In contrast, China leads with investments of $15.3 billion so far.In terms of quantum science and technology (QST) startups globally, India is, however, at the 6th position with 53 startups. The strategy report, unveiled by PSA Ajay Kumar Sood, shows the US has received approximately $6.9 billion in quantum funding. This represents more than 4.5 times the investment of the next biggest investment destination, the UK, which received $1.44 billion. In contrast, India received only $30 million of private investment.The strategy report marks a significant step toward articulating India’s outward-facing strategy in Quantum Science, Technology, and Innovation (QSTI). "We need to be an active player in defining the global standards for Quantum Tech.

President Trump’s shift to sector tariffs that target semiconductors and pharmaceuticals is bad news for British and Irish exporters. Not even an announcement by Nvidia that it will build its AI supercomputers entirely in the US rather than Taiwan is going to dissuade Trump from the ambitious new phase of his tariff agenda. Quite the reverse — the computing giant’s plans to for more than a million sq ft of manufacturing space for microchips in Arizona and AI supercomputers in Texas appear to have encouraged him. “All I have to do is impose a tariff. The higher I do it, the faster they come,” Trump said in the Oval Office, apparently relishing the power he has in his hands to re-order global trade and manufacturing.

The Daily Telegraph, external leads with a warning that bin workers across the country could be poised to go on strike. The headline on the front of the Daily Mail, external is "Bin strike grinds on as Labour humiliated". It says Unite's members in Birmingham rejected an improved pay offer despite a plea by the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for them to accept. The Guardian, external reports that senior Labour figures are urging the government to review Chinese investment in Britain in the wake of the British Steel episode. A Labour peer, Helena Kennedy, tells the paper "this fiasco shows the risks".

Ed Miliband encouraged Chinese involvement in key parts of the UK’s critical infrastructure less than a month before the government wrested control of British Steel from its Beijing shareholders. The energy secretary heralded how “two-way trade and investment can bring mutually beneficial results” and signed an agreement promising “close co-operation” with Beijing in sectors including battery energy storage and offshore wind power during a visit to the country last month, The Times can reveal. Miliband signed a memorandum of understanding on a “clean energy partnership”, the first update to the agreement since the golden era of relations between China and Britain a decade ago. It outlined co-operation in key areas including the power grid, battery storage and offshore wind power. Ministers have taken direct control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe site ADAM VAUGHAN/EPAFresh doubts have been cast

A physiotherapist admitted to the claim that the hospital offered a makeshift pillow during her stay.Claire Sapwell, a 53-year-old physiotherapist from Cromer, was admitted twice in recent weeks. During her stay, on both occasions, she was given two towels stuffed into a pillowcase as a substitute.According to an EDP 24 report, Sapwell said it was utterly ridiculous that there were no pillows available. Previously in 2022, patients were given rolled blankets after they were left without a pillow. However, because of strict rules, these are not always accepted.A: The hospital has acknowledged that pillows often go missing and are frequently re-ordered. In the meantime, staff are providing makeshift alternatives to ensure some comfort for patients.A: While some have suggested donations, the hospital has stated this is unnecessary.

Mehul ChoksiPoll Should international courts prioritize human rights issues over extraditing fugitives? In Bhandari's case, the UK court had accepted his argument about torture and inhuman treatment in Indian prisons, as also the fact of trials being an inordinately long process. The UK HC also refused the Indian govt's plea for filing an appeal in the Supreme Court there. "This can become the SOP of the defence for all fugitives who have escaped to Europe or the Caribbean islands. They all will cite human rights violations and poor conditions of Indian prisons to escape deportation and face trial in India," a senior official tracking the case said.

Among those steps, announced that Tuesday in 1975, was an increase in the basic rate of income tax. Mr Healey also raised almost all the other, multiple, rates of income tax. Only the top 83 per cent rate was left unchanged. More and more people have been dragged into higher rates of income tax. It is there because effective tax rates on, and tax takes from, high earners and corporate profits are at record levels.

UKGC began probe after poll announcementLive EventsParty spokesperson says charged staffers suspendedA tricky time for political betting? Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Conservative Party confirmed that charged staffers of the party were suspended. They added that the party, which is now under new leadership, is cooperating with the Gambling Commission.The UK betting scandal has spotlighted the ethical minefield of political betting, the SBC report stated. The incident has raised debate on whether political betting should be permitted at all and if such markets could remain credible given the volume of sensitive information available to insiders.On the contrary, political betting has been prohibited across all US states. A person found guilty could face two-year prison time or a fineUSA states outlaw political betting to discourage manipulation and ethical dilemmas.

Beijing warned Britain on Monday against "politicising" an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China's foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to "avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking it to security issues, so as not to impact the confidence of Chinese enterprises in going to the UK". BEIJING: Beijing warned Britain on Monday against "politicising" an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch.The UK government rushed urgent legislation through parliament on Saturday to stop the blast furnaces at British Steel's plant in the northern English town of Scunthorpe from being turned off.The move came after owners Jingye said it was no longer financially viable to keep them burning.Britain's Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds later said London had been "naive" to let the Chinese firm take over part of the sensitive steel industry.A spokesman for China's foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to "avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking it to security issues, so as not to impact the confidence of Chinese enterprises in going to the UK". "When it comes to the operational difficulties currently faced by British Steel, the two sides should negotiate a solution on the basis of mutual benefit," Lin Jian told a regular news briefing in Beijing.Beijing hopes London will "treat Chinese businesses that have invested and operate in the UK fairly and justly, (and) protect their legitimate and lawful rights and interests".Jingye, one of the world's biggest steel firms, is "a Chinese private enterprise that has undertaken cooperation with the British side based on market principles", Lin said.The company bought British Steel in 2020 and says it has invested more than £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) to maintain operations but was losing around £700,000 a day.

Plans have been submitted for the installation of a World War 2 Hamilton Picket Fort Structure next to the Hudson Bomber, on the Silloth Green. The Hudson Bomber was first unveiled on the green in 2018, to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Royal Air Force and the town’s involvement in WW2. Now the Silloth Tourism Action Group are hoping to display a Hamilton Pickett Fort next to the statue, after it was excavated from Silloth Airfield, and is one of only 48 that exist in the UK. In a statement supporting the plans, the applicant said: "Silloth Tourism Action Group are wanting to display a World War 2 Hamilton Pickett Fort next to the Hudson Bomber on Criffel Street Green, post code CA7 4DQ. "This has been excavated from Silloth Airfield and is one of only 48 that exist in the UK (there are 2 others underground on Silloth Airfield).

THE SUNCrystal Palace are plotting a sensational swoop for Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa do not sign him at the end of the season. Image: Marcus Rashford celebrates after opening the scoring for Aston Villa at BrightonNewcastle are weighing up a swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas. Sir Jim Ratcliffe could lean on his Formula 1 connections to try and bring Manchester United back into pole position. DAILY MIRRORFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane claimed Arsenal would storm to the Premier League title if they had Liverpool star Mohamed Salah at their disposal. Manchester United and Liverpool already had eyes on the Greek starlet, but Newcastle are now threatening to spoil the party with a bid of their own.

“The case is, in many respects, an old-school media libel action resurrected into a newly complicated defamation landscape,” University of Utah law professor RonNell Andersen Jones told the New York Times. open image in gallery Sarah Palin is getting another shot at the New York Times in a defamation lawsuit. The Times’ attorneys argued that the error was an honest mistake, and Rakoff initially dismissed the lawsuit before it reached trial. After the appeal court’s decision, the legal teams for the Times and Palin held talks about settling the case. At the same time, though, the case is taking place in New York after the state passed a lawstrengthening and expanding press freedoms.

China has warned the UK against politicising the British Steel crisis. On Sunday, Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, accused Beijing of trying to shut down the British steel industry by switching off the furnaces to make the UK reliant on Chinese stocks. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in London said: “We are following closely the developments of British Steel involving the Chinese private company. “It is an objective fact that British steel companies have generally encountered difficulties in recent years. Thanks to the work of those at British Steel, and in my department, we have moved decisively to secure the raw materials we need to help save British Steel.

The British government ramped up actions to help protect businesses and households from some of the economic tumult created by President Trump’s decision to raise tariffs and upend the norms of global trade. The government said on Sunday it would suspend tariffs on 89 products for about two years to help businesses and consumers save money. The products include those for construction, such as plywood and plastics, and everyday household items, such as pasta and fruit juices. Officials will also increase financing support for exporters by 20 billion pounds ($26 billion), through partial loan guarantees, and give small businesses access to loans of up to £2 million. Officials have said they want to move quickly to support companies as they try to sustain fragile economic momentum.

A MURDERER who stabbed his neighbour 20 times has been killed by another prisoner in jail, it is understood. John Mansfield was jailed in 2007 for the brutal attack on his neighbour Ann Alfanso, 63. On Sunday, Mansfield was attacked by another prisoner and died despite the efforts of prison staff, The Daily Telegraph reports. A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: “Police are investigating the death of prisoner John Mansfield at HMP Whitemoor on Sunday, April 13. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”Mansfield had 75 prior convictions and was serving a life sentence for the brutal attack on Ann Alfanso.