NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the US move to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods that may significantly impact the export of India’s fisheries, the government on Monday asked seafood exporters to explore alternative markets for shrimps and other fish varieties.“We have asked them (exporters) to face the current challenge bravely. There are alternative…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund — the world’s largest — has announced the sale of its holdings in 11 Israeli companies, citing the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the broader conflict in the region. Nicolai Tangen, chief of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages the fund, said the decision was taken “in response to…
BATHINDA: Close to a month after a double bench of Supreme Court quashed the recruitment of 1158 assistant professors and librarians in Punjab, Punjab government has moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its July 14, 2025, orders and has prayed that 1158 Assistant Professors and Librarians be allowed to continue for the time being…
KL Rahul and Suniel Shetty (Image credit: KL’s Instagram) NEW DELHI: India star batter KL Rahul on Monday shared a heartfelt post for his father-in-law and actor Suniel Shetty on his birthday. Rahul took to Instagram and posted a picture with Suniel and brother-in-law Ahan Shetty. “Happy happy birthday Ajja. Keep inspiring us with everything…
NEW DELHI: Two days after delisting 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) over violation of its guidelines and other statutory obligations, the Election Commission has initiated proceedings to delist another 476 RUPPs on similar grounds.Having identified 476 RUPPs which may have defaulted on EC guidelines like contesting elections continuously for six years, or the conditions…
Mutual fund inflows hit fresh records in July, with equity schemes attracting Rs 42,702 crore — up 81% from June’s Rs 23,587 crore — and debt funds bouncing back with Rs 1.06 lakh crore after two months of withdrawals. In July 2024, equity inflows stood at Rs 37,113 crore.Sectoral and thematic schemes topped the equity…
Prabhas’ marriage plans are once again a hot topic after his aunt, Shyamala Devi, shared that the family is hopeful and making efforts for him to get married soon with Lord Shiva’s blessings. Meanwhile, Prabhas is gearing up for ‘The Raja Saab,’ his first full-fledged horror film, directed by Maruthi. Prabhas has long kept fans…
Florida State University (FSU) is currently under legal scrutiny after a civil rights complaint was filed alleging that 32 scholarships offered by the institution discriminate on the basis of race and gender. The complaint, filed by the Equal Protection Project (EPP) with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, claims that several scholarships…
KN Rajanna and Rahul Gandhi. NEW DELHI: Senior Congress MLA KN Rajanna, dropped from the Karnataka cabinet earlier in the day, said he will travel to Delhi to meet the party’s top leadership and resolve what he described as “misconceptions” about him. In a U-turn, he also backed Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claim.Rajanna, a close…
Gold prices in India surged to unprecedented levels last week, breaching the Rs 1.02 lakh mark on Friday, driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and a broader global flight to safety. Market experts say the rally reflects deepening concerns over the US dollar’s reliability, inflation risks, and geopolitical tensions.“Uncertainty over the long-term reliability…
