The senior lawyer had said it is an honour for him to have been nominated as the party candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. The Rajya Sabha bypoll was necessitated due to the resignation of K Keshava Rao from the Upper House when he quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join the Congress.
Israel conducted a successful rescue operation in Gaza, freeing Qaid Farhan Alkadi, one of the hostages abducted by Hamas in October. Alkadi was the first to be rescued from an underground tunnel after 326 days in captivity. The operation brought relief to Israelis but highlighted the plight of other hostages. Efforts continue to secure their release amid ongoing conflict and negotiations for a cease-fire.
A total of 279 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir's three-phase elections on September 18. The constituencies span across 24 assembly segments in seven districts. Anantnag district sees the highest number of nominations with 72 candidates. The scrutiny of nominations will take place on August 28, with withdrawals allowed by August 30.
Jaya Varma Sinha, who is the current chairperson and CEO of the board, is superannuating on August 31 and Kumar's appointment will be effective from September 1. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Shri Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Railway Board to the post of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board," a govt order said.
After the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris would extend her lead over the Republicans, but this would not last long.
RFK Jr. is showing some significant turn when it comes to the political landscape, as he has changed colors recently, after strong rumors that he is considering dropping out of the US Elections 2024, where he is also a Presidential candidate alongside Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah welcomed the banned Jamaat Islami leaders' participation in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections, stating it's "better late than never." He emphasized the importance of democracy and expressed confidence in the National Conference-Congress alliance. People's Conference leader Sajad Lone also expressed satisfaction with Jamaat-affiliated individuals contesting, highlighting their past political interactions and ideological differences. The elections are set for October 4.
At a national coordination committee meeting in Tuticorn (Tamil Nadu) on August 8, major port workers' unions affiliated to five federations decided to go on an indefinite strike from August 28 to press for immediate wage revision and other benefits, pending for nearly 32 months.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has accused the Centre of engaging in 'tax terrorism', claiming that the burden of taxation is falling disproportionately on the middle class while corporate taxes remain lower. He alleges that Prime Minister Modi is prioritizing the wealth of his corporate friends over the middle class.
The Biden administration has initiated federal transition support for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, both of whom are behind in preparing for potential presidencies. While transitions typically accelerate post-election, early groundwork is crucial. Trump’s 2016 transition was criticized for lack of preparedness, which he aims to avoid this time. Harris, newly elevated to the Democratic ticket, is also starting late but has appointed Yohannes Abraham to lead her transition efforts. Both teams face... Читать дальше...
Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired from professional football at 34, announcing the news via a heartfelt Instagram post. Informed that he was not part of new coach Thiago Motta's plans, Szczesny chose to focus on his family. The Polish goalkeeper won three Serie A titles and multiple Coppa Italia with Juventus.
Indian firms are expanding their footprint in Argentina, focusing on lithium, copper, and gold exploration. Bilateral trade has surged to $4.6 billion, with Argentina being a key supplier of soybean and sunflower oil to India. Both nations celebrate deep-rooted cultural, economic, and defense ties, enriching their longstanding partnership.
The electronics industry is now speculating whether arch rival Samsung Electronics too may consider an IPO for the Indian business. The three South Korean chaebols typically mirror each other in strategy, launches and manufacturing.
TPG sold a 3% stake in Tata Technologies on Tuesday for Rs 1,230 crore through Rise Climate Sf Pte Ltd. The shares, priced at Rs 1,014.16 each, were sold at a 3.2% discount to Monday’s closing price.
Mariah Carey recently experienced an agonizing loss when she lost her sister and mother on the same day. She conveyed her sincere grief, thanked God for her mother's last moments, and asked for privacy at this trying time. Their connections were intricate.
The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) organised University Connect in Bengaluru to facilitate connections between Japanese businesses seeking Indian talent and Karnataka's top colleges. The event featured 10 Japanese companies and 7 Indian institutions, aiming to encourage students to explore job opportunities in Japan. JETRO plans to expand its university network in Karnataka to support Japanese businesses in hiring skilled Indian professionals.
The Assam government on Thursday last introduced a bill to repeal a law to register marriages and divorces of Muslims reasoning that it had scope to allow marriages of minors from the community. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan tabled The Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 in the Assembly to abolish The Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935 and the Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024.
BRS leader K Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court after being arrested in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam. She was released from Tihar jail on strict conditions, including surrendering her passport and attending trial proceedings. The court questioned the evidence presented by the CBI and ED, noting that continued custody was unnecessary as investigations were complete.
In April, a show cause notice was filed by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, against LTIMindtree, country’s sixth largest IT major, for alleged non-payment of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on export turnover towards service provided to clients abroad.
Indian Railways is making significant strides towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Efforts include converting buildings to net zero carbon emission structures and increasing renewable energy production. Solar and wind energy capacities have notably increased, supporting over 1,950 solar-powered railway stations, with plans to expand further.
Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the upcoming Presidential Debate against his Democrat opponent Kamala Harris, on a particular network, claiming that it is biased. Meanwhile, there are some issues around hot mics that is also creating major rift around the Presidential Debate.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the ULFA-Independent to avoid violence, highlighting the potential impact on investment. He mentioned that bomb threats by the group could deter companies like Tata from setting up industries in Assam, affecting employment opportunities for the state's 19 lakh unemployed youth.
Despite the exhausting working hours, only a few employees quit due to Nvidia's enormous salary.
State-owned Bank of Baroda on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 5,000 crore by issuing long-term infrastructure bonds. The lender said it is a ten-year bond issued at a coupon of 7.30 per cent, as per an official statement.