Xi-Trump summit: Bolton predicts ‘pomp and circumstance’, no substance

Former US NSA John Bolton said he would be surprised if Xi Jinping’s US visit results in significant outcomes, calling Trump’s focus on personal relationships and ‘pomp and circumstance’ a mistake when dealing with leaders like Xi and Putin. Trump Thrives on ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton said he would … Read more

Zelenskyy urges India, 46 nations to stop citizens joining Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and 46 other nations at the UNGA to prevent their citizens from being deceptively recruited by Russia for the war, citing the deaths of foreign nationals on the battlefield and MEA data on Indians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday (local time) urged India, along with 47 countries to … Read more

Indian auto sales to get festive boost, then normalise: JM Financial

A JM Financial report says India’s auto sales will get near-term festive support but growth may ease later. Demand is healthy, with passenger vehicles seeing strong growth led by SUVs, while two-wheeler demand has moderated. India’s automobile sales are likely to get near-term support from inventory build-up ahead of the festive season, but growth rates … Read more

CPI(M) demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over poll roll row

CPI(M) leader MA Baby demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, alleging the electoral roll revision is a ‘Special Intensive Removal’ of voters. He accused the CEC of acting in an ‘authoritarian’ manner, ignoring the views of other commissioners. CPI(M) Demands CEC’s Resignation Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) General Secretary MA Baby on Wednesday demanded the … Read more

Baloch leader raises disappearances, activist detentions at UNHRC

At the UNHRC, Baloch Voice Association’s Munir Mengal condemned enforced disappearances and detention of activists in Pakistan. He called for the release of Dr Mehrang Baloch and urged Pakistan to criminalise enforced disappearances. President of the Baloch Voice Association, Munir Mengal, raised concerns over enforced disappearances, restrictions on peaceful assembly and the detention of Baloch … Read more

NVO Stock On Track For Worst Week In Over 6 Months After Strategy Day — Direct US Listing Talks, Drug Approval Fail To Halt Slip

NVO stock is down 11% this week, on track for its worst week since late February if losses hold. On Wednesday, CEO Mike Doustdar told the Financial Times that Novo is open to a direct NYSE listing instead of ADRs, but that there is no active process.  Singapore separately approved injectable Wegovy for noncirrhotic MASH … Read more

Kumaraswamy slams DK Shivakumar’s ‘foolish’ idea to shut down KPSC

HD Kumaraswamy criticized Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar’s idea to shut down the KPSC over corruption allegations. He termed the statement foolish and irresponsible, arguing that corrupt individuals should be targeted, not the entire institution. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for his statement that the government is discussing with … Read more