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Companies are turning to junk bond investors to raise billions for data center projects. QTS Realty Trust sold $3.9 billion of bonds this week yielding 7.23 per cent. Steven Schweitzer said, “We’re seeing high-yield investors become tourists in investment-grade technology debt.” Firms already borrowed over $410 billion for AI this year.
America’s attempt to contain China’s AI ambitions has shifted the industry toward open models and cheaper platforms. Stanford’s 2026 AI Index showed the performance gap between top models closed to just 2.7%. As costs fell, many companies started using Chinese models like Kimi K3 to save money on daily tasks.
The Allahabad High Court ruled on Friday that government authorities cannot force private landowners to execute sale deeds for land acquisition. The court said, "land can be purchased through a sale deed only when the owner voluntarily agrees to sell." Officials must follow statutory procedures if owners refuse to sell.
Ladakh plans to build the world’s highest cricket stadium at 11,800 feet in Ranbirpur. The administration invited bids for a project report, estimated to cost over ₹100 crore. "It's still at a conceptual stage; there's nothing concrete," said Abdul Mutalib. Thin air and freezing weather will challenge future players there.
Niti Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Lahiri said on Saturday that Bengal needs more land to attract heavy industries. He suggested that converting 1 to 2 per cent of agricultural land could help boost the state’s economy. Small landholdings currently make it difficult for companies to get enough space for large projects.
Credit card EMI helps manage monthly cash flow, but it often increases the total cost of a purchase. Siddharth Mehta said, "Converting a large purchase into EMI is not necessarily cheaper." Users should check interest rates, processing fees, and tenure. Paying in full is often better for your wallet.
Paramount and California officials will hold talks on Monday, August 24, regarding the state’s antitrust lawsuit against the $110 billion Warner Bros. acquisition. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the merger would "lead to higher prices, lower quality, and less content." Many leaders now want a settlement before the March trial.