Entering Budaun from the neighbouring 'Smart City' Bareilly, the largely backward district presents a picture in contrast. The roads are fine but there are fewer signs of big commerce and unemployment emerges as the main issue, even as locals talk about an increased sense of "peace" under the BJP government.
As the first season of X-Men '97 nears its conclusion, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of episode 8 on Disney+. This episode marks the beginning of the highly anticipated three-part finale.
Modi prioritizes disadvantaged groups in resource allocation, opposes religious-based reservation, and condemns the spread of AI-generated fake videos by the opposition to mislead the public.
Prior to Monday's share price jump, Tesla shares had lost about a third of their value this year as concerns have grown about its growth trajectory. Key questions remain, however, on whether Tesla can secure government approvals to transfer data overseas that could prove pivotal in its development of autonomous vehicles.
The Congress party faced another setback as its candidate, Akshay Kanti Bam, from the Indore Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, withdrew his nomination and joined the BJP. Congress alleged that Bam was pressured due to pending cases against him, including a murder charge. This incident follows a similar defection of the Congress candidate in the Surat seat of Gujarat last week. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate described these actions as a "threat to democracy," accusing the BJP of coercing candidates and their proposers.
The Janata Dal Secular (JDS) is working to contain electoral damage after sex videos purportedly of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, former PM Deve Gowda's grandson, went viral. Former CM Kumaraswamy announced the party's decision to suspend Revanna pending ratification by the core committee. Kumaraswamy emphasized that the party would not defend Revanna, and would take "merciless action" if he is indicted by the special investigation team. Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of facilitating Revanna's escape... Читать дальше...
Rahul Gandhi raises concerns about BJP changing the Constitution, advocates for caste census, and promises a national survey under Congress rule. He supports OBCs, SCs, and STs for equal rights to education, healthcare, and water, criticizing the RSS and opposing the government's scheme.
BJP sources told ET that the party was preparing a reply underlining that the PM spoke on the basis of facts. The commission's move stood out as for the first time a political party was asked to respond to an alleged model code violation by a prime minister.
The Supreme Court questioned the West Bengal government's opposition to a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali case, involving land grabbing and sexual assault. The court asked why the state was appealing against a CBI probe that aimed to protect the interests of a private individual. Trinamool leader Shahjahan Sheikh, a prime accused in the case, is being investigated by the CBI and ED. The court adjourned the case until after the Lok Sabha elections, with the West Bengal government assuring that the... Читать дальше...
18% candidates have declared there are criminal cases against them, according to an analysis of details of candidates contesting elections in the third phase by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and The National Election Watch.
The Supreme Court restrained the CBI from taking immediate action against West Bengal government officials in a case related to alleged illegal recruitment by the state's School Service Commission. While refusing to stay the Calcutta High Court's decision to cancel about 24,000 appointments made in 2016, the SC emphasized the need to identify beneficiaries of the fraud. The bench called the appointment of individuals not on the panel a "complete fraud." The matter is scheduled for further hearing next Monday.
From Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, the Indian political landscape is buzzing with intriguing developments ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's impromptu role as a traffic coordinator, Congress candidate Amit Chavda's unique campaign strategy in Anand, and the battle of close aides in Nellore highlight the diverse dynamics shaping the electoral battleground across the country.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate to respond to a plea by Hemant Soren, former Jharkhand chief minister, challenging his arrest in a money laundering case. Soren sought interim bail, citing delay in the Jharkhand High Court's verdict on his plea. The SC posted his appeal for next week, allowing the high court to pronounce judgment till then. Soren had earlier moved the SC challenging his arrest, but was directed to approach the High Court first.
The government is evaluating ways to enhance export competitiveness by examining the export credit landscape. Seeking insights from exporters, it aims to address challenges and improve access to financial resources crucial for international trade. With a focus on reducing the cost of export credit, officials are studying best practices from other countries. This initiative comes as India's goods exports declined in FY24, prompting exporters to seek longer-term funding amid global uncertainty.
Goldman Sachs predicts that India's services exports will rise to $800 billion by 2030, up from $340 billion in 2023. This growth is expected to make India's external sector more resilient to supply-side shocks and reduce rupee volatility. The country's foreign trade policy aims to achieve $1 trillion in service exports by 2030. The report also suggests that India's high-value services will drive top-end discretionary consumption and demand in commercial and residential real estate.
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has suggested that India's economy could grow faster than 7% in the current financial year. Factors such as the projected acceleration in global growth and trade volumes, as well as an expected above-normal monsoon, are seen as positive indicators for India's economic growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also raised India's growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.8%, up from the earlier projection of 6.5%. Government data shows that... Читать дальше...
Telecom equipment manufacturing and exports have become a significant success story, aided by the government's PLI scheme. FY24 saw telecom equipment production crossing ₹45,000 crore, with exports around ₹10,500 crore and over 19,500 direct jobs created. India has shifted from being a telecom gear importer to a manufacturer, driven by Make-in-India and the PLI scheme.
The government's efforts to eliminate fake beneficiaries from various schemes resulted in saving approximately ₹3.35 lakh crore between FY18 and FY24. The Department of Expenditure identified and canceled millions of fake ration cards, beneficiaries of the LPG subsidy scheme, names under the MGNREGS, and beneficiaries under the PM Kisan scheme. These savings, which amounted to ₹30,000 crore in FY24 alone, are expected to be even higher when considering the last decade. The government is working with... Читать дальше...
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire explores the darker side of the Galactic Empire through the journeys of two warriors. With a stellar cast and the creative genius of Dave Filoni behind the scenes, the series promises an immersive and thrilling addition to the Star Wars universe.
Tata Sons is hastening the integration of Air India and Vistara to operate as a single airline by year-end. Both airlines have initiated merging their operations manuals and transferring flying crew. This move simplifies Tata's aviation business, merging Air India and Vistara into a full-service airline and integrating AirAsia India and Air India Express into a low-cost carrier. While Air India's CEO had suggested that Vistara's brand identity wouldn't change before 2025, the merger could happen sooner.
"Mufasa: The Lion King" trailer offers a glimpse into Mufasa's past, featuring a star-studded cast including Blue Ivy Carter. The prequel, directed by Barry Jenkins, is set to hit theaters on December 20.
The NGOs include the Diocesan Society Church of North, Jesus and Mary Delhi Educational Society, Delhi Diocese Overseas Grant Fund, Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Samuel Foundation Charitable India Trust and Hemophilia Federation of India (HFI). Earlier this month, the home ministry had revoked the FCRA licences of five leading NGOs on charges of violations.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to increase its investment in India to over $4 billion this financial year, with a focus on climate finance. India's renewable energy targets and plans for a net zero economy by 2070 align with IFC's investment priorities, particularly in areas like batteries and electric vehicles (EVs). IFC also emphasizes financial inclusion, digitalization, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships as crucial for India's growth. However, challenges such as... Читать дальше...
