BJD MPs approached India's Election Commission over discrepancies between votes polled and counted during Odisha's simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. They highlighted significant variances in voting percentages and discrepancies in polling data, requesting an investigation for clarification without directly blaming EVMs.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized the BJP government for turning job recruitment exams into a revenue source by imposing an 18% GST on examination forms. She highlighted the financial strain on parents and job seekers, pointing out that the government's failures and corruption could render these expenses futile.
Nordstrom, the 123-year-old retail giant, is making a bold move by going private in a $6.25 billion all-cash deal. This decision is expected to help Nordstrom focus on long-term goals without the pressure of quarterly earnings reports.
Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected gratitude toward Delhi L-G VK Saxena for highlighting drainage issues marks a shift in their thorny relationship. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu faces criticism for inaction on bribery and scam probes. In Maharashtra, BJP celebrated its victory by mocking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with hoardings crediting him for their win.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will fulfill his top election promise by increasing the 'Maiya Samman' scheme's monthly payment to ₹2,500 from ₹1,000. The enhanced amount will start from December. The state government is organizing a significant event on December 28 in Ranchi, where Soren will address three lakh women beneficiaries.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar begins his 'Pragati Yatra' from West Champaran, engaging directly with citizens and reviewing government schemes, especially focusing on women's empowerment. The yatra, set over two phases, aims to gauge the impact of development initiatives and gather ideas for future projects.
Bangladesh, under Muhammad Yunus, is working with Pakistan to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc). This move comes as India focuses on Bimstec. Pakistan is influencing Bangladesh's administration to pressure India. Saarc has been inactive due to Pakistan's refusals on connectivity initiatives and cross-border terrorism issues. India skipped the last Saarc summit due to security concerns.
"For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity," Trump said on Truth Social Sunday.
Several students and job aspirants protested outside Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence on Monday, demanding changes to the reservation policy. The protest was led by National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi and joined by opposition leaders from PDP, Awami Ittehad Party, and Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who expressed support but was restricted from leaving his residence.
In a pretty recent revelation, the famous personality Steve Bannon said that the days of House Speaker Mike Johnson should be severely numbered as he had decided to cooperate and work with the Democrats to eventually avoid a government shutdown.
Jim Cramer is currently one of those market experts that Wall Street is currently looking up to, based on the recent fluctuations at the US stock market. Cramer is currently advocating for owning Apple shares as an asset and not to trade it as of now, based on certain reasons
Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves (ISPRL) plans to partner with global oil traders like Vitol, Glencore, and Shell to trade a portion of its emergency crude stockpile. Lacking in-house trading expertise, ISPRL seeks ideas for viable partnerships through an expression of interest to manage its trading operations effectively.
The Centre plans to launch a pilot of the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana next month for cotton farmers in Adilabad, Telangana. The scheme aims to compensate farmers when market prices fall below the minimum support price (MSP). The decision follows a recent committee meeting and the promise to support cotton and soyabean farmers.
The NCLT has approved Sangamam Power Projects' resolution plan for acquiring Karvy Data Management Services, which is expected to positively impact Gwalior's IT park and local economy by creating employment and promoting technological development. Sangamam aims to leverage synergies for long-term success in data and renewable energy sectors.
LT Foods, an Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has launched a Non-Genetically Modified Organism (Non-GMO) Certified global gourmet food 'DAAWAT Jasmine Thai Rice' for Indian consumers.
Matt Gaetz’s wife, Ginger Gaetz, has been a constant source of support for her husband as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.
India might remove customs duty exemptions on certain imported components such as insulins, rough lab grown diamonds, and materials for LED and LCD TV panels in the upcoming budget. This is to encourage local manufacturing. The finance ministry is seeking inputs and reviewing the planned investments and domestic production capacities for 31 products.
Telecom operators contend proposed QoS norms are overly burdensome, highlighting challenges like RoW issues, spectrum interference, and infrastructure constraints. COAI emphasizes the need for OTT regulation and fair contribution mechanisms, while noting the significant 5G expansion with millions of new users and FWA services emerging as a key use case.
Elon Musk has urged his business rival, Jeff Bezos, to rethink plans for an extravagant wedding.
The department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) reprimanded AbbVie Healthcare India for unethical marketing practices involving over ₹1 crore spent on foreign vacations for 30 doctors under the guise of conferences in Monaco and Paris. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and National Medical Council are to evaluate the company's tax liability and take action against the healthcare professionals involved.
JSW MG Motor India introduces MG Select and teases the MG Cyberster roadster. MG Select offers refined luxury experiences. The MG Cyberster, tuned by a former F1 engineer, sports high-performance features and design. The initiative targets a blend of innovation, sustainability, and unique experiences for the luxury car market.
Reliance Retail is testing sales of Shein's casual women's westernwear on its Ajio platform. Despite Shein's ban in 2020, a partnership allows sales to resume domestically, abiding by government regulations. Shein will rival brands like Zudio and Myntra in the lucrative, growing Indian fast fashion market.
Prestige Group, RC Group, and Valor Estate are set to redevelop 19 housing societies in Mumbai's Bandra area, with a GDV of Rs 7,000 crore. Prestige will handle design and construction, while RC Group and Valor will manage approvals and coordination. Construction begins in 2025-26, taking four years.
Apple is nearing a whopping $4 trillion stock market valuation.