MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India urged the Bangladesh government to take action against extremist elements and to ensure the safety of Hindus in the port city of Chittogong, where the cases of violence against the community erupted, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. India’s response came to a clash that erupted…
Two major concerns loom for international students, particularly the large contingent of Indian students: first, that a Trump administration might once again attempt to curtail the two-year extension of practical training available to STEM students. Second, there is the possibility of a shortened visa tenure, which would add both administrative challenges and financial burdens. On…
Representative image Page Industries, which licenses the Jockey and Speedo brands in India, reported a 30% rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday as increased spending on premium athleisure products drove growth. The company reported a profit of 1.95 billion rupees ($23.1 million) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with 1.50 billion rupees a year…
Trump on Flagrant podcast Comedian Akaash Singh, co-host of the Flagrant podcast, in a fiery episode recorded just before the election, shared his views on the Democratic Party’s shortcomings, particularly its handling of President Joe Biden’s candidacy and the legacy of figures like Ruth Bader Ginsburg.“I think we’re giving Democrats way too much credit,” Singh…
Maxime Bernier and Justin Trudeau (File photo) The recent success of Republican Party and former President Donald Trump in the US elections is making waves in Canada, where right-wing leaders are challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s policies on immigration, climate change, and government spending.People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier has been one of…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday suspended all those candidates contesting against Maha Vikas Aghadi’s official candidates for six years arguing that there would be no “friendly fights” in the alliance.“There will be no friendly fights. All the rebels contesting against the MVA’s official candidates have been suspended,” All India Congress Committee in-charge of Maharashtra said.This…
Instagram influencer Sharan Hegde has announced a 15% reduction in his company’s workforce as part of a cost-cutting initiative. Hegde, the founder and CEO of 1% Club, a financial education platform, stated that this is the first layoff exercise since the company’s beginning in 2022. The decision comes as the company shifts its focus towards…
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched a series of searches across India targeting certain vendors operating on major e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart, according to PTI sources.The raids, part of an ongoing probe under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), spanned multiple locations, including Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.According to officials, the…
NEW DELHI: Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kiren Rijiju on Thursday objected to remarks made by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it “objectionable”.“I felt very hurt by words used by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge against PM Modi yesterday. It is objectionable,” Rijiju said in a press conference…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai extended his congratulations to Republican Party’s Donald Trump. Pichai shared a post on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) acknowledging “his decisive victory” in the U.S. election. In the post, Pichai expressed optimism to work with the new administration, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to foster innovation and ‘ help bring the…
