The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new plan to expand artificial intelligence training to 500 universities nationwide. This initiative aims to create a talent pipeline for the industry by providing specialised course curriculum and training opportunities for students. The program follows a model used in the semiconductor sector, where students at [...]
Grammy winner Bad Bunny, seen here accepting his award for Best Música Urbana Album for “Un Verano Sin Ti” in 2023, is nominated again this year. (Timothy Norris/FilmMagic) Timothy Norris via Getty Images The 2026 Grammy Awards honor music's biggest achievements of the year, and some of the biggest stars on the planet are nominated this year. Kendrick Lamar leads the way with nine nominations, including for Record and Song of the Year for "luther," his collaboration with SZA. Other top nominees this year include Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut with seven nominations apiece, and Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas, who have six. The 2026 Grammy Awards will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who also happens to be a nominee this year in the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling category. The 2026 Grammys will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and the broadcast will air this Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS, streaming live on Paramount+ (for Premium subscribers only). The 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony — where the majority of the Grammys are actually awarded — will take place earlier that same day, from 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT, and streams live free on YouTube. Here’s how to watch the 2026 Grammy Awards live this Sunday. When are the 2026 Grammy Awards? The 68th Grammy Awards will be held this Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Grammys start time The Grammy Awards live TV broadcast begins at 8PM ET/5PM PT. It's scheduled to run until 11:30PM ET. Prior to the main broadcast, the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony (this is where you can watch the awards for categories like Musical Theater, Americana, Reggae, Metal, Gospel and more) will take place from 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT. The Grammys Premiere Ceremony will stream live for free at live.GRAMMY.com and on YouTube. Grammy Awards TV channel The 68th Grammy Awards will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers. The awards show will also be available the following day on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers. How to watch the Grammys without cable How to watch the 2026 Grammys free Who is performing at the 2026 Grammy Awards? Among this year's Grammy's performers are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Album of the Year nominees Clipse and Pharrell Williams, and every Best New Artist nominee, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías. This year's In Memorium honoring artists we've lost this year will include a musical tribute from Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson, a performance from Ms. Lauryn Hill in honor of D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, and an Ozzy Osbourne tribute from artists like Post Malone, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, and Slash. Who is hosting the Grammys this year? Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for the sixth and final year. Who is presenting at the 2026 Grammys? While the full list of Grammys presenters has yet to be released, we do know that Harry Styles and Doechii will be presenting. Grammy Awards new categories This year’s Grammys will see the return of the award for Best Album Cover (after 53 years!). This year, the category of Best Country Album will now be split into two awards: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album. Grammys eligibility window The 2026 Grammy Awards will recognize music released from August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025. 2026 Grammy nominations Here are the nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards. Album of the Year Bad Bunny — Debí Tirar Más Fotos Justin Bieber — Swag Sabrina Carpenter — Man’s Best Friend Clipse, Pusha T & Malice — Let God Sort Em Out Lady Gaga — Mayhem Kendrick Lamar — GNX Leon Thomas — Mutt Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia Record of the Year Bad Bunny — “DtMF” Sabrina Carpenter — “Manchild” Doechii — “Anxiety” Billie Eilish — “Wildflower” Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra” Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA — “Luther” Chappell Roan — “The Subway” Song of the Year Lady Gaga — “Abracadabra” Doechii — “Anxiety” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars — “APT.” Bad Bunny — “DtMF” HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI) — “Golden” Kendrick Lamar feat. SZA — “Luther” Sabrina Carpenter — “Manchild” Billie Eilish — “Wildflower” Best New Artist Olivia Dean KATSEYE The Marías Addison Rae sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young Best Pop Solo Performance Justin Bieber — “Daisies” Sabrina Carpenter — “Manchild” Lady Gaga — “Disease” Chappell Roan — “The Subway” Lola Young — “Messy” Best Pop Vocal Album Justin Bieber — Swag Sabrina Carpenter — Man’s Best Friend Miley Cyrus — Something Beautiful Lady Gaga — Mayhem Teddy Swims — I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) Best Alternative Music Album Bon Iver — Sable, Fable The Cure — Songs of a Lost World Tyler, the Creator — Don’t Tap the Glass Wet Leg — Moisturizer Hayley Williams — Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party Best Rock Album Deftones — Private Music HAIM — I Quit Linkin Park — From Zero Turnstile — Never Enough YUNGBLUD — Idols Best Rap Album Clipse, Pusha T & Malice — Let God Sort Em Out GloRilla — Glorious JID — God Does Like Ugly Kendrick Lamar — GNX Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia Best R&B Album GIVĒON — Beloved Coco Jones — Why Not More? Ledisi — The Crown Teyana Taylor — Escape Room Leon Thomas — Mutt Best Contemporary Country Album Kelsea Ballerini — Patterns Tyler Childers — Snipe Hunter Eric Church — Evangeline vs. The Machine Jelly Roll — Beautifully Broken Miranda Lambert — Postcards From Texas Best Traditional Country Album Charley Crockett — Dollar a Day Lukas Nelson — American Romance Willie Nelson — Oh What a Beautiful World Margo Price — Hard Headed Woman Zach Top — Ain’t In It for My Health Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Dan Auerbach Cirkut Dijon Blake Mills Sounwave Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Amy Allen Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Tobias Jesso Jr. See the full list at Grammy.com. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/how-to-watch-the-2026-grammy-awards-tv-channel-start-time-where-to-stream-nominations-list-and-more-150015179.html?src=rss
On January 21, Morgan Stanley chairman and CEO Ted Pick joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest market trends and suggested that the corporate health of large cap companies is excellent. Pick described the current investment banking environment as excellent and noted that it is as strong as it has been in a long [...]
In 2026, digital money is evolving into a hybrid system where stablecoins and CBDCs coexist and interoperate, combining private-sector innovation and speed with sovereign trust and regulatory compliance.The post Why The Next Evolution Of Money Will Be Built On State And Blockchain Rails appeared first on Metaverse Post.
In Brief:Unified Chain Architecture: Immutable is merging its two blockchain systems, Immutable X and Immutable zkEVM, into one streamlined platform to enhance web3 gaming experiences.Automatic Asset Migration: Users will not need to take any action; all assets will automatically migrate to the new unified chain, simplifying the process.End-of-Life for Immutable X: Following the merge, Immutable X will be read-only, and developers are encouraged to switch to new APIs compatible with the unified chain.Immutable Announces Strategic Merge of Blockchain PlatformsImmutable, a key player in the blockchain field, has announced a strategic move to merge its two blockchain systems—Immutable X and the newer Immutable zkEVM. The goal is to create a unified and streamlined blockchain environment that simplifies operations and scales up potential for blockchain-based gaming applications.Details of the MergeImmutable X, popular for its gas-free transactions and a user-friendly interface suited to NFT trading and gaming, will be combined with Immutable zkEVM, known for handling complex smart contracts and maintaining compatibility with Ethereum. This consolidation is intended to centralize liquidity, user activities, and development tools, significantly reducing the need to navigate between systems and aiming to decrease operational costs for developers. This streamlined approach allows Immutable to concentrate its resources on enhancing a single, robust infrastructure.Migration and User ImpactA key feature of this consolidation is the automatic migration of assets to the new unified chain, requiring no action from the users. Immutable ensures a smooth, trustless on-chain transfer of assets without taking custody of user funds, which is crucial for users not actively managing their holdings or those who may revisit the platform after absence.To ensure transparency, Immutable has made the migration contracts public, allowing independent verification by developers and auditors.Timeline for ImplementationThe transition will commence with updates to the Immutable X bridge contract set for February 11, 2026, introducing a mandatory two-week waiting period for users opting to manually withdraw their assets. The full automation of asset migration is scheduled to complete by February 25, 2026.Future of Immutable X and Developer GuidancePost-merge, Immutable X will enter a read-only mode starting on February 11, 2026. Developers currently using Immutable X’s APIs are urged to transition to new interfaces designed for the unified chain to avoid the risks associated with deprecated technologies. Additionally, Immutable Link will be phased out in favor of Immutable Passport, which will handle the majority of user authentication and transaction functions on the new platform.Significance and Future ProspectsThis unification is set to address issues such as fragmented chains and inconsistent tooling, which have hindered adoption and development in the web3 gaming sector. By simplifying the infrastructure, game studios can allocate more resources towards creating engaging content. This structural change also aims to lower the entry barriers for traditional gaming studios entering the blockchain realm.Looking forward, Immutable considers this merger a foundational step towards accelerating the development of new functionalities and enhancements, particularly focusing on elements like Immutable Play and Passport, fostering a robust and dynamic gaming environment.
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Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. ("BlackRock" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TCPC) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws.IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON TCP CAPITAL CORP. (TCPC), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.What Happened?On January 23, 2026, after market hours, BlackRock disclosed that its net asset value for its fourth quarter 2025 will fall by 19% primarily due to "issuer-specific developments during the quarter."On this news, BlackRock's stock price fell $0.76, or 12.97%, to close at $5.10 per share on January 26, 2026, thereby injuring investors.Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Hundreds of new jobs are expected in Reefton as gold miners return to the sleepy town, lured by spiralling gold prices and the easing of legal restrictions.