Reddit Inc. will replace AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, August 18. Inclusion in the S&P 500 typically triggers buying from passive funds and index trackers. The index inclusion comes weeks after Reddit reported strong second-quarter results on July 30, including a 61% jump … Read more
All conflict measures against Tesla’s Swedish operations will cease from 00:01 on Wednesday, August 19, IF Metall said in a statement. The dispute began on October 27, 2023, when Tesla mechanics walked out demanding a collective bargaining agreement. The company maintained that its own pay and benefits already met or exceeded Swedish standards and exercised … Read more
Former Australian PM Scott Morrison praised PM Narendra Modi’s ‘unapologetic’ leadership and focus on India’s national interest. He highlighted India’s indispensable role in the Indo-Pacific and the Quad, calling it a principal beneficiary. ‘Unapologetic’ Leadership Praised Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lauded the leadership skills of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him “quite … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Rahul Gandhi and Congress for ‘objectionable remarks’ about a woman head of state. Sarma accused the party of crossing decency lines and attempting to sabotage India’s foreign relations with the jibe. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday criticised the Congress and party leader Rahul Gandhi over what … Read more
Assam’s model for public hospitals to reinvest AB-PMJAY reimbursements has been lauded as “highly pragmatic and replicable” by a Parliamentary panel. The committee has recommended the Union Health Ministry to issue SOPs for its nationwide adoption. Assam’s Health Model Praised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and … Read more
The Jharkhand CID raided multiple locations to arrest seven accused in connection with JPSC exam irregularities. Simultaneously, ABVP staged nationwide protests demanding a CBI probe into the alleged paper leaks and scams in JPSC and JSSC exams. CID Conducts Statewide Raids The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID) has conducted raids at multiple locations across the … Read more
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a Nihang in a Nanded gurudwara, sustaining hand injuries. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the incident. Badal’s condition is reported to be stable. Badal Attacked in Nanded Gurudwara Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was “attacked … Read more
The Assam Christian Forum welcomed the govt’s decision to refer the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to a JPC. The Forum called it a democratic step, thanked the government for listening to concerns, and looks forward to constructive engagement. The Assam Christian Forum on Thursday welcomed the government’s decision to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment … Read more
Morningstar expects Cisco’s hyperscaler AI revenue to reach $7.5 billion in fiscal 2027, citing a healthy revenue backlog after bagging $9.3 billion in AI infrastructure orders. Morningstar said Cisco is “converting AI demand into revenue faster than anticipated,” with AI infrastructure orders creating a backlog that should begin flowing through revenue in the coming year. … Read more
A dog trapped inside a well for five days was rescued by a man who went down using ropes. He carried the animal up on a cot with help from friends. A dog trapped inside a well for five days was finally rescued after a compassionate man risked his own safety to reach the animal. … Read more