Wed Feb 19 00:22:34 UTC 2025: ## India’s Modi, US’ Trump’s Mega Plans, and a Flood of Online Courses Dominate News

**New Delhi/Washington D.C.** – While the political landscape is buzzing with speculation regarding the potential “mega plans” of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump (the text mentions Trump’s views on tariffs, but doesn’t detail any “mega plans”), the online learning sphere is experiencing a surge in course offerings. A plethora of new online courses, ranging from Java programming and generative AI to C++, Python, Excel, and even Vastu Shastra, have recently been launched.

These courses, offered on platforms like eLearnMarkets, cater to a wide range of interests and skill levels, reflecting the growing demand for online education. Experts from various fields, including IT specialists, chartered accountants, and business school professors, are contributing to this educational boom. Prominent names such as Dr. David Aaker, Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley, are also involved in offering courses.

Meanwhile, other headlines include concerns over China’s military preparedness, analysis of India’s diamond pricing, and the ongoing impact of Swiggy and Zomato’s quick-food ventures on the restaurant industry. Further international news includes a US airstrike in Syria, while domestic Indian news covers events like a viral video of a lion disrupting traffic and a student’s suicide case. The meeting between Qatar’s Emir and PM Modi also made headlines. The Economic Times is reporting on all these developments.

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