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Lok Sabha elections 2024, while exuding confidence that the opposition bloc INDIA will form the new government on June 4. He also emphasized that the elections are important to safeguard the Indian Constitution and questioned why Prime Minister Modi has not taken action against individuals advocating for changes to the Constitution. Addressing a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav here, Kharge said, “Four rounds of polling have been completed in the country.

Social media was abuzz when a Singaporean influencer revealed that she had become a grandmother at the age of 34, as her 17-year-old son welcomed a child. Shirli Ling, known for her presence on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, shared the news through videos, detailing her experience and offering advice to her son. In her Instagram posts, Ling candidly discussed the situation, stating that she became a grandmother when her son had a child at 17, much like when she became a parent at a similar age. She mentioned having four other children between the ages of 8 and 17.

banana peel that Indian banks were slipping on, recalling that in 2020, RBI had put restrictions on HDFC Bank for technological inadequacies. Another article about the cost of digital banking, while failing to highlight its significant benefits in reducing transaction costs and enhancing financial inclusion, quoted various bankers who put the technology spend of banks at around 10% of their overall expenses.

Trading conditions were broadly bearish on Tuesday as traders focused on a hotter-than-expected US PPI report and commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with traders having to turn to the on-chain meme coin markets in the hunt for top crypto gainers today.

Stefano Sollima, known for «Without Remorse» and «Sicario: Day of the Soldado», is set to direct action thriller "Sugar Bandits" starring Will Smith. According to entertainment news outlet Variety, the movie is based on Chuck Hogan's novel "Devils In Exile". "Sugar Bandits" will see Smith play the role of a former special forces soldier who runs an elite vigilante squad working to wipe out the drug trade in Boston. He will also pull a double duty as a producer along with Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios with Ryan Shimazaki overseeing.

Election Commission of India on Tuesday said that “appropriate action on complaints/counter complaints” by the BJP and the Congress on allegedly “divisive statements” by top star campaigners —PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi — is under its “examination/ consideration”. “A few complaints of INC and BJP against each other are pending alleging violation of MCC inter alia broadly in the genre of divisive statements by top star campaigners on communal, caste, regional language divide, or on sanctity of Constitution of India….Notices have been issued to presidents of both the parties in case of these pending complaints. Response from both parties has been received. Appropriate action on complaints/ counter complaints is under examination/consideration of the Commission,” EC said.

Supreme Court Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting any election for six years. The plea sought disqualification on the ground that the PM has sought votes in the name of «God and place of worship» during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. A division bench of justices Vikram Nath and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the petitioner to approach the relevant authorities.

Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said the party's Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal was harassed by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant and strict action would be taken against him. Over 24 hours after Maliwal made calls to the police and alleged that she had been assaulted by Kejriwal's assistant Bibhav Kumar on Monday morning, the party finally broke its silence and condemned the incident. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, AAP senior leader Sanjay Singh said it is a «condemnable incident». «Yesterday, Swati Maliwal had gone to meet Arvind Kejriwal at his residence. While she was waiting to meet him in the drawing room, Bibhav Kumar came and misbehaved with her. This is a highly condemnable incident. Kejriwal has taken cognizance of it and will take strict action in the incident,» Singh said. This is the first statement from the party. AAP had maintained silence over the incident on Monday.

Mining giant Anglo American plc plans to break up its sprawling worldwide business — including the DeBeers diamond operation — as it seeks to fend off a takeover and focus on minerals that are expected to boom amid the global shift to green energy

Tether is continuing to monitor and punish illicit activities. On May 14, it identified and froze USDT worth $5.2 million in an effort to enforce strict network controls and combat money laundering.

As per a Sebi circular dated May 13, the investment team of the manager of an AIF should have at least one key personnel with relevant certification from the National Institute of Securities Market (NISM). This is an eligibility criterion for obtaining certification of registration as an AIF. The certification mentioned in the circular refers to the one given by the NISM by passing the NISM Series-XIX-C, i.e., the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certification Examination.

A part-time job for the summer is a great way for students and others seeking to top up their income, but while there are plenty of legitimate options, some could lead to serious consequences.

air quality at that time. For this purpose, district level officials are being trained, with the Union health and family welfare ministry planning to introduce a district-level action plan to tackle the impact of air pollution on health, according to officials. "The idea is to have two sets of data—one is of patients having existing breathing difficulties like acute respiratory illness and the other of those coming to hospitals for the first time with the same complications.

Top China, South Korea Diplomats Hold Rare Talks in Beijing On Tuesday, the White House announced a tariff hike on $18 billion worth of imports from China, targeting key sectors such as electric vehicles, batteries, steel, and vital minerals. This decision coincides with President Joe Biden's preparation for the upcoming November election, where he is expected to face Republican rival Donald Trump again. Administration officials criticized Trump's trade policies as they unveiled the tariff increase.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has acknowledged the reported assault on its Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant Bibhav Kumar. The party stated that Delhi CM has taken cognizance of the incident, ensuring appropriate action will follow. The incident, which occurred at Arvind Kejriwal's residence, saw two complaints filed with the Delhi Police concerning an alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal. The accused, Bibhav Kumar, reportedly obstructed Maliwal from meeting Kejriwal, particularly during the chief minister’s engagement in the excise police case. Maliwal visited the Civil Lines Police Station but refrained from filing a formal complaint. Who is Bibhav Kumar, known as «Kejriwal’s Man Friday»? Bibhav Kumar, a former video journalist, has been associated with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal since the early 2000s. He initially worked as a video editor for a magazine associated with India Against Corruption, which later transformed into AAP. Over the years, Kumar has become an integral part of Kejriwal's inner circle, assisting him with daily tasks and serving as a trusted aide.

anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging the public to reconsider their support for leaders involved in corrupt practices. Hazare emphasized the importance of voting for candidates with unblemished records, highlighting concerns over ethical integrity in politics. «Vote for those candidates who have clean images and don’t have ED after them. I condemn Arvind Kejriwal for his name emerging in the Delhi Liquor Scam. He did corruption because he was drowned in the addiction of money. Such people should not be voted again to power,» Anna Hazare said in a video to TimesNow Navbharat. Hazare reiterated his disappointment with Kejriwal's alleged involvement in the Delhi Liquor Scam, lamenting the deviation from their shared principles. He disclosed advising Kejriwal to uphold his integrity and principles, cautioning against the allure of monetary gain through unethical means.

Patanjali misleading ads case: SC reserves order on contempt plea against Ramdev "We are the first ones to uphold the freedom of free speech. But there are times when there should be self-restraint. As IMA President, you should have had self-restraint.

risk-taking, strategy, and uncertainty. In both, participants make decisions based on incomplete information, trying to anticipate and react to the actions of others. Both involve managing risk and adjusting tactics as the situation evolves. In both poker and stock markets, taking chips off the table is crucial for managing risk and securing profits. In poker, when you're ahead, it's essential to «cash in» some of your winnings by withdrawing chips from the game.

FanCode has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the upcoming PGA Championships. Indian Golf fans can exclusively watch the tournament on FanCode, the sports-focused streaming platform said on Tuesday. The tournament will take place from 16th May — 19th May 2024, at the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, USA. The match play will begin at 11.30 pm IST on Thursday and Friday and 10.30 pm IST on Saturday and Sunday. The PGA Championship is the only one of the four major men’s golf championships in the calendar year that is exclusively for professional players. It is considered as the pinnacle of golf.

India is the world’s largest producer of spices by a long shot. Hong Kong, it has been reported, has suspended the sales of three spice blends made by two Indian companies that are household brand names, MDH and Everest. The reason given for the regulatory action is that these products apparently contain high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide.

On This Day: Key events in history on May 14, From India banning LTTE in 1992 to Mark Zuckerberg's birthday “A car coming from Delhi misbehaved with our staff. Upon asking for the toll, the car drove over the staff member, injuring her severely.