AI image used for representation purpose Indian equities ended the week on a volatile note, with the Sensex and Nifty witnessing sharp swings and closing lower as uncertainty around the US–Iran conflict kept investors on edge.The impact spilled beyond equities. The rupee slid to record lows near 95 against the US dollar, pressured by surging...
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BJP leader murder case: Cong Karnataka MLA Vinay Kulkarni disqualified after conviction
Vinay Kulkarni NEW DELHI: Karnataka legislative assembly on Saturday disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni following his conviction by a Bengaluru sessions court in a criminal case. Kulkarni was issued an official notification by the assembly after he was convicted in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. He is currently in prison serving life...
Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati has appointed noted lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as its chairman. Joshi will be overseeing the functioning of All India Radio and Doordarshan, taking charge at a time of transition for the organisation following a recent leadership exit.Union information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated Joshi on his appointment and highlighted...
‘Harassed by wife, sister-in-law’: 30-yr-old judge dies by suicide at Delhi home
Judge Aman Kumar Sharma (Image enhanced by AI) NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, died by suicide in Delhi’s Safdarjung area, triggering a police investigation and serious allegations of harassment and domestic conflict from his family.According to information cited by news agency ANI, his body was found hanging.Recounting the sequence of events,...
Trumpiana: Potboiler on a platter!
Press and POTUS get their priorities right as a ‘friendly federal assassin’ interrupts their dinnerThe plot was served with spring pea and burrata salad and vintage wine and a bit of Bang! Bang! as a self-styled ‘friendly federal assassin’ interrupted journalists’ dinner with wannabe king Donald Trump.Men in tuxedos and women in gowns dived under...
Kerala verdict: Pinarayi Vijayan’s welfare rule – will it fare well or get a farewell?
NEW DELHI: Zero hunger, quality education, affordable and clean energy—sounds like a dream state? Not quite. Kerala, a consistent topper in most Sustainable Development Goal rankings, is set to deliver its verdict on May 4, even as its celebrated development model comes under closer scrutiny.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is banking on this performance...
100% FDI allowed in insurance sector under automatic route, inflows for LIC capped at 20%
The central government on Saturday announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing full foreign ownership in the sector. The move is expected to increase foreign participation in India’s insurance industry. Foreign investment in Indian insurance companies and intermediaries will now be allowed up to 100% of the paid-up...
US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to Middle East allies even as Iran war ‘terminated’
Representative image The United States has cleared arms sales worth over $8.6 billion to key Middle East allies, namely Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The approvals were issued by the US State Department amid heightened regional tensions linked to the prolonged Iran conflict.The announcements by the State Department included approval of military...
Vrabel marriage on brink as counselling fails amid Russini drama
Mike Vrabel and Jen Vrabel are reportedly undergoing marriage counselling as fallout from the Dianna Russini controversy strains their relationship. Sources say Vrabel is dealing with intense emotions and focusing on work while trying to repair the situation. Jen feels embarrassed but hopes to save the marriage. Despite efforts to reconcile, insiders suggest the situation...
‘Stock market manipulation attempt’: Mamata rejects exit polls, predicts over 200 seats for TMC
CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed confidence that her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) will emerge victorious in the assembly elections by securing more than 200 seats in the state. Addressing the counting agents via video conferencing, she dismissed the exit poll projections and recognised them as an...
