NEW DELHI: In view of heavy rainfall and displaced people losing their livelihoods, the Centre on Sunday released Rs 1,951 crore for the state disaster relief funds of Maharashtra and Karnataka.Home minister Amit Shah said govt was fully committed to providing all possible assistance to states affected by flood, landslides and cloudburst. He has approved…
Amid Karnataka’s leadership tussle and a decision due before the December 1 Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi replied to DK Shivakumar saying, “Please wait, I will call you.” DK Shivakumar is also seeking a meeting with Sonia Gandhi on November 29. Amid the leadership tussle in Karnataka, and with the Congress high command reportedly expected to decide…
Most government offices, banks and financial markets across the United States will remain closed on New Year’s Day, while major retailers and grocery chains are largely set to stay open, often with modified hours, the AP reported.Retailers are expected to use the holiday to offer discounts on older inventory ahead of new stock arrivals. However,…
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: You have read about it in history books and several decades later, you are seeing it play out in the form of hashtags on social media and witty brand campaigns-call for swadeshi is back, thanks to Trump tariffs. Only this time, brands are leading the charge. From homegrown companies taking jibes at American…
Thousands of US businesses scored a major victory after the US Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, while companies welcomed the decision, the process of getting refunds worth billions of dollars is expected to be slow and complex.In a landmark ruling with global economic implications, the court said Trump…
New Delhi: RR’s Sanju Samson reacts after losing his wicket during the IPL 2025 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Shubman Gill‘s selection as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE has created uncertainty around Sanju Samson‘s position…
Franklin Templeton (India) has announced the launch of the Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund (FIMF), an open-ended equity scheme built on a data-driven, multi-factor quantitative investment model. According to the company, the fund aims to create long-term wealth through a systematic approach that selects stocks based on four factors — Quality, Value, Sentiment, and Alternatives (QVSA).The…
Social security benefits to rise 2.8% (AP) The Social Security administration on Friday announced that its benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026, giving retirees an average monthly boost of more than $56. The rise reflects moderating inflation after several years of higher cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).The increase will take effect in January for nearly 71…
Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar PUNE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Monday stayed certificates granting minority status to at least 75 educational institutes across the state soon after the death of former deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who also headed the minority affairs department, in a plane crash on Jan 28. The action followed inquiry demand from…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump, who is on his second visit to the United Kingdom, underlined his personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and close ties with India. During a joint presser with UK PM Keir Starmer on Thursday, Trump made a mention of his recent birthday wishes for PM Modi and the…
