Sales updates from Europe’s big luxury brands have offered scant reassurance that Chinese demand for high-end fashion is recovering, leaving a cloud over the outlook for the industry. Warning on Tuesday that its first half profit would drop steeply, Kering flagged low demand in Asia, and China in particular, in addition to its struggles to…
NEW DELHI: Iraqi authorities have carried out the execution of at least 11 individuals convicted of “terrorism” this week, as reported by security and health sources on Wednesday. Amnesty International has criticized the process, highlighting what it calls an “alarming lack of transparency.”Under Iraqi law, capital punishment is applicable for terrorism and murder offenses, with…
NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced on Thursday that Kalpana Soren, the wife of former chief minister Hemant Soren who is currently in jail, will be contesting the bypoll for the Gandey assembly seat. The seat, located in Giridih district, became vacant after JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad resigned.Kalpana, who is a homemaker, holds…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday rejected US state department’s report on alleged human rights abuses in India and called it “deeply biased”. Addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “This report is deeply biased and reflects a poor understanding of India. We attach no value to it and urge…
NEW DELHI: In the competition for the second wicketkeeper’s spot, KL Rahul appears to hold a slight edge over Sanju Samson, while concerns linger over Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya‘s inconsistent batting form. The national selection panel is anticipated to finalize the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas by the end…
South Africa‘s biggest supermarket retailer Shoprite plans to add 20 more UNIQ clothing stores in 2024 and is also looking to source its basics clothing range at home, executives told Reuters on Wednesday as they launched the 20th store. Over recent years, Shoprite has been looking for growth in areas such as pet, baby and…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticised PM Narendra Modi for making “illegal allegations” against Congress regarding transfer reservation quota from backward classes to Muslims calling it a “blatant lie“. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that the Congress has transferred the reservation quota from backward classes and Dalits to Muslims is a blatant lie,”…
NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag disclosed that he was once considered for a commentator position by Sky Sports. The British sports broadcaster had shown interest in adding Sehwag to their cricket commentary team.However, the arrangement ultimately did not come to fruition. Sehwag stated that the primary reason for the deal falling through was that Sky Sports…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Patiala House court on Thursday granted Delhi police more 30 days to complete the ongoing investigation in the Parliament security breach case. The case is registered under the stringent section of UAPA (The Unlawful activities (prevention) Act) 1967. The custody has been extended of all the six accused till May 25.Special Judge…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her strong disapproval of the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs, labeling it as ‘gross injustice.’ She alleged that it was a deliberate tactic by the BJP to prevent these job losers from being deployed in poll duty. During an election rally in the Medinipur Lok Sabha…
