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Hearts' draw in Paisley, coupled with Celtic's victory, narrows the gap at the summit of the table to six points.

The more bullish scenario would be a deal that narrows eligibility—say, by age or income—but keeps subsidies for longer.

Like addiction or phobia, it narrows lives and corrodes resilience.

"Countries like the Philippines may catch up, but India's scale and early start in AI sourcing gives us a five to seven-year advantage. We must leverage it before the gap narrows," she says.

The move is also a sign of how Macron’s options have dwindled as he seeks a government capable of surviving a no-confidence vote and passing a budget that narrows the country’s gaping deficit.