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PM Modi asks Karnataka to ditch Congress for its ‘perverted' vote bank politics Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was one of the first to react when he took to X and slammed Pitroda over his remarks and said, "Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Understand a little about our country!" BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also joined in the criticism alleging that these were racist comments by a man who is the guru of Rahul Gandhi.

economy is expected to emerge as the world's third largest consumer market by 2026. In 2023, India’s consumption grew at a faster pace than that of China, US and Germany. But consumption growth lagged investment growth, post pandemic since mid-2022, said a report by UBS Securities.

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled in favour of KlimaSeniorinnen (Senior Women for Climate Protection), an association of more than 2,000 Swiss women, all above the age of 64, who had filed a case against the Swiss government for its failure to cut greenhouse gas emissions, which has put them at a greater risk of dying during heatwaves because of their age and gender. The ruling made the Swiss government accountable for violating its citizens’ Right to Life and Health, and created a binding legal precedent for all 46 countries that are part of the European Convention on Human Rights.

ABB, Schneider Electric and generator manufacturers Caterpillar and Cummins attribute rising electrical equipment sales to data centers’ expansion. Schneider last fall received a five-year, $3 billion contract from Dallas-based Compass Datacenters to provide prefabricated rooms with power management equipment that can be dropped into data centers under construction. Engine maker Cummins recently said it expects sales from its power-generation business to increase by 10% to 15% this year, up from its previously forecast 5% to 10% growth.

foreign policy today affects every citizen, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if India had not been clear on the Russia-Ukraine war, petrol price would have gone up. Highlighting the pressure and the problems India faced, Jaishankar said, «Look at one example. We had this pressure on Russia and Ukraine. We were clear. Suppose we had not been clear. Suppose we had said. Sorry. Sorry. You are saying it very strongly. We will not do what we did. Your petrol price would have gone up by Rs 20 because of that.» «We take a stand on foreign policy for average citizens,» he said during an interactive session in Odisha's Cuttack.

The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league’s app couldn’t broadcast the game

USA Today report, it does not have any official starting day or year. However, citing StarWars.com, the USA Today report has stated that the phrase "May the 4th Be With You" first appeared in 1978, just a year after the release of “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope." But, one of the earliest known uses of the phrase occurred on May 4, 1979, when a writer for a London newspaper congratulated Britain’s new prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, on her first day in office. In a full-page ad, the writer had stated, “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie.

India ranks below Pak at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in Pakistan where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to "murder" him. The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 75-plus years of existence, has wielded considerable power in matters of security and foreign policy.

Sattrix Information Security has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the BSE SME for an IPO. The issue is completely a fresh equity sale of 18 lakh shares and through it, the company plans to raise around Rs 20 crore. In the public offer, about 50% is reserved for allocation to retail investors and the the other 50% will be allocated to non-retail investors.

Rishi Sunak. Labour seized the constituency of Blackpool South, in the northwest of England, in the latest by-election defeat for the Tories as it appears on course to lose an upcoming general election.

A post shared by NASA Webb Telescope (@nasawebb) Meanwhile, in another news, NASA said that earth received a laser transmission from "deep space". The transmission which originated from a record-breaking 140 million miles away, came from NASA's 2023 spacecraft "Psyche".

Companies continued rewarding investors with healthy dividends in 2023 even as they tread more cautiously with returning profits through stock buybacks

China and Russia to commit to the use of nuclear weapons by only humans and not technology supported by automatic systems such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), as per a report on Independent. Underlining the importance of it, Paul Deans who serves in the State Department’s Arms Control Division stated that the US has a clear commitment to this principle and was supported by Britain and France, in this regard. “We would welcome a similar statement from China and the Russian Federation” said Dean who is the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence and Stability.

Kolkata port as they eye a new Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) that will allow US warships to access repair services at the port, according to persons aware of the matter. This is part of attempts by New Delhi and Washington to make India a major hub for maintenance and repair of US Navy ships in the Indo-Pacific. Ehe US navy signed MSRA deals with Larsen and Toubro as well as Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd last year.

A Portuguese-flagged container ship has come under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea

Also Read: JNK India IPO to debut on the bourses tomorrow; here's what GMP indicates ahead of listing According to Arun Kejriwal, the founder of Kejriwal Research and Investment Services, JNK India share price is likely to list within the range of ₹500 to 520. A robust listing with a 22–25% premium over the issue price of ₹415 per share is possible, according to Prashanth Tapse, Research Analyst and Senior Vice President of Research at Mehta Equities, given the favourable secondary market environment and robust subscription demand on the final day of the issue.

Musk posted a picture with Qiang and said, "We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days." ALSO READ: Top News Today: Elon Musk's surprise China visit, AdaniConneX securing loans, PM Modi in Karnataka and more Chinese state media reported that the Tesla CEO met Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, during which Li told Musk that Tesla's development in China could be regarded as a successful example of US-China economic and trade cooperation, Reuters reported. During his tour, Musk was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas. The US electric vehicle maker rolled out Full Self-Driving, or FSD, the most autonomous version of its Autopilot software, four years ago.

Officials say Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana to help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business

Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, China has kept its aim sharp at the country's mining sector through its investment initiatives, thus ensuring an influence on it, reported Khaama Press. Beijing, has notably, focused on the country's vast mineral deposits since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan.

Credent Wealth Management, a $2.5 billion AUM fee-only registered investment advisor firm headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, has added two new firms to its growing network of partners.

nomination papers for five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Odisha Assembly segments to be held on May 20 started on Friday with the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) issuing the notification in this regard. The five Lok Sabha constituencies are Bargarh, Sundergarh (ST), Bolangir, Kandhamal and Aska Lok Sabha constituencies along with 35 assembly segments under the Lok Sabha constituencies. «As recommended by the Election Commission of India, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951), the Governor of the State of Odisha is, hereby, pleased to call upon...,» the chief secretary said in a notification. As per the notifications, May 3 is the last date for making nominations while scrutiny of nominations will be done on the next day. Candidates can withdraw their nominations on or before May 6.