NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday refuted the opposition’s allegations of hatching a conspiracy of “vote theft” through the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.In his first press conference amid the revision exercise, the CEC said the poll body has “no opponents and no supporters” and that every political…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity market in July, pulling out Rs 17,741 crore amid rising global trade tensions. According to data from NSDL, this marked the first month of net outflows after three straight months of positive inflows between April and June.The reversal in trend was driven by heavy…
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France’s military spending during his annual speech to the armed forces on Sunday, just before the country’s Bastille Day holiday. “Our freedom has never been so threatened,” Macron said. “There are no more rules, it’s the law of the strongest that wins.” He added, “We…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday dismissed speculation of a leadership change, denying that the issue was discussed with the Congress high command.Siddaramaiah appeared visibly frustrated when asked about his meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. ‘The Answer Is…’: Cong’s Big Hint on Karnataka CM Change…
Drop in Indian students causes Canada’s colleges to lay off 10,000 faculty and support workers Canada’s colleges are facing a significant employment crisis as a sharp drop in Indian student enrolment forces institutions to lay off approximately 10,000 faculty and support staff. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) reports that job losses are widespread…
Quick commerce is transforming India’s digital retail sector. The growth stands in stark contrast to Chinese counterparts. (AI image) Swiggy and Eternal (Zomato’s parent firm), India’s leading Indian e-commerce stocks, have surpassed domestic indices and Asian counterparts – China included – in the previous month, with swift recovery driving speculation about their competitive edge and…
PM Modi’s sharp attack on Congress over Emergency, Rath Yatra turns tragic in Odisha; & more NEW DELHI: PM Modi in his Mann Ki Baat, marked 50 years since the Emergency by calling it an era of fear and censorship. Tragedy struck in Odisha as a stampede at Puri’s Rath Yatra left three dead and…
Ravi Shastri has said that while people may say that Rishabh Pant’s batting may defy logic, but it is backed by a sharp cricket brain after his incredible knock against England on Day 4 of the first Test. Pant, who started the day in shaky fashion, had a talk with himself before getting into the…
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July.They will produce an additional 411,000 barrels a day — the same target set for May and then June — according to a statement, which is more than three times greater than the group had…
“I just go to the park, do some Legos, read a book, and not watch too many TV shows because then I have weird dreams,” Iga Swiatek said with a smile when asked about her day-off routine at the French Open. The response gave a glimpse into the unflappable mindset of the four-time Roland Garros…