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Why are the May 9 protests, which occurred in 2023, an important event with implications for civil-military relations in Pakistan? Even though the military remains the final arbiter in Pakistan to determine the course of politics, the May 9 protests have made it more difficult and challenging than ever for it to manage the guided democracy. The anguish and sentiment of people against the instrumental role of the military have raised questions about its legitimacy. The recent conference held by DG-ISPR included the agenda of reiterating the fact to PTI to apologise to primarily military and the nation for a comeback in the politics of Pakistan. Among a list of agendas, the prime was the PTI challenge in the conference to construct a narrative of PTI as an anarchical, foreign sources driven and anti-national force in Pakistan. In response, the PTI spokesperson Raoof Hassan has called it “full of contradictions, devoid of rationale”. These efforts to reestablish the military image go back to the power tussle between PTI chief Imran Khan and the military leadership in Pakistan.

Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attacked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that the Delhi CM has lost his mind after going to jail. Adityanath made the remarks in a response to the claims by Kejriwal that the UP chief minister will be removed from the post if the BJP retains power. At a joint press conference along with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav here this morning, Kejriwal reiterated his claim that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be made the next prime minister and Yogi Adiyanath will be removed as UP chief minister if the BJP comes to power again. Adityanath said, «Kejriwal has lost his mind after going to jail. The Delhi CM, who shattered Anna Hazare's aspirations and sided with the corrupt, is now targeting me. He has embraced the Congress, against whom Anna protested, like a necklace.»

Amma’, as she was popularly known, hadn’t actually uttered the words. She couldn’t have, given that she had passed away in December 2016. The clip had been created by cloning her voice.

The case of sexual harassment of a 47-year-old house help was registered against Revanna and his son and MP Prajwal Revanna at the Holenarsipur town police station in Hassan district on April 28. Prajwal reportedly left for Germany on April 27 and is still at large.

remittances peaked till the election year and then slowed down. India has been on top of the charts of remittances from its diaspora. In 2022-23 it crossed the $100billion mark to $112 billion and a record $29 billion in the December quarter alone. But will the uptrend continue? An explainer on what drives inward remittances. What are inward remittances? They are money sent by an Indian who is residing overseas to their families back home for their daily maintenance. In India, in terms of data, it is reflected in “ private transfers” in the balance of payments and is a major source of foreign currency resources for any economy.

and otherCentral Bank purchases are the key drivers of gold prices. Demand in India has remained resilient despite higher prices. These two countries together account for approximately half of the global physical demand.

Emergency’ is in no hurry to hit the theatres any time soon! The release date of Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming political drama has been postponed. The new release date has not been shared yet. On Tuesday, the makers announced that the date of ‘Emergency’ has been postponed due to her political commitments. “Our hearts are filled with love pouring in for our queen Kangana Ranaut." The note further read, «As she prioritises her duty to the nation and her commitment to serve the country, the release date of our much awaited film 'Emergency' has been postponed. We promise to update you soon with a new release date. Thank you for your continued support. #EmergencyComingSoon (sic).»

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently called on the regulator to rethink its plans to ‘name and shame' companies under investigation, in a rare regulatory intervention from a chancellor. At the same time, shadow City minister Tulip Siddiq told the FT that Labour plans to create a Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to «improve accountability and promote innovation in regulation cross sectors». More specifically, she said a push on the FCA to «tear down barriers to competitiveness and growth», would be part of Labour's plans, if elected at the upcoming General Election. FCA's Ashley Alder:...

Former President Donald Trump has been dubbed “America’s first crypto president” ever since his first year in office in 2017, according to Chris Giancarlo, a former CFTC commissioner. This designation came about when his administration approved the introduction of Bitcoin futures contracts, he said.

Nitish Kumar had also promised the same when he was part of the Opposition INDIA bloc. At an election rally in Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while reiterating the 'vote bank' jibe, said, "PM Modi has built the temple of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Now, the work that is left is to build a great memorial at the birthplace of Ma Sita." "Those who kept themselves away from Ram temple can't do this, but if someone can build a temple as ideal as the life of Ma Sita, it's Narendra Modi, it's BJP," the minister was quoted by ANI as saying at a rally in Bihar's Sitamarhi.

Amit Shah on Thursday asserted that Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and the country will take it back «at any cost». Addressing an election rally in Sitamarhi Lok Sabha seat in Bihar, the former BJP president slammed the Congress-led opposition for «raising fear about Pakistan's atomic power». «When Article 370 was scrapped, Rahul Gandhi had said that it would lead to bloodshed. Five years have elapsed and not a pebble has been hurled. But Congress's ally Farooq Abdullah tries scaremongering by saying that we cannot take back PoK as Pakistan has atom bombs,» Shah asserted. «I wish to declare from the birthplace of Goddess Sita that Bharat and its 140 crore people fear no one. Pakistan occupied Kashmir is ours and it will remain so. We will take it back,» he said.

JAUNPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that in the coming five years, Modi and Yogi are going to change the «picture» and «fate» of Purvanchal, adding that he aims to make India a 'Viksit Bharat'. Addressing a rally in Jaunpur, PM Modi asserted that winning even a single seat in UP is difficult for the INDIA bloc. «I pledge to build a developed India and the growth engine of developed India will be Purvanchal, Eastern India. This entire region is becoming a strong hub of health and education. In the coming five years, Modi-Yogi is going to change both the image and the fate of Purvanchal,» PM Modi said.

1. Rahul Gandhi (Rae Bareli, UP): Rahul Gandhi is Congress candidate from Rae Bareli seat, the Nehru-Gandhi family stronghold vacated by his mother, Sonia Gandhi. Rahul has already contested the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Wayanad seat that he won in 2019.

North East Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kanhaiya Kumar, the Congress candidate for the North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, isn't fazed by the BJP's "tukde-tukde" label, often used against him. In an interview with TOI, he shrugged off the label, stating that it doesn't affect him. Describing it as a distraction, Kumar stated that such labels won't deter him. He noted that the «tukde-tukde» tag has lost its impact, even among BJP supporters, since his nomination. He asserted that if he were truly anti-national, he would be in jail. «When they label me that, they target my Poorvanchali background. The Poorvanchalis here will not take these things kindly. I have been acquitted in all cases. A Delhi govt commission found the video accusing me was fake,» the former president of JNU Students' Union added.

BJP's high-profile Smriti Irani and the relatively unknown Kishori Lal Sharma of the Congress locked in a fierce contest heading towards a difficult to predict climax. What should be a conventional ending has turned out to be a nail biter with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's spirited campaign for the Congress scripting possible twists and turns in the absorbing electoral battle. Irani was the quintessential 'outsider', albeit from the BJP powerhouse, in 2019 when she beat former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in the constituency long considered the party's very own. Five years later, Rahul Gandhi has moved to nearby Rae Bareli and Gandhi family aide Sharma is up against the incumbent BJP MP's star power. It should be an easy contest but it isn't. As people discuss the Ram temple, Modi factor, the Priyanka Gandhi connect and everyday struggles, that's the word on the street in this constituency where no Gandhi family member is contesting for the first time in 25 years.

Nehru and the Congress, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India lost its hold on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) due to «someone's weakness or mistake». Jaishankar made the remarks while addressing a programme event titled 'Vishwabandhu Bharat' To a question on what would China's response be if India crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' and integrated PoJK to the Union of India, given that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, the External Affairs Minister said, «I don't believe there's any such thing as a 'Lakshman Rekha'. I think PoJK is a part of India, and due to someone's weakness or mistake, it's temporarily slipped away from us.»

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP's candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, has disclosed assets totaling Rs 91.65 crore in her nomination documents. But what caught the eye of many netizens were her 50 LIC policies. Many netizens questioned the the financial rationale of purchasing such a large number of insurance policies. A netizen quipped: «Her LIC Agent must be the happiest agent. Might be some of relatives are LIC agents.» Another netizen said that the Bollywood star possessing a whopping 50 LIC policies «highlights the widespread lack of financial literacy in India, affecting both the wealthy and the less affluent. It seems nobody can resist the allure of buying multiple LIC policies.» Another netizen said that 50 LIC policies are not asset diversification. «Diversification is proper asset allocation across Equity, Debt, RE, Alternates and commodities (mix as per the needs and understanding),» the user said.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was in a «very serious» but stable condition in an intensive care unit on Thursday, a hospital official said, a day after being shot five times at close range in an assassination attempt. Slovak police have charged Fico's suspected attacker with attempted murder, tvnoviny.sk reported on Thursday.

France imposed an emergency Wednesday in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting security forces' powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence. Armed clashes and other violence that erupted Monday following protests over voting reforms have left four people dead, including a gendarme, and injured more than 300, French authorities said.

₹209, China Mobile's Arpu is about ₹550. However, before investors get excited about Airtel’s Arpu catching up, they should note the significant difference in per capita income. In 2023, China’s per capita income stands at $12,500, nearly five times that of India, driven by the size of its economy.

HG Infra Engineering, an infrastructure company, have experienced a consistent upward trajectory in recent years. The company, which is engaged in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services, has seen its shares gain 163% in less than two years and an astounding 727% in just four years. In April, the shares recorded their largest monthly gain in three years, surging by 30%, and have continued their upward trend this month with another 14% increase so far.