Pinarayi Vijayan demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal and a halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He cites objections from two ECs as evidence of compromised ECI functioning, alleging manipulation for the BJP’s political interests. Vijayan Demands CEC’s Removal, Cites ‘Grave Questions’ on ECI Former Keralam Chief Minister and State Leader of Opposition … Read more
The India-New Zealand FTA will enter into force on Oct 20, a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ said NZ envoy Patrick John Rata. All Indian exports to New Zealand will be duty-free from day one, while NZ will also see phased duty reductions. The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on October 20, opening a … Read more
The Indian Army held ‘Operation Drishti’, a two-day eye and cataract surgical camp in Tangdhar, Kupwara. It offered free examinations, surgeries, and medicines to residents of the remote border area, saving them time and travel expenses to Srinagar. The Indian Army organised a two-day mega eye and cataract surgical camp, ‘Operation Drishti’, in the Tangdhar … Read more
Stand-up comedian Sunil Pal has criticised Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss, calling it a “gutter show” that glorifies controversial personalities. He demanded a ban, but hardcore fans strongly opposed his remarks. The Bigg Boss reality show started abroad and entered India years ago. It eventually reached Karnataka as well. People call it the biggest reality show … Read more
Union Health Minister JP Nadda paid floral tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, describing him as the proponent of ‘Integral Humanism’ and a guiding light. Other BJP leaders also paid tribute across the country. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda paid floral tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on … Read more
India’s road construction pace is expected to slow to 21 km/day in FY27 from 25 km/day in FY26, as per CareEdge Ratings. The moderation is linked to lower highway awards and execution challenges, with state governments poised to lead capex. India’s road construction pace is expected to slow to around 21 km per day in … Read more
The grand Shobha Yatra of the 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol has commenced in Hyderabad. Thousands of devotees have gathered to see the ‘Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati’ idol, with nearly 2,000 police personnel ensuring security. The grand Shobha Yatra of the 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol has begun in Hyderabad, with a sea of devotees gathering to … Read more
Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPY has turned ‘extremely bullish’, while it remained ‘bullish’ on QQQ. U.S. stock futures were setting up a potentially stronger finish to a week in which the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have held up better than the Dow. Treasury yields climbed to multi-year highs, keeping pressure on risk assets. Investors … Read more
Bihar Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha promised action in the Banka incident where a minor girl was harassed. RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav slammed the state’s law-and-order situation. Police have filed an FIR against six youths based on a viral video. Bihar Minister Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha responded to questions on the recent incident in Banka, saying he was … Read more
Tibetan, Uyghur and other activists gathered in Washington, D.C., during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to protest China’s policies in Tibet and Xinjiang. Protesters called for greater attention to religious freedom, cultural and language rights, political prisoners and alleged transnational repression. Demonstrators gathered near the Chinese Embassy before marching toward the U.S. Capitol, with … Read more