Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are currently facing criminal charges. The US officials from the Trump administration have reportedly called Romanian authorities to remove travel restrictions placed on Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who are facing criminal charges in Romania, report by  Financial Times  said. Also Read  |  Russia war to end soon? Zelensky travels to Saudi Arabia, Putin may head too Sources told the  Financial Times  that US officials had contacted  Bucharest  last week by phone, which was followed by a meeting between Trump's special envoy, Richard Grenell, and Romania's foreign minister. Another insider revealed that a request was made to return the brothers' passports and allow them to travel wh...