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Sudha Murty has spoken of her pride in son-in-law Rishi Sunak, a British citizen with «good Indian cultural values» imbibed from his parents' upbringing in the UK. Murty joined Sunak and her daughter Akshata Murty as the guest of honour at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's annual Diwali gala in London on Saturday evening. The parents of the British Indian former prime minister, Usha and Yashvir Sunak, were also in the audience as Bhavan UK students showcased a variety of Indian classical music and dance forms. «I always believe when you are abroad, your parents must do two things: one is good education, which gives you wings in return and you can fly anywhere and settle; the second is great culture, your origin which is Indian origin or roots which you can get at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan along with your parents,» said Murty, delivering her keynote address.

Union Territory, particularly during the harsh winter months. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took oath as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, heading the first elected government in the Union territory since 2019 when its special status was revoked. Shortly after assuming office, he instructed the police to refrain from establishing 'green corridors' for his movement, a decision aimed at minimising disruptions caused by VIP traffic and to prioritise the convenience of the public.

Latvian police say that criminal proceedings have been initiated against two Lithuanian citizens suspected of counterfeiting Ariel laundry detergent products and distributing them in significant quantities across Europe

KP Singh, Chairman Emeritus, DLF, told ET. In a conversation with ET’s Faizan Haidar, Singh talks about current issues plaguing urban development, how this wasn’t his vision for Gurgaon, and planning his succession. Edited excerpts: Q: You have been an advocate for urban planning. How satisfied are you with India’s progress on infrastructure and urban planning? A: I am not satisfied. The test of good urban planning is its ability to accommodate everything related to urban life, enabling citizens to live comfortably and in good health.

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be enforced starting at 8 AM on November 15. The decision, announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday, comes as the city continues to face deteriorating air quality, with the pollution levels crossing into the «severe» category.

However, the flagship health scheme from government has its own share of limitations which may significantly impact the dependability of this scheme often in critical scenarios. As the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is set to cover all senior citizens aged 70 and above, a crucial question arises: should seniors continue paying for private health insurance or rely solely on government coverage? Let's analyse the benefits and drawbacks of both options to help seniors make informed decisions.

ED) arrested four persons, including two Bangladeshi nationals, during the last 24 hours in connection with money laundering case and illegal Bangladeshi Infiltration case for facilitating illegal infiltration and human trafficking in India. They all have been arrested in Kolkata and ED is taking transit remand to bring them to Ranchi in Jharkhand. The two Bangladeshi nationals arrested were Rony Mondal and Sameer Chowdhary while two Indian nationals were Pintu Haldar and Pinki Basu Mukherjee in connection with Bangladeshi Infiltration case for facilitating illegal infiltration and human trafficking in India. While Mondal, Chowdhary and Halder were arrested on Tuesday, Basu was arrested on Tuesday.

Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House, said Democrats would impeach Donald Trump «before he gets elected» has been debunked. This rumor, which circulated on Threads and other social media platforms, is false. A spokesperson for Pelosi confirmed that she made no such statement. Here’s the truth behind this viral claim.

rule of law is an umbrella concept to protect citizens against the power of the State and it is necessary for democracy and good governance, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. Laying down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties, the apex court said the rule of law ensures that actions of the government and its authorities are governed by established legal principles, rather than arbitrary discretion. «Ensuring the preservation of the principle of rule of law and the protection of the civil rights and liberties of citizens is essential for protecting constitutional democracy,» a bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said in its 95-page verdict. It said the law must be just and fair and should protect the human rights and dignity of all members of the society.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The US won the Cold War when the Soviet Union fell in 1991. The history of ideological conflict also ended, according to the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama.

TCS shares and got allotted have seen their wealth become 20 times in 20 years, if they have held on to the shares. And they have to thank former Tata group chief Ratan Tata for that. TCS had issued shares at Rs 850 to investors in its IPO in 2004. And since then, it has issued 1:1 bonus shares twice: First time in 2009 and later in 2018. So if an investor got 1 share allotted in TCS IPO, he holds 4 shares after two bonus issuance. Currently, TCS shares are trading around Rs 4200 in Mumbai market, making investors 20 times wealthier in 20 years. After the death of Ratan Tata last month, former TCS CEO S. Ramadorai, who was at the helm when the company went public, shared how Ratan Tata made the wealth creation possible for Indian retail investors. Ratan Tata had served as the chairman of Tata Group from 1991 to 2012 and later in interim interim chairman from October 2016 to February 2017. Speaking to Rediff.com, Ramadorai highlighted Ratan Tata’s vision during the landmark TCS listing in 2004, emphasizing Tata's commitment to empowering retail investors across India. While many suggested international listing, Tata insisted on listing TCS exclusively within India. His focus was on ensuring that small investors, regardless of how many shares they could afford had access to TCS’s growth potential. Tata believed in setting a share price that would allow for future appreciation, rather than pricing so high that it left investors with limited gains, the former TCS CEO said.

Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said the National Education Policy 2020 has emphasised Indians becoming global citizens by adopting good values, being future-oriented, and at the same time remaining connected to their roots. Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony of Jain Vishwa Bharati, Pradhan said the life philosophy propagated by India centuries ago that non-violence, balanced life, self-contentment, and right conduct are the essence of right knowledge is what the world needs today. «It has been said in the new National Education Policy that we have to become global citizens by adopting good values. We have to remain connected to our roots and be future-oriented,» he said. Jain Vishwa Bharati (JVB) is an institute with an emphasis on Jain studies and the Prakrit language, as well as Ahimsa (non-violence), Jeevan Vigyan (science of living) and Preksha Dhyan (Preksha meditation).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the lead-up to elections, Indian politics frequently centres around promises of state-sponsored ‘freebies’—or giveaways aimed at winning voter support. These range from free electricity and water to subsidized rice and laptops.

CJI) D Y Chandrachud reflected on the pressures judges face, not only from political executives but also from private interest groups. With his tenure concluding on Monday, he shared insights on judicial independence, public influence, and the role of government collaboration.

global oil prices would have increased tremendously if India had not purchased oil from Russia.

Maine is testing the legal limits of restrictions on so-called super PACs

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Israeli government said it was sending planes to the Netherlands to evacuate its citizens after street violence following a soccer game in Amsterdam, where Israeli fans were chased down and beaten in what Israeli and Dutch leaders called antisemitic attacks. It is unclear what set off the violence.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Chartered accountant Sujal Pravin Shah (62) was in for a big surprise recently. He had invested in the National Savings Scheme (NSS) in 1987.