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Trump’s Scandalous Jabs Drag Trudeau’s Mom Into Canada’s Election
By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The US Presidential election is scheduled for 5 November 2024 while U.S. Regulators Demand Probe into Safety of Products on Shein and Temu
U.S. federal safety regulators have called for an investigation into Shein and Temu, two prominent Chinese e-commerce platforms, over concerns that they may be facilitating the sale of unsafe baby and toddler products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) raised alarms following media reports highlighting that dangerous items, which fail to meet U.S. safety standards, are readily available on these websites. The CPSC's request for an investigation was articulated in a letter sent by Commissioners Peter A. Feldman and Douglas Dziak.
Narendra Modi Faces Another Political Test In Assembly Polls
By Sushil Kutty The Maharashtra assembly polls are slated later this Massive Global Protests Against Netanyahu Are Having Its Impact Finally
By Satyaki Chakraborty Massive global protests in the Škoda Group Secures Major Electric Train Deal with Bulgaria
Škoda Group, a leading Czech rail manufacturer, has secured a significant contract to supply up to 25 electric trains to Bulgaria, valued at 13 billion Czech crowns. This deal is part of Bulgaria’s ambitious plans to modernize its railway network and replace its aging fleet, enhancing the nation’s transportation infrastructure. The agreement centers on the delivery of 20 four-car electric train units, with an option for five additional trains, all based on the RegioPanter model. These new trains promise a more
Kofola’s shares climb as earnings outlook sparks investor interest
Shares of Kofola, the well-known Czech beverage producer, surged to their highest level in over two years, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company’s financial outlook. The rise comes on the heels of positive market forecasts, which project significant earnings growth in the near future. The company, which has a strong presence across Central Europe, is positioning itself for continued expansion, with eyes set on lucrative markets in the Balkans and the Baltics. At the core of this optimism lies Kofola’s
Narendra Modi Government And Farmers Are Still Poles Apart
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Farmers have been demanding legal guarantee for Georgia student, 14, kills 4, injures 9 in high school shooting
A tragic shooting unfolded at a Georgia high school where a 14-year-old student opened fire, killing four individuals and injuring nine others, sparking renewed demands for stronger gun safety measures. The shooting occurred during school hours, sending shockwaves through the community and reigniting a national debate on gun control and school safety. Authorities have apprehended the suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, and are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the event. The high
RSS Leadership Shifts Its Battle Against Narendra Modi To Caste Census Turf
By Arun Srivastava The RSS leadership has imparted U.S. Takes Action Against Russian Election Interference
The United States has launched a series of measures aimed at countering what it describes as Russian attempts to interfere in the forthcoming presidential election. This includes targeting Russian-operated fake news sites and unwitting influencers believed to be spreading disinformation. U.S. officials have identified a sophisticated network of misinformation campaigns orchestrated by Russian entities. These campaigns are designed to manipulate public opinion and sow discord among voters. The interventions reportedly involve fake news websites masquerading as credible sources and social media
Oil Tumble Below $75 Aggravates Cartel’s Challenge To Continue Price Manipulation
By K Raveendran The drop in crude oil prices below the $75 per barrel threshold has raised significant concerns within the oil market, particularly for the OPEC+ cartel, which has been striving to maintain prices near the desired $100 mark. The decline, influenced by a potential Gau-Rakshaks On A Killing Rampage In Poll-Bound Haryana
By Sushil Kutty Lynching over the ‘gaumata’ is back in currency and poll-bound Haryana is where it has returned with a vengeance. In one Cathay Pacific Suspends 48 Flights Due to A350 Engine Issues
Cathay Pacific has suspended 48 flights following the discovery of a critical engine component failure in its Airbus A350 fleet. The carrier’s statement revealed that this component is the first of its kind to fail on any A350 aircraft globally. The airline initiated a comprehensive inspection of all 48 A350 aircraft in its fleet after identifying the defective engine parts. This action was prompted by the failure of a specific component that has never before experienced such a malfunction. The failure
US Administration Moves To Help Crisis Ridden Bangladesh Economy
By Nitya Chakraborty The interim Government in Bangladesh led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus has achieved big success in the last few days in persuading the Biden administration to help in bailing out the country’s ailing economy to meet the immediate challenges of the post-Hasina administration. Interim Government head Lying In Politics Is Posing ‘Existential Threat’ To Democracy
By Nantoo Banerjee Democratically elected governments often think their electors are idiots. They may have good reasons to build such a notion as a good number of them don’t deserve to be there in terms of their personal background and characteristic traits. Many of them are booked for Akal Takht Declaring Sad President A Tankhaiya May Reset Punjab Politics
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The Akal Takht’s declaring Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal a ‘tankhaiya’ on August 30 is most likely to reset the Punjab politics in general and Sikh politics in particular. In the tumultuous history of Punjab, this development Supreme Court Increasingly Convinced About Abuse Of Anti-Money Laundering Law
By K Raveendran The Supreme Court’s recent judgments granting bail to Delhi minister Manish Sisodia and others in the Delhi excise and similar cases mark a significant shift in how the judiciary approaches money laundering charges, particularly those pressed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The rulings not Caste Census Finally Included In Parliamentary Committee’s Agenda
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The issue of caste census has finally mounted on the agenda of the Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of OBCs led by the BJP. The party has been rejecting the opposition INDIA bloc’s demand for conducting caste census in the country. It was much to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Is Now Clueless, Losing His Earlier Strong Moorings
By Nitya Chakraborty Former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said that a week is too long a time in politics. This was in the context of post-war turmoil in British politics. As regards India, it seems that the post 2024 Lok Sabha elections scenario Quotas In Beauty Is No Longer A Skin-Deep Affair, And Could Turn Into Decisive Strategy
By K Raveendran The squabble between Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Kiren Rijiju over the lack of representation of backward classes and tribals in beauty pageants has accorded a bit of glamour to the debate surrounding castes. Rahul’s remark, might Governors As Constitutional Head Must Not Degenerate To Ruling Party’s Agents
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Democratic compact between chief minister and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has broken in the last ten years, LG Poor Return From Large Banks Is Driving Away Depositors
By Nantoo Banerjee Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s advice to government-controlled banks to launch special drives to step up deposit mobilization to catch up with the demand for loans may give a wrong impression that the public sector bank (PSB) management does not know the basic principles of Modi Has Shown Fine Diplomatic Acumen In Dealing With Zelenskiy
By Sushil Kutty So India is a “big country” with a “big influence” on the Russian economy and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants India and Indians to “change their attitude” towards Russia. For then, there will be peace as Russian President Vladimir Hema Panel Report On Malayalam Film Industry: Cleansing Drive Must
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANTHAPURAM: The release of the Hema Committee report on the problems plaguing the Malayalam film industry has exposed its U.S. Fed’s Message Signals The Ushering In Of A Lower Policy Rate Regime
By Anjan Roy The US Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, has given a clear message from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that the American central bank is all set to enter a rate reversal cycle. The Federal Reserve at long last would Amit Shah’s Attack On Congress May Not Help BJP In J&K, Haryana
By Dr. Gyan Pathak India bloc’s political moves in Jammu and Kashmir have utterly upset the Union Minister of Home and BJP leader Amit Shah, especially the seat sharing announcement between the National Conference and the Congress, which prompted him to sharply attack Congress on Jobs In Urban India Declined In The First Quarter Of 2024-25
By Dr. Gyan Pathak At a time when Budget 2024-25 is aiming at creating about 3 crore formal jobs, the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the first quarter of the current financial year shows a decline in the employment in urban India. Women workforce Uncertainty In Bangladesh: BNP, Army Differ On Election Timing
By Nitya Chakraborty More than seventeen days after the abdication of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina from power in Bangladesh on August 5 and taking political shelter in India, conflicting trends are visible in the functioning of the interim government headed by Dr. Muhammad Modi Government’s Retreat On Lateral Entry: Advantage Rahul Gandhi
By K Raveendran The Centre’s abrupt reversal on its proposal to permit lateral entry into senior government and public sector positions can be traced back to a complex interplay of political dynamics, strategic manoeuvring and to a large extent pragmatism. The change is widely attributed to the Budget 2024-25 Proposals Give A Boost To Development In Himalayan States
By K R Sudhaman Himalayan states that share borders with neighboring Congress Launches Massive Outreach Programme In Uttar Pradesh To Bring In the Dalits
By Pradeep Kapoor LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched massive outreach program to win over dalit, OBCs and minorities to strengthen the vote bank of the party to face 2027 assembly polls in the state. The party cadres are Supreme Court’s Decision To Form National Taskforce For Doctors’ Safety Is Welcome
By Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder: Fury At Mamata Justified, But Why Is BJP Silent On Bihar Episode?
By Arun Srivastava It is the story Sheikh Hasina Had Overstayed Her Welcome As Bangladesh Prime Minister
By Nantoo Banerjee The United States of America or the People’s Republic of China may have nothing much to do with the massive public demonstrations in Bangladesh that began last month over governmental job quotas forcing the fall of Sheikh Hasina as the country’s longest serving