The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order. In a written order, Justice Juan Merchan said the fine may not be enough to serve as a deterrent […]
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded Indian stocks in April, following two consecutive months of being net buyers. The ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, coupled with the strength of US bond yields, likely pushed investors to withdraw funds from their portfolios. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who continued to remain net buyers for the third […]
Large swathes of East and South India remain in the grip of a severe heat wave, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The severe heat wave conditions are expected to persist over East India, including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and parts of Jharkhand until May 2 before gradually declining. South India experienced its […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the rescheduling of the polling date for the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary seat in Jammu and Kashmir from May 7 to May 25, 2024. This decision follows careful consideration of a report from the Union Territory administration and an assessment of the ground situation. According to a statement released […]
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, filed her nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, expressing confidence that the people would bless the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections. Irani, who is re-contesting from Amethi, said, “I have filed my nomination today for […]
Dubai has revealed plans for the construction of the world’s largest airport terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The ambitious project, approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, is set to revolutionize the aviation industry and solidify Dubai’s position as a global transportation hub.Upon completion, Al […]
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday (April 29) that after a period of reflection about his future he had decided to continue as the country’s leader. Sanchez, in power since 2018, had shocked the nation last week when he announced in a public letter on X he was taking time out from his […]
By: Aditya Ahuja New Zealand announced their 15-player squad for the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday, with the Black Caps opting for an experienced lineup that includes Kane Williamson as captain, along with fast bowling duo Tim Southee and Trent Boult. This will mark Williamson’s sixth appearance at […]
Attendees of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh on Sunday discussed energy security amid the transition to greener global energy, at a session focused on energy access and development for those without a basic energy supply. The panel of industry experts was led by the President of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, and included […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a notification for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections, which will take place on May 25 in 57 constituencies across six states and one Union Territory including Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and New Delhi. According to the ECI’s notification, the last […]
