Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the NDA government stands firmly with farmers amid the drought situation in Maharashtra, assuring all possible assistance from the Central government. He appealed to people across the country to remember farmers during the ongoing festive season and ensure that the families affected by drought also experience the happiness … Read more
Following a massive rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, the opposition INDIA bloc is all set to intensify its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, taking its protest to Bengaluru on November 5. The leaders on Tuesday announced a protest at Freedom … Read more
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over 23 states and Union Territories failing to provide information sought by the Centre in a case related to discrimination inside prisons. Calling the delay “very sad”, the court gave the states and UTs one last opportunity to respond. In a landmark verdict delivered in October … Read more
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Clashes erupted between garment workers and police in Dhaka’s Mirpur area as protests over wage demands entered their fourth day. Police resorted to tear gas and baton charges to control the situation. This unrest followed a partial resumption of operations in several garment factories, particularly in Mirpur, with workers initially returning to their … Read more
US stock index futures moved in different directions as investors waited for the results of the US midterm elections. Rising crude oil prices and concerns about technology stocks also affected market sentiment. Apple shares dropped 4.5% in premarket trading after the company warned that rising memory chip costs could put pressure on its profit margins … Read more
Global oil prices have increased after reports of fresh US attacks on Iran. US forces reportedly carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday. The development has raised concerns about oil supplies, especially as the US midterm elections are taking place just a day later. Brent crude is now trading at $106.60 per barrel … Read more
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has approved the divestment of up to a 40 per cent stake in its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Coal Exchange of India Limited, through a secondary sale of equity shares. The decision was taken at the company’s board meeting on Tuesday, November 3, where directors approved the sale of … Read more
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said his party was fully prepared to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on its own if the situation demanded it. He said the party would welcome an alliance but was also ready to field candidates in all 403 Assembly constituencies … Read more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate, urging him to agree to the face-off “as soon as possible”. Gandhi on Monday challenged PM Modi to an open debate over the issue of “foreign help”. “Let’s do this as soon as possible. Daro mat! We’ll … Read more
New Delhi: Robust revenue from RBI dividend transfers, improving disinvestment proceeds and sustained growth in capital expenditure are expected to help the Centre manage fiscal pressures in FY27, a report showed on Tuesday. A report by CareEdge Ratings noted that strong collections from GST and customs duties are expected to continue supporting tax revenues. Although … Read more