AIZAWL: Former IPS officer Lalduhoma, a maverick who led his fledgling party to a famous electoral victory against Zoramthanga’s MNF, was sworn in on Friday as the CM of a 12-member Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government in Mizoram that includes the state’s first woman minister of cabinet rank in 61-year-old Lalrinpuii.The new government has seven…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh BJP in-charge Murlidhar Rao said on Friday that the chief ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh would be announced within the next two days.Rao stated, “Central observers appointed by the party for the three states will visit each state, and the party will unveil its Chief Ministerial choices for those…
Representative image MUMBAI/LONDON: India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top global rough diamonds producer by value, are seeking clarity and flexibility from G7 countries in implementing a ban on imports of Russian gems. The Group of Seven countries on Wednesday announced a direct ban on…
Lululemon Athletica Inc on Thursday forecast fourth-quarter results below expectations, striking a cautious tone for the holiday season and sending shares of the premium apparel retailer down 2% in extended trading. The forecast, after a strong third-quarter show, mirrors sentiments from other U.S. retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy and Kohl‘s which have hinted at…
Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh NEW YORK: Levi Strauss & Co. said Thursday that its CEO will step down in January and hand over the reins of the jeans maker to his appointed successor. Chip Bergh, 66, will cede the CEO job to Michelle Gass, 55, who left her CEO role at Kohl’s to become president…
