In a bold stance against escalating Chinese aggression, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has denounced autocracy as the real “evil”. In a bold stance against escalating Chinese aggression, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has denounced autocracy as the real “evil” after Beijing announced it could impose death penalty on staunch supporters of Taiwanese independence. Lai’s remarks come…
In the wake of the devastating October 7 attack by Hamas, a profound sense of insecurity has gripped many Israelis, leading to a significant spike in the number of women seeking gun permits. · According to the Israeli security ministry, 42,000 women have applied for firearms licenses since the attack, with 18,000 of these applications already…
Amid swirling rumors of disintegration and a growing chorus of dissent within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), party supremo Naveen Patnaik has made a fervent appeal for unity. · In a recent interaction with party leaders Patnaik stressed the importance of unity to overcome internal divisions and bolster the party’s strength. · Despite widespread criticism and allegations…
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and founder of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX, welcomed his 12th child earlier this year with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. · The baby is Musk’s third with Zilis, who holds the position of director of operations and special projects at Neuralink. · Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding declining…
The Election Commission (EC) has begun preparing for upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra by starting the special summary revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. · Beginning June 25, the EC will undertake preliminary activities for the special summary revision, focusing on optimizing the locations of polling stations to enhance accessibility for…
The Indian jewellery retail sector has experienced a remarkable surge over the past five years, scaling from Rs 5,04,400 crores in 2019 to an impressive Rs 6,40,000 crores by 2024. · A report projects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-16 per cent for the jewellery market, potentially reaching $145 billion by fiscal year…
Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) Pvt. Ltd. has taken a pioneering step in India’s financial markets by introducing the country’s first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) focused exclusively on the Electric Vehicles (EV) and New Age Automotive sector. This new ETF, named ‘Mirae Asset Nifty EV and New Age Automotive ETF,’ is designed to track the…
Hamas sniper killed in “precise and targeted” strike by Israel · No civilians were reported injured in Gaza strike · 1,189 people had died in Oct 7 attack by Hamas in southern Israel In a targeted precision strike, Israeli forces have eliminated Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka, a senior Hamas commander known for his leadership in the Nukhba…
Former India fast bowler David Johnson tragically passed away on Thursday after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. · According to police statements, there were no eyewitnesses to the incident, and neither was there any suicide note found at the scene. · Johnson had been facing health challenges and was admitted to St…
Recent unsettling incidents across India have brought to light alarming cases of foreign objects found in food products, ranging from a human finger in ice cream to a dead centipede and mouse in different consumables. These incidents underscore the critical importance of food safety and highlight the need for consumers to understand their rights and…
